If you like shopping at stores like The Container Store more than you like organizing, you might end up with a serious case of container clutter. Many people who have organizing projects looming will purchase all of the containers and accessories they need first. You see, the shopping is the fun part for them and picking…
This nifty little step stool is terrific. They are great to hang in a closet or pantry to help you reach anything that’s just a bit too high. If you’re vertically challenged, I recommend keeping them handy all around the house! They fold flat, are lightweight and easy to hang up on a simple hook….
With the busy lives we live, it’s always good to find something we can eliminate from the to-do list. Here’s something that the National Wildlife federation is urging: they are asking people to avoid raking their leaves. They say that small animals, insects and wildlife need these crucial habitats, and those leaves are important to…
The reception area of your company determines the first impression a customer or visitor receives. Does your office project organization and efficiency, or does it showcase clutter and chaos? If it’s messy, what kind of impression does that give your customers? Might it tell them that you are going to handle their job in a…
A good labeler in the office can help keep you organized in many ways. Having a labeler handy at your desk and ready to print labels on command can definitely boost your productivity and efficiency. Here are some ideas to keep you labeled and organized: Label hanging files and manilla file folders. The key to maintaining…
If you’ve got kids, Halloween is one of the most exciting days of the year. It can also be hectic with kids heading in different directions and parents trying to keep up with it all. Before kids come home from school to dress and dart out for trick-or-treating, plan what you can in advance. Here are…
Happy clients are the icing on the cake for the work we do here at Chaos To Order. There is nothing more rewarding than hearing the praises our clients sing about our fantastic professional organizers. Here’s a recent testimonial: “Our organizer was fantastic; we’d recommend her to anyone. She was extremely punctual and was very…
Does your email inbox have thousands of messages in it? Do you constantly get email spam that you’re not interested in? Get in the habit of archiving and filing your emails promptly when you see them. On your iPhone, just slide your finger right to left on the email view (as seen in the photo)…
Homemade cookies always taste best when they are warm and fresh out of the oven. Baking the whole batch at once is certainly the way to go if you’re making them for a gathering, but if you’re baking just for the family, it’s a great idea to freeze them! It’s simple to do, just mix all…
Labels are indispensable when it comes to efficient organization. You can see what you need quickly and easily when bins and containers are properly marked. There are so many wonderful storage containers out there to go with any design preference. However, baskets and cloth containers can be hard places to add adhesive labels. Why not…