It’s hard to believe spring is almost over and we’re headed into the summer months. If you missed the ball on “spring cleaning” – have no fear, there’s still time to start fresh! Whether you plan to tackle the garage or basement this summer, you’re bound to come across items you’re ready to part with. […]

If you want to see results at home, there’s something you need to do. And that’s take action! But you probably already know that… But what creates action? Simply put, potential. We all have potential. Each and every one of us! But what affects potential? Your beliefs. Your beliefs affect your potential. Your potential influences […]

In the midst of decluttering, organizing, or tidying up the house, the bedroom is one of those spaces that can easily be forgotten about or de-prioritized. It’s usually upstairs where we go less frequently, it’s usually non-communal to the rest of the family, and guests are likely to never see the space. That said, it’s […]

No matter how messy a home is, here are 8 ways clutter can remind us to stop and be grateful. 1. Money – At each point in time, for every item you purchased (which might now be clutter), you decided you could financially afford. Even if you racked up debt buying stuff on a credit […]

The holiday season is a lovely time to be around people. But when the house is a mess, it’s easy to hide inside and avoid inviting guests over (or hesitate to do so). The truth is, people who visit you are there to see you, not your mess. If you feel like you’re being judged, […]

The holidays are supposed to be magical. The sights. The sounds. The smells. It’s why we use words like “wonderland”, “miracle”, and “merry”. But maybe, for you, the holidays just aren’t that great. Maybe you’d rather lie on the couch than go searching for the Christmas lights. You’re not alone. Think Finance reported that “45% […]

I hope you’re doing well! Some of you have expressed interest in a personal update since we moved, so I thought I’d take time to share an update with you! I posted a couple of videos in November and December and there was so much confusion in the comments about where we’re living, so this […]

Happy May to you and your family! I hope all is well on your end! Last month our company, Alejandra.tv, celebrated 10 years in business. While it does feel like a decade has gone by (possibly longer!), I still remember the exact day Ed and I decided to start a business – we were sitting […]

Unfinished projects get such a bad rep. You start a project then abandon it when you get distracted, bored, stuck, out-of-time, or something shinier catches your attention. Soon enough thoughts of guilt and shame show up. “I should finish that.” or “I never finish anything.” It’s a common pattern when someone’s getting organized to start […]

In about two months, we’ll be celebrating 13 years of helping people declutter and get organized. And one of the things I’ve learned over time is that what can make getting organized difficult is that some people are simply too comfortable. They value comfort over everything else. Sure, it’s uncomfortable to live with clutter. But […]

Clutter is a funny thing. We fill our houses with inanimate objects. Things we need and things we don’t need. Things we use and things we don’t use. Things we love and things we no longer love. As we all know, what goes in, must eventually come out. But when we never take some of […]

As we all know, the New Year is the start of a new chapter. Although I don’t believe you should wait for January 1st to think about goals, it’s a great reminder to take time to reflect on the past but more importantly, plan for the future. But the idea of setting goals can be […]

Lack of time is often one of the presenting problems when it comes to getting organized. When we’re busy and need to tidy-up, it’s easy to think, “but I don’t have time.” Can you relate? If so, what high priority organizing project needs to get done and (approximately) how much time do you need to […]

There are many teachers out there for getting organized. There are teachers online. There are teachers in our community. And, if you live with others, there are even teachers at home. But there is one teacher that we all have access to at any time, regardless of where we live and the resources we have. […]

If you were in my bedroom you’d see my nightstand stack of books sorted by color! The common theme among my books is personal development. I just can’t get away from all of the fascinating information when it comes to books on human potential! As humans, we are capable of SO MUCH. One of the […]

This morning I was brushing my teeth before work and I glanced down and noticed the simple yet profound message on the inside of my black shirt (the bottom of the shirt was flipped over). The message reads, “be your best self” in thin white letters. I bought the shirt a couple years ago and […]

No matter how messy a home may be, there’s one item most people put back after they take it out. Take a guess then scroll down… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ICE CREAM. Now I know there are probably some people here that […]

It’s officially been 10 months since 2017 started. Did you accomplish any of your organizing goals this year? If yes, GREAT! KEEP GOING! If not, there’s still time to make progress before the year ends… If you wrote down your goals this year, here’s a reminder to pull them out and revisit them. But if […]

Problems are a sign of life. If you’re alive, you have them. Some problems are bigger and more painful than others. But we all have them. Someone gets sick. An appliance breaks. There’s a leak in the house. The computer gets a virus. Your phone stops working. The car needs a repair. Something unforeseen happens […]

If you made a list of all your organizing problems, you’d eventually reach a stopping point because there are a finite number of problems. Although you are unique, your problems are not. All organizing problems can be boiled down to a list of common issues.

