Welcome to November, the month when leaves fall and temperatures drop, signaling the arrival of the holiday season. In this blog post, I will provide tips on how to get it organized, offer advice for maintaining order with a large family, and suggest different solutions based on your available space.
Getting Organized
- Declutter: Start by going through all the items in your laundry room. Donate or discard items you no longer need, and consolidate cleaning supplies.
- Maximize Vertical Space:...
A well-organized bedroom is not only aesthetically pleasing but also conducive to relaxation and better sleep. It's where you start and end your day, and clutter can quickly become a source of stress. In this blog post, we'll explore the art of bedroom organization, focusing on three key areas: the bedroom, the closet, and the dresser. With some straightforward steps, you can transform your bedroom into a serene and clutter-free oasis.
The Bedroom
Bedroom organization starts with the...
With the back-to-school season in full swing, the influx of backpacks, art supplies, and clothes can quickly lead to chaos. But fear not! As a professional organizer, I'm here to share some insightful steps to help you master the art of managing clutter associated with these three major aspects of the school routine: backpacks, art supplies, and clothes.
- Backpack Bliss: A clutter-free backpack is the key to an organized school day. Implement these strategies to maintain a streamlined...
In today's fast-paced world, urban living often means living in smaller spaces. Whether you live in a cozy apartment, a studio, or a tiny home, there's no reason to let limited square footage cramp your style. With some creativity and smart organization, you can transform even the smallest living area into a functional and inviting haven. Having worked with clients living in compact spaces, I've collected some innovative solutions I will share in this blog post. These creative strategies,...
When it comes to holding onto your children's art, toys, clothes, and keepsakes, it's important to find a balance between preserving meaningful items and avoiding excessive clutter. Whether you're a new parent or have older children, here are 10 guidelines to consider:
- Start with an organized approach: As new parents, it's essential to develop an organized system for storing your children's items from the beginning. This will make it easier to sort through things later on.
- Determine what...
Today, I am diving headfirst into the common issue of unwanted gifts. You know the ones...the gadget that promised to revolutionize your cooking skills, the trinket from a neighbors trip to Guatemala, the perfume that makes you sneeze, the bright yellow vase that takes up your entire cupboard or the impractical punch bowl from your grandmother that you mother said you had to keep. Receiving gifts you don’t want can be challenging to navigate. While you appreciate the thought...
Permission To Let Go: The Most Important Step
Hey you! Thanks for popping over. Before I get into some steps you can take to declutter your home, I first want to talk about giving yourself permission to let go. Decluttering is hard — mostly because you've thought about it so much but never made a firm decision to move forward. You know what you want to do but fear still holds you back. Your brain needs to be trained that letting go is ok, and it feels great! It's 90% mental...
Garage/Shed
The winter grime and all sorts of items find their way into the garage with no site out. Open the garage door, turn on some music, and get started decluttering. The more things you have on the ground, the harder it is to use the space you have. Try some wall organization, linked here. Cabinets are great in a garage, too; make sure they are easy to open up and see what you have. Don't let the cabinets turn into a place to shove things. Out of sight is not out of mind!
If...
Food Storage
See below for step-by-step details on how to declutter your food storage today!
Pots and Pans
These can add up and multiply over the years. These quick steps can help you go through and declutter what you're not using:
• Pull out all your pots and pans
• Match lids with pots
• Place a pot or pan on each burner. Notice how many extra you have.
• Ask yourself the three questions (Do I like it? Do I use it? Would I buy it again if it broke?)
• Donate...
If you’re looking to better utilize the space in your garage, you’ve come to the right spot. Often, the garage becomes one large storage room and if we’re lucky, we get to park our car in there too. But you can do both and feel at ease by implementing the solutions I’ve gathered below.
1. Mythinglogic Sports Equipment Storage Organizer
This is perfect if you’ve got nearly every sporting equipment under the sun. No more having to stop the car to clear the...
Did you know poor sleep can increase your chances of having a stroke? According to sleep scientist, Dan Gartenberg “sleep deprivation makes us more sensitive to our pain”. On average, as I’m sure you know, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep a night to function optimally. However, sometimes the tasks of the day pile up and you find yourself shuffling from work to dance practice, home to make dinner, and before you know it, you’re practicing your bedtime...
I track all my to-dos on a notepad. And whenever I complete a task, I feel a thrill as I check it off the list. Although, I won't be getting rid of my notepads anytime soon, there are so many other ways to go digital. And there are excellent reasons to do that. If you’re already paperless, then this blog post isn’t for you (and good for you, by the way) but if you’re curious about transitioning from a life filled with paper to one of digital bliss,...
Spring is in the air! And what typically follows, with longer days and budding trees, is the overwhelming sense of needing to get things in order. All of a sudden your closet screams for structure, you’re thankful the cupboards have doors, and stacks of paper just keep piling up. When we look at our house the tasks seem daunting and impossible. We may even criticize ourselves which only paralyzes us and prevents us from getting started. If you’re having a hard time...
