School’s Out–are the kids home and driving you crazy yet? Unless your kids are in camp or summer school full time, they are around much more during the summer months, so intrusions and distractions abound. There are many different scenarios with little ones of different ages, but here are some tips to help you get work…
June is one of the most hectic months of the year. Summer planning is in full swing, sports programs seem to overlap, there are graduations, communions, showers, weddings, vacations to plan, etc… So how do we stay on top of the hectic schedules and remain organized? Here 5 ways to keep your schedule running smoothly:…
I have a plaque in my house that reads, “The Time You Enjoy Wasting Is Not Wasted Time”. It’s there as a reminder that relaxation is a key component in the ability to work hard and do our best at whatever we do. We hear plenty about how to get more done and work harder,…
I recently wrote post about how to toss all the magazines and catalogs that can clutter up your space. Once you’ve weeded them out and set parameters as to what stays and what goes, these Clear Magazine Holders are perfect to organize them all. You can also purchase them in sets of 4. Keeping your…
Here’s a cool idea from Martha Stewart. If you have a bulletin board and it’s filled with clutter (but important clutter that the family needs for current activities), pull down a roller shade and cover it up! Now that’s not a green…
The kitchen is the most important area of the home when it comes to organization and efficiency. Think about the amount of time spent in the kitchen. Unloading groceries, food preparation, snacks, drinks and clean-up, the kitchen is such a heavily used area that proper organization is critical. When Chaos To Order organizers unpack a…
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Wire door racks are one of my favorite organizing products of all time. The back of a door is sometimes the last place people think of for storage, but with a large open area of vertical space, a door is the perfect place to store smaller items while keeping them handy and within reach. These…
Do you have beautiful magazines like National Geographic or Architectural Digest that you’ve been hanging on to for years? Are they worth the real estate that they’re taking up? Think about the cost of storing them. Having piles of magazines can ruin a lovely corner of your home or office. Consider paring down or eliminating–here’s…
Last month we had the pleasure of visiting the International Home and Housewares show. Of course there were tons of containers and organizing gadgets in every size, color and shape, but here’s one product we thought was unique that you might find useful: the Handbag Hangup. It’s great for keeping purses and bags visible and…