Organizing Tips and Tricks
Transition Your Summer Wardrobe to Fall in 3 Easy Steps
As the weather gets colder, the sleeves get longer, the boots get taller, and the layers come out. So say goodbye (for now) to the tank tops, sundresses and swimsuits as they will be entering hibernation until the spring. Fall is the perfect season to take the time to store your summer items and prepare your closet for your colder weather clothes. In this blog post you will find simple and effective ways to help you transition your closet from summer to fall.
How To: Prepare For the Back-to-School Season - Part 2
Welcome back to Operation Organize, the 2-part ultimate back-to-school organization guide to get you and your family prepared to conquer this school year. Phase one, or the Preparation Phase is all about preparing, purging and planning (the three P’s), and The Maintenance Phase is about maintaining a simple and structured routine.
How To: Prepare For the Back-to-School Season - A 2 Part Series
As an independent woman and long time student who has been long obsessed with lists and POAs, I like to tackle the back-to-school season in 2 phases. The Preparation Phase and The Maintenance Phase. The Preparation phase is all about preparing, purging and planning (the three P’s), and The Maintenance Phase is about maintaining a simple and structured routine. The key to the whole operation is starting early!!
Declutter Like A Pro
It’s not a secret, decluttering is hard, it can be emotionally draining, it sometimes brings up feelings of guilt or it can just feel completely overwhelming. Clutter can make us feel stressed, anxious, and depressed. Research from the United States in 2009, for instance, found the levels of the stress hormone cortisol were higher in mothers whose home environment was cluttered.
Organize Your Garage In 5 Easy Steps
Garage organization presents some unique challenges: How do you pull together cars with toys, tools, sporting equipment, beach chairs, and cleaning supplies all in one space?
In most homes, garages are full of too much of everything and they become the dumping ground for your home. So if you've accumulated massive amounts of clutter, you are not alone.
45 Things To Declutter Today
Spring has officially sprung and if you’re anything like me, you’re feeling an urge for a fresh start.
My favourite way to start the new season is with a healthy declutter session to let go of the things that are no longer useful in my home. Below you’ll find 45 things to declutter, that are non-emotional and easy to get rid of today!
Organizing Hacks To Make Your Home More Functional
For some, the prospect of spending a day organizing your home feels like a treat — a welcomed chance to focus on the oh-so-satisfying art of living in an orderly, uncluttered, and highly functional home. For others, the very notion of getting organized feels daunting — like fighting an uphill battle, with no obvious place to start, and tons of feelings involved.
No matter which category you fit into, in this post you’ll find brilliant organizing hacks that will help you keep your space organized without breaking the bank.
8 Tips For Organizing Toys When You Don't Have A Playroom
As a home organizer, I’ve found that Toys and the clutter caused by them is one of the most difficult things for parents to deal with. so here are my 8 tips for keeping it organized.
From A Closet of Chaos To A Wardrobe Of Outfits
In the past I loved getting dressed and dressing up at any opportunity but, after a child, a change of careers, and 2 years of a pandemic that has left me with very few places to go I needed a jolt to get my own sense of style back. Let’s be honest for the last 2 plus years I have been sticking to jeans and a tee, jeans, and an oversized sweater. I know I’m not alone here so I’m sharing a few things I’ve learned to make it easier for you to turn your pile of clothes into a wardrobe of outfits
8 Hard To Organize Spaces Solved
There are certain spaces that almost everyone struggles to keep organized, some are small and contained while others spill over and can add clutter to the whole house. I’m tackling 8 of the most common organizational challenges with practical solutions you can implement today.
Digital Declutter Checklist
It’s the week between Christmas and New Year when we lose track of the date and time and are allowed to spend all day in pajamas relaxing. If you’re anything like me and would prefer a little project to pass your time.
Now is the perfect time to tackle your digital clutter. There is nothing better than starting the new year fresh with an organized digital space.
Clutter Conflict: How to Organize and Declutter With Your Partner Without A Fight
Whether you’re moving in with your significant other for the first time or you’ve been living together for 20+ years creating a home that makes you both feel calm and relaxed takes work.
Read more for 4 types of clutter conflict and how to work through them