We were recently working with a client and had a conversation about removing the unwanted items from their space. In the discussion, our client mentioned purging, and then said they preferred to use the word edit. We agree!
Evaluate everything. When you organize a closet or a drawer or a pantry or a filing cabinet, you have to take it all out and determine if you want it or need it. Sort into piles such as toss, recycle,…
I know it’s not even Halloween yet, but it’s time to think about the Holidays everyone! This can be the year that you can actually enjoy the season for what it is instead of running around in a panic. So,…
Let’s hit the road. A family road trip is filled with new sights, car games, family time, and probably a little too much “mom” being called out from the back of the van. Organize your car so kids can help…
Time flies when you are having fun. Summer means free time. We have time and the kids have time. It is "time" make the most of it. What do you want to teach your kids? Are there things you want…
What Professional Organizers Really Do, and How They Can Help You was recently published in the New York Tines and features quotes from Amy Tokos, CPO ®, the owner of Freshly Organized. Read her thoughts here. What Professional Organizers Really Do,…
What it is a Capsule Wardrobe: The capsule wardrobe concept has been around for over 40 years and seems to be making a comeback. We’ve all seen Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, with his t-shirt uniform. This is a very basic…
The dreaded junk drawer. You know the one. It’s full of pens, makeup, batteries crayons and… junk. The items in the drawer are usually there because we use them all the time or, we can’t decide what to do with…
Birthdays are oh’ so fun. The planning, gifts, and supplies needed to properly celebrate can be organized to help you feel like the parent of the year. Clean the Gift Closet: Many of us buy gifts all year round with…
Kids are always hungry. Keeping snacks handy and healthy can help minimize the meltdowns. But the whole snacking situation can be a parent’s biggest challenge. Here are a few organizing tips that can change that! Fresh Fruit This ones obvious…