Is your garage organized enough to head into the winter season? If not, take advantage of the neck weather to get things done before it’s too late. According to a survey done by the U.S. Department of Energy, 25% of people with two-car garages don’t park any cars in them, and 32% only have room…
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…
The recent hurricanes have shown us all how the fury of Mother Nature can tear your world apart quickly. The sudden loss of everything is unimaginable. It got me thinking that we never really know when disaster can strike. Being prepared and organized in case of a disaster can’t save lives, but it can definitely…
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…
When kids come home from school on the last day before summer vacation, they usually have a heavy backpack in tow. They’re excited about the summer and the last thing on their mind is emptying that backpack, clearing out the contents and dealing with all of the books, notes and notebooks from the past school…
When you try on that pair of jeans and they’re not just right anymore, what do you do with them? If you want to keep your closet optimally organized, you need a place for everything, including those jeans. Things that don’t work, out of style, stained or ripped, need a place to go too. Don’t…
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…
Summer is like a celebration after a long, cold winter. Make the most of summer by being prepared and organized for all the activities and events. Here are some tips to help you simplify and enjoy this season to the fullest. Simplify Schedules. Keeping up with a hectic summer schedule, especially with kids around, can be a…
Kids follow by example. They may walk behind you like a tornado cluttering everything in their path, but if they see you putting things away, they will eventually start to model this behavior. Does that mean that they’ll start cleaning up after themselves when they’re 3, probably not. One thing for certain, you’ll improve…