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
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
One thing’s for certain, a day in the life of a professional organizer is rarely the same as one that came before! Whether you’re thinking of working with an organizer, or just curious about organizing as a profession, this post pulls back the curtain for you! If you’ve ever wondered what an organizer does, and … Read more
These pro tips will show you how to keep your pantry organized—whether yours is walk-in size or part of a cupboard. We all have days when we’re rushing like crazy, with NO time to spare (is that the norm in your house too?). Groceries get thrown in the cart, then shoved into pantry spaces willy-nilly… … Read more
Choosing the containers for organizing a space often holds people back from even getting started, but it’s not so hard if you follow a few basic guidelines like these. Have you ever opened your closet, cupboard, or drawer, and not been able to find what you’re looking for—even though you’re positive it’s there? You’re not … Read more
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the stuff on your workspace, these desktop organization tips and products will help you breathe a sigh of relief! The other week a business owner called me, sounding stressed: “I can’t fight it any more: I need your help to fix my filing problem. It just took me two … Read more
Here are my top tips for linen closet organizing, so you can find, remove and replace your sheets, towels and blankets, headache-free. Sheets and towels, blankets and table linens… some of our bulkiest and most awkward to fold, items regularly need to be manhandled into one of our homes’ skinniest storage spaces. How often have … Read more