clutter

Oct 1

Emails: how many is too many?

Are you stressed by the number of emails in your Inbox, or the amount you have in total?

Aug 25

Shred safely this fall

Do you practice identity protection by shredding documents with personal information?

Aug 20

Live online course starts Sept 23

Hey, what are you doing Wednesdays this fall? I am teaching a live online course for Madison College.

Aug 1

Simplify your way to less stress

Simplify Your Life Week is observed in August each year and is the perfect time to refocus and declutter.

Jul 1

To store, or not to store

When it's time to organize your excess stuff – or save some money and let go of this lifestyle management tool – I can help.

Jun 21

Household Management Specialist certificate obtained

This training allows me to assist clients in building structure around their activities and information at home.

Apr 25

Opt out of mailbox clutter

I have a love/hate relationship with mail. I love receiving a card from a family member, but I hate what else lurks in the mailbox.

Jan 29

Junk drawer, no more

The junk drawer gets a bad rap, so let’s spend a few minutes making it into a more functional space.

Dec 26, 2019

Does clutter affect your ability to think clearly?

Do you ever feel a bit fuzzy in the head, unable to concentrate on the job at hand?

Nov 30, 2019

25 outside the box gift ideas

In a recent survey more than 80% of Americans said they would like to receive experience-based holiday gifts rather than more clutter.

Oct 28, 2019

Don't dread the shed

Now is the best time to prep your shed for spring. Don’t dread the shed, get it in order before the snow flies.

Sep 30, 2019

'Tis the season to donate holiday decor

This year, as you sip hot cider and excitedly unpack the bins of sparkly skeletons, paper-mache turkeys or singing snowmen, why not bring in

Aug 31, 2019

Pssst, it's almost fall

For items that have seen better days, or you no longer love the fit or look, let them go to a new home.

Jul 30, 2019

Disorganized bathroom? Check your product dates.

Want to know the secret to an organized bathroom? It's tossing out-of-date products. Easy to say, but difficult to do! Because we spend o...

Jun 25, 2019

5 keys to a clutter-free closet

Congrats, you've made the decision to organize your closet. But how do you start? You start by taking everything out! I know no one wants...

Apr 1, 2019

3 steps to an organized garage

If your garage is a catch-all for boxes, toys and old furniture, or your car hasn't seen the inside of the garage for months, now is the ...

Mar 1, 2019

Simple steps to a clutter-free home office

We all have a home office of some sort. A place set aside to pay bills, plan an upcoming event, write a letter, and more. It can be anyth...

Feb 1, 2019

Open up some time with the 4 D's

February is Time Management Month Time. Like many of us, I never seem to have enough of it. Although most days I'm fairly good with manag...

Jan 1, 2019

Is 'get organized' your New Year's resolution?

If so, keep in mind that getting organized is a process. It's helpful to think of getting organized as a journey, rather than a destinati...

Dec 1, 2018

Is a clutter-free Christmas possible?

The holidays are coming, and more than 80 percent of Americans say they would like to receive experience-based holiday gifts rather than ...

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