Current Trends in Organizing

Current Trends in Organizing

Organizing trends come and go, and we like to keep our finger on the pulse of the latest. Do any of these resonate with you? Minimalism This trend is all about living with less and decluttering your home to create a more peaceful and relaxing environment. People are...
Navigating Disposal Confusion

Navigating Disposal Confusion

There was a time when we all, without thinking, would put things in the trash. Now, because of growing environmental concerns, we are looking for eco-friendly strategies. We want to do it “right.”  But the best way to avoid adding to the landfill can get...
Declutter Your Life, Not Just Your Stuff

Declutter Your Life, Not Just Your Stuff

Clutter isn’t just stuff; it can be anything that isn’t reflecting your true self that no longer serves you. It can be a toxic relationship and obligations that drain you more than they lift you up. It can be habits and routines that don’t feel good anymore. The...
Camping – An introduction to Minimalism

Camping – An introduction to Minimalism

If minimalism is about being intentional with what you have and surrounding yourself with only the things that you need and use, then packing for a camping trip is great training…even for a professional organizer.   I learned this lesson a few weeks ago when my...
Read This Before You Click “BUY”

Read This Before You Click “BUY”

We recently attended a workshop about compulsive shopping and thought we could share some of our lessons. The presenter was Carrie Rattle, MBA is a Financial Therapist and coach who works with people who suffer from over-shopping. Compulsive shopping is a symptom...