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A New Technique to Plan Your Time!
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant demands on our time. Between family, work, and personal ambitions and commitments, it can be challenging to stay organized and productive. Enter the “Stop, Review, Preview, Plus Two” method – a simple yet effective strategy to help you regain control of your days. Understanding the…
Read MoreThe Black and White Secret to Decluttering
Professional organizers have a secret weapon for tackling overwhelming clutter: a simple, color-coded system. It’s a method that transforms chaos into order with surprising ease. Let me share this simple tip so you can use it too! The Black and White Method The core of this approach lies in the simple yet effective use of…
Read MoreJune 25th is Half-Christmas! 5 Ways to Celebrate!
June 25th is Half-Christmas! 5 Ways to Celebrate!
Read MoreTip Tuesday – How to Organize for Happy Unwrapping
Here are some essential items that you may want to have on hand to make for happy unwrapping on Christmas Morning! PAPER GROCERY BAG(S): We actually place this BEHIND our sofa to toss used wrapping paper in as we go. This way, no mess is evident as we leisurely unwrap our gifts and it’s easy to put…
Read MoreTip Tuesday – Gift Wrap Galore
It’s that time of year to set up an easy, well-lit wrapping area for your holiday gifts. I LOVE choosing the paper and ribbons! I make a ritual of it with Christmas music, hot cocoa, and all of my supplies easily at hand. I used to stand at my ironing board to wrap because it was counter height, but…
Read MoreTip Tuesday – Holiday Helpers: 4 Editable Checklists To Keep You Organized!
Apologies for this Tip Tuesday on a Wednesday! High winds caused a power outage so we were delayed by a day. But I do think these “holiday helpers” will be worth waiting for, as they are the ESSENTIAL documents that I refer to again and AGAIN during December! These lists are editable so you can replace the word…
Read MoreTip Tuesday – The Paper Cleanse
Raise your hand if you’ve ever done any of these things: Took that giant pile of paper from your desk, tossed it in a tote bag, and hid it in your closet or under your bed to be forgotten. Double paid (or forgot to pay) a bill because you just could not get a handle…
Read MoreTip Tuesday – Hosting for the Holidays
Are you finally able to host friends and family this holiday season? NOW is the time to tidy up and prepare! Here is an article from Northern Virginia Magazine where I am quoted with a bunch of ideas! In addition to fluffy towels and fresh flowers, here are more ideas to keep them comfortable: WELCOME: If your coat closet is stuffed, place…
Read MoreTip Tuesday – Holiday Pantry Prep!
Did you over purchase due to the pandemic? Are you opening your pantry and wondering how you will manage? Do YOU have six jars of partially used cinnamon on your shelves like a client of mine? Don’t be overwhelmed! Try some of the suggestions and products below to get your pantry whipped into shape before…
Read MoreTip Tuesday – Categorizing Clothing by Age and Stage
It’s time to change over your clothing to suit the new season but it’s also time to clear the clutter! It’s easy to do this if you consider the CATEGORY that your clothes fit into! A key thing to remember is that your clothing tends to change based on your “age and stage.” Ages and stages…
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