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I need your help! The annual Happening List voting for 2024 is in full swing. I’m honored that An Organized Approach was nominated for the 9th consecutive year as Best Organization & Personal Assistance Company, Montgomery County, PA — and…
I have exciting news to share! I was named a top organizing and decluttering expert by Redfin. Check out the article in which I was featured: Organizing Mistakes: 27 Slip-Ups to Avoid During Your Next Project | Redfin. Various professional organizers contributed these…
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…
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…
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,…
What’s a clothes chair, you ask? It’s the bedroom chair you intended to use to relax and unwind from busy days – read a book, meditate, watch TV, listen to music – that’s perpetually buried under a pile of clothes.…
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…
FREE Zoom Program, January 20, 2021, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Planning to sell your house? Or just tired of how your home looks and feels after 10 months in quarantine? Whether you’re looking for ways to prepare your home for sale or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When I moved to my house 24 years ago, I created a super functional home office in a spare bedroom. You probably think that makes sense because I’m a professional organizer. Well, I wasn’t back in 1996. (OK, I’ve been…
I wondered how to be helpful while we’re sheltering in place due to Coronavirus. With only life-threatening businesses open in many areas, many of us aren’t working – which means no income. Grocery stores are out of some foods and…
Happy New Year! Wow, 2020. Are you excited about beginning a new year? A new decade? According to the American Psychological Association, 93% of people make New Year’s resolutions. Getting organized is really popular. Learn my secrets to get and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Like every holiday season, you have to dig through containers of jumbled decorations to find the ones you want. You search for holiday tableware in dining room drawers, kitchen cabinets and the basement, but never find all the things you…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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!…
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…
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!
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.…
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…
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…
Can you believe that Christmas is just one week from today? As the saying goes, it’s a wonderful time of the year. Those who are organized and on track with their preparations can relax and enjoy the holiday. Is that…
(Back by popular demand) It’s easy! Really. Thanksgiving is one week from today. There is enough time to get everything done. How? By using some simple organizing skills like planning and making lists, you'll know what needs to be done…
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…