So there’s almost 20 inches of snow outside in Chicagoland. The obvious chore on this snowy day is shoveling- but beyond that, today is a perfect day to organize! Take advantage of the day off and time at home, seize the moment, and use this time to clear out, weed out and get systems in…
A blizzard is about to hit the Chicagoland area. Are you organized and ready? Before the big snow hits, think about the impact it will have on your home and family. Here is a checklist for blizzard preparedness: Get the garage ready: Make sure you have salt and shovels handy. Check the gas level on your…
January is “National Clean Out Your Closets Month”, so we couldn’t go without a Friday Favorite for our amazing partners in organization–Closet Works. Simply organizing your closet is one thing, but if you’re in need of truly maximizing the space that you have and absolutely loving your closet every time you walk in, you may…
Our Atlanta organizer Leah suggested these bags from Envirosax, and they are really terrific. Here’s what she says about them… “I LOVE these shopping bags. I have the ones that fold up into a pouch and they are small enough to fit into a purse, glove compartment, or even into pockets (I am forcing my…
Cease the moment! Today is National Clean Off Your Desk Day. It’s the perfect opportunity to carve out some time to clear the clutter off of your desk. Here are some steps to get you started: Start with the papers right at your fingertips. It’s always best to start organizing with your most current papers….
This holiday inspired storage tote from Target is perfect for storing all kinds of holiday decorations. You can fit much more in a plastic tote like this rather than the sectioned ornament storage boxes where you’re stuck with specific compartments whether the ornament is large or small. The only time the compartmental ornament storage boxes…
Are you wracking your brain trying to think of creative gift ideas for the person on your list who has everything? In the spirit of living lean and reducing excess, how about giving a clutter free gift? Here are some suggestions for gifts that you can give with thought and meaning, without the clutter: Find…
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 help you be more productive and efficient. Here are some ideas to keep you labeled and organized: Label hanging files and manilla file folders. The key…
Karen’s Friday Favorite is 3M Command Small Cord Clips. This week many people are in the midst of putting up Holiday decor, these clips are great for use in the house hanging up Christmas lights. Karen uses them for putting up lights on windows, doorways and even the perimeter of the ceiling. The best thing…