It might be called spring cleaning. Not to be confused with organizing, these are projects that make our homes sparkle. Our parents had time to deep clean each room and even wash the windows. However in our busy world, we seldom can get the dishwasher loaded and unloaded. Here is a basic checklist for The Big Clean for […]
A mom and dad remarry, and it is not quite like the Brady Bunch! The new American family comes together with kids, pets and way too much stuff! There are a lot of emotions involved as well as a lot of personalities. The job of creating a new space for the new family, […]
A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~Tenneva Jordan Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love. ~Mildred B. Vermont Any mother could […]
Sync or Swim: 201 Organizing Tips You Need to Survive the Currents of Change are the next-generation organizing tips for getting things done and controlling clutter without falling into a sea of complexity. Seventy organizing and productivity specialists share 201 of their best tips and 100 most valuable resources in home management, information organization, […]
Sometimes we need reminders to help us get our tasks done, be on time, and honor our priorities. Here are some systems to use! Technology reminders www.dailynudge.com Daily Nudge helps you remember the important things in life. Setup regular, free electronic reminders, or “nudges”, to arrive in your inbox or cell-phone. […]
It was Friday night and my son called. “Mom, do you have the skewers to roast marshmallows”? Let me tell you about my family and one of our family traditions. My son, in his thirties, married and 3 children, remembers when he and his sister were in elementary and middle school, we would […]
For some of us, creating routines is natural and comfortable. We love repetition and the sameness of routine. However, some of us like spontaneity and the excitement of new and fresh! Can there be a balance or a way to merge these two ideas? With the challenges of ADHD, often there is a big void […]
When I started my work 10 years ago, many of my clients were experiencing the same difficulties in getting organized, especially with paper. It was hard for them to get started, work on their own, and most especially finish up and maintain their organization. It was at that time that I realized the value of […]
It’s that anxious feeling you have when you are running late for an appointment and you can’t find your keys. It’s that sinking feeling of depression while looking around your home, knowing you are overwhelmed by the disorder in different rooms. It’s that stomach ache you have when you know you have to do your taxes, […]
My motto is “why reinvent the wheel?” There are lots of repetitive tasks and routines we do in our home and office, with our kids and our assistants. Here are some ideas for check lists that make a difference. Leave the house check list Post this on your child’s mirror and at the back […]
We specialize in working with ADD/ADHD clients. Whether in your home or your office, we motivate, empower and affirm our clients in their quest for organizing and productivity! 