November 01, 2009 Lorie shares answers to this question and offers 5 more clutter-busting solutions in an article by Shana Aborn in the November issue of Woman’s Day Magazine. Need help getting organized? Here are 3 ways we can help: Get our FREE report, “30 Ways to Find Time to Get Organized“ Get… Read more »
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N is for “Not Perfect”
I recently saw a feature on getting organized in the media showing a home that was about as perfect as it could possibly be. I understand wanting things to look nice for the camera (believe me, when a camera crew comes to my house, I do straighten up!), but I want to make sure that people… Read more »
3 Tips for an Organized Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, why not plan ahead and give thanks to YOURSELF for being so organized? Imagine enjoying the preparations and festivities more and not feeling so rushed and scattered! Here are a few tips to help: Shop smart & avoid last-minute grocery trips. Here's a great tip from my own mom: Right now, in advance, write… Read more »
Better Homes & Gardens Magazine: 12 Smart Ways to Organize Your Closet
November 01, 2009 Lorie and two other experts share their tips in the November issue of Better Homes & Gardens Magazine in an article by Berit Thorkelson on the keys to unlocking your closet personality and making your closet a better place to be. Our Simple Division® Garment Organizers are featured! Need help… Read more »
Good Housekeeping Magazine: 21 Ways to Make an Entrance
November 01, 2009 In the November issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine, Lorie comes to the rescue as she shares her top tips for taming- and truly transforming- the part of your home guests see first as they walk in the door. Need help getting organized? Here are 3 ways we can help: Get… Read more »
Family Circle Magazine: House Call
November 01, 2009 Lorie was among several organizing experts featured in an article by Meredith Janson in the November issue of Family Circle Magazine making sense of the many reasons we hold on to our clutter, and why it can be just so hard to let it go. Need help getting organized? Here… Read more »
Windex Here, Windex There, Windex Everywhere?
People often ask me how to organize their cleaning supplies… the main question being whether you should store the supplies together in a central location, or have duplicate supplies throughout the house in each bathroom or on each floor? The answer– it depends! Let's look at some of the factors: Who is cleaning? If you have… Read more »
I Can’t Change…That’s Just The Way I Am!
When I worked in Corporate America years ago, I had a terrible boss (as many of you have). He would say all of the politically correct things about wanting "feedback," but when you told him something constructive about his management style, he'd reliably say, "That's just the way I am." What a communication killer and… Read more »
Oh, Goody! It’s National Clean Out Your Files Month!
October is National Clean Out Your Files Month. I know, I know… it's so wonderful, but PLEASE, contain yourself! I typically recommend two times of the year to clean out your files. You can either do it now during its "appropriate" month, or you can do it in April right after you have done your… Read more »
4 Ways Clutter Can Kill Your Sex Life
Yes, you heard me correctly… I am talking about how clutter affects your time in the bedroom. Although I am not privy to exactly what goes on behind closed doors, I have seen a lot of marital conflict during my 9 years as an organizer, and I have seen a lot of messy spaces that… Read more »
