There is nothing more frustrating than having to search for something when you need to use it. It’s a practice that wastes your time, patience, energy and money. How often have you had to rummage for your golf equipment or any sporting equipment only to finally give up and purchase the item again out of…

Fitting items into a new space When seniors move into a senior community, they often have to significantly downsize to accommodate the size restrictions of their new space. That exercise can be very freeing and can ease the transition to their new home; however, old habits can die hard or not at all and before…

Entryway stations are a great way to catch and contain a great amount of potential clutter as the family walks through the door each day.  A good family entryway station should have a few simple, but important features. The key to an effective solution is to avoid having too much stuff in the space. This…

This time of year highlights our paper organizing skills. There is nothing worse than having to sort through piles of paper or all those bags and boxes of paper that were stuffed in the closet just before company arrived during the holidays. It seems there’s a never-ending trail of paper coming through the door and…

Start Early Start early and mark your calendar.  April 15th falls on a holiday this year, so the filing deadline for 2021 taxes and extensions is April 18, 2022. Set Up a System Set up a system that works year around and is easy to access and use.  There are many ways to set up…

January is Go (Get Organized & Be Productive) Month and the perfect time to start anew. Getting organized can be about many facets of your life, including New Year’s resolutions, new goals, a new direction or even a new purpose. All driven toward a final destination, that many of us struggle to attain. I love…

It only takes a few steps to get your on-line files organized and it will save you countless hours and help you avoid those embarrassing situations that come from searching for lost files. Start at the Root Determine where you want your file system to live on your computer. Having all your files and documents…

To roll or not to roll…that is the question. There’s a lot of debate about the best way to pack a bag for travel.  We’ve used three different methods with our clients. The best method depends on the kind of clothing you are taking and your need of wrinkle control. LayeringThe layering or bundling method,…

The holidays can be fun. Going to parties. Spending time with family and friends. Exchanging gifts. But, after the last gift has been unwrapped, the reality of the situation begins to set in … Where am I going to put all the gifts?!? Taking a few key steps can eliminate packing on those extra holiday…

Fall is upon us and the holidays are just around the corner. Is your kitchen organized for the holiday season? Having an organized kitchen, or any space, is about being able to find and access what you need, when you need it, and being able to easily put things away. If you’re struggling find items…

Have you moved recently and can’t seem to get settled into your new home? Well, the old real estate saying about buying a home also applies to settling into a new home.  It’s all about location, location, location! Even when you move into a new home that is the same size as your last, or…

Do you have a parent or senior in your life that could benefit from downsizing their home but you’re not sure how to approach the discussion? The topic of downsizing can be difficult for some.  They may have to part with items that have memories attached. Or it may make them feel like they are…