2017-08-28 08:00
What is productivity? According to the dictionary - it means "being efficient". Are you being "efficient" in your life? Are you being "efficient" in your "time management"?… Read More
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2017-08-23 21:04
"Help - I don't have enough space!!!!". Have you ever uttered those words? I think that most people have - at one time or another. But - the problem is not space - but… Read More
2017-08-17 08:00
It might only be August - but I like to get a head start on organizing my calendar for the new year. I'm picky about the type of calendar/daytimer that I use. Therefore, I start looking earl… Read More
2017-08-13 08:00
Get yourself, your family and your schedule ORGANIZED! Here's a great app that will help!Sign up for Cozi and get $15 to spend on school supplies! Join the 20 million people who have si… Read More
2017-08-09 22:02
Who wants to think about school starting in a few weeks? No one - but if you go to the stores the school lists and school supplies are already lining the aisles. So - take adva… Read More
2017-07-27 08:00
The Certificate of Study in Basic Mental Health Conditions and Challenges Affecting the CD Client presents some strategies, resources and collaboration techniques for professional organizers… Read More
2017-07-23 08:00
Are you tired of being fed up with your clutter and disorganization? Do you want to be able to invite people over without having to do an emergency decluttering (also known as thr… Read More
2017-07-16 14:35
This certificate covers the principles of time management and productivity as they relate to working with the CD client. To earn this certificate, Fried was required to take attend numerous… Read More
2017-07-10 17:02
Getting organized involves clearing out your clutter. What does that mean? Well - it means getting rid of - removing - donating - things that you no longer need, want, use, have outgro… Read More
2017-07-03 08:00
Reasons for getting organized are many. It's not just about having an uncluttered living room.So why is organization such a big deal? Being organized makes a room (kitchen, living room, offi… Read More
2017-06-27 16:02
Are there too many things on your "TO DO" list? Do you have things listed in priority order? Is anything actually getting done?Life can be a challenge. Most people have too many things… Read More
2017-06-12 08:00
School is out for the summer!!!! Kids will have cleaned out their lockers and brought home - well, lots of stuff! Maybe even stuff that you didn't know that you were missing - like y… Read More
2017-06-06 01:18
Clutter comes in many forms. It's not just about "stuff" or "possessions". There are many types of clutter. Most people only think about clutter in terms of physical clutter. But there is so… Read More
2017-06-01 15:51
What can a Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant do for you? More than you think! The possibilities are endless! A Professional Organizer Can Organize The Following Areas:… Read More
2017-05-22 15:42
Hoarding is a complex issue. The word is used quite loosely these days. But there is a difference between people with chronic disorganization and hoarding issues.People that are chronically… Read More
2017-05-19 08:00
Aging happens - to all of us - ready of not. Don't wait until you have to make hard decisions to make those decisions. Be realistic - think ahead - make the decisions on your own terms.It's… Read More
2017-05-08 08:00
When you are getting ready to put your house on the market to sell and move - there are a few things that you can do that can really help to increase the sale price and reduce your moving co… Read More
2017-05-01 08:00
I don't do complicated! And I do things on my own schedule! I like things to be easy and stress free. That means that organization is a crucial part of my life. It's all the little thin… Read More
2017-04-27 08:00
Less Clutter = Less Stress SM in your home, your business and your life Organizational Consulting Serviceshttp://www.organizationalconsultingservices.com Read More
2017-04-24 08:00
Organization isn’t only about closets! Yes, it’s about space management – but it’s also about time management, paper management and life management.If everyone in the… Read More
2017-04-17 22:14
There have been a lot of articles on hoarding in the newspapers lately. Read some of them to learn how prevalent hoarding actually is.Fatal Blaze Complicate by HoardingAnimal Hoarding - Neva… Read More
2017-04-10 16:33
What does being ORGANIZED look like and feel like?It looks like:a cleared off kitchen countera cleared off dining room tablean entry way where you aren't tripping over shoes or bagsa c… Read More
2017-04-03 08:00
When people blend their families together they not only create a new family unit - but they usually also create a lot of excess. As in - extra stuff!Instead of having one toaster - they now… Read More
