Tip for Saving Time and Steps in the Kitchen
“When your kitchen is organized and set up so it works for you and how you live, it makes every day easier and more enjoyable.” ~Aby Garvey
Keep in mind, however, that what works for you will change over time. For example, when I went through the Organize Your Kitchen process a year and half ago, I chose my toaster as one of the only small appliances to keep on the counter since we used it so frequently.… continue reading…
Happy Friday!
Hello friends! I hope you had a terrific week. Thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts on the challenges of staying organized. Really good stuff, and really helpful stuff as I work on the new class.… continue reading…
Let’s Get Organized for the Weekend with Finish It Friday
Hello friends. Happy Easter weekend to those of you who celebrate it. I hope you’re Friday is off to a good start. If you’re ready to get organized for the weekend and share your weekend to do list, you’re in the right spot.… continue reading…
Decluttering Inspiration from Martha Stewart Living
The folks at Martha Stewart Living shared an inspiring story with me from their April 2013 edition. The story is about Bea Johnson’s family who moved into a small house. As a result they decluttered (deeply) and dramatically changed their lives.… continue reading…
Staying Organized: What are your challenges?
Think back for a minute to the last time you finished organizing an area of your home. Can you picture it in your mind? Can you remember how great it looked?… continue reading…
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Here’s something you may not know about me: I love college basketball, to the extent that I jump up and down and scream at the television as if the players can hear me.… continue reading…
Let’s Get Organized with Finish It Friday
Happy Friday my friends! I hope you had a great week. Ours was action packed, with two online classes just getting underway. Whew! I’m ready for a little R & R…but based on my weekend plans it might be a little while before I get some.… continue reading…
How to Find Time to Organize Your Home
This is the fifth and final post in a new series on How to Organize Your Home. The series will focus on what it really takes to organize your home so you and your family members are happy with the end results.… continue reading…
How to Organize Your Home: Do less. Accomplish more.
This is the fourth post in a new series on How to Organize Your Home. The series will focus on what it really takes to organize your home so you and your family members are happy with the end results.… continue reading…
Online Organizing Courses Starting this Week
It’s a busy week here at simplify 101. We’re gearing up for two new, online organizing class sessions, and you’re invited to join the fun! Both classes start this Thursday, March 21st.… continue reading…







