Hey friends! Be sure to check out these tips AND MORE today on Good Afternoon Arkansas, Channel 7 at 3PM! Many of us just had an influx of toys of the holiday break. So now that they are all open and played with, how do you keep your space clutter free and picked up? I have 3 things to tell ya about it. 1) Declutter - too many toys means kids get overwhelmed and won’t be able to focus - and they end up playing with weird stuff like a toilet paper roll. Go through toys with your kiddos and pull out anything broken or too young for your child. Toss or fix what is broken, and donate whatever the ..read more

Soooo I took a little Pandemic break over here at the blog but felt like it might be time to dive back in ! It's that time of year again and we are all thinking about the holidays and gift giving. As someone who works with others to tame clutter all day I really encourage clutter free gifts WHENEVER possible! Here are a few of my favorites: Services: We are all super busy and short on time, especially this time of year. That's why giving the gift of service is so valuable and thoughtful. Here are some ideas: 1) Car detailing. I am OBSESSED with keeping my car clean, especially now that I am in ..read more

Soooo anything new with you guys (insert LOL emoji here)? I have temporarily ceased most professional organizing business operations due to the corona virus and have been focusing completely on helping people get organized via my Facebook decluttering group (I hope you are in it!) https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteringandorganizing/. I'll be launching virtual organizing soon, but guess what? I'm not in a hurry. You wanna know why? I finally have some extra time (granted, it was forced, but hey, I'll take it), and I am taking full advantage of it and making myself slow down a bit. It's a ..read more

Y'all know I am alway chattin' all up in my Facebook decluttering club, (you know the one that has ah-hem, almost 4k members? join in here https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteringandorganizing/ ). And a HOT topic is laundry. Yes, LAUNDRY. Hot cycle people - we are that cool. But laundry is important - it's soap important, that I am breaking my 3 things rule and mentioning a few more things today (just wash me do it.) So - WHY the heck is a Professional Organizer talking to you about laundry? one word - EFFICIENCY. Laundry gets backed up, clothes get everywhere. It is the bane of all mutua ..read more

December is the time of year when we are saying "Out with the old," right? Well I definitely think that’s also true for makeup as well. I try to take stock of my cosmetics about this time of year and see what I’ll be keeping with me in the new year and which will need to be updated or replaced. Once that’s established I give it a good organizational update as well. Here are some great tips on how to declutter and organize your make-up. 1) Declutter and get rid of expired items: As always we start with a good decluttering. Are you familiar with general makeup expiration dates? Here are a few t ..read more

Y'all check me out on #GOODAFTERNOONARKANSAS this afternoon discussing my favorite time saving holiday hacks - links to topics below! So it's an "Extra" edition of 3 things, because like, it's 5 things, but it's the holiday season so I hope you'll forgive my extra-ness. As mentioned - the holiday season is almost upon us, but that's no reason to stress. There is plenty of time to prep for the onslaught of decorating, parties, events, gifts and routine disruptions. But what if you could make some changes now to free up even more time during this hectic season? I've been collecting a few hacks ..read more

Today Huzzin (long story) and I celebrate 10 years of marital bliss without a bump (snort). So I figured it would be a great day to chat a little bit about some wonderful ways to co-organize with your spouse or partner...aka here are some tricks to store stuff/work together in your home over long periods of time without killing each other. 1) Have less stuff SEEMS SIMPLE RIGHT??? Not always so. When you are just starting out, most people don't have a lot of stuff, so the topic just may not come up. But you should bring it up early, because one of you will eventually be bothered by the amount ..read more

I've been working on a few Facebook Live videos specifying some of my favorite tools. BUT - I'm a little "Old School" and wanted to jot some down here for you as well AND share my most recent video on Good Afternoon Arkansas showcasing a few products. I hope you'll watch and HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nzHU8KebnI Bins: Here are 3 of my faves 1) Ikea Variera (2 sizes) is my absolute favorite bin to use. These guys are VERY sturdy and take a label very well. 2) The Container Store Multi-Purpose bins (4 sizes) - I use these ALL THE TIME. What's great about t ..read more

So many people get to "go to work" remotely nowadays. I am actually working on adding a remote "virtual" organizing service to my roster of ways to help people with clutter. But until then, how can you (sans organizer) get a handle on clutter when you are away from home? Well there is a good chance you are looking at the answer right now - your digital device. Here are a few ways you can declutter when you are standing in line at the grocery store, waiting in carpool, or just laying in bed watching Friends re-runs. 1) Contacts: Edit your contact list. I changed jobs over 3 years ago and ..read more

I'm in a sweet FB group all about women supporting women and a recent topic was how to make more time in your day. It sparked a BIG convo in my Decluttering group (Which you can join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/declutteringandorganizing/), about life hacks and how to get more done in less time. The ultimate goal is to have more time to enjoy the things you really love. Today's 3 things are some highlights. 1) Delegate: Because you can't do it all (nor should you be expected to). WAY back in the day, couples had like a thousand kids in order to run the farm. Johnny was in charge ..read more