Sure, we've always had crazy tornadoes and such here in Central Texas, but the idea of hurried mass evacuations has always been something that happens somewhere else, like to people on the coast. NOT TODAY. Within 30 miles of my own home, hundreds of people have suddenly lost theirs. Over 300 homes were just lost… Read more »
Household Management
What’s Your Definition of Clean?
"Why do you always let this place get so %&$# cluttered!?" Sound familiar? Many people experience frequent arguments and frustration over clutter and cleanliness. Read some of my definitions of clean in this week's Good Housekeeping Home Style Blog. Share your definition of clean in the comments! Follow me on Twitter for my Daily #ClutterTweetTip,… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: Managing Grocery Shopping Lists
Are you making your list and checking it twice? It is so frustrating to get home from the grocery store and realize you have forgotten something you needed. Watching this video (at http://tinyurl.com/TCDList) might make you feel a little naughty, because your trips down the aisles will be so much more productive and efficient. Now… Read more »
Home Office Organizing: Where Do You Start?
One of the most common questions I hear as a Professional Organizer is, "Where do I start with organizing my home office?" The best approach is to think in terms of SYSTEMS. Click here to read the Basic Six systems to set up on the Good Housekeeping Home Style Blog. Follow me on Twitter… Read more »
Grocery Shopping Lists: Are You Old-School or High-Tech?
Along with the classic "What's for dinner?" question, we often hear ourselves saying its corollary, "What do we need at the store?" Check the Good Housekeeping Home Style blog for some outstanding ways to keep your grocery list, both old and new. Then let us know in the comments which you prefer. Follow me on… Read more »
Organizing Checklists Everyone Should Have — 5 Best Lists
Are you having trouble "keeping it all together?" Anything you do repeatedly can be captured for next time to make processes easier. When you think about it, recipes for the kitchen are really just procedure checklists, and we know how useful those are! Think about all of the processes common to your family where having… Read more »
Get it DONE with our new FREE 7-Day Quickstart Program!
I am so excited! I have been working hard for weeks to implement this new 7-Day Quickstart program, and I am really proud to offer it to you. It's a FREE week of focused guidance from me to help you choose an organizing project, get started, and get it DONE! With the 7-Day Quickstart you… Read more »
How Much Is Too Much to Keep “Just in Case?”
I remember growing up watching game shows and hearing them say that someone won a "year's supply" of something, and I always wondered how much that really would be. Was a year's supply enough for one person, or a whole family? Was it enough for someone who REALLY liked Rice-A-Roni, for example, or someone who… Read more »
Clutter Video Tip: Stop Washing So Many Dishes
Ahh, summer vacation; the pool, the cookouts, the dishpan hands? What’s with all of these dirty cups and glasses? There is a way to cut down on all of these dirty dishes without dehydrating your family. (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can’t see the embedded player.) Transcript: Hi. I’m Lorie Marrero, and… Read more »
How to Organize for a Move
May is National Moving Month… I've moved my family eleven times personally, along with helping countless clients move over the years, so I know that moving means stress! Read my proven movin' strategies for a less stressful move here on Good Housekeeping's Home Style blog. And if you want my help on your move, check… Read more »
