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…
The lazy days of summer are often anything but lazy. Kids are home, activities are in full gear, trips and vacations are being scheduled. There are graduations and celebrations, visitors arrive and visits are planned. and the list goes on. So how do we keep up with it all? Here are some tips to bring…
Moving is quite the undertaking and it involves bringing a lot of Chaos To Order in many ways. Moving is the best time to get organized, because you’re forced to go through everything, so you might as well do it right and bring only what you want and need to your destination. Here are several…
June is always filled with so many activities and events, and photos are the treasured memories. Here we are at my son Brett’s high school graduation, I’m glad I have systems in place for all the photos I take. What happens to all of your photos once the event has passed? Do you have a good system, or do…
This story recently in the news, where Movers Allegedly Rob Family of Their Belongings, is so shocking. To think that movers would just pack everything on the truck and then take off with it all–who would even think that evil? I guess it’s a good reminder that crooks are everywhere. Making sure you’ve hired a…
Today, in honor of Tax day, Staples is offering free document shredding up to 5 lbs. Its a great way to get old documents safely out of the way to make room for more current papers. Remember, when archiving, labeling and dating those boxes is very important, but it’s also important to make sure they…
What a great excuse to pay attention so the old stuff you have laying around and do something about it! In recognition of “National Old Stuff Day”, we couldn’t go without sharing our great resource to help you get rid of that old stuff you no longer want. Here is a comprehensive list of organizations…