Entries by Ellen

3 Easy to Use Small Business Tools

It’s the little things that can cause the biggest snarls in business. When you are a small business owner, it’s hard at times to keep all the balls in the air. You have to work with clients, invoice and bill clients, run small errands and manage multiple projects.  These 3 easy to use business tools […]

4 Rules for Organized Living

My own personal mantra has always been “Keep it simple sweetie.” No matter the situation or the conversation, my life works best when I keep it simple. What happens when it’s not simple? Stress from clutter, frustration from lack of time, or feelings of being overwhelmed are common when life is complicated. A focus on […]

Hugs and Happy Organizing: Office Organizing

Hugs and happy organizing are client success stories.  Here’s a story about a client’s office. Home offices are cluttered!  These spaces are jammed paper, office supplies, books and more.  Why not add more vertical storage to create more order. Each different category of paper needs a “slot.”  Create a slot with a basket labelled for […]

My Organizing Obsession: Notebooks

  There’s so many ways to love notebooks to help you organize. Notebooks consolidate information about a single project.  You can keep these on a shelf together, with pages inside neatly ordered.   Here are some of my favorites.   I love family notebooks. Family binders help you keep up with information about your family […]

A Spa Treatment for your Bathroom

Sometimes it is the little things that matter most! Getting your bathroom and vanity area organized can make a difference in getting out the door on time in the morning and starting the day with a bright outlook! Pamper yourself with these tips for organizing makeup and jewelry.  Organizing your bathroom makes it easier to […]

Organizing Your Money

  Money and finances mean many things to people. Depending on our background, we may have experienced scarcity or prosperity. We may view money as “to be spread around like manure” (thank you Hello Dolly!) or for only the most important of needs. Organizing your money means getting a big picture perspective, having tools set […]

Why can’t I do this myself?

  It’s a sentence I hear from many clients.   Why can’t I do this myself?   What’s behind this question?   It takes a new way of thinking to accept help at times.   Recently I heard of a perspective shift from a client.  As a single entrepreneur woman, she had a lot on […]

Setting your goals for the new year

    Each new year we see the opportunity to refresh, revitalize, resolve and renew. Our goals are the road map we follow for the year. We determine what is most important to us and what we will honor as our priorities. Start the year off spending time strategizing and writing what will be your […]

Words Matter: Organizing Mantras

    Words matter!  When we talk to ourselves and others about organizing, it’s best to keep a positive approach in how we describe our work.  It’s in finding words that convey a positive perspective that we can be the most successful.   Start and cultivate a feeling for organizing How can we approach getting […]