Zombie Apocalypse: Beat the Odds

Professional organizers do more than simply clear away the clutter. Recognizing the wants and needs of our clients, and helping them realize their goals, is vital. Three areas that help us accomplish this include: Function: a professional organizer looks at your space—whether a home office, a kitchen, or family room, and works with you to…

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Halloween Spirit

Halloween has taken on some serious momentum in the past few years. From inflatable pumpkins the size of sedans to formal decorations that rival anything Christmas dreams up, it’s big business. “Total spending in 2015 will top $6.9 billion, with the average American celebrating planning to spend $74 on decorations, candy, costumes and more” (Halloween Headquarters).…

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Can Men be Organized?

Some questions have been with us since the dawn of time: what is the nature of humanity? Why are we here? Can men be organized? While the answers to those first two questions remain elusive, it does appear to be the case that men can in fact be organized. Here’s the evidence: Meet “The World’s…

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Get Out of Your Own Way! (Top 3 Organizer Myths)

 Have you heard the expression “get out of your own way”?  Sometimes our own thoughts are our greatest obstacles.    Here are three common beliefs that can cause us to hesitate in hiring professional organizers: Professional organizers will go all Judge Judy on me. Clients may feel that organizers are judging their housekeeping skills and abilities. In fact,  our education in…

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Now and Zen

Procrastination and time-management have become a national obsession. Most of us have some area of our lives where we put off doing what needs to be done, whether making a yearly doctor appointment or keeping a daily exercise routine <insert 10 minute pause while I go make my doctor appointment>. I’m back. What, you may…

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Junk in the Trunk?

Is your car your home away from home? For many of us, that seems to be the case. In fact, the affection we can feel for this seemingly private space is significant. Our cars become part of ourselves: like a marriage, for better or worse. Keep to the better side of things by honoring your…

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