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 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…
It’s hard to believe that it was 27 years ago that my girlfriends gathered together and bought an electric typewriter for my 25th birthday. Two days later I began the journey of Chaos To Order. Next to motherhood, it has been the greatest journey of my lifetime. Being able to do what I love, when…
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 rituals we go through each and every day inevitably become the habits we acquire. Getting organized requires creating and maintaining good habits to keep systems in place. For example, do you rush out of your office and leave it a mess? Creating a quick habit of cleaning off the surface can not only help…
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…
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…
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…