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To Keep or Not to Keep...
I am nearly 5 years into my career as a Professional Organizer, so tell me why I am sitting here staring at a product box, thinking,...
Elizabeth Valderrama
Aug 9, 2024


The Visual Power of the Peg Board
I recently worked with a client on kitchen organizing. The home is an old Victorian with quirky twists and turns and does not have the...
Hillary Case
Jun 24, 2024


A Year Later
If you read my blog from a year ago, I made the difficult decision to donate my grandmother’s china set that was gifted to me after she...
Keryn Shaffner
Jun 21, 2024


The Annual School Paper Purge
Having the designated space for kids’ papers helps keep the counters clear of school work and allows the entire family to know where to look
Hillary Case
Jun 11, 2024


Favorite Organizing & Decluttering Podcasts - From an Organizer
Here are my go-to podcasts in the world of organizing and decluttering. They can act as a body double or motivational source when you are...
Elizabeth Valderrama
May 27, 2024


How to Compare Moving Estimates
How to compare move estimates. All moving estimates are NOT created equal. Many movers will “lowball” or under-estimate your moving job in
Wendy
May 20, 2024


Going on a Treasure Hunt
Growing up, one of my fondest memories with my grandparents was when they sent me on a scavenger hunt for my birthday celebration. I was...
Keryn Shaffner
Apr 3, 2024


The Concept of “Divergent Design”
While attending the 2023 Institute for Challenging Disorganization conference, I had the opportunity to listen to Dr. Devin Price, Ph.D.,...
Hillary Case
Mar 20, 2024


Considerations for Your Interstate Move
Are you planning an interstate move? When moving beyond your local area, there are several factors that make your relocation even...
Wendy
Feb 29, 2024


Spatial Awareness in Organizing
As a Professional Organizer, a common scenario I see with clients is difficulty envisioning how items will fit in a particular space. I...
Hillary Case
Feb 20, 2024


Is Selling My Stuff Really Worth It?
When deciding to donate or sell an item, it can be tricky to decide which path is right for us. Often, we value our items at their...
Elizabeth Valderrama
Jan 31, 2024


Car Trunk Transformation
It's fair to say there are just some items we need to keep in our cars all the time; jumper cables, first aid kit, umbrellas, and change...
Hillary Case
Jan 30, 2024
Catch-all Storage Spaces
We all have (at least) one catch-all, dump-all, store-all space in our home that tends to take the brunt of our overflow and exhaustion...
Tracy Scatterday
Jan 7, 2024


Janus- Looking Back, Looking Forward
Janus, the Roman god of transitions and dualities, and the namesake of the month of January, is typically shown with two faces: one...
Tracy Scatterday
Dec 28, 2023


“Clean Up Your Room!”
I honestly wonder whether people are born with the ability (or not) to clean up a space. I think I was born with an orderly philosophy in...
Keryn Shaffner
Dec 12, 2023


There's Nothing Lazy About Susan!
Poor Susan gets a bad rap being called "lazy," when in reality, she's BRILLIANT! The functionality and usability of the spinning design...
Hillary Case
Nov 30, 2023


Move Managers: Not Just for Seniors!
Think a Move Manager is just for an older adult downsizing? Think again! Our services can assist anyone looking to streamline the...
Wendy
Nov 14, 2023


To Keep or Not To Keep? That is the Question!
Growing up, I was a pack rat. I am not sure if that was a “born in me” trait, or if it developed over time as a result of moving...
Keryn Shaffner
Nov 1, 2023


The Ins and Outs of Paying for Storage
When we start working with a client, it’s not uncommon for them to reveal to us that they have stuff in an offsite storage unit. And...
Wendy
Oct 23, 2023


The Quest for an Empty Car
Does your car feel like a second home to you? We eat and drink in our car; we store our summer chairs, blankets, sports equipment, and...
Tracy Scatterday
Oct 2, 2023
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