2017-03-30 19:25
It happens every year. Taxes are due. People everywhere are eagerly awaiting their W2's so they can file their tax returns. Right?Maybe not - there are a lot of people that put off getting… Read More
2017-03-23 08:00
Being “Organized” takes on many meanings. By documenting information that you use over and over again it makes your life easier. I have created numerous forms and spre… Read More
2017-03-20 08:00
It's that time of the year! Spring Break! The kids love it - an entire week off of school and parents are pulling their hair out!By stepping back and planning out the week you ca… Read More
2017-03-13 08:00
Tuesday, March 14th is "Organize Your Office Day". Yes, there really is such a day!So how do you start?First, clear everything off of your desk. Either put it all into a box or find an… Read More
2017-03-06 09:00
As people age and their family size decreases (kids grow up and out) - they tend to need less room and don't want the responsibility of having to take care of a large house.Downsizing - or… Read More
2017-02-27 17:13
Everyone is so busy these days that many people forgo their health and think they are saving time by getting and eating fast or prepackaged food. They want everything done instantly.The real… Read More
2017-02-13 09:00
Everyone talks about "Work/Life Balance" - but the question is - "is there really such a thing?".In today's world everyone is so busy it's hard to find enough time for your family and all of… Read More
2017-02-06 09:00
Being ORGANIZED is a way of life. It's not a "one time, fix it up and be done with it" process. It's an ongoing event. Some people might be organized in one part of their life and not… Read More
2017-01-30 09:00
Disorganization costs your company money. When you waste part of your day looking for reports or files because you did not put them where you could easily find them - you are wasting time an… Read More
2017-01-23 09:00
In today's world everyone is so busy it's hard to keep up with what's going on in your own life much less everyone in your family. Trying to juggle your work schedule, your personal schedule… Read More
2017-01-16 09:00
Lost something already today? Misplaced items cost us ten minutes a day.We spend ten minutes every day rummaging for lost items, from books and phones to car keys and even the cars themselve… Read More
2017-01-09 09:00
Paper management is a never ending nightmare for most people. We get inundated with paper every day. What do we do with it all? Where do we put it? How do we find it?Being organized… Read More
2017-01-02 09:00
As we start 2017 and start making our New Years resolutions why don't you make a resolution to get your life organized! Do something for your family and yourself. No - I am not ta… Read More
2017-01-01 09:00
Wishing all of you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!!!May it be filled with lots of joy..... and no clutter ! Organizational Consulting Serviceshttp://www.organizationalconsult… Read More
2016-12-26 09:00
2016 is coming to a fast close. The New Year will soon be here. Before the year ends take a realistic look at all of the new things that you acquired over the holidays. I'm sure that… Read More
2016-12-25 09:00
I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season. May your day be filled with joy and happiness Read More
2016-12-24 09:00
As in our German tradition we will eat a very special meal of German white sausage. Topped off with some desserts and then the best part.... opening our Christmas presents!Then off to mid… Read More
2016-12-23 19:42
It's almost Christmas Eve....and most of us are done with our shopping and ready for Santa. But for those of you that aren't ....don't stress....just try to be a bit more organized next ye… Read More
2016-12-19 09:00
It's cold out there ! Below zero !Living out in the west - and driving long distances without a town or gas station in sight - brings about it's own problems.Unlike being in a big city wher… Read More
2016-12-15 09:00
Being organized is a good thing! It makes your life run so much smoother. From getting out of the house on time in the morning - fully dressed and with everything that you need for work or s… Read More
2016-12-12 20:44
It's about two weeks until Christmas. Are you ready? Or are you starting to stress out?The holidays should be joyful and fun. But the reality is - that's not the reality! There is too… Read More
2016-12-07 19:46
It's getting close to Christmas and a lot of people still haven't even put up a tree or sent out cards.The holidays are not a time to be stressed so don't beat yourself up over not getting… Read More
2016-12-01 09:00
Thanksgiving is over and the stores are primed for Christmas. Sales and Santa's are everywhere.You can't get away from it. It's sad. It seems that commercialism has taken over.It's ha… Read More
