We think of Labor Day as the official end of summer and beginning of fall. It’s back to school and back to work. Vacations are over and it’s time to gear up for the start of the fall season. Your closet, on the other hand, is still in the throws of summer. So when do…
September is the time to say goodbye to the loose schedule of summer and begin fall activities which can become hectic. How do we stay on top of the “busy-ness” and remain organized? Here are a few tips to keep you “running” smoothly: Use Your Calendar Whether it’s paper or digital, make it your…
Does your clutter problem feel like a monkey on your back? Many of our clients feel they would be so much more productive at work or at home if they could just catch up on the backlog. Clutter often amounts to postponed decisions. Think about it…that pile of things in the corner is there because you…
Our tips were featured in Chicago Parent Magazine, in the article, “Cluttered chaos: 8 ways to finally organize all your kids’ stuff” by Megan Murray Elsener. Here’s an excerpt: It’s back to school season and a great time to get all that clutter causing kid stuff in order. Here is an article that features…
Here’s a quick tip that may save the life of your smartphone. Use a Ziploc snack size bag to keep sand, sunscreen, even water off and away from your phone. The touchscreen still works and you can hear calls just fine too. When you’re done, just toss the bag and get a new one. It’s…
Is your basement filled with clutter? The hot days of summer are the perfect time to get down into your cool basement and organize. Don’t get overwhelmed by a basement filled with clutter, you’ve got to start somewhere. Make a plan: If you don’t start with a plan, you may get down into that basement…
A recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer exposed the tragic deaths of toddlers from dressers that have tipped over. Approximately 38,000 children are rushed to emergency rooms each year after their curiosity has caused them to climb on something that tips over onto them. Ikea has recalled 27 million dressers offering free anchor kits to all who…
Headphones and cords are now part of our mobile must-haves, but they’re messy and get tangled when you put them in a purse, pocket or bag. Here are some options for organized cord storage: In a purse or briefcase, a hard sunglass case works great: If you just want to wrap them and put them…
We are excited to be partnering with The Maids to help you get organized, and share great cleaning ideas too! We are in the midst of the summer barbecue season, which is the time to think about keeping the grill clean and all those gadgets organized. Every time we organize or unpack a kitchen, we…
Are you weighed down by clutter? Do you get overwhelmed thinking about all of the excess stuff you have and the time you do not have? This fourth of July, why not declare independence from the chaos. Here are some tips for ridding yourself of the stuff that weighs you down: Carve out the time: We…