Olympics And Organization Share What In Common?
The 2014 winter Olympics are under way. I am in complete awe of the athletes' skill and total dedication. Ironically, we in the Northeast have more snow and colder weather than in Sochi, Russia! In fact, we're in the middle…
Dinner Without Robocalls?
Happy new year! All my best for a happy, healthy and organized 2014! I'm celebrating the new year with a new Web site, logo and tagline. Also, my Timely Tips™ e-newsletter has morphed into a Timely Tips™ blog. I hope…
Seasons Greetings!
Best wishes to you and yours for a happy, healthy and fun holiday season! May peace, success and happiness be with you this holiday season and throughout the new year. Wherever you celebrate, I hope you create lots of special…
What’s my Secret for Holiday Survival?
Lists! What do you want to serve for dinner? Make a list. What do you need to buy at the grocery store? Make a list. Do you want guests to bring something to share? You guessed it. We can't remember…
Is Being Visual a Trick or Treat?
Mostly, it's a trick. I've worked with many people who post notices of every kind on all available surfaces. Refrigerators, cabinets, computer monitors, desktops, floors and bulletin boards are overflowing with papers. Why is this a problem? Because it just…
Is Your Data Safe? Maybe Not!
Most people think of natural disasters when discussing national preparedness but I think you’ll agree that losing your device would qualify as a disaster! You may not be able to prevent losing your device but you can protect your data…
Essential Back-To-School Tips
The morning of the first day of school can be a frenetic, crazy time! By planning ahead, things can run smoother. Whether your child is starting school for the very first time or a returning student, here are a dozen…
17 Smart Ideas to Organize Your Kitchen
Reader Question It occurred to me that we can have food clutter like any other clutter. How do we manage food in the pantry, fridge and freezer and stay on top of expiration dates? ~Karen Gibson Great question! Food is…
Does Your Man Cave Need a Makeover?
Only in America do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and lock useless things and junk in boxes in the garage. ~ Yakov Smirnoff What does your garage man cave say about you (and your family)?…
I Need a Mother’s Day Card…Fast!
Did you buy Mother's Day cards in advance for your mother and maybe your grandmother -- but don't remember where you put them? Do you keep cards on hand for all the…
My Best-Ever Donation Tips
As a professional organizer, I see too many homes filled with Too Many Things. Why? Because Things are brought in--year after year, decade after decade, and far fewer Things go back out. Over…
Quick Closet Makeover
Clean Out Your Closet Week is recognized in March. Are you ready to tackle yours? To start the process, label containers Donate, Recycle, Homeless (for anything that doesn't belong in the closet) and Unsure (use this one sparingly). Use a…