The year is winding down so it’s time to look ahead to 2022. Let’s face it, new year’s resolutions rarely work. Instead, let’s talk about organizing goals for the new year. Look back at 2021 What did you do to get yourself more organized during the year? Did you achieve your goals this year? Take […]
Are you traveling during the holiday season this year? With the COVID-19 vaccine this year, more people are traveling this December. Here are some ways to travel and stay organized. Enjoy your trip, don’t stress over it. Avoid waiting until the last minute to pack. Create a list with everything you want to take including […]
We live in an age of power cords. There are wires from the tv and its accompanying attachments. Cell phone, tablet and laptop chargers, along with the desktop computer all have cords. With all of the cords, how can you keep them out of site and not have a trip hazard in your home? Hiding […]
The first step is the hardest and then you just have to keep moving. How do you motivate yourself to begin the organizing process? Set up a time Pick a day and time to start organizing. Stick to your schedule. Look forward to that time, because when you are finished you will feel a sense […]
October 2021: Donation resources for you! All you have shall someday be given; therefore give now, that the season of giving may be yours and not your inheritors.-Kahlil Gibran October is traditionally the month BEFORE the giving season, but it’s never too early or late to consider donating items that you are not using. The […]
It’s about that time of year when catalogs start coming in the mail. Most people don’t want this deluge of catalogs whether they come through the postal service or in the form of emails. It’s time to unsubscribe! Of all the catalogs and sales emails, the time between Halloween and Christmas sees the biggest volume. […]
Everyone spends a lot of time in the kitchen. And a lot of things happen there. In your kitchen, you cook, eat and clean multiple times a day. It follows that the kitchen can become a major source of clutter. Let’s take a look at the most troublesome kitchen clutter zones and find out how […]
September 2021 – Decluttering with Care What I know for sure is that when you declutter – whether it’s on your home, your head, or your heart – it is astounding what will flow into that space that will enrich you, your life, and your family.-Peter Walsh fromLose the Clutter, Lose the Weight Decluttering with […]
Becoming organized doesn’t have to take over your life the way clutter can. Take these seven steps and watch your home transform. Before you start, be sure to give yourself enough time to organize at least one clutter zone. Make a plan Answer the following questions and you’ll start to hash out a plan. Why […]
As the storms resulting from Hurricane Ida hit Baltimore, it brings to mind that people need to be ready for any emergency situation. Preparedness is an important part of being organized. Hopefully, you will never be in a situation where you need to evacuated. However, it’s better to be prepared and never have that situation […]