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Want to Maintain Organization? Here’s How…

You’ve worked hard to get organized. That’s awesome! But things don’t magically stay organized. It’s an ongoing process, not an end result. I want you to know it’s easy to maintain organization when done on a regular basis. Let it…

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Need On-Demand Home Services — Find Them Here

Keeping a household running smoothly is a lot of work. It’s time-consuming. And generally not considered fun. There are chores we cannot do, don’t have time to do or just don’t want to do. Good news! On-demand home services are…

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Save Your Photos Month – FREE Photo Organizing Mini-Classes

September is Save Your Photos Month. Once again, members of The Photo Managers (formerly the Association of Personal Photo Organizers) are generously offering free, weekly online mini-classes, September 1 through October 31, on myriad photo-related topics. As a professional organizer,…

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Why THIS New Year’s Resolution Fails in February

New Year’s Eve seems like a very long time ago, doesn’t it? It was less than 6 weeks ago! Let’s say you made this New Year’s resolution, “I want to get more done in 2021.” Why New Year’s resolution fails…

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Tips to Let go of Sentimental Clutter

Year-end is the perfect time to get rid of stuff. Out with the old! Decluttering is about letting go of things that are no longer useful, enjoyable or meaningful at this point in your life. It’s time to let go…

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A TV Spot I hadn’t Seen Gave me my Future

Twenty years ago, November 2000, I founded An Organized Approach. In tech terms, that’s like the Stone Age! Most people I knew didn’t have home computers. Social media popularity was still a few years away. As November 2020 ends, I…

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5 Habits of Highly Organized People

We’re living in an unprecedented time due to Covid-19. We’re nearing the end of a contentious presidential election. We’ve lost control over parts of our lives. Things keep changing. Working from home. Kids being home schooled. Tempers may be shorter…

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Why Do We HATE Doing Laundry?

Why is doing laundry such a third-rail issue, especially for busy moms? Some people hate doing laundry so much that dirty (or clean) clothes are scattered on floors. Yes, they get walked on. This is just a symptom of a…

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What’s in YOUR Wallet?

Would you know what's in your wallet if it were lost or stolen? Get my pro organizer tips to organize your wallet and keep it that way. Start by clearing the clutter.

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Books – Why Are They So Hard To Let Go

Books! We try to figure out whodunit in mysteries, love being surprised by unexpected plot twists and turns in suspense novels, read about the lives of celebrities, students learn great American classics. They lift our spirits, make us laugh or…

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Make 2019 YOUR Year to Get Organized

Happy New Year! Organizing has come a long, long way since 2000 when I started An Organized Approach – most people didn’t even have home computers! According to MarketWatch.com (12.27.18): Wanting to get organized is the second of the top…

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Letting go of Perfectionism

I am a perfectionist, at least with some things. For instance, labels face forward on the products in my pantry and fridge, and multiple bath towels on single towel bars are hung evenly – just like the abusive antagonist in…

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How Well Do You Maintain Life Balance?

If trying to maintain balance in your life makes you feel like a tightrope walker, you’re not alone. When we have many demands on our time and energy, life balance can get out of control. Quickly! Take this quiz to…

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Conquering Clutter Chaos Creates Calm

January is a time of beginnings – new year, new resolutions, new choices. Make 2018 YOUR year to conquer clutter chaos and gain control of your house! I define clutter as anything that takes up space without serving any real…

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Are Experiences Better Than Things?

Millennials may be onto something. They prefer experiences over things. Why? Experiences not only are fun but they’re meant to be shared on social media. Science supports their point of view. To do or to own. Material v. experiential purchases…

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Is a Capsule Wardrobe Right for You?

Is rotating seasonal clothes on your to-do list? The change of seasons is a perfect time to get rid of everything that is outdated, stained, doesn’t fit or you just don’t wear. A trend called capsule wardrobe considerably decreases the…

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When is Enough Stuff Enough?

I had a life-changing epiphany. It was on May 27, 1978 in the wee hours following opening day of Atlantic City’s first casino, Resorts. My then-boyfriend and I were there until the casino closed (pre-24-hour operation). We drove around Atlantic…

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From Dorm to Apartment—10 Essential Tips

Guest post by Lisa S. Griffith, CPO [Here are] some hard-learned lessons from parents who have moved our millennial kids from dorms to apartments multiple times (to date: 2 kids/7 apartments over the past 6 years). And yes, when I…

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Planning on Having an Accident?

