Last Friday we had our first ever “Chaos Sale” and I’m happy to report, it was a success! Having made it through the first “tester” sale, we learned a few things and have decided to run it annually on the first Friday in October. So…as you accumulate items throughout the year, carve out a corner…
Do you ever feel like you just need to look at a written reminder so you don’t forget something important? It’s one thing to set reminders (which I love and live by) but sometimes I need to have a bright note that stares me in the face in order to remember–can you relate? So I…
Being organized means staying on top of all of the nagging home maintenance projects that are required as a homeowner. There once was a day when we would remember those mundane tasks like when the air filters had to be replaced or when the dryer vents needed to be cleaned. The business of life can…
We hear good reviews from our clients all the time. Karen, our office manager says her favorite part of the day is following up with clients and hearing them rave about our organizers and the services they provide. It’s extra special when a client goes out of their way to put it in writing. Thank…
If you want to keep clutter to a minimum, have a good system for elimination. If you have something to toss, it needs to be quick and easy to do. If you have to walk into another room to throw something away, you’ll be less likely to make the effort–especially when your in a…
As gas prices continue to climb, there’s an app that can help alleviate some of the frustration. Gas Buddy is a community supported app that allows users to update gas prices for everyone to benefit. When you install the app it uses your current location and searches to find the stations with the best gas…
With school starting, papers and homework will soon be flying if they’re not already. Here’s a terrific way to keep them organized and conveniently within reach. These Letter Bins from Pottery Barn are a great way to corral papers that are in transition. Transition means that this is NOT a permanent holding place for any…
Are you saving items that are too nice to toss but are no longer in use? Do you save them in a perpetual pile for the always elusive yard sale that never seems to materialize? Look no more—getting rid of that clutter can be a daunting task, so we’ve decided to give you a hand….
When school starts students are more motivated than ever to have a successful year. Technology has become immensely helpful in it’s ability to give students access to information as well as to help keep them organized–if they so choose! Today’s back to school Website Wednesday Choice is iHomework. It’s a terrific little App that keeps…
It’s back to school time, our friends at Right@Home have included some of my tips in this terrific article on how to get back to school organized. Check it out… Going back to school (or work) after the lazy days of summer can be challenging even for the best of us. Professional organizer Monica Friel admits…