As a professional organizer, I work with clients to hold them accountable, get them in balance, and take back control of their stuff. Because I have a background in Early
Kids in Order
Got Clutter? Two Tried and True Strategies for Staying on Top of Putting Things Away
The truth is, I used to be pretty bad about putting things away. When I talk to my clients about “leaving a wake” as they move about their activities of
Overcome These 3 Obstacles and Achieve Your New Year’s Goals!
Where did the practice of making New Year’s Resolutions originate? According to history.com, resolutions are rooted in promises to god from ancient times. The stakes were considerably higher because people
Declare Order Professional Organizing Podcast – 6 NEW Episodes!
Story time! The most consistent thing that happens when working with clients is the “AHA Moment.” The cause of their clutter is often not what they expected. The insight changes
No Time for Homework? 5 Steps to Success for Busy Families
No Time for Homework? 5 Steps to Success for Today’s Busy Families Looking for an after-school routine that prioritizes homework within a packed schedule? Learn how to prepare the right
Why Downtime Feels Wrong
An unfortunate byproduct of our 24/7 world is feeling guilt over not being productive. The expectation is to find ways to capitalize on the extra access. Finish this task! Poke
Time Out for Downtime
My apologies to moms of young children. My generation of moms contributed to the loss of your downtime. In particular, it started in the mid 2000’s with local sports. Soccer
one. less. thing.
GO MONTH: “January is Get Organized & Be Productive (GO) Month, an annual initiative sponsored by the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO). This month-long event increases general
Organizing Boundaries for a Child with Special Needs
I recently took on a new client where the layers of belongings in the child’s bedroom were almost knee deep. Extreme? You could say so. But that was the reality.
Taking Pictures of Butterflies: An Ode to Downtime
What is happening to downtime? There used to be space. Space when stores were not open. Space when decent television shows were not on. Space when casual conversations with others