Of course not, but... You’re driving to the grocery store, a trip you’ve made a thousand times. Out of nowhere comes a car running the red light at the intersection you’re crossing – heading straight toward you! Crash!! You’re hurt,…

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Is Your Kitchen Making You Fat?

Spring started March 20. Ahhh, the glorious colors and delightful smells of spring flowers. This time of year, thoughts turn to warm-weather activities, which then may turn to extra pounds gained over the winter. Maybe it’s because we’re indoors without…

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Get Happy: Organize a Closet

“I feel happier, lighter, less stressed and more in control,” my clients exclaim after we organize a space. They have a sense of accomplishing something important. I literally see relief in their faces as we make progress. Spring starts on…

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What’s Your Favorite Indoor Activity?

Brrrr...usually it’s cold in most of the country so we spend most of our time indoors. What’s your favorite indoor activity? I bet “reading” immediately sprang to mind. Is your book collection organized so you can find just the right…

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13 Tips To Stick With Resolutions

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to make your life simpler? More productive? More sane? Is it still going strong? If so, fantastic! If not, you have lots of company. Unfortunately, by now many people have returned to their…

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Make 2017 YOUR Year To Get Organized-FOR GOOD!

Being disorganized is a HUGE time and money waster. It’s also stressful and exhausting. Aren’t you tired of not being able to find what you need when you need it? Being late? Forgetting things? Last-minute errands? Piles of papers, books,…

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9 Sure-Fire Tips to Simplify Thanksgiving

Is Thanksgiving one of your favorite holidays? It’s definitely one of mine. When else is it OK to pile food on our plates and stuff ourselves until we can’t move? Thanksgiving is one week from today. To simplify entertaining, here…

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Shocking News: Does YOUR Surge Protector Protect You?

Our everyday lives rely on smartphones, tablets, computers, chargers, routers, TVs, electric coffeemakers, electric toothbrushes and so many other devices that depend on power to operate. Have you given much (or any) thought to protecting them from getting fried? We’re…

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OMG, What Do I Do First?

The first day of Fall is September 22. Work and school are back in full swing. Managing your to-dos effectively is essential to maximizing your productivity at home and work. A while back I gave a presentation called "Stop Mumbling,…

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Here’s How to Rock the Rest of Your Summer

I’m a little sad. I always feel this way as summer winds down. Even though we had some scorching hot days this month, I’ll take them every time over the coldest winter days. When it’s hot, you can go out…

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Do You Know What’s In Your Wallet?

My aunt’s friend Lee was driving home after having dinner with The Girls. All of a sudden she realized she didn’t have her handbag! She frantically tried to remember what was in it, especially in her wallet, but her mind went blank. Panicked,…

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What Are You Really Teaching Your Kids?

It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings.  ~Ann Landers When I work with parents to get organized, I notice that some…

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I Organized But It Didn’t Last…Why?

Today, May 17, is Pack Rat Day. To properly honor this day, you should not discard anything because it may be valuable, justify to yourself why you keep everything and go to some garage sales to get even more stuff!…

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12 Spring Hacks You Need to Know (04.26.16)

Spring is a time of renewal. Out with the old and in with the new, as the saying goes. It’s my favorite season! The spectacular colors. Fragrance of the flowers. Deep green shade of the lawn. Smell of the air…

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An Organized Approach Voted #1! (04.07.16)

I'm honored to announce that An Organized Approach was chosen as Montco's best organizing and personal assistance company for 2016! Thank you to everyone who voted for An Organized Approach. You made it happen!

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If I Only Had Spare Time, I’d…

How many times have you said that? Has it ever worked? As a professional organizer, people often tell me they don’t need professional help – they’ll clear their clutter or organize their paperwork on their own in their spare time…

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Letting Go Of Sentimental Items (02.12.16)

Sunday is Valentine’s Day. Even if it is a Hallmark-created holiday, what’s the harm if it brings together people to celebrate romance? Whether or not you celebrate, Valentine’s Day tends to evoke sentimental memories—some joyful, some painful. Taking a broader…

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So You Think You’re SMART (01.02.16)

It's a new year! You want to be your best self. Get organized. Lose weight. Exercise. These are some of the most popular resolutions (or goals) year after year. Here’s a reality check: They are all great ideas but they…

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What’s the Secret to Getting Things Done? (10-29-15)

Why can some people accomplish so much every day while others struggle to get anything done? In our I-need-everything-right-now world, we struggle with too much to do and too many demands on our time. People without effective time management skills…

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