Time management is not just for busy professionals but for anyone who wants to be more organized, less stressed, and less forgetful ..read more

There is a direct link between clutter and stress. Minimalism can help you reduce stress, reduce clutter, and organize your home ..read more

Our back-to-school organization tips can help you and students get off to a better start and have a great school year ..read more

Mindful organizing is a powerful tool for enhancing both your physical space and your mental well-being ..read more

Summer break has started around the country for most kids, and we all know that means a lot more clutter. But you don’t have to let clutter spoil your summer fun. Try these great ideas to keep your home, yard, and garage organized – and if you need help, Organizing Maniacs is always happy to lend a hand! Create Summer Routines to Keep Clutter at a Minimum When the kids are home for summer break, getting away from the demands and routines of school can be important, but that doesn’t mean it should be a free-for-all. In fact, to help keep your kids on an even keel during the summer, a little rou ..read more

When it comes to staying organized, technology can offer a big boost. There are apps for everything, but some of them can really do wonders for helping you keep track of tasks and appointments. From calendars to cooking, there’s literally an app for that! How Do Apps Help You Stay Organized? When you’re managing a household, a family, a job, aging parents, volunteer work, and more, keeping track of all of your responsibilities and obligations can be overwhelming. Apps that help you stay organized pick up where your brain leaves off – because it’s impossible to remember everything! Types of Org ..read more

You’re busy, and it makes it very hard to prioritize organizing and decluttering projects around your home. But with just 10 minutes, you can quickly tackle one of these 10 areas of your home and have a big impact in a short time. 10 Minutes to Declutter Your Entryway Since the entryway is the first area of your home that people see – and the last thing you see before you leave your home, spending 10 minutes to declutter your entryway can have a big impact, not just on the organization of your home, but on your own attitude. Clutter can have a negative impact on your mental health. Spend 10 mi ..read more

A certified professional organizer can play a pivotal role in helping you get more organized and declutter your space. They can also help you develop habits, find storage solutions, and create routines that help you stay organized. We try to offer lots of tips and suggestions on our blog and through our social media posts to help you do as much as you can on your own, but it’s important to know when you might need a certified professional organizer to help you. You Might Need a Professional Organizer If… Hiring a professional organizer can be life changing. But in some circumstances, it can be ..read more

The summer season is nearly here, and hopefully that means a travel adventure or two is in your future. Traveling can be so much fun, but it can be exhausting, too. These travel organizing tips can help you spend more time relaxing and less time stressing! Travel Organizing Tips for Packing Your Suitcase When it comes to packing clothes, packing a selection of clothing items that can mix and match to make different outfits, all in a complementary color scheme, can make it easier to pack less. You’ll need half as many outfits as you think and twice as much underwear and socks. Depending on wher ..read more

Moving is always a daunting task, and no one is ever as prepared for it as they think they are. It is considered one of the most stressful life moments we ever endure. So when you’re older – maybe the kids have left home or you’re retiring – embarking on the journey of downsizing and moving can be not only stressful but emotionally challenging as well. Reduce Stress with the Right Approach to Downsizing In a recent interview in the Washingtonian, Cris Sgrott explains that downsizing almost always includes an element of storytelling. Capturing the memories that are tied emotionally to the items ..read more