A few years ago, my husband and I were ready to make some changes to our gift giving traditions. We were interested in giving our kids experiences instead of things so we skipped the gifts under the tree and instead we took a family trip. We went...
Read moreWhat does your holiday to-do list look like? If it’s long and strong, capturing that perfect picture and sending out greeting cards to family members and friends can seem like a daunting task on that list. If this tradition makes you happy then...
Read moreWe all have one, two or three. In the kitchen, office, garage, anywhere. The proverbial junk drawer. That drawer which can store everything from measuring tape to chewing gum and lots of other miscellaneous necessities that never seem to...
Read moreIn my experience, personally and with clients, I’ve learned that simplicity can make you happy. Living with less, have less commitments, less debt, less screen stimulation and less negativity produces a positive attitude, environment and life...
Read moreGoing back to school is the time when families re-establish routines that have gone by the way side with summer schedules. Here are some suggestions that can help prepare you and your kids for the school year ahead. Paper Trail Brace...
Read moreClutter in our life is not limited to physical spaces- we accumulate digital clutter as well. An overloaded inbox, thousands of photos and more apps than we need or use. It’s easy to accumulate excess digital clutter simply because many of...
Read moreAccording to the Center for Development of Recycling at San Jose State University, each American adult receives 41 pounds of junk mail per year! If you are looking to reduce your junk mail, this information comes from the Federal Trade Commission...
Read moreWhat does organization have to do with sleep? Plenty! According to clinical psychologist, Pamela Thatcher, her research indicated “that the more clutter you have, the more likely you were to have a sleep disorder,” It’s easy to clutter up a...
Read moreIt finally feels like spring is approaching. With that season comes spring -cleaning. This deep cleaning ritual is a fine opportunity to review which items are needed throughout the home. If you take the time to “edit” your home now you will...
Read moreHave you ever been plagued with a task that you continuously put off? You are not alone. Present company included. Procrastination is a productivity killer so I’m always interested in learning new approaches to tackling this issue. Please...
Read moreWhen we rise from our beds, we are each gifted with 1440 minutes to use as we choose. If you are looking to maximize the efficiency of those minutes and heighten your happiness level, here are 5...
Read moreTHE BOOK IS READY!! For years, I’ve wanted to help as many people as possible to get organized, be productive and live with more clarity- this book is the answer. Ask the Organizer has answers to over 130 organizing and productivity questions...
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