Can you keep a secret? I’m not only a junk drawer advocate; I’m also a junk drawer user. There I said it- I firmly believe that you need a place to store your doodads, gizmos and thingamajigs. The key is organizing your junk drawer. Today I am showing you my junk drawer and explaining how… Read more »
Clutter Video Tips
Clutter Video Tip: Streamline the Daily Routine with a Destination Station
Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean back-to-rush. Organization for school can help get everyone off to a good start. Are you looking for a way to help your children be organized for school? Would you like to calm your morning rush and smooth your morning routines? Watch this video to see my Destination Station and how… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: 5 Ways to Organize Your Wardrobe Closet Like a Pro
There are certain jobs you really want the pros to handle. Plumbing, electrical, surgery… But there are some jobs that you can do yourself, if you just had the secrets of the pros. Wardrobe organizing is one of those jobs. A few tricks of the trade for home organization will make you feel like you… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: Make a Family Binder for Organizing School Papers, Emergency Information & More
Calendars, school papers, emergency information, schedules, phone numbers… Do all of the “little things” you have to remember make you feel like a human Rolodex? Put your mind at ease and centralize all of the kids papers, home checklists and neighborhood phone trees in one location where everyone can find it. Watch this video to… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: How to be Organized to Have a Brand New Kitchen!
Spatulas and tongs and slotted spoons, oh my. Is that how you feel about your new kitchen? Are you relocating or just having trouble locating your can opener? Kitchen planning will take just a few minutes, but you will feel the effects for as long as you live in your new kitchen (or your renewed… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: How to Stop Junk Mail!
Do you hum the Sanford and Son theme song when you open your mailbox? Is unsolicited junk mail cluttering your postal pristineness? How do you stop junk mail? In today’s video I will tell you how to stop mail from even getting to your mailbox. And next time you are pacing with your parcels, you… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: Make Killer Custom Keyboard Shortcuts with ActiveWords
Sometimes working on your computer is just frustrating. Your computer keys seem to have a mind of their own, and no matter how much you type on your computer keyboard, you feel like you are working in circles. What you need are keyboard shortcuts. In today’s video, I am sharing one of my favorite, time… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: How to Organize Board Games for a Better Game Night!
On family game night, do you feel like you are going directly to jail without passing “GO” or collecting $200? Has your Battleship been sunk before it even set sail? Do you have to Scrabble to find all of the pieces to your favorite board game? The game of Life is challenging enough without having to search… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: How to File…or Not! Why Color Coding Paper Files May Be a Bad Idea
Does your filing cabinet look like Rainbow Brite handles your paper files? Organizing files and paperwork shouldn’t require a paint palette and an answer key. In this video, I will show you why color coding may not be the way to organize your files effectively. When you are deciding how to organize your files, leave… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: Household Chores: Who Should Do Them?
Here’s the story of a man named Brady… How did that Brady house stay so neat and tidy (broken lamps aside)? One word… Alice. Now you may ask “How can I get organized when I don’t have an Alice?” Household chores and cleaning checklists aren’t a lot of fun, but they can be manageable even… Read more »