Notes From The Junk Drawer

We love clearing space. Here's our advice to people who hold onto stuff in order to achieve a dream. Keep the dream...let go of the stuff.

Dream of Another Child? Keep the Dream, Let Go of the Stuff The dream of having more children provides a strong incentive to hang onto all kinds of outgrown clothes, equipment, books, toys, and supplies. Why re-buy things you already own and can use again? …

Do you need a boost for your current organizing initiatives? Here are some tips we've gleaned from Marie Kondo and Julie Morgenstern.

A Refresher on Organizing Techniques Do you need a nudge to tackle an organizing project? Here’s a refresher on a couple ways that we approach organizing. The decision on which way to go is based on what the client gravitates to…

The beginning of the new year is a great time to envision your home organized. Here are a few before-and-after pictures to inspire you. Send us a photo of your space and we'll give you tips on how to improve it.

Envision Yourself Organized One of the biggest challenges people face in getting organized is being able to envision the possibilities for a cluttered space.  It can be hard to picture a clear, organized space without ho…

From Notes from the Junk Drawer, we wish you a happy new year!

Researchers say that counting our blessings makes us happier people. We're grateful for the chance to share our experiences as professional organizers twice a month, pandemic or no pandemic. Thanks for checking in to see what we're up to!

Goodbye 2020! Wowza, what a year! We’re just as glad as anyone to see 2020 in the rearview mirror but despite the challenges we’re still finding some things to be grateful for: Health! Ours and that of our loved…

Many of us are getting crafty during this era of quarantine. It could be a good time to get your work area organized...but not SO organized that it stunts your creativity. Here are some thoughts about making appropriate space for nurturing your inner gleam.

Make Space for Creativity This “dreambox” from CreateRoom.com could be an ideal solution for crafts storage Hobbies feed our souls. They allow our brains to relax and expand as we release creativity. Adults usua…

Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a gratitude boost for those of you who need some inspiration to do some organizing...

Gratitude for Organization Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the gifts in our lives. We often talk about the benefits of getting organized, but you can reap those benefits without a major life overhaul. Here are some sim…

Who do you know who is faced with the daunting task of clearing out the house of a loved one who has moved on? We've assembled some tips for managing the overwhelm.
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Since this isn't going to be our typical Halloween, it might be a good time to re-containerize your Halloween gear! Here are some tips: https://notesfromthejunkdrawer.wordpress.com/2020/10/27/halloween-storage-solutions/

You might be surprised how many organizations and individuals want your stuff. Here are some resources:

They Want Your Stuff! You might be surprised how many organizations and individuals want your cast-offs! A lot of people are finding time to declutter these days. However, there are a variety of items that you can’t jus…

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Virtual Organizing – Is It For Me? Our COVID isolation has created the opportunity – and challenge – of finding different ways to get projects done. Do you have some organizing projects you’d like to move on but not quite comfortabl…

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