It’s time to discuss some clutter trends I’ve noticed popping up. Note I said clutter, not declutter. It’s patterns where people add more stuff to their lives, when they should do the opposite. The first has to do with parents dying. Morbid, I know. But we need to talk about it. Instead of selling and […]
The Biggest Secret to Being Organized
Do you want to know the number one secret to staying organized? Throw out something every day. Our biggest problem is 1. We live in a consumer society. 2. We feel like we have to keep up with the Jones’ and give everyone a gift and party favors, and 3. There are crazy parents who […]
Playroom Closet
Keeping it Simple with My Kids
These days parents overload their children with way too many activities. And the minute children have a break in school, they rush off to some trip. I believe this is harming our children. There is too much “I have to entertain them” and not enough down time. Why? Most parents I know get anxious when there […]
Children and Chores
It’s summer, so the kids are out of school, and that means the house inevitably becomes a mess, right? Nope. Not in my house. My children are responsible for folding laundry, emptying the dishwasher, cleaning their rooms and the playroom. They also have to set the table for dinner and, afterwards, they have to vacuum […]
I’m a Verb!
I recently worked with my first 9-year-old client to organize her room. Even kids know it’s hard to relax when there’s too much clutter. But now, the family refers to cleaning out closets as “Leah.” Ha! From her mom: “Just wanted to tell you since you worked with my child, the new verb in our […]