becoming organized

Seven steps to becoming organized

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 […]

Preparedness is an important part of being organized

Preparedness is an important part of being organized

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 […]

Make the most of your time

Make the most of your time

In order to make the most out of your time, you need to take matters into your own hands. You make time for the things you have to do. What you do with the rest of your day and the quality of your actions is the question. Make a schedule Create a schedule for your […]

Dog you have a stockpile of items in your home?

Things we stockpile for no reason

We learned from our parents not to waste anything that can be useful. Don’t waste food. Don’t waste money. Waste not, want not. It’s time to consider what you really need and what is clutter. If you go to events, not that there have been many over the past year and a half, there are […]

Being organized can save you time and money

Being organized can save you time and money

You probably know that being organized can save you time. But, did you know that it can also save you money? Organized people don’t buy things they already own. They don’t spend time looking for belongings because they know where everything is at all times. Buying duplicates is common when the things you need are […]

Decluttering mistakes will slow down your progress

10 Decluttering mistakes to avoid

You want to get your home organized. That’s great! There are many pitfalls that can sabotage your good efforts. Don’t let these decluttering mistakes get in your way. Here are some things to avoid: Not giving yourself enough time. Once you take everything out of a drawer, you need to have time to purge some […]

Feng Shui and organizing your home

Feng Shui and Organizing Your Home

Feng Shui is an ancient way of organizing your home to feel secure, happy and safe. Get in touch with your surroundings, they can make you feel better and calm. Most people say they don’t want to declutter their homes because it takes too much time and effort. However, in reality, it is usually because […]

Memorial weekend organizing for your home

Memorial Weekend Organizing

The unofficial start of summer is Memorial Day Weekend. That’s when people start grilling outside, heading to the beach and sending the kids to camp. It’s a long weekend with plenty of time to squeeze in a few organizing tasks. Closets In the entryway closet, put the heavy coats and sweaters toward the back or […]

organizing pitfalls can sabotage your project

10 organizing pitfalls to avoid

We all want to be organized, but it takes some planning, scheduling and purging. Avoid the following organizing pitfalls that may cause your progress to grind to a halt. You don’t have a plan It is important to have some kind of a plan of action before you get started. The plan doesn’t have to […]

perfection and procrastination in organizing

Don’t let perfection and procrastination stop you

Perfection and procrastination are two stumbling blocks that get in the way of organizing. Knowing how to fight them can help you make the move to finally get organized. If you have incredibly high standards that you have no chance of reaching, you might be a perfectionist. There is also the fear of not being […]