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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Temporary Organizing Solutions
No doubt there are plenty of fancy organizational gadgets, systems and containers on the market. Many of them work wonders, while others sound good in theory, but don’t actually work in your space. Using temporary organizing solutions before committing to permanent or pricy options can save you time, money and stress! For example, a Can the Clutter client […]
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. […]
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 […]
Office Storage Solutions – Pretty and Functional
Many times when doing office organizing there is a need for storage solutions that can accommodate bulky items. Filing cabinets are ideal for filing papers, but why use them for other storage when you can use something more warm and inviting. This shelving unit with baskets was purchased so it could hold various “project” related […]