With all of the stores like Sam’s Club and Costco selling giant-sized products at reduced prices, it is no wonder people have all kinds of stuff crammed into their pantries. In order to make the most of these discounted products and reduce your stress, a system needs to be in place. The first thing you […]
Quote of the Month “Easy does it wins the race.” unknown Shred or no Shred I see a lot of paper in my line of work. Many, many people have an innate fear of getting rid of the ‘wrong’ paper. As we enter Spring, I thought it might be a good time to review the […]
People have dual lives these days, one in real time and one online. Even if you do not use Facebook or other social media sites, chances are you have online banking or online bill paying. Most people have email accounts, even if it is only used occasionally to see photos from family and friends. In […]
With the new year right around the corner, people are making the choice to get healthier in 2014. To increase your odds of making this happen, you may want to use some “organizing muscle” to help you achieve this goal. By working out, either at home or at a gym, and eating healthier, you will […]
Collections can quickly become clutter if they are not maintained properly. Here is a quick guide to help you figure out what you have – collections or clutter. Collectors look for specific objects like baseball cards, vintage Barbie dolls, snow globes or comic books. Collecting can become a costly hobby, but the end result can […]
Calgon take me away? Do you ever feel like you want to leave your home because you cannot stand the mess, the crowding, the complete overwhelm of so many things? You are not alone! Read below for some ideas on how to make things better so you won’t have to leave home….and maybe you can […]
Take a good look at your office. Are there stacks of papers? Piles of correspondence? Filing that you failed to do? Not to worry, many of us have the same problem. However, with increased organization, there will be increased productivity. The theme for today will be sorting. Sort, sort, sort, everything in the office and […]
Quote of the Month “I can get sentimentally attached to a dustball if it hangs around long enough.” -New York Times article, “The Trouble with Stuff,” written by Constance Rosenblum, October 13, 2013. How To Do Your Laundry (as seen on Facebook this week) 1. Wash and dry laundry 2. Place in basket 3. Avoid […]
It seems like an unbelievable fact, but according to the U.S. Census, about 14% of the population moves each year. If you happen to be in that 14%, how can you get organized for your move? As with most organizing, you will need to start a list. In fact, a binder is another must have. […]
The short answer is, probably not. Using a storage unit is fairly common for people living somewhere temporarily and needing to store furniture and belongings. If, for example, you are having a home built and live with a friend for a year or stay someplace that is furnished on a temporary basis, having a storage […]