One of the major reasons professional organizers get hired is to alleviate stress caused by a lack of organization in the home or office. Clutter in the home can harbor feelings of guilt and frustration, and can also be a huge barrier to productivity and efficiency in the work place. One in four full-time moms […]
Meal Organizing for Busy Professionals
I invented a new word today: Nutritionization. It’s what you get when you have an organized pantry and fridge, well-stocked with healthy staples. This may seem like a fantasy, (or just a silly play on words) but with a few tricks to get you started, even the busiest families can have a healthy meal on the […]
Helping Your Teen Get Organized
Help Your Teen Get Organized! Before I start, I want to reassure you of something. It’s not just your teen. They are all slobs. Ok, maybe that’s a little harsh, but the fact is, they need help organizing their lives. This includes their rooms, their closets and clothes, their schoolwork and their schedules. Let me […]
Video Blog – Organizing Toilet Paper
I’m trying something new today: A video blog! I just made a short video about organizing toilet paper in those smaller bathrooms with limited storage that many homes have. Have a look and let me know what you think! –Can the Clutter: Home and office organizing in Eugene/Springfield, OR and Minneapolis/St Paul MN
Organizing for the New Year!
Right before the New Year holiday, I was contacted by a reporter at the Star Tribune in Minneapolis seeking some functional tips to help folks get organized and to help them stay organized. My responses are below (the original questions are in bold). These tips are useful for everyone, especially at the start of a […]
Remember: You Come First
Recently, I have had a number of clients that are starting to be buried (literally) in their recycling and reusable items. They are trying to recycle every little item (e.g. aluminum, scrap, etc.) with the goal of being more environmentally friendly. The problem is that it is causing a hardship to the person. They are […]
Cluttered Garage? Try a Bike Rack!
First of all I have to ask this question: Why the heck don’t they put kickstands on kids bikes?! Okay, I get that for the first half of the bike’s life it has training wheels to keep it up. But after that it is such a pain to store! Same with those darn scooters! Ugh. […]
Personal Organizers: Positive Reinforcement Works
Previously, I posted a blog based on something I heard at a presentation by Dr. David Tolin. As a personal organizer, as a productivity consultant and as an individual, I look a lot away from his talk, and here’s another post based on what I learned. One thing he mentioned in the talk, and I’m paraphrasing […]