A key to getting organized is finding places for all those little items that drive you crazy. Create and maintain consistent places to keep every little thing you need. The notorious junk drawer is prime territory for all of those little odds and ends. Make use of a good drawer divider system so that like…
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We are all overly inundated with email. Working remotely has only intensified the situation. The average American worker receives 120 email messages per day, and for many, those numbers are even higher. Is there any hope to achieving an organized inbox? So what can we do to stay organized and productive in the midst of…
Now may be a good time to give your closets an overhaul. Weed thru, purge and organize, keeping only what you want and need. An organized space will make finding things easier and you’ll appreciate the finished product! Weed Out/Purge If you didn’t wear it last season, it’s time to let it go. Go through…
I had the pleasure of discussing organizing with Lou Manfredini on WGN House Smarts Radio. We talked about some of the most common stumbling blocks to getting organized. We also discussed how to get started when you’re overwhelmed by a big project and where to start. Listen to the whole show via this…
Christmas is over and your house may have that same over-stuffed feeling that you had after eating a big holiday meal. It’s time to give your space a clutter diet. Here’s the recipe: Clean Up: Get gifts out of boxes. Break them down, making sure nothing ‘gifty’ is remaining. Put items away where they belong…
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 a dent. It also creates a feeling of order which can have a calming effect. So if you’ve got to get an organizing…
Are the kids home and driving you crazy yet? This summer, the kids are around much more, so intrusions and distractions abound. There are many different scenarios with little ones of different ages, but these tips will help work get done without the guilt of closing the office door on the kids. Plan “special” time. It…
Never did I imagine when I began organizing closets for a good friend back in 1990, that it would take me on this amazing journey now spanning 30 years. My best girlfriends gathered together and bought a typewriter (LOL) as a birthday gift on the 24th and on the 26th, I got straight to work…
Do you live far from aging parents? If something was to happen, how would you handle clearing out the home and sorting through all of the stuff? Far away, or even in the neighborhood, clearing out a family members home, after illness or death, can be a daunting process. We were recently given this task…