Organizing with Etsy

I’m a frequent Etsy shopper.  I love the site and am always so impressed with the talent of the sellers. What they do is not at all in my skill set. Here’s a peek at my Instagram & Etsy Christmas ornaments over the years. As a professional organizer, some of my favorite things to buy help me get organized or help my clients. Here are a few of my favorites. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means…

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Put a Stop to Unwanted Junk Mail

Put a Stop to Unwanted Junk Mail When the mail arrives, do you race out to check it, hoping for a letter or card? Or do you go a few days, or a week, before bothering with it because you know it's most likely junk mail? If you're like most people, you're not in a hurry to check the mail. Junk mail, such as catalogs, credit card offers, flyers, and coupons, is a large portion of the mail delivered…

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What Professional Organizers Resolve for the New Year

With the new year comes new year’s resolutions. If one of yours was to be more organized, you’re not alone. We provided some tips to help you keep that one, and we thought you’d like to see what types of resolutions a professional organizer makes. 1. Ditch the paper clutter Paper piles up quickly. Junk mail, bills, flyers, school memos, etc. For professional organizers and people taking their organization efforts to the next level, paper clutter is something to…

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Stress Management in Under 2 Minutes

Today is Stress Awareness Day, so it’s the perfect day to learn a new stress management technique. Why Managing Stress is Important In 2019, 94% of Americans reported being stressed at work, and 23% of them said that their stress level was high. While it might be easy to blame the job, your boss, etc., the truth is that managing your stress is up to you. And if you don’t learn how, you’ll be stressed anywhere you go. That’s…

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How to Effectively Organize Your Photos

Organizing Printed Photos Most photos are digital now, but if you’re older than 30, you probably have boxes and albums full of printed memories. Younger people may be in the position of sorting through their parents’ photos as part of helping them downsize. It can be a daunting task! Before you begin, remember these goals: identify, categorize, minimize, and store. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link…

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