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  As seen on Dayton Daily News, March 1, 2014. An article in Newsweek stated, “The average American spends 55 minutes a day looking for things they own but cannot find.” In addition to this time wasted, there is also frustration and stress that goes with...

As seen on Dayton Daily News, February 15, 2014 In my parenting class, we talk about children not being able to clean their rooms because they have too many toys. Invariably, a parent will raise a hand and say, “I agree! My child has too many toys, but I can’t stop...

As seen on Dayton Daily News, January 31st, 2014 Some of you started the New Year writing down goals related to your career. Maybe you want to make more money, get a promotion or leave the office on time so you can have more personal time. Getting your desk organized...

As seen in Dayton Daily News, January 18, 2014 In my line of work as an organizer I come across some distressing situations. Children who are living in hoarding conditions are some of the most heartbreaking. My heart goes out to the parent and the child because the...

As seen in the Dayton Daily News on January 4, 2014 BY LORI FIRSDON - CONTRIBUTED WRITER Getting organized is on many New Year’s resolution lists, but some of you are looking around your homes and struggling with how to get started. Start by writing down all the...

As seen in the Dayton Daily News on December 21, 2013 The other evening my daughter and her friend asked me if we could start decorating our home for Christmas. I looked at their eager little faces and said, “Sure, in fact you can decorate it all on your own.” They...

As seen in the Dayton Daily news on December 13, 2013. I started writing this week’s column while sitting on the deck of a cruise ship. I was hired by their program director to teach organizing classes as part of their enrichment program. I was a bit skeptical about...

As seen in the Dayton Daily News on November 23, 2013. My job as a professional organizer is to help people make decisions on their physical clutter and inspire them to reach goals that are important to them. Sometimes I get lucky and clients inspire me. Several years...

Keep extra items at bay

Keep extra items at bay