House Showing Survival Tips for Life in the Real Estate Market Whether you’ve already put in a conditional offer on your dream home or you’re being forced to move for a job transfer, if your house is on the real estate…

Organizing Solutions that work for small spaces including the kid’s rooms. The kids are back to school. And I’m sure that you are finding with everyone’s hectic schedules that staying on top of keeping everyone and everything organized can be…

Another Home Organization Set Up Completed. Most often it’s seniors new homes that we set up, however, this time, it was for a single dad and his 4-year old daughter. Prior to moving into this house, Kurt lived in an…

Are your mornings filled with Chaos and a Household that feels Out of Control… When it comes to family home organization in most homes mom is the one getting the kids off to school. BUT there are many dad’s out there…

When it comes to home organization habits, I hear Mom’s say that they Feel Overwhelmed by the Clutter and Disorganization in their home. The focus is often on seeing the “glass Half Empty.” Please STOP comparing yourself to your Mother and your Grandmother. Many moms’ today are not…

You’re filled with the spirit of Christmas! It’s time to decorate and turn your home into a magical place – Right? Hold on… Put on the brakes and lets get serious about how many Christmas Decorations you have. Do you need,…

Planning out your day is one of the most important things you can do in time management. And, it increases your efficiency and productivity. Time management is a skill and something you get better at as you practice it. 1. Plan your day on paper for…

This is a wonderful CLUTTER article by Mikael Cho that addresses not just how and why we have clutter in our home, our work place and our lives, BUT what we can do about it. A few years ago, I worked at a web design agency…

I would like to introduce you to a cleaning expert Marlene Mills, Queen of Clean at Team Chore Busters. She has saved my clients time, money and the environment by making the old look new again, rather than replacing. Here are three easy cleaning tips: 1. …

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! And I imagine that you might still be re wondering what to buy for that special person in your life. Valentine’s Day might even be leaving you feeling stressed out emotionally and even financially if you…

Yesterday I was having a conversation with my client Amanda who is the mother of a 10 year old daughter and a 12 year old son. Last Spring we did some work in the home that included working with her…

Home Organization Steps – Where to Start? I was having a chat with one of my readers recently about home organization steps. She shared that she follows all my home organization tips to help her organize and maintain her home and home…

I know Christmas has not yet arrived but it is only a few days away and so is Boxing Day. Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradespeople would receive gifts, known as a…

Moving or Making Space Moving or thinking about moving? Or just need to clear some space. Let’s make room in your life! Joe moved to his new home almost a year ago. And like many people thought that everything would…

I’ve had several calls recently where people have gone out and done not one BUT several shopping trips to buy the latest in home organization products. Spring is absolutely a great time to get organized and I understand that you are excited….

I would like to dispel some of the myths around hoarding. I work with hoarders and most of you or the people you know and love are not hoarders.Worldwide an estimated 1 to 2.5 percent of the population is hoarders. Not many considering our planet…

Closet Organizing Systems and the thought of organizing just feels a bit Overwhelming. Brrrr! I was just wearing shorts yesterday and this morning it’s 8 degrees with only a high of 14. Where did the summer go? Sadly, fall is here and it’s time to deal with…

Basement Organizing can be done easily in a focused effort to get rid of all those things you no longer need, use or love. When basement organizing if you need to do this slowly, my recommendation is to schedule a minimum of 2 uninterrupted hours over…

Organizing Myths that might surprise you. Organizing Myth #1: I’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work for me. In organizing Did you know that the “Number One Reason” people cannot get or stay organized is because they are doing things they…

When organizing children’s rooms, solutions must fit the child. For organizing younger children closets, remove the doors entirely. Functional options include: Lower clothing rods help younger children to get their clothing with no or little assistance from parents. Invest in child-sized hangers….

 Organizing kids rooms – there are many options available. So, let’s start with a toy library .  In organizing a child’s room, tailor the effort to the child. Use open bins that are easy for children to see toys, games and books. Do not overcrowd the bins-make…

Yes, it’s been a very and hot humid summer. It’s been just as hot for home organization and downsizing. Going or staying these 4 Simple Steps to Home Organization will help you get your home organization completed: Home organization is always key. My clients…

School Routines that get kids organized and simplifies everyone’s day and life! It’s back to school routines after another beautiful Canadian summer has flown by. Here are four tips to help you prepare: 1.  Keep a box of school supplies for homework…

Having an Organized Home for any holiday does not have to be a chore, challenging or painful. We see loads of organized home photos on Pinterest, Instagram, TV, inmagazines and stores. And we begin to collect them…what to do with so many? 3 Steps to making…

