There are many different reasons why we have a hard time getting rid of clutter. I’ve blogged about them, delivered presentations on them and discussed them with fellow organizers. I thought it would be fun to explore what Feng Shui has to say about clutter. According to this ancient philosophy, it’s not laziness or lack […]
Clutter or Filth: The Fine Line with Kids
When it comes to clutter and organization, there is definitely a fine line that defines the messes that challenge us. I’m sure you’re familiar with it. It’s the line between “pick up your things, and find them a designated place” (aka clutter), and “bust out the rubber gloves and bleach” (aka filth). Okay, maybe the […]
Declutter Your Art Supplies at ArtScraps Reuse Store
If you live in the Twin Cities area, and you haven’t heard of ArtScraps reuse store, you have to learn about this amazing organization that will happily accept your unwanted clutter. Located on St. Clair Avenue in St. Paul, this innovative reuse store combines waste management with art making. If you’re anything like me, and […]
Managing Your Mudroom: Shoe Organizing
For the love of shoes! I’m always picking them up, moving them from closet to closet, tripping over them, kicking them aside, but they never seem to go away. I’ll start with a grand plan, a plan that (in my dreams) results in a bag of shoes taking a journey to Goodwill. It always ends […]
Clutter: The Latest Epidemic
I’m inclined to start by asking, “Do you have too much stuff?” However, I already know the answer. All over the news and media, we are bombarded with headlines reminding us of the epidemics facing Americans: obesity, diabetes, heart disease. Our addictions to unhealthy foods and our sedentary lifestyles are making us sick. That’s nothing […]
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 […]
Tech-Savvy Organization
Smartphone user? Check! Internet savvy? Check! Cluttered home or office? Check! If this sounds like you, then there is a new app and service that just might fit perfectly into your life. With FindThingsFast, you take pictures of your stuff and then name and tag the picture, along with where it’s supposed to go. Then, […]
Reading Material – To Have or Have Not?
My clients and a lot of households in general struggle with reading material. Newspapers, magazines, journals, and on and on. Most people are so busy that they don’t get around to finishing up their magazines within a day or two, and then the piles start to grow. I mostly see piles on desks, but they […]