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
Overwhelmed by your stuff? Click here to find 5 tips for analyzing your lifestyle needs, and start creating home organizing systems for yourself. Last month we talked about How to Reduce Daily Stress by de-cluttering. Now you have an idea of how and why sorting and streamlining can help ease your stress levels. This month we … Read more
Looking for a way to reduce daily stress? De-clutter! Here’s a summary of how it helps, and a few quick tips for putting this simple solution to work for you. In Part 2 we’ll dive deeper into crafting systems that work. There’s a lot to living in the 21st C that’s exciting — miraculous even … Read more
Are you yearning to find more serenity during the holidays? Take these 4 steps to help avoid spinning, and feel more joy in the year’s most festive month. Whether this is your favorite season, or a tough one to get through, the reality is that the pace of life races faster, all around us, in … Read more
Kitchen cabinet organization doesn’t have to be a burden! Here are 5 super-simple tips to help yours function better no matter how much space you have (or don’t). Kitchens serve as a favorite communal space for many families. It doesn’t matter if you all cook or bake together, or get in and out at different … Read more