Weed out the toys your children have outgrown. The best way I have found to do this is to let the kids have a garage sale where they can sell (and keep!) the money from the toys they sell. The more they let go of, the more money they make. Be sure to promise to […]
reSPACEd interviewed for The Spruce, talking about how to keep your organizing resolutions
I was thrilled to be interviewed for the home decor website The Spruce about my best tips for sticking to your New Year’s organizing resolutions. I contributed tips on: Setting reminders on your phone when you are trying to create new habits Setting up a basic paper management system to keep your kitchen counters clear […]
5 quick bathroom organizing tips
Having a tidy bathroom to get ready in each day is sooo nice, and makes mornings so much better! Try these tips in your bathroom: 1. Eliminate almost EVERYTHING on the counters, and store things in drawers/cabinets instead. This will instantly make your bathroom look better, while also being much easier to keep tidy. 2. […]
What to do when organizing just doesn’t seem to “stick”
In my work as a professional organizer, I like to tell clients, “there are no hopeless cases.” There are no lost causes. Even when things seem really difficult, really complex, really exhausting — there’s always something we can do to move you closer toward organization. And when organization doesn’t seem to “stick” the first time […]