Entries by Ellen

Clutter Support Group

There are so many ways to begin the organizing process, from reading a great book to asking a friend to be your clutter buddy to hiring a professional organizer.  The Clutter Support Group is one more of these valuable tools in the journey to living an uncluttered life.  With so much on television and in the media […]

Busy Moms’ Success Tips

  In the last month, while speaking to moms all over the greater Houston area, I have learned many success tips for families. Here are a few shared by moms of young children. Write a list of 5 things you do every morning and do them before 9 am. This includes empty the dishwasher, start […]

Hire a professional organizer?

As I work with clients, I am often asked, why hire a professional organizer? Here is an amazing answer from my client Susan.    Hire a professional! Where do we get the idea we should somehow develop a skill if it has not happened in fifty-seven years? Do I still yearn to be more organized, […]

Making the most of your money

Wondering about a budget? Here are some ideas to get you started!   Getting Started Create a list of monthly expenses. Write down a list of all the expected expenses.  This includes your mortgage payment, car payments, auto and home insurance, groceries, utilities, entertainment, dry cleaning, retirement or college savings and everything else that is […]

Garage Organizing

  In Houston, we are notorious for keeping our cars in the driveway and lawn equipment, unopened boxes and more in our garage! October is a great month to organize your a garage and even have a garage sale too!  It is a big project to tackle so be sure to include your family team in the […]

Rubbermaid Rocks!

        We all want our kids’ lunches to be more nutritious.  What better way to add salad, veggies or yogie than with a new Rubbermaid Take Along and Blue Ice shape! This is an adorable way to pack a nutritious lunch for your kiddles.  It brings a smile to everyone’s face.  In adorable […]

Make a Difference with Dress for Success

Our workplace attire is taking a new twist as we redefine the classic style of business. If you have classic work place suits, Dress for Success is the place to contribute to the success of others needing a fresh start. If your suits don’t fit, are not your style, or you have started a new […]

Moving Day!

  Moving is an arduous task at best. Take all your stuff, stuff it in a box, stuff it in a truck or storage, and unstuff it! Now this is not for sissies!  In the last few weeks several moving jobs have been a priority. So here is a short list of what I have […]

Busy Family’s Guide to Getting Organized Teleclass

Fall means getting back to business for families: the business of school, work and life.  Join me for a free teleclass and get your family off to a great start for the school year. ·                    Establish a family mission statement ·                    Begin building a cohesive family team ·                    Generate House Rules and Standard Operating Procedures […]