There are so many great organizing books in the marketplace. As a Professional Organizer I have read a lot of books on this topic over the years. Few have impressed me with new or innovative information. That’s why as New Year’s resolutions approach, I thought it would be a great time to share some of […]
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The season to find unique and practical gifts for loved ones is upon us. Why not give organization themed holiday gifts this year? As a Professional Organizer I always cringe a little at this time of year because I know there may be a flood of impractical items entering my home. The fun side of
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Yard sale season is upon us again. Maybe you call it a garage sale, estate sale or tag sale depending on where you are from. As soon as the air is warm and kids are out of school yard sales kick into high gear in the Northeast. People are ready to tackle their garages, basements
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One of my biggest struggles as a mom and a professional organizer is not freaking out every time I enter our playroom! As you can imagine, I thrive on order. Yet, kids are not orderly by nature and need to have the freedom for creative play. It has been a difficult adjustment for me to
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Schools out and now it is time to plan Summer activities for kids. Whether the kids are in camps, on a family vacation or spending their summer at home with you, structure is important to keep everyone enjoying the break from school. Keeping kids entertained and organizing fun activities can be challenging seven days a
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Summer is here and I have vacation on my mind…and a family camping trip. This weekend was my kids’ first outdoor campout with their Scout pack and excitement was in the air. We did a test run a few months back sleeping in a tent overnight in the backyard. I quickly realized how much you
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Memorial Day is upon us and the world is opening up. More and more families are traveling again. This means family ROAD TRIPS! We spend a lot of time in the car traveling to see family and taking short weekend trips to our vacation home three hours away. As a mom of two young kids
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Sadly, we did not do much entertaining this year. We were home ALOT! COVID took away a part of our lives that allows us to use our most special possessions. I realized most of what fills my cabinets has no value when we did not entertain . How many times did you take out your
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Getting organized doesn’t just mean your belongings are in the right place all the time, it can also be beneficial to your wellbeing. Living in an organized home makes everyday tasks that much easier, even if it’s something simple like locating the house keys or finding your phone charger. Almost everyone wishes they were more
Learn how to create an Instant Filing System with this video tutorial from Professional Organizer Kristin Vander Wiede
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