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A To-Do List helps you capture and prioritize tasks, such as what you want to get done next Saturday, or what materials you need to prepare in order to apply to college. If you’re reading this, I bet you are a pro 😉 A checklist, however, is an under-utilized tool, in my opinion. We often […]
An alternative way to get organized If your family life is chaotic with packed schedules, social media, and streaming the latest drama series, then your family might benefit from meditation. Meditation can decrease the feeling of overwhelm in your life, and help your family get better organized. How does sitting quietly have anything to […]
I know that many people think professional organizers have all the organizing answers, and although we usually do have some great ideas, I am always impressed with our clients and friends, who often find innovative solutions of their own. Here are some ideas that they have implemented: Laminating kids’ art to use as bookmarks. One […]
With a title like “Happier At Home”, how could a professional organizer resist reading this book? Gretchen Rubin gained fame with her memoir The Happiness Project, in which she took on a project to discover how to be happier. In this book, she is focusing on home and family. Each month, she focuses on a […]
We’re excited to partner with another female owned and operated business out of Arlington, MA for this week’s blog post! Mira of Mira Whiting Photography is a Mom of 3 boys and a talented family photographer. We love seeing Mira’s photos and admire her eye for taking photos of families, professionals, and kids of all […]
There comes a time when you have to have a conversation with your kids about decluttering/donating their things. With my kids, it came when my son was around 8, and his bedroom floor was reduced to a one-layer high display of all of his put-it-together-yourself kits. Mini-trebuchets, papier-mache volcanos, replicas of pyramids and Lego fill-in-the-blank […]
When it comes to streamlining their life, my clients have expressed, “I’m too sentimental”. They want to simplify, but they get stuck trying to de-clutter their homes because they’re sentimentally attached to many of their belongings. To this, I respond, “You just need to be sentimentally smart!” Below, I offer 3 dilemmas and solutions to […]
Hello fellow empty nesters! Well, full disclosure: my fledglings have returned to the nest, but their stuff really does belong to them. Since many of us are in similar situations with kids who are at home/then not/then at home again, even if it’s college, it can be confusing to make decisions about their things. Here […]
The kiddos are heading back to school soon. Hillary Case, Living Peace Professional Organizer, offers 3 tips to help keep a sane schedule and make your mornings a little easier this school year by creating a simple morning routine. Time Timer App
August is a great time to do a little organizing with the kids before they head back to school. Sure, they are all excited about the new outfits and shiny supplies but before these items come home, why not make some room for them. Here’s a few things you can do before you go shopping: […]