When the weather breaks, it’s the perfect time to get out in the garage and clean up clutter from the winter. You’ll appreciate time spent getting things in order when you can find what you need when you need it. According to a survey by the US Department of Energy, 25% of people with two-car…
I was happy to join in on the the Marie Kondo craze with her new Netflix series, “Tidying Up”. I offered some “Helpful Organization Tips for a Neater 2019” this week at Good Day Chicago on Fox News. We spoke about the “If it brings joy” craze and how it’s motivating people to purge…
The bathroom may not be the first place you think of when it comes to getting organized, but maybe it should be. It’s where you start and end the day. Tiny products that don’t take up any space can end up causing lots of clutter. Carve out time to weed through and purge old creams,…
The beginning of a new year is a great time for a fresh start. What can you do to make 2019 a bit more organized? Here are a few tips to start the year off right: Set Goals Take time to write down goals for the year both professionally and personally. Chart a plan and map…
Holiday chaos is in full swing. If you want to eliminate some stress during the holidays, plan out your gift-giving strategy. Here are a few tips: Make a List and Check It Twice Having an organized list will make shopping simple. As ideas pop into your head, add them to the list. Try an…
Most people have old, expired medication in a bathroom, kitchen or mixed in with toiletries. For the safety of children and pets, it is important not to have old medicine lying around–not to mention the extra clutter it causes. Medications also lose their effectiveness, and may even have the opposite effect becoming harmful once expired….
Yesterday I spoke to a smart man who purchased what his wife would REALLY appreciate for Valentines Day. It’s one thing to buy her another lovely piece of clothing, but is last year’s gift lost in a corner of the closet? Maybe the perfect gift would be to really know what’s in that closet and…
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…
It’s a good idea to organize your refrigerator in preparation of the holidays or hosting any gathering. Here are some tips to get your fridge in order: Whittle it down. 25% of the food we purchase, we don’t even eat! Use up what you have before adding more. Especially before the holidays, clean out that…
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…