Did you know that “the exact speed needed to orbit the earth depends on the altitude, according to a formula that was developed by Johannes Kepler in the early 1600’s: V = sqrt ( g0 * Re^2 / (Re + h) ) where V is the velocity for a circular orbit, g0 is the surface […]

Tackling an organizing project can be a lot like meditating. Have you ever meditated? If so, you’ll know one way of meditating is consciously focusing on your breath while bringing awareness to each part of your body, from the sensation in your toes up to the tingling in your fingertips. If you’re familiar with this […]

I hope you’re having a great week! Before we get to this week’s post, we’ve received a few questions about my recent update on getting certified as a life coach so I wanted to clear up any confusion. If you missed the update, you can read it here. Here is the question we’ve been getting: […]

I hope you’re having a great week and are looking forward to the weekend ahead! Last Thursday I sent out an update on the past couple months and what is ahead for our community. If you missed the email, you can read it here. I just got back from my life coaching seminar in Santa […]

I hope September has been wonderful for you! Welcome new readers and new members! I wanted to check in with you now that the new season is about to begin. It’s also about to be the last quarter of the year. How are things going in your home? Just because the year is about to […]

If you asked me to go hiking 10 years ago, I probably would have said “no” out of fear of falling or twisting my ankle! Even hiking on a flat trail! I am not joking haha. Fast forward to today, I LOVE hiking. Being in the woods, around trees, the sounds of the birds, and […]

A lot of people have been wondering where I’ve been and what’s been going on. It’s been hard to put it all into words, but I’m finally ready to release it all.

Congratulations to our four winners! Each winner will receive my Photo Labels & Back-to-School Checklists plus a $100 Store More Card to The Container Store to help you prepare for an ORGANIZED school year! Here are our winners chosen at random (all winners have already been contacted and confirmed): 1. Caroline W. from Henrico, Virginia […]

Hi Everyone, As most of you know, earlier this year I announced we were starting an Alejandra.tv subscription box. You probably saw the announcement on Facebook and could tell how excited I was to start hand-selecting my favorite organizing products and ship them to your front door every 3 months. First off, I just want […]

In honor of National Donut Day, here’s a picture of Ed and I popping out a chocolate sprinkled donut sculpture at Google’s headquarters in San Francisco!

We have the winners for our Spring Organization Giveaway! Congratulations to our two winners who will receive free enrollment in my Power Productivity Program plus a $500 elfa® gift card to The Container Store! We are so excited that two more people will be getting organized just in time for spring and summer! Here are […]

Congratulations to our four giveaway winners who will receive free enrollment in my Power Productivity Program plus a $250 Store More Card to The Container Store! We are so excited that four more people will be getting organized! Here are our winners chosen at random (all winners have already been contacted and confirmed): Alexis C. […]

Who decided to finally get themselves organized this year?! Well, we’ve got something for 4 lucky people! We teamed up with The Container Store for a FUN giveaway that will help you clear the clutter and finally get organized in 2014! Get the details and enter here –> https://woobox.com/9dkxxe (you can enter once per day!) […]

Throwback Thursday! Found a picture of my closet from college circa 2004! It’s hard to tell what’s inside with the beaded curtains in the way but from what I can see: my closet was still sorted by category, still used uniform hangers, and still maximized space! Some things never change!! The guy on the right […]

Just saw this in a hotel lobby and laughed… Seems silly to label a door handle but it’s a great example of labeling. Although YOU might try lifting this handle up before assuming the door was locked, others might not. Just because something is obvious to you doesn’t mean it’s obvious to other people (i.e., […]

I got this funny coupon in the mail this weekend saying… “25% of people will break their New Year’s resolution within the first week.” (It’s a coupon to get our car serviced to keep it “in shape”) How has your first week (or first 12 days) been? Mine’s been totally unproductive laying down on the […]

If you had to share one creative/organizational/storage “anything goes” tip for putting away your holiday decorations/stuff what would it be? Here’s mine: I put away Mojo’s Christmas-y toys until next year. In this case, her candy cane reindeer named Ruddy will be packed away until next December. It makes the toy seem more special when […]

A picture of my mom and me at Christmas at my sister’s house. My organizing skills came from her 🙂

Heading to Ed’s family’s house for dinner. Ed and I are wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas Eve!

