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Repeat after me: I am an organized person
At the beginning of each new year I hear many people say they want to “get organized.” But striving to declutter and organize a bit every day is the best way to set yourself up for long-term success.

MJ
Jan 1


How to help kids declutter before the holidays
We teach kids how to brush their teeth, tie their shoes, say thank you—but not how to manage their stuff. And yet, “stuff management” might be one of the most useful life skills there is. Kids who learn to sort, choose, and edit grow up with stronger decision-making and planning skills. Research even shows it helps with emotional regulation.

MJ
Nov 1, 2025


What is clutter costing you?
Clutter can definitely cost you cold, hard cash. But beyond the bucks are intangible costs we often don’t take time to consider.

MJ
Oct 1, 2025


10 ways to simplify your life in 10 minutes
Do you have a few minutes to dedicate to simplifying your life this week? If so, here's a quick and easy way to get started.

MJ
Aug 1, 2025


The consequences of clutter
Hoarding prevalence and severity increase with age, affecting roughly six percent of adults over the age of 70. As Americans grow older, the disproportionate prevalence of Hoarding Disorder among older adults has national implications.

MJ
Jul 1, 2025


Declutter now for a smooth move later
Moving presents the perfect opportunity to pare down your belongings and start life in your new home with only the things you need and love.

MJ
May 1, 2025


Why did no one teach me this?
The good news is it’s never too late to learn. The best day to get organized was yesterday, but the second-best day is today.

MJ
Apr 1, 2025


Take control of paper chaos
Are you overwhelmed by paper? I’m talking about mail, flyers, school forms, tax documents, coupons, community newspapers, and more.

MJ
Mar 1, 2025


E-cycling 101
Let’s take a moment to think about what to do with our old electronics, laptops, cables, microwaves, and more.

MJ
Jan 1, 2025


Just drop it
The easiest way to get donations on their way to new homes is to place the donation bag or box in the passenger seat of your car.

MJ
Nov 1, 2024


What to do about gift card glut?
Once the balances are known, clients often become overwhelmed by the question, "What to do with gift cards you are never going to use?"

MJ
Oct 1, 2024


Benefits of "being" organized
Some want to “get” or "stay" organized, but what they are seeking is to “be” organized, or how to change their habits and live simply.

MJ
Aug 1, 2024


Let go of the little things
Summer decluttering doesn’t have to be a big project. Let go of the little things that are taking up space and you’ll see some big results.

MJ
Jul 1, 2024


Overwhelmed with photo clutter?
Where do you start on a photo organizing project? First ask yourself a few questions.

MJ
May 1, 2024


Rid your home of Rx clutter
Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse.

MJ
Apr 1, 2024


Let's bust some clutter
The last week of March is National Clutter Awareness Week. Let's bust some clutter!

MJ
Mar 15, 2024


If you gotta store, store smart
The average length of stay for items in a storage unit is 14 months for residential customers. But many customers will keep a unit for many

MJ
Mar 1, 2024


4 simple steps to panic-free paper organization
February is a perfect time to get organized for tax season. If the idea of tackling your files sends you into a panic, follow these 4 steps.

MJ
Feb 1, 2024


Quite a haul
When decluttering a space there will often be piles of stuff you want to remove from your home – but don’t know how.

MJ
Jan 15, 2024


How to deal with desk debris
January 8 is Clean Off Your Desk Day so let's talk about desk debris for a minute.

MJ
Jan 1, 2024
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