
On 30 Oct, 2017 With Comments Off on Organizing Your Job Search
Whether you just graduated from school and are looking for a first job, are switching careers or companies, or going back to work after your kids start school, searching and applying for work is a necessity. Unfortunately, job hunting can…

On 4 Oct, 2017 With Comments Off on Paper Piling Up? Conquering the Paper Montster
If paper is the bane of your existence, you’re not alone. Last year, StatisticBrain.com released some staggering statistics about paper. According to their research, there has been a 400% increase in paper use since the mid-1970’s. Much of that paper…

On 27 Jun, 2017 With Comments Off on The 7 Habits Organized People Practice to Keep Their Homes Organized (And You Can, Too!)
As a practicing professional organizer since 1994, I am often cornered by people I meet at parties, in the grocery store and throughout the community who want to share their organizing challenges and feelings of being overwhelmed with me. I…

On 22 Mar, 2017 With Comments Off on Taming the Paper Monster
I recently completed an organizing job that involved sorting and organizing a large amount of paperwork stored in purses, tote bags, and bins throughout a small apartment. At the end of the job, there were 12 Bankers Boxes filled with…

On 15 Jan, 2017 With Comments Off on 5 Tips For a More Organized 2017
Did you make a goal to get better organized in 2017? If so, you’re not alone. “Get Organized” is the second most popular New Year’s resolution. According to iQuanti, a data company that analyzes Internet searches, there were over 33…

On 23 Dec, 2016 With Comments Off on A Memorable Holiday Gift
These pictures of my family were taken earlier this month on vacation in Iceland. One is at Skogafoss and the other is in front of an incredible Northern Lights display, compliments of Mother Nature. The vacation, the first full-family trip…

On 27 Nov, 2016 With Comments Off on How to Stay Sane When the Family Moves In
This month’s blog post stems from several people recently asking me for suggestions on how to stay organized when a family member moves in. Adult children – either on their own or with a partner or child in tow (or…

On 30 Aug, 2016 With Comments Off on There’s No Such Thing As Multitasking
How many people do you know, perhaps yourself included, who pride themselves on their ability to multi-task? The perception is that we’re capable of getting a lot of things done simultaneously. But, here’s the thing: there’s really no such thing…

On 21 Jul, 2016 With Comments Off on Enjoy Your Vacation Even More When It’s Organized from Start to Finish
Designate The Travel Info Depot For technology lovers, there are several online tools that can help you put it all together – Microsoft OneDrive and Evernote are both widely used information capturing tools that will allow you to take folders…

On 24 Jun, 2016 With Comments Off on Why Do We Save What We Don’t Use or Need?
Is your basement, garage, or maybe even your family room filled with clutter? Do you have a functioning coffee maker in your kitchen and also two or three others in your basement? Is your son in college, but you still…