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From Chaos To Calm: Streamline Your Closet in Simple Steps
Decluttering your closet isn’t just about making space—it is about creating a wardrobe that works for you, that is organized, efficient, and


Keryn Shaffner
Sep 18, 2024
Misconceptions about Professional Organizing
There are many misconceptions about professional organizing.


Keryn Shaffner
Aug 15, 2024
NTS
I was mystified when I saw this letter combination on a post-it note my son put out a couple of months ago. He’s 13, neurotypical, and...


Hillary Case
Jun 11, 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


Elizabeth Valderrama
May 27, 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...


Hillary Case
Feb 20, 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...

Elizabeth Valderrama
Jan 31, 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...


Hillary Case
Jan 30, 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...
Tracy Scatterday
Jan 7, 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...

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...


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...


Elizabeth Valderrama
Jun 12, 2023
Have I Made Any Progress? And How List Making Changed My Life
A friend asked me recently what I was going to do on a day off, and I told them, “Probably a bunch of tiny things that don’t add up to...


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...

Elaine Faria
May 30, 2023
Organizing Your Travel Plans for a Stress-Free Vacation
Having an organized travel plan is a great way to ensure that your vacation is stress-free. Here are some tips.


Tracy Scatterday
May 2, 2023
Organize All the “Stuff” in Your Head
We all have too much in our heads at any given moment- appointments, daily to-dos, events to plan, birthdays to remember. Clients often...


Hillary Case
May 2, 2023
Client Success Story:
Holding Space and Being Accountable When I take a step back and view my nearly 13-year career as a Professional Organizer, one of the...


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...
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