2016-11-28 19:33
Giving the perfect Christmas gift is a challenge. Some people give gifts just because they feel they have to. Others spend hours hunting down the perfect gift.But as you shop - a… Read More
2016-10-30 18:28
Would you like to enjoy a stress free Thanksgiving??? Yes, “Organized“, “Stress Free” and “Thanksgiving” can be used in the same sentence.It all starts w… Read More
2016-10-24 22:58
As people age and their family size decreases (kids grow up and out) - they tend to need less room and don't want the responsibility of having to take care of a large house.Downsizing - or r… Read More
2016-10-17 14:12
Hoarding is everywhere.....Sometimes you can't tell if your neighbor is a hoarder. Unfortunately, sometimes you can - by the smell that comes pouring out of the house.Read some recent… Read More
2016-10-13 22:16
RealSimple is a great magazine that has numerous articles on everything that you need to be ORGANIZED and it also has a great online magazine.Below are some links that you might enjoy!Checkl… Read More
2016-09-30 15:27
Messiness, clutter, disorganization, hoarding....squalor.I found an interesting website that I thought might make you sit up and think. Here is a list of some thoughts from people on their d… Read More
2016-09-19 14:49
People always seem to complain that they don’t have enough time to do all of the things that they need or want to do in their day. I’ve always said, “the person that inv… Read More
2016-09-13 15:22
It's getting colder outside and depending on where you live snow could be just around the corner - or in some places - have already happened. So - it's time to move your summer toys to the… Read More
2016-09-09 15:39
Paper management is a never ending nightmare for most people. We get inundated with paper every day. What do we do with it all? Where do we put it? How do we find it?Being organized … Read More
2016-09-05 08:00
Clutter = StressStress = AnxietyAnxiety stops you from being the person you really are.It's not just about having a messy house. It's about having a messy life. An unorganized life. A chaoti… Read More
2016-08-18 19:42
The other day I had a little bit of time between clients - and I just happened to be near a Bed, Bath & Beyond - with a 20 % OFF coupon - so I decided to see what was new in the kitchen… Read More
2016-08-09 14:09
School is about to start. Have you thought about your school year routine yet? Don't wait until the morning of the first day of school to come up with a plan. Start thinking about yo… Read More
2016-07-25 08:00
It's summer and you should be outside enjoying the beautiful weather - instead of deep cleaning your house. Don't misunderstand me - you really do want a clean house - but sometimes some thi… Read More
2016-07-22 01:00
Organizing is not a one time and you are done deal. It's an on going process. Every once in a while you should go through and reorganize each part of your home. Each drawer, each closet, eac… Read More
2016-07-14 08:00
As a Professional Organizer I am very aware that when I go into a person's home or business to help them with their organizing issues I am being entrusted with their things and their confide… Read More
2016-07-11 14:04
Summer is a busy time. There are so many activities but only so much time. How do you do them all? How do you know about them all? How do you not miss anything?Next weekend for example - the… Read More
2016-03-14 07:30
People keep asking me - "how much stuff can I have?". "What is too much?".The answer is - "you can have as much stuff as you want - if you have the room - if you can afford it and it d… Read More
2016-03-10 20:15
It's been a great week - not! We had a pipe leak and water everywhere. The pipe was in a storage crawl space that we rarely go into. Thank goodness we happened to go into the space to get so… Read More
2016-02-19 22:16
Finally - after months of waiting - the episode of the Hoarders Show that we shot will be airing! We worked on the "Kathy" episode.It was a great experience working on the show. The cast and… Read More
2016-02-01 09:00
Small businesses are crucial to the economy and we like to use and support small local businesses as much as we can. And for the most part we always get better and more personalized servic… Read More
2016-01-27 09:00
Downsizing can be a tough process for anyone, but especially for seniors who find themselves with a large home. More and more are tackling the huge job of downsizing their living spaces… Read More
2016-01-24 20:04
Everyone has a different definition of clutter. To some people clutter is anything that is out of place. If a coffee cup is left on the kitchen counter - it's clutter. To other… Read More
2015-11-10 13:37
This year has gone unbelievably fast! The holidays will soon be here - and that means more "stuff" everywhere, the stress of deciding what to buy everyone and also deciding where to fit ever… Read More
