Nov 20, 2015 | Habits/Routines, Holidays
~Take some time to think through and plan your holidays. This means sitting down and making some key lists of the things you need to do, and using your calendar to plan the time to do them. ~Create a gift list & budget. Creating a list of gift recipients and gift... Read more
Oct 27, 2015 | Habits/Routines
To jumpstart any organizing you are planning to do, try to start with these 4 simple habits: 1. If you take it out, put it back. 2. If you open it, close it. 3. If you throw it down, pick it up. 4. If you take it off, hang it up. Read more
Sep 29, 2015 | Behavior, Clutter/DeClutter, Habits/Routines
As an organizer I ask a lot of questions when I work with a client. From the initial phone consultation, to the actual organizing session, through the process, I am always posing questions to get clients in the organizing and de-cluttering mindset. When was the... Read more
Jul 6, 2015 | Behavior, Habits/Routines
Here are five quick packing tips to keep you organized for your summer travels: 1. Purchase solid shampoo and lotion bars instead of liquid brands. Various cosmetics companies (including LUSH) sell them. 2. Take a slimmer wallet. You can probably remove extra... Read more
Jun 16, 2015 | Habits/Routines, Packing
Packing for trips, overnights, weekends away…why do we hate to pack, but never complain about living out of a suitcase while on vacation? Living out of a suitcase gives us fewer options. We just make it work with what we have on hand, since, well, what we have on... Read more
May 31, 2015 | Behavior, Habits/Routines, Projects, Simplicity
In the past 2 weeks I have been asked to: Bake for a school reception; work at a carwash for a school fundraiser; donate money for a school party; sign a petition; donate money for coaches’ gifts; work at a sports event concession stand; spend 2 hours... Read more