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...
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Hillary Case
Jan 30
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...
Keryn Shaffner
Dec 12, 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...
Hillary Case
Nov 30, 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...
Keryn Shaffner
Nov 1, 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...
Wendy
Oct 23, 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...
Tracy Scatterday
Oct 3, 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...
Gabriela Burgman
Sep 27, 2023
Powerful Motivators
My client: “I want to recycle a majority of these boxes in my basement.” Me: “What???!!!!” I was not overreacting to my client’s...
Gabriela Burgman
Aug 1, 2023
I Can’t Make Up My Mind!
I was recently helping a client remove the clutter from her living room when she got stumped by a glass cube photo of her very recent...
Keryn Shaffner
Jun 12, 2023
Let The Dominoes Fall as They May
It has been an ongoing process to work with my almost-teenager son to reorganize his room and remove “keeper” items that are no longer...
Blog Archives
Apr 17, 2023
What is the First Step? Attitude
This is a favorite from our Blog Archives—some great advice and insight. Enjoy! Organizing has taught me that when I feel overwhelmed...
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Feb 20, 2023
5 Tips for Small Space Living
I currently live in 1,100 sq ft and it is the largest space I have ever lived in. The smallest space I ever lived in was roughly 150 sq...
Keryn Shaffner
Feb 8, 2023
A Buddy is Always a Good Idea
I recently spent time with my sister, but this time it was in a bit of a role reversal–she was the accountability partner for me, the...
Blog Archives
Jan 10, 2023
New Year, New Habits.
This month I have been working with my family on having a clear dining room table and kitchen counter. We went through the usual steps of...
Blog Archives
Nov 15, 2022
Pre-Holiday Prep: How to avoid the cluttered chaos this season
I know you cringe to think about it, but the holiday season is ramping up. You probably still remember the cluttered rooms from last...
Wendy
Jun 28, 2022
Five Tips for Minimizing ADHD-Related Conflict in Relationships
In my 15+ years as a professional organizer, I have come across many couples and families in conflict over clutter, failing organizing...
Melissa Belliard
May 23, 2022
Swedish “Death Cleaning” – Part 2
In Part 1 of this topic, I discussed what Death Cleaning is: a technique originating in Sweden (“Dostadning”), death cleaning is a way to...
Melissa Belliard
May 16, 2022
Swedish “Death Cleaning” – not as macabre as it sounds!
This is a favorite blog post from our archives. We originally posted this in 2018 but have recently heard from many clients who were...
Hillary Case
Apr 23, 2022
ADHD and Decluttering
In working with clients with ADHD I frequently see a variety of interests and hobbies. Those with the ability to hyperfocus can become...
Keryn Shaffner
Apr 4, 2022
Decluttering with Kids
“But, Ma, I might play with that someday!” Sound familiar? I assure you that you are not alone. My eleven-year-old has a difficult time...
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