Tag: Cutting Clutter

As a professional organizer, I have come to think of Halloween as the beginning of the “heavy decorating season.” These last three months of the year inspire so many families to haul out the witches’ cauldrons, the cornucopias, and of course, the holiday lights and trees. Then after the season ends, of course, these items need to be stored…somewhere! Be more conscious of creating holiday clutter with these Halloween tips in my video.

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It’s that time of year again…the weather is changing, and we need to dress differently. Even in Texas where I live, we are wearing long sleeves some evenings already, which is a welcome adjustment from the blazing heat! Each year when you pull out those bulky sweaters and coats or put them away, you have an opportunity to make decisions about what to keep. Your closet is one of the first things you see every morning, and making it easier on yourself to choose clothing quickly and get on your way can make every day start out better.

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You've got the shopping done and the kids have started school, but NOW what do you do? Sometimes that first couple of weeks is the hardest part of all as everyone gets adjusted to new routines and situations. In part two of our back-to-school series, let’s go over your two best weapons—the “family binder” and “Sunday planning.”

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As we celebrate Fathers’ Day, why not help Dad get organized? Whether he has a workbench area, gardening and lawn equipment, sports equipment, or fishing gear, Dad probably has an interest in getting the garage straightened up this season.

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As we celebrate Fathers’ Day, why not help Dad get organized? Whether he has a workbench area, gardening and lawn equipment, sports equipment, or fishing gear, Dad probably has an interest in getting the garage straightened up this season.

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Summer is the classic time for a family car trip. But you don’t want to come home feeling like you need a vacation after your vacation! Use these tips and strategies to help your family head out smoothly and return home refreshed.

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You just dropped off a donation and drove away with your receipt, feeling great about cleaning out your closet and leaving behind the things you no longer need. But here’s what else you should feel great about: Those jeans, sweaters, shoes, curtains, and video games you donated just helped people change their lives.

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Goodwill® Donations Fund Career Services for People Who Are Unemployed Nationwide ROCKVILLE, MD— Although the U.S. unemployment rate has decreased in recent months, many people in our community still have difficulty entering the labor market and providing for their families. The simple act of cleaning out your closets and donating to Goodwill this spring will

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A 'motivation partner' is one of the best ways to jump-start your organizing goals. Just like having a workout partner, having a friend to be accountable to is a great way to make sure your projects get done.

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February is a time for focusing on LOVE! Beyond whom you love, let's talk for a moment about WHAT you love. When I work with clients, so often we are going through items and they happily exclaim, "Oh, I LOVE this!" They get to say this a few times, but if I hear this sentence used too much as a rationalization for keeping things that are not needed, we have to discuss it. The stuff does not love you back! What is at the root of this love for inanimate objects?

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