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...
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Wendy
- Oct 23
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...
Gabriela Burgman
- Sep 27
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
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...
Elizabeth Valderrama
- Jun 11
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 11
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
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
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
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...
Wendy
- Jun 27, 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...
Elizabeth Oakes
- Jun 13, 2022
What would amazing look like?
This question was posed during the recent NAPO 2022 Annual Conference in Baltimore, where our team learned from industry leaders about...
Melissa Belliard
- May 22, 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 22, 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 3, 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...
Melissa Belliard
- Mar 15, 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...
Elizabeth Oakes
- Mar 9, 2022
10 Things to Declutter Before You Move
After moving myself 12 times within the last 12 years, I am here to tell you the golden rule of moving: declutter first. The last thing...
Melissa Belliard
- Feb 25, 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...
Gabriela Burgman
- Feb 1, 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
- Dec 17, 2021
Acts of Love
My grandmother was an amazing woman who loved red lipstick (and nail polish, her family and God), and opened her arms to anyone who...
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