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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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Feb 20, 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...
Keryn Shaffner
Feb 8, 2023


Organized for Tax Time! How Ready Are You?
Here's another favorite from our blog archives. Melissa shares with us her strategy for staying organized during tax season. It's still...
Melissa Belliard
Jan 19, 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
Jan 10, 2023


New Year's Resolutions - Yay or Nay?
The beginning of a new year is the opportunity to reflect on your past and look to the future. For many, the expectation of choosing New...
Wendy
Nov 25, 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...
Blog Archives
Nov 15, 2022


A Giving Strategy
Around this time of year, I find clients receiving an influx of correspondence from charitable organizations soliciting donations. It...
Wendy
Oct 31, 2022


Simplify Your Week, 5 Ways to Get Started Today
This is an old favorite from our blog archives. It was originally written for the first week in August which is national Simplify Your...
Blog Archives
Oct 15, 2022


Teach Your Kids To Make Their Own School Lunches
This is an old favorite from our blog archives. Although it was originally posted in 2016 it stands true today. The mornings can be the...
Blog Archives
Aug 1, 2022


Get the Kids Ready & Out the Door ... with Less Nagging
This post is favorite from our blog archives! Getting out the door when you have young children in the house is always a challenge. ...
Blog Archives
Jul 27, 2022


Organizing Cabinets & Maximizing Your Under Sink Storage
One space in our homes that can be challenging to organize and make the most of is underneath the kitchen and bathroom sinks. These...
Melissa Belliard
Jul 19, 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...
Wendy
Jun 28, 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 23, 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...
Melissa Belliard
May 16, 2022


The Stay-At-Home Mom's Social Calendar
Let's face it, in the first year of having a child, most of your social encounters will revolve around and have to do with your child. In...
Hillary Case
May 3, 2022


Simplify: Letting Go, Clearing Space & Reducing Wardrobe Part 3
This is Part 2 of our 3 part series on reducing wardrobe. We have reposted this from our blog archives and it is still so pertinent...
Melissa Belliard
Mar 16, 2022


Simplify: Letting Go, Clearing Space & Reducing Wardrobe Part 2
This is Part 2 of our 3 part series on reducing wardrobe. We have reposted this from our blog archives and it is still so pertinent...
Melissa Belliard
Feb 25, 2022


Simplify: Letting Go, Clearing Space & Reducing Wardrobe Part 1
This is another great post from our blog archives. Times are a little different now as some of us are just heading back to the office...
Melissa Belliard
Feb 18, 2022


Cardboard Boxes in the Times of Home Delivery
“There were 131 billion parcels shipped worldwide in 2020, according to Pitney Bowes. The figure tripled in the past six years and is...
Elaine Faria
Feb 9, 2022


Want Better Organizing Results? Focus on Building Better Habits
It is not uncommon to hear one of the following comments when I first meet with a client: “I installed my dream closet system but my room...

Gabriela Burgman
Feb 1, 2022
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