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Holiday Organizing Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy and Stress-Free
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Holiday Organizing Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy and Stress-Free

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration—and a lot of clutter. Between decorations, seasonal clothing, gift wrap, and all the new things coming into your home it can quickly become overwhelming. With the right storage strategies, you can keep your home organized and stress-free throughout the holidays. 

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7 Easy Things to Declutter Today
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7 Easy Things to Declutter Today

Today let’s focus on quick wins, because who has time for anything else. You can make significant progress by starting with the things that are much easier to let go of. These items may not hold sentimental value or deep meaning, but removing them will still clear up space and bring more order to your home. These 7 things can be decluttered with very little thought and best of all it shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes to do it.

So pick a task, set a timer and let’s get rid of some clutter!

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Organizing Strategies to Combat Overwhelm and Calm the Chaos
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Organizing Strategies to Combat Overwhelm and Calm the Chaos

With school back in session and extra-curricular activities starting to rev up, I’m hearing a lot of talk about overwhelm. Busy schedules, as you know, can get overwhelming and chaotic especially if you are juggling activities of multiple kids. But don’t you worry, these simple organizing strategies will help you combat the dreaded overwhelm and calm chaos that comes with it.

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How to Organize Your Home for Stress-Free Mornings

How to Organize Your Home for Stress-Free Mornings

Mornings set the tone for your entire day. A smooth, stress-free start can significantly boost your productivity, mood, and overall well-being. However, mornings often come with chaos—searching for keys, preparing breakfast, or getting the kids ready for school. The secret to a more manageable morning routine? Effective organization!

Here’s how organizing four key spaces in your home can make your mornings run like clockwork:

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The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Backyard, Shed, and Garage
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The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Backyard, Shed, and Garage

Organizing your backyard, shed, and garage can transform your outdoor and storage spaces into functional, enjoyable, and beautiful areas. With a bit of planning, decluttering, and smart storage solutions, you can make these spaces work for you, rather than against you. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started.

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Embracing Kid's Room Autonomy While Keeping Things Organized
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Embracing Kid's Room Autonomy While Keeping Things Organized

As parents, we know how quickly a kid's room can turn into a chaotic mess. Toys, clothes, books, and art supplies seem to have a life of their own, creating clutter and confusion. Parenting involves striking a balance between giving kids the freedom to express themselves and ensuring a home environment that is functional and organized so it doesn’t drive us crazy. An organized kids room is not just about cleanliness—it's about creating a space that fosters creativity, independence, and a sense of responsibility in children. Here’s how to achieve this balance effectively.

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6 seasonal tasks to keep your home in order

6 seasonal tasks to keep your home in order

For some, spring cleaning is a satisfying ritual that freshens up a home, making it feel lighter and more organized. But for others, it can be intimidating and time-consuming. No matter which group you’re in, this list will help you get started without feeling completely overwhelmed in the process.

By doing a seasonal declutter and organization of these 6 spaces your home will be easier to maintain year round, and the best part, each task is designed to take 10 minutes or less to complete.

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Where to Recycle, donate and consign; the ultimate guide to sustainable decluttering in Kingston
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Where to Recycle, donate and consign; the ultimate guide to sustainable decluttering in Kingston

As we head into spring there is often an urge to declutter to start the new season fresh. The most frequently asked question I get as a home organizer is where can I donate so that my items go to people who need them or so that the proceeds stay in the community. This list is focused on community minded organizations as well as consignment options so that you can make a little back too!

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10 Minutes A Day To A More Organized Life
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10 Minutes A Day To A More Organized Life

Organizing and decluttering can quickly and easily become overwhelming. It often feels like the space will take longer than the reality so it’s easier to just avoid it than start making progress. Rather than thinking of it as an all or nothing thing start by making small habit changes to incorporate a 10 minute tidy each day. Remember, the goal of an organized home is not perfection, its finding what you need when you need it. These simple tasks not only make life more manageable but also help reduce stress, create a sense of accomplishment, and ultimately, pave the way for a clearer mind.

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The Pre Holiday Purge
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The Pre Holiday Purge

The Holiday season is here and with it the joy that comes from traditions. From Decorating the house and the warm lights that come from the tree to baking our favourite holiday treats to cuddling up on the couch to watch our favourite Christmas movies, or driving around to look at all the lights. Another important but slightly less magical tradition is our pre holiday purge.

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