Spring is hopefully right around the corner, so now is the perfect time to jump-start household spring cleaning efforts. Here are a few tips to get you going: Make a list: Write down every job you’d like to accomplish, then prioritize. Don’t forget about those easy-to-forget jobs that need to be done, like changing filters and…
It’s hard to believe that it was 27 years ago that my girlfriends gathered together and bought an electric typewriter for my 25th birthday. Two days later I began the journey of Chaos To Order. Next to motherhood, it has been the greatest journey of my lifetime. Being able to do what I love, when…
We recently marked “National Pay Your Bills Week”. In that vein, we thought it was a good time to take a moment and evaluate how you pay bills and if it’s the most efficient and effective system. With technology, banking, and money management apps all around, how do you choose what the best method is…
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 and leave it a mess? Creating a quick habit of cleaning off the surface can not only help…
The beginning of a new year is a great time for a fresh start. What can you do to make 2018 your most organized yet? Here are a few tips to start the year off right: Set Goals Take time to write down goals for the year both personally and professionally. Chart a plan…
Are you hosting a holiday gathering and currently overwhelmed by chaos? It’s time to get moving and let the deadline supply your momentum. Research shows that spending just a few minutes on cleaning and organizing can actually improve your mood. It gives you a sense of accomplishment–at least you’ve started even if you’re just making…
We all have cell phones and electronics that need accompanying headphones, chargers and numerous cords. Keeping those items corralled in a purse or bag can be an ongoing challenge. Spending a few minutes in thought about how to best organize the electronic items you need will be time well spent. It’s no fun to sift…
Whether you’re heading to school yourself or have children starting school, here are some tips to help get and keep you organized for the school year ahead. Start with Good Habits Motivation to do well and work hard is high at the start of the school year. Leverage this mindset by creating daily routines that…
This week is National Simplify Your Life Week, so we thought we’d share tips to pare down and let go of what you’re not using. But how do you know when it’s time to go? Here are some guidelines: Clothing: If you haven’t worn it for the past season, consider passing it on. If a whole season…
Do you have an organizing project that you’ve been putting off? Are boxes from a recent (or not so recent) move still waiting to be unpacked and organized? Are you paying for the storage of stuff that really needs to be sorted out and pitched? The angst it causes in your mind is worse than…