When de-cluttering your home, one thing to consider before donating items is whether or not you can collect some cash for them. The key here though is to be sure the value of the item(s) is high enough to make up for the time and energy you will need to put into selling. Cash for […]
Consumable Gift Ideas for Those That Have EVERYTHING
It seems like we all have a family member or friend that we can’t figure out what to get for them, yet we want to gift them something this holiday season. Many times it is because this person already has way too much stuff or because as soon as they think of something new they […]
Have More Energy to Organize Your Holiday Activities
We all feel somewhat overwhelmed this time of year, no matter how much we love the festivities of this holiday season. Some of the best ways for you to feel more in control and ready to tackle the long lists you need to accomplish are to look no further than your kitchen. Well, maybe the […]
Holiday Stress – Don’t Be Afraid to Challenge Your Traditions
Every year I get asked what I recommend to keep the holidays less hectic. My number one piece of advice is to not be afraid to REALLY look at your traditions and challenge any that add more stress than joy. This may not mean you need to stop doing the tradition entirely, but instead change […]
Press Release – Local Professional Organizer Jan Lehman to appear on A&E’s ‘Hoarders’
Oregon — Local professional organizer Jan Lehman, owner of Can the Clutter®, will lend her skills in an upcoming episode of “Hoarders” on the A&E Network. Lehman joins up behind the scenes with the professional team of Matt Paxton, to document the struggles of an Oregon family working to overcome this debilitating and often-stigmatized disease. “Being […]
When to Purge Paperwork
From piles of bills, junk mail and magazines, to stacks of graded schoolwork and receipts, it’s no wonder most people find themselves struggling to tread water in a sea of paperwork. What’s worse than the sheer quantities of paperwork, is that due to it’s multiple forms, shapes and sizes, it’s difficult to keep it organized. […]
Product Recommendation – Heavy Duty Shelving
I often get asked about organizing products that I really like. In the past couple months I found a garage shelving unit I highly recommend. In fact, I have purchased and built it for 2 different clients in efforts to help them with their organizing needs. The shelving product is called Heavy Duty “Jumbo” Industrial […]
Home Based Business
It is quite common today for professionals to work out of their homes. One client I recently worked with is a Mary Kay Sales Representative who has a home based retail business. Because she sees clients in her home, she needed a work space that was inviting, professional, and efficient. In order to make this […]