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Start with your destination in mind when organizing
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on February 23, 2019. I’m typing this article while sitting in an airport terminal. I just finished the most wonderful road trip with one of my daughters. We visited several National Parks in the southwest, and stopped at anything of...
Getting your home organized starts with you
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on January 12, 2019. A woman called me the other day and asked for my advice on how she could get her husband to get rid of his stuff in their basement. She said it’s filled to capacity with things he never uses. She sounded desperate...
Only keep what you enjoy
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on November 3, 2018 During one of my recent organizing seminars, I took the audience on a journey through the various stages of life people go through; including, when we were a baby, our school days, having a career, getting married...
Your home should look and feel like a home
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on June 16, 2018. Our homes are not warehouses, museums or storage units. Take a moment to walk around your home. Does it resemble any of these? If so, let’s explore each of these scenarios and see if you can make changes so your home...
Organize for your reality not your fantasy life
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on June 2, 2018. I teach organizing seminars, and afterwards I generally have time to answer additional questions from the attendees. Recently, a woman asked me for tips about how to organize her master bedroom closet. My first...
Parents focus on your own bedroom
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on May 19, 2018. More often than not, parents put their child’s needs ahead of their own. This behavior usually starts before their first child is even born. New parents will spend much of their time getting the nursery ready while...
Helping a parent downsize can be emotionally draining
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on May 5, 2018. Growing up, I remember my mother always keeping our home very streamlined. She was forever on watch for things we could donate to make room for what we needed. Towards the end of her life, she fell victim to colon...
When clutter tries to sneak in
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on April 21, 2018. I had the wonderful privilege of attending this year’s Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. The food, people and workshops were all first class. However, it had a similarity to many of the conferences I have attended,...
Steps to help get you started
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on April 7, 2018. I came across a saying the other day that rings so true for many of my clients. “It’s the start that stops most people.” Even people with very good intentions to get their home organized are often paralyzed because...
Teach your children organizing
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on March 24, 2018. My daughter surprised her younger sister by showing up at her soccer game. She came to visit from a warmer state, and was surprised by how chilly it was. While I was in-route to the game, she called me to ask if she...