The Power of Nostalgia
In October 2018, I flew down to southern California to work with the parents of a client (that I work with regularly in...
11 September, 2019
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My Tips
Summer Break – Please Write!
It’s almost August – how the heck did that happen?! Summer will be over in a few weeks for some of you, and the...
31 July, 2019
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National Use Your Gift Card Day
Ok, it’s time to get real: how many of us have a small (or maybe large) stack of gift cards in our wallets...
17 July, 2019
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Bringing Spontaneity Back
During my trip to Kauai back in April, I made an important discovery: I actually loved picking things to do that day or...
03 July, 2019
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LMOI is 5!
How has it possibly been five years already?! June 3rd is the official day I filed my FBN (or fictitious business name, sometimes known...
19 June, 2019
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The Power of Being “Out of Office”
When I was a kid, and we went on a family vacation, my dad would never truly unplug. He’s a businessman and always...
05 June, 2019
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Kitchen Organization in 6 Simple Steps
One of my favorite rooms in a home to organize is the kitchen. It's densely packed with tons of gadgets, cooking appliances, utensils,...
22 May, 2019
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Store vs. Convenience
The (North American) definition of “store” (as per Google.com) is: verb: 1. keep or accumulate (something) for future use; retain or enter information for future...
08 May, 2019
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Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! I've always been proud to be born on Earth Day, despite the fact that I do *not* have a green thumb....
22 April, 2019
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A Gift from the Universe
Recently I had my two scheduled clients cancel on the same day: Monday, October 15th. This almost never happens! I do have a...
13 March, 2019
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Confessions of an Organizer: I’m just like you!
More often than not people assume that because I’m a professional organizer, I expect you to get rid of all your stuff, especially...
27 February, 2019
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Why I Got Carried Away with Away Luggage
If you travel a lot, you know luggage matters. Here’s a seasoned traveler’s review of Away luggage’s quality, features, styles, and mobility....
12 February, 2019
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The Great Debate
In my time as a professional organizer I’ve discovered that there are really two types of people out there: those who file vs....
30 January, 2019
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The Three Ways We Go Wrong with Paper Organization
My life was forever changed 6 years ago when I attended (while interning for) Beth Penn of Bneato Bar’s Paperwork Bootcamp. Beth described it as...
16 January, 2019
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Perfectionsim
The other day a client said to me “Well, it’s because I’m a perfectionist.” And I gave a chuckle and responded with “Well, I’m...
02 January, 2019
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Confessions of an Organizer: I Too Have Hired An Organizer
When people find out what I do they are always surprised: people pay you to do that?! I admit, I was shocked too when I...
20 December, 2018
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Quick Tips: Notes to Your Future Self
One of the biggest skills I try to impart on my clients is writing notes to their future self. The majority of us do...
05 December, 2018
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Family Tidy Time ©
One of the biggest tips I share with clients revolves around the concept of Family Tidy Time ©. It even works for couples without...
21 November, 2018
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Confessions of an Organizer: Where I Dared to Go!
One of my core values in business is to make sure as little as possible from my organizing sessions ends up in the...
07 November, 2018
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Hello from the other side…
Hello world! I’m back - after a nearly three year hiatus (where has the time gone!!!) from blogging. Let Me Organize It is...
18 October, 2018
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