This week I am at the annual conference for the National Association of Professional Organizers in San Diego. It’s the place where everything organized happens. Professional organizers from all over the world meet up and the many products that help us organize are exhibited. There are many new and exciting products and ideas that I…
This is surely the ultimate Friday Favorite organizing gadget. We’ve been hoping that something would be invented that could finally get and keep you organized—and here it is! This terrific tool can do everything from getting your closet in proper order, to organizing bookshelves and spices alphabetically, even papers and files, not a problem— it’s…
It’s the first of March and the inevitable deadline is now lingering. If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to get your tax related documents together. Here are a few tips to help you navigate through the chaos: Keep all important tax related documents in a file labeled 2010 taxes. After filing, keep your…
I love how technology has helped us keep up to the moment status with online banking. You know exactly what funds you have and where they are going in a flash. It can certainly help to keep our finances more organized. On Tuesday I paid some bills and inadvertently sent a payment to the wrong…
This nifty little step stool is terrific. They are great to hang in a closet or pantry to help you reach anything that’s just a bit too high. If you’re vertically challenged, I recommend keeping them handy all around the house! They fold flat, are lightweight and easy to hang up on a simple hook….
Can you believe there are only 60 days until Christmas? If you’re planning to entertain at home this year, now is the time to get those household projects crossed off your list. Planning a party is great motivation to finally get to those tasks you’ve been putting off. Whether it’s fixing up that guest bedroom…
This week is, “National Simplify Your Life Week”. Our mission at Chaos To Order is to help you get organized thus simplifying your life. Here are a few tips to help you simplify: Declutter. Pare down on what you have. We have so much more than we will ever need. Keep an errand list handy…
We are working with Discovery Television on the show “Hoarding: Buried Alive”. The producers are looking for participants. If you are a hoarder and are interested in receiving assistance, this could be a great opportunity. In addition to a stipend, the show offers professional organizing and therapy. Contact the Chaos To Order office at 847-825-8400…
Although I’m answering the questions from our eBay Classified Twitter Chats about organizing with kids, I wanted to make this one more general because so many people live with or work with a clutter bug and it can be a tough dynamic. Here are a few things to keep in mind. They don’t see the…
Last week, we packed up the kids and the car and set out on a road trip to Texas. I was looking forward to the extra time spent with my family in the car. Now that the kids, especially my boys, are getting older (11 and 13), I was anxious to get them to a…