Non Clutter Gifts

It is always worthwhile to take some time to think about the gifts you will be giving before you go online or take a trip to the mall.   Planning ahead can help you avoid overspending, as well as avoid experiencing the doubt that comes with purchasing items we are not... Read more

Get the Momentum Going…

It’s February.  It’s cold.  It’s gray.  This is the time of year many of us start to yearn for spring.  And, we would rather be under a blanket than in our attic or basement working on getting organized.   So, if those areas of  your house are not... Read more

It’s Time to Put the Holidays Behind Us

STOP  – Before you put your holiday decorations, cards, and gifts away: 1.  Take a good look at your holiday decorations.   If  you did not use all of your decorations, consider donating the items you left in the attic, and, if any items are broken or need... Read more

Summer Organizing

Welcome to summer!  It feels good to relax the schedule a bit and hopefully take some time off.  For the season of sun and sand, here are a few tips for keeping things organized without going overboard: 1. Keep a bucket, basket, or bag by the front door with all of... Read more

Spring Has Sprung!

The weather seems to be confused, but the calendar tells us that it is indeed spring.   So, to welcome the season, here are a few ideas for organizing projects to tackle: 1. Clear all of your bulletin and memo boards.   Recycle old memos, fliers, and invitations.  Be... Read more

Get Organized Month

Happy New Year and welcome to January – officially deemed Get Organized Month by the National Association of Professional Organizers. (NAPO)  Someone must be listening because at The Container Store, I was probably tenth in the checkout line, with at least as... Read more