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…
We purchase things and continuously add to what we have, but how often do we make time to eliminate the excess? Take time this summer and purge what you no longer use. Here are some tips to get the weed-out under way: Use the “One In, Two Out” rule For every item you bring in,…
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….