Spring into Organization Already the spring clothes are appearing in the stores. And new updated technology is appearing frequently. Upgraded phones, tablets and all kinds of gadgets for every area of organization in your life. And you love to have…

Re-Purpose Items in your Home Organization  During your home organization project you will find containers that can be used to store items in other spaces or rooms. Situations change. You might not think that you need that item anymore and…

Shoe Organizing for oh so many shoes I walk into lots homes where there are an abundance of shoes. I’m not going to tell you to toss or give away all your perfectly good shoes and boots. I will share some…

Spring into Home Organization to manage the changing seasons.  And yes, Spring is in the Air! Spring into Home Organization and get started now. It appears that the winter has truly left us. It feels so good to start ridding ourselves…

Here are 4 more Easy Home Organization Solutions from my Living Organized 101 Series. Whatever your home organization storage needs are, these solutions are inexpensive, flexible, and require no installation at all. The extra lower rack is great for young kids to hang up their items that…

Condo Organizing Solutions I was organizing a condo yesterday with a client. I had never met this lady before. Her daughter purchased her a Living Organized gift certificate at Christmas that she could use at her convenience. We had a…

DIY Home Organization Projects are created by many. Some people work really well with tools and others do not. And many people don’t own all the tools required to complete their home organization and home staging projects. My guest blogger this week is…

The thought of organizing closets for most people just feels a bit overwhelming. Where did the summer go?  Fall is officially here today but it will be a high of 27 degrees. Therefore, I am wearing and enjoying my summer clothes. I am hanging onto…

Easy Organizing Solutions Simplified Saying “Easy Organizing Solutions” can sound easy when it’s being talked about. Thinking about the work involved and completing the tasks can be daunting. And the thought of organizing your entire kitchen in one swoop might feel overwhelming. With…

If decluttering feels overwhelming keep it simple with this clutter clearing method. Get rid of just one thing you don’t need each day. Toss out an old make up container that has expired or you are no longer using. Toss just one item that has expired in your…

To seriously reduce clutter you might need to be quite brutal with yourself during this process. How many of the same items do you really need? I get that you have more than one egg lifter in your kitchen or…

More on Organizing Solutions This past week a client showed me this great find to organize her gift-wrapping accessories. An Ikea SKADIS peg board organizing solution. This product is flexible and adaptable. Change it up with a variety of hooks, containers, small…

This 2-minute How To Video was shot prior to the close of the clothing consignment shop mentioned in the taping. I suggest you check out ChicaBoom Consignment Store on Facebook and @ 110 Saunders Road in Barrie. More How To Videos on my YouTube Channel 3 other very short…

Storage – Label, Label, Label For all at-home storage you will want to identify the contents of bins so you know what’s inside. If you are buying bins buy clear when possible. This makes identification of the items easier. Label…

In Home Organization put items away now, rather than later.  It is very tempting to put something down rather than putting it away in its designated place right that moment. You tell yourself I will put it away later, but…

An electronics docking station can help keep your electronics charged and organized. A pet peeve of mine is visual clutter.  When I come home or walk into a room I like to see clear surfaces. A place for everything and everything…

Home Staging is more important than ever with so much inventory on the market right now. You don’t have to break the bank with home staging. Often I provide home staging on a budget. My client’s home just sold in 5…

When it comes to home organization solutions one of my biggest pet peeves is shoes scattered all over the front entranceway. This is especially common in homes where there is only a small closet next to the front door or…

When it comes to organizing laws there is no right or wrong way. Did you know that there are No Laws in organizing? There’s no rule that says that sheets must go in linen closets. Some of my clients keep the…

Downsizing your home can happen whether you are staying or moving. Or at any stage or age of life. Have you moved to a smaller home? Have you downsized your stuff to fit that house but not quite enough? Often…

Drawer Organization can be quite overwhelming when you think about getting it all done in a day. These drawer dividers help you to keep drawers neat, tidy and allows you and your family to find what they need when they…

Unpacking & Home Organization. You have moved or are preparing for your move? Whether you are hiring a moving company or planning a DIY move there are a few things that will help you with the Unpacking & Home Organization…

There are many Bedroom Organizing Solutions available. Therefore, today I’m going to focus on my top 3 recommendations. 1. Bedside Organizing Solution. The Bed Butler is a nifty solution however, at a pricy $108.99 I’m suggesting window shopping only.    …

In summer organizing like many of you, I too have things that no longer serve a purpose in my life. They expire. I no longer like them. They don’t fit me or my current lifestyle. So, I purge. I’m always…

Home Organization Maintenance   Home Organization is not about getting you organized, it’s about keeping you organized. Home Organization Maintenance was a hot topic last October.  As a result, I have been helping many clients since then to get their homes organized….