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Author Archives: Monica Friel
Is Martha Stewart Slowing You Down?
As much as I love Martha Stewart and the wonderful things she does, I am certainly no Martha. As a person who is always trying to help people become more organized, I find that often times the easier, simpler way is often the better way, at least in my life. Yes, a homemade cake is…
Back to School Tips Contest for Disney on Ice Tickets!
Kids are just getting back to school and this is the perfect time for parents and children alike to get organized. We at Chaos to Order know that when kids have a sense of order, they are more likely to be successful students. If you have a child between the ages of 5 and 15,…
Back to School: The End of Chaos or the Start of Chaos?
By now most kids are back in school, or just getting ready to start. This is the time of year when organizational systems are put to the test. For my family, school started this past week and the deluge of papers and mail is amazing! I’m a professional organizer and it’s hard for me to…
Cut Down On Your Chores
This blog post is for all the moms out there who work tirelessly to keep up with household chores. As a mother of 3, I find the daily chore grind never ending. My children are now, 13, 11 and 6. A few years ago it finally dawned on me, “Why am I doing all of…
Heading off to College?
Are you heading or sending someone off to college soon? It’s the time of year when parents take the giant leap of sending their kids away to college, often for an extended period away from home for the very first time. I just dropped my 13 year old son off at summer camp for his…
Good Storage is a Must
It all boils down to storage. What you store, how much you store and where you store it. Having a place for everything and a quick way to reach it is the secret to keeping yourself organized and efficient. If you have 10 minutes to pick up a room or tidy up a desk, you…
Do You Know What Time of the Day you Are Most Efficient?
If we want to make the most our of the day, it’s a good idea to go with your body’s natural timing. Here is a general schedule of your body’s peak times: 8 a.m. – noon Short term memory is best, so plan time for meeting and scheduling. Also a good time to organize 10…
Techie Travel Tips
Technology has allowed us many opportunities, now you can even be a paperless traveler with the help of your mobile device. I am an iPhone user and love all of the applications available for everything under the sun. Here are a few to help guide your summer travels: Many airlines now offer a paperless boarding…
Announcing Our New Organizing Packages!
Chaos to Order is pleased to announce the introduction of our new pricing packages. We have bundled our services with some new and improved ways to help you get organized. Schedule your appointment right from the website, or call the office at (847) 825-8400. ?Virtually Organized Session $49.00Includes:?• Review of organizing project via your digital…