I was recently talking with a friend of mine who was puzzled about her very own phenomenon... "How is it that my whole living space can be completely, almost OCD clean and orderly, but I can never seem to get in control in my basement?" We both giggled. Having cleared my basement out last year myself, I could totally relate to her frustration! She proceeded to say that she has a bunch of "old … [Read more...]
Taming Kids’ Clutter Easily! Part 4 – Supporting Your Kids
This post is the last in the series of four articles about Taming Kid's Clutter. Remedy your kids' clutter by providing the support they need to create more sanity and consistency in your home! Support! Are you supporting your children's successes? Are you making it easier for them to do what they need to do to be successful? Here are some great tips to encourage your kids to be more … [Read more...]
Taming Kids’ Clutter Easily! Part 3 – Kid’s Behaviors
This post is Part 3 in the series of 4. Remedy your kids' behaviors to create more sanity and consistency in your home! Sure... Go ahead... Try to change my kids' behaviors! I've tried for years! Me too! But, here are a few pointers that have actually worked with mine! A system is a way of doing things. For kids – it’s easily described as a routine, approach, or common way of working inside … [Read more...]
Taming Kids’ Clutter Easily! Part 2 – Kid’s Systems
This post is Part 2 in the series of 4. Remedy your home and family systems your kids use to create more sanity and tame their clutter! What is a system? A system is a way of doing things. For kids - it's easily described as a common routine, approach, or common way of working inside a home or family. Here are some great tips to make your systems really work for your kids. … [Read more...]
Taming Kid’s Clutter Easily Part 1 – Kid’s Spaces
Messiness is a normal part of childhood. Most kids grow into neat -- or at least neater -- adults. But that doesn't mean you have to give in to clutter if you have children. This is the first part of four posts - each covering how the Sane Spaces Dimensions can be remedied to best support your kids' sanity! Try these tips to keep kid's spaces under control. … [Read more...]
Living In A Glass House?
I’m organized. I’ve always been organized. As a child, I would sit in the grocery cart and categorize items my mom would pick off the shelves into little zones in the cart. When I couldn’t balance any more items on my lap, I would walk along-side the cart and be sure that if any new item was added, it was assigned to the right place. The ability to recognize patterns and see boundaries when … [Read more...]
Avoid Mindless Browsing Online
Web browsing is one of the easiest ways to waste your time. Before you realize it, you may spend hours browsing while generating very little results. Best practices to avoid mindless browsing include: Setting a timer to give you an auditory reminder of passing time Browsing for a reason (research vs. procrastination) Checking your social media outlets at certain times of day … [Read more...]
6 Easy Ways To Manage Stress And Do Less This Year!
During the rush before the holidays this year, my son’s teacher was sharing how she was so busy and stressed out that at one point, she just stopped. She had a thousand things spinning in her head – but she hit the wall, and just sat down, zombie-like at her computer screen for 30 minutes or so. Her brain and body had said enough, and just needed time to catch up. … [Read more...]
Give No-Clutter Gifts This Year!
Since starting my organizing business, I've become painfully aware of the burden and overload that occurs from clutter! At the close of many client sessions, I am often in the position of donating UN-USED items to charities and drop-off centers. This always includes an abundance of items that my clients have received as gifts they NEVER USED! This holiday, to avoid the clutter crush - consider … [Read more...]
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