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Product Review: EverDock by Fuz Designs

August 11th, 2015|Categories: Home page, Product Reviews|Tags: , , , , , |

Sometimes I just discover a product and I fall in love with with it. This is just such a product. The EverDock by Fuz Designs is one of those rare products that simply does exactly what you need, nothing more, nothing less.

But I’m Organized At Work

August 5th, 2015|Categories: Clutter Control, Home Office, Home page, Systems|Tags: , , , |

One of the things I often hear during my consultations with prospective clients is “I know things are disorganized in my home, but, believe it or not I’m very organized at work.” Well I do believe it. Here’s why.

Organizing Beyond the Toothbrush

July 13th, 2015|Categories: Home page, Systems|Tags: , |

To reliably access what you want, when you want it and to manage quantities, I have written about the showroom vs. stockroom model. I have thought of another way to demonstrate the same concept using the example of something most of are able to keep organized without any effort: the toothbrush.

Energizing Your Closet

July 6th, 2015|Categories: Home page, Systems|Tags: , , , , |

Last week I did a book review of Marie Kondo's best-selling The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. This week I wanted to put one of her recommendations to the test. To energize your closet, she recommends taking 10 minutes to arrange your clothes from left to right in the order of heavy to light. This means longer and darker clothing should hang on the left and then work upward to lighter clothing on the right.

Celebrating Freedom Though Organizing

July 2nd, 2015|Categories: Clutter Control, Home page, Systems|Tags: , , |

Saturday we celebrate Independence Day and the birth of our country. This country grants us many freedoms, but it’s amazing the barriers we impose on ourselves. I have found organizing to be a great liberator.

Book Review: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

June 30th, 2015|Categories: Clutter Control, Home page, Product Reviews|Tags: , , |

For all of you who have been asking if I have read Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, the answer is finally “yes.” Here are my thoughts.

Product Review: Fellowes Saturn 3i 95 Laminator

June 15th, 2015|Categories: Home page, Product Reviews|Tags: , , |

The Fellowes Saturn 3i 95 Small Office Laminator is an excellent laminator. It couldn't be simpler. If you have been frustrated by the learning curve that comes with all the new gadgets and software that are available these days, then you're in for a treat.

Organizing Breathing Room into Your Systems

May 26th, 2015|Categories: Home page, Systems, Time Management|Tags: , , |

When I first started my organizing business, I called it Breathing Room. Back then I believed that breathing room is a highly desired result from getting organized. I still do. I also believe it is a vital component to organizing systems for both space and time.

Getting Organized: Save Dessert for Last

April 27th, 2015|Categories: Clutter Control, Home page, Systems|Tags: , , |

The number one mistake people make, when trying to get organized, is to run out and buy containers, before they know exactly what they are containing. It’s certainly tempting. I mean look at that sampling of gorgeous containers picture to the right. They’re like candy. Like any dessert, they should be saved for last.

Imagine An Organized Home

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