Want more time for yourself? Personal organizing expert, Lisa Menees shares 3 surprising ways you can do just that! Is the chaos of everyday life draining time you’d rather spend having fun with family, enjoying hobbies, or just reading a book in a quiet spot? You’re not alone! I hear this a lot. Regardless of … Read more
How useful is recycling… really? That’s something many of us wonder. Here’s an answer, along with tips on how to improve the odds that what you recycle will get another life. In a nutshell, less than you may hope, but more than you may think. In NC, processors estimate that about 80% of what is … Read more
Learn how to declutter your child’s school papers and artwork without losing precious memories, or causing tantrums! Proven tips from professional organizer, mom and former teacher, Lisa Menees. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the volume of stuff that is sent home from school? You’re not alone! Most parents are faced with figuring out what on … Read more
Overwhelmed by your stuff? Click here to find 5 tips for analyzing your lifestyle needs, and start creating home organizing systems for yourself. Last month we talked about How to Reduce Daily Stress by de-cluttering. Now you have an idea of how and why sorting and streamlining can help ease your stress levels. This month we … Read more
Looking for a way to reduce daily stress? De-clutter! Here’s a summary of how it helps, and a few quick tips for putting this simple solution to work for you. In Part 2 we’ll dive deeper into crafting systems that work. There’s a lot to living in the 21st C that’s exciting — miraculous even … Read more
Are you yearning to find more serenity during the holidays? Take these 4 steps to help avoid spinning, and feel more joy in the year’s most festive month. Whether this is your favorite season, or a tough one to get through, the reality is that the pace of life races faster, all around us, in … Read more
Kitchen cabinet organization doesn’t have to be a burden! Here are 5 super-simple tips to help yours function better no matter how much space you have (or don’t). Kitchens serve as a favorite communal space for many families. It doesn’t matter if you all cook or bake together, or get in and out at different … Read more
One thing’s for certain, a day in the life of a professional organizer is rarely the same as one that came before! Whether you’re thinking of working with an organizer, or just curious about organizing as a profession, this post pulls back the curtain for you! If you’ve ever wondered what an organizer does, and … Read more
These tips for packing for college will help simplify the big move, and make the most of fitting the things you love into a smaller space. Pre-move days are often frenzy-filled and emotional, with students and parents at odds over sorting, shopping, and packing… all culminating in “how will I get all of this stuff … Read more
The secret to home and office organizing that works really starts with your mindset. These three tips will get you started on a path to streamlined success! Have you ever thought that some people are just made to have an easier time being organized? (And that maybe you’re not one of them?!) While there may … Read more