Why Get organized? 8 Simple Reasons

Have more time, more money and peace of mind knowing the important things are taken care of. Make the commitment to eliminate the chaos and clutter in your life.

Lists - To Do or Not To Do

What’s your perception of people who make “To Do” lists? Are you full of admiration for such an organised approach to life? Do you sigh and wish you could be like them? Or, do you shudder at the idea of running your life in such a timetabled fashion?

Ready, Set, Simplify: Tips to Simplify Your Life

Do you feel frazzled? Do you have too much to do and not enough time? Life is complicated! We long for a time when things were simpler and the pace of life was slower. This article provides tips to help you simplify your life and regain peace of mind in today's fast-paced, complex world.

Personal Productivity - Where it All Starts

Is personal productivity about - getting more done in less time? And does this equally apply in any different situation? ... think about a teacher ...

Passion to do Icky Stuff

Make taking out the garbage fun!

Kitchen Photos vs. Cellar Photos: Deciding What to Keep

Why would a wine connoisseur with a state-of-the-art cellar still keep some wine on her kitchen counter? Archivist Sally Jacobs uses a fine wine analogy to help you organize your family photo collection. Her tips will save you money on archival storage materials, and can transform a nightmare scanning project into something that won't make you crazy.

Pantry Makeover - 3 Easy Steps to Organizing Success!

Are there items in your pantry that are no longer recognizable as food? Do the expiration dates on your canned goods take you back to the 20th Century? What surprises lie dormant in the deep dark recesses of the back shelves?

Too Many To Do's? 8 Neat Ideas to Help You Get Organized, Stay Focused and Get Things Done

Are you one of the many people who have massive TO DO lists but really never get them all done? Solution? Create a realistic Master Plan and get organized! Here are 7 neat ideas to get you started on your way to getting things done.

You Don't Have Room For A Work Center? Let's Make Room!

So our paper, mail and receipts are laying all over the table and you haven't seen the top of the table in weeks! Bills are late, appointments are missed and your mother mailed a letter telling you she wil be here tomarrow and you can't find the letter...get the wastebasket, a garbage bag and let's organize....

11 Neat Ways to Donate, Sell or Give Away Used Books

Books like many items, simply rot away on our shelves if we don't use them. Why hang on to them when they could be having a useful life and be of value to people? They just become clutter. As a professional organizer, I help people figure out how to simplify and reclaim space by reducing the amount of clutter they have. Here are 11 Neat ways I recommend to stop the book clutter, give your books a new lease on life!

Ten Tips for a Sane Move

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that more than 43 million people move every year, with almost half packing up and relocating between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Moving is considered one of the top three most stressful life transitions. The following tips can help tame the chaos.

Chaos Comes Out of the Closet

Remember when we were kids and thought monsters hid in closets? Now we know better, if only because there’s no room! Shopping has become a national pastime and closets are stuffed from floor to ceiling, cluttered and chaotic with forgotten and misplaced belongings. The idea of cleaning and reorganizing this mess can be daunting. But it’s easier than you think. Try these strategies and techniques used by professional organizers and closet designers.

Organize Your Computer Desk and Smile

Can you find your pencils and pens on your computer desk? Can you find what you are looking for without a real hassle? Do you think a mess on your desk makes you waste time? Do you think if your space was orgainized you would save time? If the answer is yes, read on.