Advice from LMOI

One of the biggest skills I try to impart on my clients is writing notes to their future self. The majority of us do not have assistants to keep us on task, leaving us to do this for ourselves. I wear a lot of hats at...

One of the biggest tips I share with clients revolves around the concept of Family Tidy Time ©. It even works for couples without kids, or if you’re single and live alone (drop the family; or do it with a friend/family member virtually). You really shouldn't need...

One of my core values in business is to make sure as little as possible from my organizing sessions ends up in the landfill. Maybe it’s because I live in California where we’re a little more eco/green conscious. Maybe it’s because I’m born on Earth...

Nearly everyone this day and age knows how important it is to backup your digital files to an external hard drive (so long cds, zip, and floppy discs). But did you know you should also be backing up to the cloud? Don't be scared! The...

Have you ever misplaced your keys? What about your wallet? Not to worry, you're in good company. We all have at some point or another, even us organizers. But if you tend to do it regularly, you might want to look into Tile. While I don't...

I realize that it can be difficult to remember what you can and cannot recycle. In this blog post, I’ll focus on light bulbs - not all of which can be recycled. First, I always recommend checking with your county to see if certain lights can...

Is your wallet bursting at the seams with loyalty cards? Mine certainly was. I even had a separate wallet for these cards, until I learned about the KeyRing app! KeyRing makes it easy to add in all your loyalty and membership cards (think drug store, department...

Happy Ash Wednesday! The 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge was brought to my attention back in 2012. I found it a great way to declutter my entire house. Instead of giving up one thing for the 40 days of Lent, try giving up a bag of clutter each...

A YouTube subscriber asked me to highlight some of my favorite features in luggage, and I thought it was a great idea! What I look for in a bag: Durable luggage (whether hard case or fabric) Luggage that is preferably waterproof Locks included on the luggage;...