I have always found an important key to being organized and efficient starts with how well you utilize storage areas. Maximizing the space in your closets can have a huge effect on how much you can store, how well you can find what you need, and how quickly you can get things picked up and…
Back in 1990, the economy was in a recession, I worked for a company that was declaring Chapter 11 and was in need of a job. Somewhere I read that if you can’t find your dream job, create it. When I started considering this option, everyone told me I was crazy. I was 24, supported…
Every year around this time we receive desperate calls from clients asking us to come and help them sort through papers and get tax documents in order. There are a few simple steps you can take to make it a little easier. First, have a single spot where you deal with paper, mail and receipts….
I’ve spent my career helping people learn to pare down what they have and find a simpler and less stressed life by weeding out and purging the excess. Last week my husband had the privilege of traveling on a mission trip to Juarez Mexico to help build a home for some very needy people. He…
My mudroom has been heavily used and abused during this arctic Chicago winter. With 3 children and all of the garb they bring in and out, along with backpacks and boots, not to mention all of their friend’s stuff that comes and goes, it really turns into quite the mess! I’m grateful to have built…
Having run an organizing business for almost 20 years, I would like to consider myself among the organized, but I have a confession to make, this new Efficiency Campaign has unveiled my hidden chaos! While creating a worksheet to use with our clients on home efficiency, I have gratefully been the guinea pig. The other…
With the economy in a downward spiral, and at the urging of our new President, it’s time for all of us to take responsibility and work towards being more efficient. At Chaos to Order we have spelled out 5 steps that can lead us to a more efficient and organized life. 1. Spend Wisely –…
Last week Chaos to Order worked with the students at Rogers Elementary in Chicago. We had a great time teaching the students how good organizational skills can help them to succeed. Having three school age children of my own, I know the importance of organization when it comes to keeping up with homework assignments, and…
Chaos to Order paid a visit to Rogers Elementary School in Chicago today to help get a group of fourth graders organized for National Clean Off Your Desk Day. The children were so excited to have clean desks, lockers and backpacks. They learned the valuable lesson that being organized can help you to become a…
There is no better excuse than this official day to clean off your desk! Here’s a step by step guide to help get you started: Find a nice large garbage can/recycle bin that you can easily toss papers into. Take a 30 second gaze over your desk and toss what you can. Gather the papers…