In these economic times, it’s sometimes difficult to justify getting organized because of the perceived cost involved. Sure, if you can take advantage of some specialized expertise by working with a professional organizer, or if you [...]
Believe it or not, perfectionism is a very common cause of disorganization. Seems counterintuitive that a perfectionist could be disorganized, doesn’t it? Well, the desire for perfection is often so strong that it creates immobility, both [...]
Maybe this sounds familiar. You’re ready to get organized. (And you mean R-E-A-D-Y.) Quite frankly you’ve had it with all the clutter in your home and you’d like it gone right NOW, thank you very much. [...]
There’s just something about summer…long, relaxing days and even longer evenings. Maybe it’s the heat, the sun, and spending so much time outdoors, but whatever it is, summer is simply one of the best times of [...]
I seriously love this story. I received this photo along with an email from a newsletter subscriber. She read my article on clutter-free souvenir ideas and it made her think of the fishing lures and bobbers [...]
You may have noticed, I've got a thing for labeling. I like to label everything from refrigerators to baskets to buckets. Labels are an important step in the organizing process...but why not make 'em cute? That's [...]
The first step in the simplify 101 organizing process is to clarify your goals. This is a really important step and one that may defy your natural instinct when you get the bug to get organized [...]
(alternative blog title: proof I shop places other than Target) If this isn't your first stop at this blog...you may have noticed that I enjoy organizing things in somewhat non-traditional ways, with a creative touch whenever [...]
If you’re getting ready to move…whether across town or across the country, lightening your load ahead of time makes a world of sense! Moving offers a unique opportunity to start fresh and create an environment that [...]
If I'm being honest...the thought of organizing the garage (my own) doesn't make my heart sing, unless of course, two conditions are met: Condition #1: The weather is great. If it's a beautiful day, sunny and [...]