Keeping things we don’t use is a big stumbling block on the road to getting organized. Consider asking these questions when deciding about what to hold on to: 1. When was the last time you used it? If you can’t even remember, let it go. If you’ve used it recently, obviously it’s a keeper. The…
If your’e in Chicago or Chicagoland, we have compiled a great resource to help you get unwanted items out of the house and into the hands of someone who will use and appreciate them. Everything from clothing to computers, our list will give you the phone number, email address and any information…
Being organized boils down to the series of good habits we incorporate into our day. The rituals we go through each and every day inevitably become the habits we acquire. Getting organized requires creating and maintaining good habits to keep systems in place. For example, do you rush out of your office at the end…
We love hearing feedback from our customers. We follow up every initial session with a phone call to ensure 100% complete satisfaction of each and every customer. Here’s what Barbara C. had to say: “I’m so glad you called–you beat me to it! I was going to call you to tell you how much…
How many bottles of shampoo are in your shower? How many tubes of toothpaste in the drawer? One of the common threads we see when helping people organize is duplication–opening and using multiple products at once. Whether it’s body wash or boxes of cereal, use one product fully before you open another. I’m not saying…
Have you been putting off that spring cleaning project? Summer will soon be here, the kids will be out of school and chaos will ensue. Get your space organized so you can enjoy the summer without that nagging project weighing on you. Now, for a limited time, you can get a one-on-one appointment with a professional…
Here’s a gadget that can help keep you organized and add to productivity. The Zcan scanner is a portable mouse that scans! Simply press a button and swipe the mouse over exactly what you want scanned. If you don’t want the whole page, scan only what you need. The Zcan software loads your digital image in…
We were thrilled to be featured in Splash Home Magazine this past Sunday. Here is a link to the story by Ashlely Devick: As the weather warms, it’s time to clean up the mess winter left behind. With the spring sun giving us renewed energy, we’re motivated to purge, says home organization expert Monica Friel, whose…
Why not take a little time out today on World Book Day to consider the condition of your collection. If you’re a reader, chances are your also a book collector. Books hold great memories of the journey you were on during the read. Sometimes, when you’re collection begins to overwhelm you, you need to pare…
We all need to do our part to help keep the earth clean and green now and for the future. Each and every one of us can do our share to help the environment. Something as simple as having good organizational systems in place can help sprout eco-friendliness. Here are some ways you can get…