Organizational Slippery Slopes
Imagine yourself climbing a hill. A steep hill. At the top of the hill is everything you’ve ever wanted—happy and loving relationships, a sense of peace and well being, time to enjoy the things you truly [...]
The Comparison Trap
This past weekend I participated in my fourth half marathon. After battling a foot injury since January, I went into this race filled with doubt. I wasn’t really sure if I would be able to finish, [...]
May Get Organized Checklist
April showers bring May flowers...and May brings another Get Organized Checklist. Have a great month!
Hiding in Plain Sight: Back-of-the-door Organizing
The backs of doors are some of the best storage spaces in your home. Think about it. We all have doors—tall doors to closets or rooms, or smaller cabinet doors in kitchens or bathrooms. That’s a [...]
Being Organized is a Combination of Getting Organized and Staying Organized.
During last weekend’s Organize-athon, a participant commented that she was surprised to see that Jay and I had some organizing projects to do (both in preparation for the event, and while the event was going.) Her [...]
Freebie Friday: Lisa Leonard Gift Certificate
Hello friends! I think I'm finally coming down from the high of last week's Organize-athon! It was so much fun catching up with old friends, meeting new friends, and organizing like you wouldn't believe. So inspiring. [...]
Get Started Organizing a Space You’ll Love!
Many people email or call me because they know they want to get more organized, but they don’t know where to start. They're feeling overwhelmed and don’t have a clear plan for where and how to [...]
April Get Organized Checklist
In anticipation of April first…no foolin'…we’ve got your April Get Organized Checklist all ready to go. Woohoo! Let’s make it a terrific month.
Find Your Organizing Success Formula
A few weekends ago, Jay and I decided it was time to declutter and organize the storage room in our basement. This room has served many purposes over the years, and it had been organizationally neglected [...]
Adjusting an Organizing System to Meet New Needs
Recently, I’ve made a couple of changes in what I cook for my family. I’m feeling good about serving better food and enjoying my return to a long-dormant hobby. But these changes have had a cascade [...]