Author: jborganize
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Feeling Harried This Holiday Season?
It’s the most wonderful time of year according to Andy Williams and The Hallmark channel. Yet, instead of much mistletoeing and your heart all glowing you are up to your ears in a frantic pace of shopping, wrapping, decorating and hosting. Have no fear, The Organizing Professionals are here spreading good cheer with our helpful…
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Are You Overcommitted?
Scenario #1 Rush, rush, rush. You’re always rushing from one activity to the next. When you get home, you’re exhausted. You throw your clothes on the floor or over the chair because you either don’t have enough time to put them away or there’s no longer space in your closet. You don’t have time to…
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Transitioning to Your Fall Wardrobe: Five Quick Tips to Revamp Your Closet
I’m not the biggest fan of the colder temperatures but I love fall clothing; scarves, jackets, boots. I love it all! The change in season also provides a much needed opportunity to declutter my closet. This in turn helps improve my morning routine. I know what I have, where everything is located and items I’m…
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Check out our mention in Good Housekeeping: “Six Tricks To Get Your Kids Out The Door Faster”
You never realize how jam-packed your morning can be until you have kids: Get out of bed. Get dressed. Comb hair. Make breakfast. Eat breakfast. Brush teeth. Find shoes. Pack backpacks. Agh! Each step is a potential speed bump, poised to give your day a rough start. Want a smoother get-out-the-door routine? Try these parent-approved…
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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 wasn’t 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 we’re helping a client move into their new home, the next we’re organizing a closet. But without fail, every week we’re helping a client declutter. Some may wonder why a person needs professional help to declutter but as one of our…
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Valentine’s Edition – Love When You Live with A Messy
Love is in the air. Hearts, flowers, candy, cards. Valentine’s Day – 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 initiative 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 don’t 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, boots 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 of The Organizing Professionals.
