Author: jborganize
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Stress-Free Travel: An Oxymoron?
I like to think I know a thing or two about travel. Living in six countries gives a person a little confidence and a laissez-faire attitude to the whole experience. More often than not I am the last to board a flight (see tip #7 for reason why) and can be found casually sauntering to…
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How to Organize Your TV Show Binge Watching
It wasnβt too long ago I used to lament the quality of TV. There was so little on of interest. I seemed to be stuck in an endless cycle of Big Bang Theory re-runs. Not today. Today I face a different dilemma. What to watch next? The choices are endless. Amazon Originals, Netflix, Hulu, regular…
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How Much is Enough?
At The Organizing Professionals we love the variety in our chosen profession. One day weβre helping a client move into their new home, the next weβre organizing a closet. But without fail, every week weβre helping a client declutter. Some may wonder why a person needs professional help to declutter but as one of our…
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Valentineβs Edition β Love When You Live with A Messy
Love is in the air. Hearts, flowers, candy, cards. Valentineβs Day β A day (or at least two months according to the stores) to celebrate your love for those closest to you. Sadly, we often spend more time focused on the shortfalls of those we live with instead of appreciating their awesome personal qualities. This…
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Is Your Kitchen A Catchall For Junk? These Genius Storage Solutions Can Help.
Declutter Your Life is a month-long initiativeΒ to help you manage stress and boost your health by learning the principles of banishing clutter and restoring a sense of order to your world. Some things really donβt belong in the kitchen. For example, a recent inspection of my own countertops revealed a hodgepodge of items that had…
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11 Products That Will Ensure Your Closet Stays Organized This Season
Ever notice how your bedroom closet gets more crowded when the weather turns cold? Before all those bulky sweaters,Β bootsΒ and wool jackets completely take over, take some time to clean, purge, and do a thorough edit of your closet, says Philadelphia-based home organizing expert Janet Bernstein, founder ofΒ The Organizing Professionals.
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How to Organize Your Home Room by Room, Part 2: The Bathroom
“Anything in the bathroom can become a catch-all unless you do a deep declutter and designate homes for everything.” Janet Bernstein | Founder,Β The Organizing Professionals Turning your bathroom into an HGTV feature-worthy space doesnβt require a sledgehammer and a big renovation budget. Sometimes all you need is to declutter and organize the items that make…
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Mastering the Art of Road Trip Packing
Next month Iβm heading over to the UK for a two-week tour of England where Iβll be staying in a different accommodation almost every night. While super exciting, packing for such a trip can be a nightmare. I donβt need to lug my large suitcase containing everything for my 10 day trip into a hotel…
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Springing into Action: Organizing and Decluttering Your Home
A successful spring cleaning and organizing spree starts with a clear and manageable plan, says Janet Bernstein, a certified professional organizer and the owner ofΒ The Organizing Professionals, based in Philadelphia.
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Moving to a Small Apartment? Here’s How to Maximize Space
These tips can help you downsize and organize: Do you love it, need it or use it? Use this as your criteria. If an item doesnβt fit into one of these, then it doesnβt deserve a place in your home.
