I love Christmas. There is something truly magical about this time of year – the traditions, the decorations and the time spent with family and friends. But the holiday season can also become overwhelming very quickly. Between events, shopping, decorating and preparing for guests, it’s easy for things to feel chaotic. With a little planning and some simple organizing strategies, …
A Closet Goes from Crazy to Crafty: Home Organizer Before and After Reveal
Sometimes the most creative spaces in a home can also become the most cluttered. That was certainly the case with this craft and costume closet. Filled with costumes, craft supplies and stacks of old school projects, the space had become difficult to navigate. Finding anything inside the closet felt overwhelming and keeping it organized was nearly impossible. When storage becomes …
Organizing Your Child’s Artwork: Tips From A Home Organizer
Back-to-school season is exciting for kids and parents alike. It also means backpacks start coming home filled with drawings, paintings, worksheets and creative craft projects. While these masterpieces are wonderful reminders of your child’s creativity, they can quickly pile up and create clutter around your home. As a home organizer, I often hear from parents who want to celebrate …
Before You Toss Your Old Nail Polish: Safe Disposal Tips from a Home Organizer
When most people begin the process of organizing and decluttering their home, they focus on clothing, paperwork or kitchen items. However, smaller items tucked away in bathrooms or beauty drawers can also contribute to clutter. One surprising example is nail polish. Many people do not realize that nail polish is actually considered household hazardous waste because it contains chemicals that …
Medicine Cabinet Makeover – Professional Organizing Tips
An organized medicine cabinet may be small, but it can make a big difference in your daily routine. When everything has a place, it’s easier to find what you need quickly and reduce clutter in one of the most frequently used spaces in your home. As a home organizer, I often recommend starting small and organizing your medicine cabinet is …
Magazine Mania – Declutter Magazines from a Home Organizer
Magazines can be a great source of inspiration, but they can also quickly become cluttered if they start piling up. I personally haven’t struggled with magazine overload, but many clients I work with feel overwhelmed by stacks they intend to read “someday.” When your favorite reading material starts creating stress instead of enjoyment, it’s time to declutter and create a …
How to Make Organizing Fun for Your Kids: Tips from a Home Organizer
Teaching kids to be organized can feel like a constant challenge, but it’s one of the most valuable habits you can help them build. As a home organizer, I work with many families who want to declutter their homes while also creating systems their kids can actually maintain. The good news? With the right approach, organizing can be fun, engaging …
SOS Donation Guidelines: Home Organizer Donate Tips
When you start to get organized, decluttering is one of the most important steps in the process. As a home organizer, I often help clients sort through items they no longer need and decide what should stay and what should go. Once you’ve created your donation pile, the next question becomes what should you actually donate? I’m a big fan …
SOS Winter Garage Guide: Professional Organizer Tips
Garages are often one of the most cluttered spaces in the home, which can make getting started feel overwhelming. But with the right organizing strategy, your garage can become a tidy, functional extension of your home. Creating a place for everything not only makes it easier to find what you need, it also helps create calm and brings peace of …
Home on the Ranch: RV & Camper Organization Solutions
When my husband’s aunt and uncle called asking for help with their upcoming move, I was all in. They had recently purchased property and were preparing to build their new home. In the meantime, they sold their house and planned to live in a camper trailer during construction. The goal was to quickly declutter, move essentials into storage, and create …