Entries by Ellen

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 […]

10 Best Professional Organizers in Houston

  I am honored to be a part of the Houston Moving Guide as one of the ten best professional organizers in Houston.    Author Jill Jarvis contacted me to share about my business. What does a professional organizer do? Isn’t it my job to keep my things in order? If I live in the […]

How to Rock being an ADHD Parent

  Being a mom or dad is a tough job.  Being an ADHD parent requires more.  Keeping your home organized and beautiful, your children on track with school and well behaved, and prioritizing your own well being are a lot for those with executive function challenges.  Here are some tips to rock your parenting job. […]

Snow day

It’s a bright sunny day today but I am seeing all sorts of snow day fun in the news.  Our last official snow occurred in December 2008.  Since the chance of this precipitation rarely occurs here, it makes me think about having a self proclaimed snow day.   Snow day fun A snow day for […]