It’s Christmas morning and you’re sipping your coffee attempting to caffeinate after a long night of wrapping gifts and assembling toys. Santa should hire you; you’re an expert by now! The kids are gleefully shredding the wrapping paper off of their gifts and squealing with excitement. You crack a sleepy smile because you know you … Read more
November is the perfect time to start thinking about holiday organization. Getting prepped early will save you time later and thinking ahead will help keep you relaxed and in control. Here are a few of my most common questions from clients and how to tackle them with finesse! Holiday Organization Decorating Solutions I have … Read more
Ah, the linen closet and coat closet—two spaces that, despite their small size, have a sneaky way of becoming cluttered and chaotic. Whether it’s the avalanche of towels when you open the linen closet door or the hunt for a coat buried beneath a sea of scarves and gloves, these areas can cause some serious … Read more
Need help with kids organizing tips? Expert organizer and veteran teacher Lisa Menees shares her top tips in this month’s article. Keeping a family organized is no small feat, especially when it comes to the mountains of papers, clothes, and toys that seem to multiply overnight. But with a little planning and consistency, you … Read more
In the second part of my Smart Travel Packing Tips series we’ll talk about all the accessories that will make your travel adventures a breeze! This month I’m sharing the second part of my Smart Packing series. If you read last month’s blog you’ll remember that my husband and I recently traveled overseas to Iceland … Read more
In the first part of my Smart Travel Packing Tips series I’ll share the best clothing options to help you pack light, plus one WEIRD TIP I bet you’ve never heard of before! My husband and I just got back from an exciting and rigorous 9-day trip through several cities in 2 countries – changing … Read more
Tackle the top reasons why your house keeps getting messy. Professional organizing expert Lisa Menees has the best tips to sort, organize, and simplify your home! Ever wonder why your house seems to perpetually float between clutter and chaos? We’ll uncover some of the underlying reasons behind this common frustration. Then throw you a life … Read more
Want more time for yourself? Personal organizing expert, Lisa Menees shares 3 surprising ways you can do just that! Is the chaos of everyday life draining time you’d rather spend having fun with family, enjoying hobbies, or just reading a book in a quiet spot? You’re not alone! I hear this a lot. Regardless of … Read more
How useful is recycling… really? That’s something many of us wonder. Here’s an answer, along with tips on how to improve the odds that what you recycle will get another life. In a nutshell, less than you may hope, but more than you may think. In NC, processors estimate that about 80% of what is … Read more
Learn how to declutter your child’s school papers and artwork without losing precious memories, or causing tantrums! Proven tips from professional organizer, mom and former teacher, Lisa Menees. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the volume of stuff that is sent home from school? You’re not alone! Most parents are faced with figuring out what on … Read more