top of page
Search


5 questions to ask when packing for a move
May is National Moving Month A move across town (or across the country) is the perfect time to evaluate your possessions and lighten your...

MJ
May 1, 2018


5 tips to contain kid chaos
"They're such tiny people, how can they have so much stuff?" I hear this comment all the time. And the majority of us – young and old –...

MJ
Apr 1, 2018


6 simple ways to reduce junk mail
And manage your mail with ease Is it just me or do you also get a ton of unwanted mail this time of year? How many postcards for lawn...

MJ
Mar 1, 2018


Show your files some love
February is Archive Your Files Month February is a perfect time to get organized for tax season. It's also an opportunity to review the...

MJ
Feb 1, 2018


Control closet chaos in 5 easy steps
My calendar says that January is Clean Out Your Closets Month but any day is a great day to dive into the depths of your clothes closet...

MJ
Jan 1, 2018


Is a present-free holiday possible?
A month ago I did the unthinkable. I casually asked my children what they thought about receiving No Presents for the holidays. I...

MJ
Dec 15, 2017


31 days, 31 ways to cut your clutter
An Advent calendar is used to count the days in anticipation of Christmas. So how about a countdown calendar for clutter? Start the new...

MJ
Dec 1, 2017


7 simple steps to a fuss-free fridge
Did you know November is National Clean Out Your Fridge Month? Now is an excellent time to take a good look at what has gotten lost in...

MJ
Nov 1, 2017


6 ways to tame laundry room chaos
Laundry rooms come in all shapes and sizes. The space could double as a mudroom, be inconveniently located at the far end of the...

MJ
Oct 1, 2017


Disasters don't plan ahead. You can.
National Preparedness Month is observed each September and encourages people to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes,...

MJ
Sep 1, 2017


Organize your garage in 3 easy steps
Is your garage a catch-all for boxes, toys and old furniture? Has your car even seen the inside of the garage lately? Summer is the...

MJ
Aug 1, 2017


Stress-free packing 101
School's almost out, time to hit the open road. Or maybe just drive to the airport. Wherever you are headed this summer, a light load...

MJ
Jun 1, 2017


Make your move stress-free
It's moving season! There are 1-800-Got-Junk? yard signs around every corner and not a roll of bubble wrap to be found in the local...

MJ
May 1, 2017


Easy ways to eco-organize your home
Outfitting your home with all new organizing bins, drawer dividers, and baskets can be expensive. Before spending a pile of money, hop on...

MJ
Apr 1, 2017


Do you have entry envy?
I do! I love magazine photos of gorgeous, inviting entryways where everything is perfectly organized, clean and ready to serve the needs...

MJ
Mar 1, 2017


Inspiration from a Ninja
February is Time Management Month and it's perfect timing since I've found myself wasting precious time lately. This happens to all of us...

MJ
Feb 1, 2017


5 steps to a clutter-free desk
January 9 is Clean Off Your Desk Day so let's talk about desk debris for a minute. If your desk is not an inviting place where you can be...

MJ
Jan 1, 2017


Manage your mail with ease
Many people have a love/hate relationship with mail. As children, who didn't love to get a birthday card from a relative – especially...

MJ
Dec 1, 2016


Tame your unrealistic workload
Let's talk time for a minute. Lately, I never seem to have enough of it. This last month I kept telling myself, “I just need four more...

MJ
Nov 1, 2016


Decide now to donate holiday decor
So you have six bins of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations, there’s nothing wrong with that! Unless of course some items...

MJ
Oct 1, 2016
bottom of page


