Sep 4, 2026 | Back to School, Behavior, Family, General Organizing, Habits/Routines, Home, Projects, Seasonal
I was reading in the NY Times today that ‘September is the new January.’ According to the article people are treating the back to school season that comes in September as the opportunity to set new goals and get back on track with routines and positive... Read more
Jun 21, 2026 | General Organizing, Habits/Routines, Packing, Simplicity
Are you a fan of packing cubes? Opinions vary widely. They can be a great way to stay organized on a trip and keep like items in the same area of your suitcase. But, they can also be bulky, encourage people to overpack and definitely won’t make your suitcase lighter.... Read more
Mar 18, 2026 | Behavior, Clutter/DeClutter, Family, General Organizing, Habits/Routines, Laundry, Packing
I can’t tell you how many times clients have asked me how to get their spouses/partners/housemates to unpack their suitcases after a trip. I have found that we fall into two distinct categories – people who unpack immediately after returning home from a... Read more
Jan 5, 2026 | Behavior, Clutter/DeClutter, General Organizing, Habits/Routines, Home, Projects, Seasonal
January may give you a strong urge to clear and clean things out of your spaces, as many of us feel the ‘urge to purge’ after the stuff-filled holiday season. It just feels really good to start fresh. If you have the urge (like I do!) here are some tips:... Read more
Dec 9, 2025 | Behavior, General Organizing, Habits/Routines, Holidays, Home, Simplicity
Most years I find myself well organized to face the holidays. For some reason this year doesn’t feel like one of those well thought out and well planned holiday seasons. Rather than searching for the reasons or reading too much into it, I am going to focus on... Read more
Oct 5, 2025 | Behavior, Closets, Family, General Organizing, Habits/Routines, Home, Projects, Seasonal, Spaces
The weather may not reflect it right now, but the calendar tells us it is fall. Fall is a great time to re-set your physical space and set yourself up for the busy holiday season that is right around the corner. Here are some ideas for a refresh: Prep your pantry... Read more
