2 Years of ‘Why the F*#! Am I Still Not Organized?’
I started writing my book in 2018. But it felt more like I was a Roomba than a writer, as I fumbled around, getting stuck and not really making any meaningful progress. I just couldn’t [...]
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 [...]
Awakening Intuition: Transforming Doubt into Strength and Harmony
Have you ever heard that Cherokee story about two wolves? A grandfather tells his grandson about a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is evil. The other good. The grandson asks, “Which wolf [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Top Reasons to Sell Your Stuff
To sell, or not to sell. That is the question… You want your stuff to go to the right home. You want to find someone who will love your stuff as much as you do. [...]
Bathroom Organization Made Easy: How to Declutter and Simplify Your Space
As I pack for my upcoming move, I’m paying attention to which rooms are the easiest to pack (link to our recent moving blog), and which are the most challenging. I didn’t expect it, but [...]
Your Guide to Stress-Free Home Organization
This week, I’m listening to Atomic Habits by James Clear. In it, he says: Fall in love with the process, not the outcome. When it comes to clutter, I couldn’t agree more. Google “home organizing” [...]
Did You Get Rid Of Too Much? Navigating The Post-Purge Shopping Trap
Mia called me after going on a major shopping spree. 🛍 She had resolved to declutter her home, and she had been making great progress. She had been taking a full carload of stuff to [...]
