Clutter Healing As the chill of winter begins to fade and the promise of spring beckons, many of us feel a surge of motivation to refresh and renew our surroundings. The tradition of spring cleaning dates back centuries, rooted in the idea of clearing out the old to make way for the new. But beyond simply tidying up our living spaces, spring cleaning offers profound benefits for our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Decluttering Your Space, Clearing Your Mind It’s no secret that our environment has a significant impact on our mental state. Cluttered, disorganized spaces can lead to fe ..read more

Clutter Healing We all want to achieve more and struggle less. Am I right? However, in the relentless pursuit of success and getting things done, we often find ourselves drowning in tasks and struggling to keep up with the never-ending to-do list. As of late this quote by Francine Jay: “My goal is to no longer get more done, but rather have less to do,” has been in the back of my mind. How to be less stressed and more joyful in a time when life’s tasks seem never ending?   Here are a few ways you can take this quote from simply being a one time inspiration to weaving into your life w ..read more

Clutter Healing We all have had great intention setting sessions where we get clear on the changes we’d like to see in our lives, right? Maybe yes. Maybe no.  Many of us get swept up in the excitement a new year has to offer and we are ready and willing to do things in a whole new way. We lean into the idea that anything is possible with fire in our belly as the energy in the air with posts and advertisements enticing us to make the best of a “clean slate.”  Cut to a few weeks into the year, your energy is waning and you’ve forgotten all about the big goals you had because life got l ..read more

Clutter Healing Effective Systems and Solutions to Maintain Order in Your Home  As parents, one of the most challenging tasks is keeping our children’s belongings organized and clutter-free. School work, craft supplies, clothes, sports equipment and toys to name a few, can quickly accumulate creating endless piles  and increased stress levels. However, with the right systems in place, organizing and decluttering kids’ things becomes an achievable task that can be maintained.  In this blog post, we’ll explore practical tips and real-life solutions to support an organized space th ..read more

Clutter Healing A Renewed Commitment to Garage Organization Last fall, I shared a garage organizing post about transforming our cluttered garages into functional spaces, and many of you embraced the challenge with enthusiasm. We rolled up our sleeves, sorted through our belongings, and created a newfound order. Now, as the seasons change once again, it’s time to give our garages a refreshing boost and execute the art of maintenance.  In this follow-up blog post, we’ll explore valuable tips and strategies to help you sustain the organization you achieved last season and create a clutter-fr ..read more

Clutter Healing Four Things You Can Do Right Now As a professional organizer, I often get asked how to donate certain items that seem impossible to donate ethically. There is a common thread with many folks who want to let go of items they no longer need or use,  but find themselves unable to take action. Why? They feel guilty decluttering for fear that their discards will end up in the landfill. If you are ready to let go of old underwear, make-up, electronics or food scraps, here is your roadmap on how to decluttering without guilt!  Intimate Apparel This one is major!! Up ..read more

Clutter Healing Spring is here! Today marks the beginning of spring season, commonly referred to as the ‘blooming’ or ‘growing’ season. It is also a wonderful time to start spring cleaning! In this post, I will share the best place to start spring cleaning (your refrigerator, wink wink) and the simple steps to get it done. Why Spring Clean? The history of spring cleaning began when homes were heated by wood burning stoves. Back then, doors and windows were kept shut to keep the warmth in and the elements out. Naturally during the winter season, the space accumulated dust and soot. Spring clean ..read more

Clutter Healing In this post I will be sharing the single most important home organization system to help keep you and your family organized not only at the start of a new year, but throughout the entire year!  With the holiday season just behind us, new things have probably made their way into your home. Some you love, some you like and others that feel like downright clutter! Having a designated drop zone will help you quickly sort and organize everything avoiding the pesky overwhelming piles.  But first, what is a drop zone? A drop zone is an area in your home that is set up to ho ..read more

Clutter Healing We are in the gift giving season  and with that we often end up receiving things we don’t want, need or won’t use. In this post I’m going to share what to do with unwanted gifts so they don’t end up being clutter in your home or trash in the landfill.  Want to know how to remove unwanted gifts from your precious mental and physical real estate? Here are my top 4 solutions for what to do with gifts you receive but don’t actually want: Re-gift it Maybe a coworker, family member, friend, or neighbor surprised you with a gift you didn’t expect. You can hold on to those un ..read more

Clutter Healing Shopping consciously and holiday gift giving can be challenging but they don’t have to be. In this blog, you will learn 5 simple ways you can start shopping consciously during the holiday season and beyond.  Gifting is a beautiful gesture to show appreciation for those we love. The act of giving has less to do with the gift and more to do with the intention behind the giving.  Here is your invitation to investigate how much time and energy you will spend on shopping and how much time you will spend being present with yourself and those you love.  1. Shift your mi ..read more