Philosophically Speaking: Out With the Old and in With the New

With the two prevailing schools of philosophical thought theorizing that either the universe is controlling your every move through cause and effect (determinist theory) or that you have the ability to do pretty much as you wish (free will theory) leaves us in a bit of a conundrum, i.e., feel good about your accumulation of junk, because it’s out of your control to begin with and rent a big storage space, or, feel guilty about your excesses and frequently load up the van for a trip to Goodwill, ARC or St. Vincent de Paul.

Spring Cleaning

The days are longer; the sun shines brighter. Throw open the windows and inhale in the sweet smell of fresh cut grass and the lilacs blooming outside! The world is coming back to life, and you’ve got more energy and enthusiasm. It's time to shake off the darkness of winter with a good round of Spring Cleaning!

How to Organize, Display & Treasure Your Kid's Art Work

Every mom shares the same dilemma. What to do with all the wonderful art your child creates! Without strategies for display, organizing and editing, these delightful treasures will just pile up and become a burden of clutter. Here's 10 neat ideas on how to keep the art a treasure.

How to Organize and Store Your Spices

What is the best way to organize and store cooking herbs & spices? Every cook has a different approach. But in spite of all the different needs, here are a few tips that will help everyone.

Organized Kids - Not an Oxymoron!

If you've got young children in the house, then you're probably involved in the never ending battle against toys, projects and artwork that seem to take over every room. While no one expects infants and toddlers to pick up after themselves, young children can begin learning the basics of organization with a little help from their parents.

Are You a Paper Packrat? Here's a Creative Solution

Are you incapable of throwing out a piece of paper because you’re afraid you may need the information on it later?

You Don't Have Room For A Work Center? Let's Make Room!

So our paper, mail and receipts are laying all over the table and you haven't seen the top of the table in weeks! Bills are late, appointments are missed and your mother mailed a letter telling you she wil be here tomarrow and you can't find the letter...get the wastebasket, a garbage bag and let's organize....

Got Pets? 10 Tips to Organize Your Home to Keep It Fur and Odor-Free!

If you have a dog or cat, living with pet hair and fur is a fact of life. But there are ways you can organize to make it easier to keep it under control. Here are the top secrets of a professional organizer who also owns three Maine Coone cats and regularly pet sits my neighbor's two dogs! Not only will these tips make it easier to keep your home clean, if you implement them all, you will likely reduce your allergy symptoms as well!

Spring Clean your Way to More Energy

Lighten your load by making room for what really matters in your life.

Tips for Organizing and Eliminating Clutter in Your House

House cleaning can be a chore if you do not organize and remove clutter first. Here are some tips that will help you organize and eliminate clutter.

The 20 Minute Rule

Mind over matter - and clutter!

Organization's Number One Rule

Forgetfulness is not exclusively a sign of some dreaded medical disorder, but more probably an indication that you are perfectly normal – simply disorganized. The momentary thought of unachieved accomplishments submerging from your subconscious need to be recorded on paper until you are able to do something about them.

Clean Out the Clutter and Move Forward in Your Life

Did you know that the clutter around your home and office is holding you back? Learn an effective strategy for clearing out your mental clutter and moving forward in your life!

Organize Your Kitchen

Nothing is more frustrating that stumbling and fumbling through your kitchen when trying to find the ingredients and supplies for a new recipe. The key to becoming a master chef in your own kitchen is organization!