Planning meals in advance is something that can help you stay organized (and sane) if you have a busy family. Plan ahead and be intentional about meal time together. Knowing what you are going to eat in advance helps to eliminate the chaos of those witching hours when the kids come home from school. When…
If you love shoes, the more storage space the better. Finding good, efficient ways to keep all the different types of shoes accessible–and in the season you wear them–takes a bit of organizational effort. With every unique closet and wardrobe, our organizers find creative ways to maximize shoe storage space. Here are some suggestions: Whatever type…
The biggest, most important part of the organizing process is simplifying, and that means getting rid of what you’re not using. Eliminating can be hard. Wondering if you’ll need it again, not wanting to just toss something of value and of course, the guilt that goes along with dealing with gifts and family heirlooms. But the truth is,…
If you’re ever in need of temporary portable hanging space, the Fol-D-Rak is a great choice. I absolutely love the ease of use and flexibility of this little garment rack. It’s 58″ long and tall, but when it’s folded in the box it’s only 4″ deep (and of course still 58″ tall). Having instant available hanging…
Sending two boys off to college this year was good practice in moving hanging clothes from start to finish. At Chaos To Order we often unpack and organize clothes and when we do, they are usually in large wardrobe boxes. Of course, if you have movers doing the job, the wardrobe box is your best…
The Olympic games are officially in full swing. They’re so exciting and fun to watch, but be careful–you can get swept away with the games and other pending priorities in your life can get put off. Here are some simple solutions to make sure you catch what you want and leave the rest. Plan it…
At Chaos To Order we spend a good amount of time helping people organize papers, files and photos. What you may not know is that more and more we are helping people organize those papers, files and photos–digitally. Our computers, phones and tablets have become overwhelmed with the same type of clutter that breeds on…
Gone are the days of throwing everything in your suitcase and jetting off on vacation. With luggage fees and packing restrictions, it pays to travel simplified and organized. Here are some tips to keep your travels light this summer: Check your destination. See what in-room amenities are provided at the hotel to ensure you only…
Sunglasses are as much a fashion accessory as they are an important part of keeping your eyes safe and comfortable in the sun. I have also seen “sunglass clutter”, so it led to the question, “how do you store your sunglasses?” Here are some ideas: I happen to store my sunglasses in a designated…
Keeping your gym bag properly organized can be a challenge. Emptying it out each day and clearing through it all can seem like more effort that it’s worth, and it is. Here are a few simple steps to keep your gym bag organized: Keep it Simple. Keep only what you need in the bag. Don’t…