Organizing Obstacles

Organizing Made Easy:Build on What’s Already Working for You

You already have the foundation for EVERY organizing system that will ever work for you in your house at this moment. Sound far-fetched? It’s true! In your home right now, there are clues about what [...]

Closing the Knowledge Gap: How a Little Research Can Help You Break Through Your Clutter Struggles

Rose stared at the pile of framed art leaning against her bedroom wall. She was so tired of looking at them. Plus, it was a total clutter catch. As long as they were there, clutter [...]

How to Turn Your Clutter Monster into a Friend

I’ve always loved fall and the exciting energy around Halloween. As a kid I would tell my cousins scary stories, and revel in dressing up for Halloween. 🎃 As an adult, I still love it. [...]

How Imperfections Lead to Growth and Connection

I have a little confession: I absolutely love making mistakes. I know it might sound odd coming from an organizer, especially since we're often seen as needing to have it all together and be perfectly [...]

Tackling the Room of Doom: 4 Simple Solutions for Clutter-Free Shove Space

Imagine this...you’re in your kitchen, finally taking a moment to make yourself a cup of tea, when suddenly there’s a knock at the door. You freeze. The kitchen counter is covered with stuff—where did it [...]

Museum-Worthy or Just Sentimental? How to Determine the Real Value of Your Stuff 

Think your stuff belongs in a museum? This weekend I went to the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in San Francisco. They had a great exhibit called The Art of Noise (if you’re in the [...]

No Linen Closet? How to Keap Your Towels, Linens, and Utility Items Organized If You Have No Space

A place for everything, and everything in its place! This old organizing tip has been around for as long as I can remember. It promises that if we have a home for the things we [...]

Make Back to School Easier Than Ever

As summer winds down, it’s time to get ready to send the kids back to school. ✏️🍎💻 One of the best things you can do for yourself when it comes to getting back-to-school ready is [...]

Tips For Keeping Your Home Organized: When Kids Are Home From School on Summer Break

When I was a kid, I thought that being home from school was the best. However, as an adult, school break feels like a totally different situation. It’s easy to think that school breaks are [...]

Tired of Biting Off More Than You Can Chew While Organizing?Tired of Biting Off More Than You Can Chew While Organizing? The Importance of Knowing When to Stop

Have you ever bit off more than you could chew when it came to an organizing project? When I decided to move, I made the decision to get rid of any clothes that didn’t fit [...]

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