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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 million web searches for “get organized” in the last month alone. Here are 5 tips READ MORE

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 we’ve managed to coordinate in 8 years, was our holiday gift to our adult children. READ MORE

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 maybe both) – are moving back home. Elderly parents have downsized for health or financial READ MORE

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 as multi-tasking. Our brain is not able to focus on multiple tasks at the same READ MORE

Lens technology gets transparent

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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 have bins of his baby clothes in your attic? Have you stopped hosting large family READ MORE

5 Ways to $ave Money by Being Organized

Getting your home organized means more than having a calm, peaceful, clutter-free environment. Did you know being organized can actually save you money? It’s true! Here are five ways being organized can keep more money in your wallet. 1. Organize Your Clothes Closet and Pantry So Things Are Categorized and Visible Have you ever had READ MORE

Kermit Was Wrong: It’s Easy Being Green!

Getting organized is not just about purchasing beautiful or functional containers to store your stuff. It’s about using the things you have; donating those items you don’t use, like, or need; and recycling whatever you can.  Kermit the Frog was known for saying, “It’s not easy being green.” However, I beg to differ. In honor READ MORE

What’s Love, Honesty & Freedom Have To Do With Organizing?

It’s February. We are about 1/6 of the way through the year. How are you doing with your goals to become better organized? If you’re struggling, I recommend using the February holidays to give you a boost. The February holidays? Yes! February has three big events of note – Valentine’s Day, Washington’s Birthday, and Lincoln’s READ MORE