As a professional organizer, I work with homes of all shapes and sizes. Over the last 20-plus years, my clients’ homes have typically been between 800 and 4000 square feet. Interestingly, I discovered that larger homes become cluttered more easily – and more often. Let’s delve into some reasons why it is so hard to … Read more
I know the last thing you want to do with your children in the summer is think about how to get organized for going back to school. However, I assure you that a bit of preparation over the next few weeks will pay off big time once the first day of school hits. Summer can … Read more
Can you believe it’s time to send your children back to school again? (Now, don’t get too excited, or they might notice.) Parenting experts suggest that getting your children back on a regular schedule a few days before school starts is a good idea. Ideally, wake your children at their usual school-day time in the … Read more
Summer is all about relaxing your regular routine just a little. We enjoy later bedtimes and leisurely mornings, barbequing, camping, swimming, boating, and being outdoors. The power of routines is beneficial, so some people welcome the shift from a chaotic summer to more scheduled days. However, others find the change daunting. As hot, sunny days … Read more