Organizing is simply as means to an end
If you’ve ever had the thought that you’d like to declutter but you didn’t want to “throw away” an “investment” you made in an item, you must read Donna Smallin’s How to Declutter and Make Money Now: Turn Clutter into Cash. Donna starts off with a complete list of “bestsellers” in the second hand [...]
One way to determine what to keep and what needs to go is to look at your current lifestyle and ask yourself, when it comes to your stuff: “What’s relevant?” We all know that once we get married and/or have children, there’s a major shift that happens in terms of how our home is set [...]
Whether your kids have already finished school or are just about to, summer is a welcomed time to kick back, relax and get some good quality family time in! Here are some tips to have you ready to go, at a moments notice, for the pool, beach or an impromptu picnic. Stock up on Snacks [...]
With warmer weather here and the school year nearing its end, now is a great time to clean out and organize the garage. Taking a proactive approach to this dreaded task (let’s face it, not much fun for most people–I get that!) will keep you on track so the next time you want to go [...]
Let’s face it: Filing sucks! Most people just can’t stand it. Mainly because they don’t know what to do with all that paper—and even if you do know what to do with it, most likely it’s the last thing on your list. The upside: Once it’s done, the feeling of accomplishment is priceless!! One of [...]
Not too long ago, I read a blog post from John Trosko, an organizer in Los Angeles, about the new show on A&E called Storage Wars. The show chronicles the lives of four tough guys who basically prey on those who have stored their stuff in public storage facilities, then lapsed on the rent and now [...]
Why is it that the freezer is on top when we spend most of our time accessing the refrigerator. We’ve got to crouch down to get in there and find what we’re looking for. Then we’re surprised when stuff gets lost at the back and the bottom of this contraption. I’ve had a side-by-side, which is [...]
Airline travel ain’t what it used to be! First, there’s basically no more “free” food, unless you want to consider a tiny bag of peanuts a sufficient snack. And now that most airlines are charging for checked bags, lightening your load is a good idea. There is a way to get around these little annoyances, [...]
I live in a commuter town where the train station is just six blocks from my house. Today, I’m on the train to Manhattan to spend time with my BFF. Many would ask “Why spend almost 2 hours on the train when you could drive and get there in about an hour?” Well, there are [...]
Studies show that organized people are less stressed, have increased productivity and efficiency, are less frustrated, and suffer less from depression. Being organized helps one regain a sense of control which results in higher self-esteem and confidence. Organized people make conscious choices and decisions. They eliminate clutter and think positively, focusing on the task at [...]
