As an organizer, packing for a trip should be a breeze, but sometimes I find it can be stressful and challenging to make sure I’m making the right decisions of what goes in the carry-on, the tote/purse and the checked luggage. That is if I am checking luggage. Unless I am going somewhere for longer READ MORE
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Welcome Spring
One of my favorite signs of spring is our backyard Red Bud tree blossoming. The blooms are vibrant and bright and though don’t last long, remind me to slow down and enjoy all the signs of spring nature. April 22nd is Earth Day, a day to recognize and celebrate our amazing planet. It is a READ MORE
More About Frogs…
If you didn’t see my post last week about frogs or procrastination, check it out first. It is a universal phenomenon that people tend to think that their frog, or unfavorable challenging task/project is going to take too much time, so it sits on our task list as a priority of some sort, and time READ MORE
Eat Frogs This Summer!
A friend and colleague sent a motivational video clip to me on tackling our toughest project or task first thing each day, because she knows as a professional organizer that is something I advocate. I truly believe that once we knock off our tough task each day it provides more energy and motivation to be READ MORE
How Do I Get Organized?
The first step to getting organized is knowing why you want to get organized and knowing what you want. I always ask my new clients many questions to get them thinking about their motivation and goals for the specific area they want organized. Some of the questions center around what they do in the room, READ MORE
Second Chance
I have spent many hours in the month of January down at the Alexandria ReStore and I’ve gotten to see first hand the many great items that have been donated from individuals, stores and contractors, that are no longer needed. I have also seen ReStore shoppers who see these same items as a great new READ MORE
Climbing Out of the E-mail Black Hole
Email is something that needs to be managed well otherwise it can take over and dictate our days. Like most things, sometimes I feel like I’m in control and am managing it pretty well and other times I forget common recommendations and I do get lost in the black e-mail hole! Over the last month READ MORE
10-Minute Drawer Cleanout
I created a mess all over my kitchen floor when I reached for a set of measuring spoons and along with them came an assortment of monster straws, that my kids had long aged out of, taking up valuable real estate in my kitchen drawer. I decided right then this drawer was first up to READ MORE
Buy Nothing
The concept of buying nothing seems so unrealistic, but the popularity of the Buy Nothing movement is growing. It started as a social experiment in 2013 by two friends on Bainbridge Island, WA. Since it’s inception it has become a worldwide social movement with groups in 44 countries. The premise is local groups form gift READ MORE
Baby Steps to Getting Organized in the New Year
There is so much information how setting broad goals isn’t the way to go, to meet New Year’s resolutions. If you truly want to make change, the way to go is to set small, specific goals that are doable and realistic that move you towards achieving your broader goals. Resolutions are about change and making READ MORE