2015-11-04 13:18
Yes, “Organized“, “Stress Free” and “Thanksgiving” can be used in the same sentence.It all starts with the word “organized”. Don’t let… Read More
2015-11-01 19:57
I am very pleased to announce that I have become a Medicaid Provider in Missoula!This is very exciting news!What does this mean - well - it means that my services as a Professional Organizer… Read More
2015-09-28 07:30
A lot of people talk about "downsizing" when they get older or their children leave home and their house feels empty.Why wait?Downsizing has all kinds of "bad" connotations. It m… Read More
2015-09-14 12:17
When the weather turns cold and you don't feel like going outside - what's a person to do? Well - ORGANIZE something of course!At least once a season you should go through your k… Read More
2015-09-07 16:21
It's fire season - and for those of us living out west we need to be prepared to evacuate at any moment. Are you ready?What can you grab in a few minutes? What's really important… Read More
2015-08-24 11:00
Being organized is about more than just having "things" neatly in place. If your "life" isn't organized everything else will fall apart.Do you have a "plan" for how you want your life… Read More
2015-08-17 11:00
School is about to start. Have you thought about your school year routine yet? Don't wait until the morning of the first day of school to come up with a plan. Start thinking about yo… Read More
2015-06-22 23:09
Cleaning....a topic that many people feel strongly about. Some people have very specific things they do on specific days. Never mess with my husbands Tuesday laundry day! Growing up … Read More
2015-06-15 22:52
When some people decide that they are finally ready to "Get Organized" - they sometimes get caught up in the moment and run out and buy a lot of Organizing products.It makes them feel like t… Read More
2015-06-08 12:39
The school year is almost over. As always - it seemed to come too quickly. The summer is looming before us and parents everywhere will be trying to come up with ideas on how to keep their ki… Read More
2015-05-26 13:04
There seems to be a big misconception as to the difference between a Professional Organizer and a Cleaning Company.It's really quite simple - yet there is still a lack of understanding as to… Read More
2015-04-20 12:00
Spring is here and it's time to clean out your GARAGE !It's that time again - where you empty your garage and clean your winter gear and move it to the back of the garage ( or another storag… Read More
2015-04-15 12:38
Most people don't think about their car as a "room" in their home that needs to be cleared of clutter. But it's one more area where people tend to just throw things in randomly and rarely cl… Read More
2015-03-02 13:50
Do a lot of small organizing task! Yes - you can accomplish a lot in just five minutes. The problem is that most people spend more time than that trying to talk themselves… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A number of people work from home - either permanently or to get extra work done. Whatever the case may be - being organized and having a dedicated work space can make all the difference in… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Getting organized is a good thing ! Really! But a lot of people are really embarrassed to call a Professional Organizer to help them. Why ? Because they are embarrassed by… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I'm sure you've all heard the saying "You can lead a horse to water - but you can't make him drink". Well - it's the same for organization. You can't make a person "get organized".&nbs&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The number one issue for most people when it comes to organizing is paper. There is too much of it. It keeps coming in the mail. The piles keep growing. So how do we c… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
2016 is finally here! People are making New Year's Resolutions.....but are they being realistic? Don't make promises (even to yourself) that you can't keep. You might try - for a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
2015 is coming to a fast close. The New Year will soon be here. Before the year ends take a realistic look at all of the new things that you acquired over the holidays. I'm sure that y… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. May your day be filled with joy and happiness.From our family to yours.....Organizational Consulting Serviceswww.organizationalconsultingser… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
There are a lot of people that are just not morning people. They can't seem to get out of the house on time. They run around looking for their keys and purse / briefcase / backpack..... &hell…Read More
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