As they say, “Mess creates stress.” And after 2020, the last thing we need is more stress. Take control of what you can in life, starting with your home. Getting your house in order is not only visually appealing, but it will definitely lead to a sense of inner calm … Read More
Raising a child with special needs is overwhelming in many ways, but one of the things I had the hardest time with personally was the amount of paperwork the situation creates. By the time my son was three, I felt as if I was drowning in reports, recommendations, forms, meeting … Read More
I was recently asked to contribute to this article on the Redfin blog about reviving your home in the new year. January is the perfect time to give your home a fresh update, and this article is full of great advice. Tip #2 (from yours truly) is all about addressing … Read More
I have two boys, so I understand the challenges kids present to keeping your home organized, your time managed, and your life together. In addition, one of my boys has Autism, so I struggle with the tangible and intangible challenges that come with it (tons of paperwork, keeping track of … Read More
Go through your mail Look around your house and find all those piles of mail. Gather it all in one place to sort. Create categories: bills, papers to file, catalogs, etc. And of course, recycling and trash. Put everything where it goes; trash or recycle the rest. Create a mail … Read More
Some of my favorite places to send donations (in the Dallas/Ft Worth area) So you finally tackled that closet and are feeling pretty proud of yourself for deciding to let go of all those things that don’t “spark joy.” The only problem is, now you’ve got a large pile of … Read More
With my top 5 favorite closet organizing tips and tricks Since I am a professional organizer, people are always curious about my closet. They say things like, “I bet your closet is immaculate,” or “your closet must be amazing.” Ha. It’s a process for me just like everyone else. I … Read More
It’s easy to get paralyzed by the fear of trying to make your space look like the beautiful images on Pinterest. Overwhelmed by the mess, we can’t move forward because we want it to be perfect. We know that’s going to take a lot of work, or it might just … Read More
I have a hard time letting of things myself sometimes. What makes it easier for me is to admit that it isn’t worth anything just sitting in my closet. Imagine the joy it could bring to someone who will wear it to an interview and land the job that will … Read More