We are all super busy and in America, in NY in particular, it is a cultural norm, almost something to strive for. The thing is, where is all this busy-ness getting us? I believe that freeing up time to just be is important and I also believe that busy-ness can be a barrier to doing th

When we face upheaval in our lives – whether family illness, loss of a job, death or other crisis, it can be really overwhelming. That is how I felt recently when my mom was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. To compound things, my dad has dementia and since my mom is his prim

Below is an excerpt from my upcoming ebook Organized Fast with Systems that Last™.  In the book I share my 7 step formula for organizing success. Step 5 is Celebrate! If you are working on an organizing project or plan to tackle one soon, leave a comment below and let us know how you

These high quality, stylish and apartment friendly organizing solutions will make organizing your sports equipment a slam dunk! Make sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think! The reason I like this Silver Mesh Rolling Bin from the Container Store is that it is on casters

I’ve compiled a list of 9 Organizing Mistakes to Avoid to help you sidestep the most common roadblocks to a well-organized space and schedule, both at home and at the office. 1. Not knowing your personal organizing style – When it comes to organizing, one of the key elements is to und

With the New Year just around the corner,  there are 7 things you can do right now to wrap up this year with gratitude, order and a sense of well being.  Check out my 7 Smart things to do before the end of the year!     Replenish your wardrobe – Take advantage of the m

Are you hosting a holiday party at your home this year? There’s nothing like a strict deadline to inspire some fast decluttering. There are two reasons it’s actually easier to declutter under this kind of deadline: 1) You are highly motivated to get your home looking gorge

We all know the benefits of being better organized – less stress, greater productivity, better work/life balance, more time and overall more happiness. Below is a list of stats (some totally fun like #7 “Men were three times as likely to cook dinner if they owned a spice r

There are certain organizing techniques and lingo I love. Below is a collection of 7 of my favorites. Bag of bags – This is a technique I’ve developed to keep shopping bags organized. It is a collection of bags, organized and stored in another bag. We recommend keeping fan