Just had a fun video shoot with our friends at Gearshift.tv! My 10-part “get organized” video series on my home office is coming soon in 2014! Now onto finishing up everything for Christmas!

Saturday night = date night with Ed at one of our favorite local restaurants! Whenever we come here, we always sit at the same table (#25), it’s where we sat when we got engaged, celebrated our anniversary, and now date night 🙂

Thanksgiving is one week away! Have you done all of your planning yet? I just did my meal planning this afternoon (even though my sister is hosting, I’m bringing the pumpkin pie and mac & cheese which still requires “meal planning” on my part). Feels good to plan and be ready ahead of time If […]

Happy November! Below you’ll find our monthly update from October, and our Holiday Gift Guide of favorite organizing gifts to give this holiday season:) I hope you’re having a nice Fall so far. Here in Virginia, the leaves are falling and the air is definitely starting to feel crisp! In fact, a few days ago […]

We received a few emails asking for a list of the products we included in our recent giveaway. Below are the products we selected (many of which are my absolute favorites from The Container Store)! Pink Storage Bin Dream Drawer Dividers Rainbow Accordion Organizer Travel Scale Lego Case 3 oz. Travel Dispensers Travel Laundry Bag […]

Okay, so the winner has been picked for our $200+ The Container Store product giveaway that we announced last week. And the winner is…. Kim H! YAY Kim!! You’ll be receiving a fun box in the mail of my favorite organizing products very soon! Thank you to everyone who entered our contest! We are planning […]

Monday’s aren’t so bad when you start them off feeling productive and on top of things. And that happens by taking care of a few things on Sunday night!! Ed’s catching up on email right now and I’m folding laundry and writing out my Daily To-Do List for Monday. Oh and Mojo is relaxing in […]

I recently purged my filing cabinet and I must say, it’s always fun to see what you find!! I came across an old performance review from 2006 when I worked as an IT Auditor at PwC. The review said my organizational skills were above average, lol! Organizing can be fun…especially when you come across funny […]

Okay, so The Container Store party last night was such a BLAST! Here’s a pic of the cookies they gave out at the end of the night- SO cute! I’m finalizing the vlog now and will post part 1 soon. The grand opening of the new store is tomorrow at 9AM in Reston Town Center. […]

Today’s the pre-party grand opening of the new The Container Store in Virginia! I’ve been vlogging the entire event and can’t wait to share the fun soon!!! Here’s the dessert station in the closet aisle of the store!!! All of the food is served in containers and bins from the store!! SO FUN!

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Ed & I just went sailing this past week with my old boss who loves to sail. Trying to enjoy the last few days of summer before the cool weather gets here!!

Poor Ed got roped into helping me organize the basement on a Sunday! Here he is helping me carry all of the blankets upstairs in one trip. Did anyone else create a “honey do list” for the weekend?!

I spent the past two days helping my friend Ashley organize her classroom for back-to-school. We had soooo much fun setting up the classroom!! Instead of filming my usual “How to Organize a ______” video, I filmed a vlog (my first vlog!) of our project and time together! I’ll be uploading the video tonight to […]

Digging for gold (school supplies) at Dollar Tree on a Saturday night! Poor Ed 🙁 On another note, there is a Budget Back-to-School Supplies Haul video coming soon 🙂 Update: The Back-to-School shopping videos are finished! Watch part one Back to School Supplies Haul 2013-14 – Shopping at Dollar Tree!

Just drove by the new The Container Store that’s being built near my house in Virginia! I’m soooo excited for the grand opening in September! It’s like waiting for the candy store to open 😉

Today we had our good friend Jon Jon over for his birthday. This is what happened after the birthday cake! Sometimes it’s just fun to be silly and make a mess!…. and then promptly clean it up 🙂

I’m sooooo very excited to be writing this blog post! For awhile now (6 months to be exact!) I’ve been working on updating the Power Productivity Program (PPP). If you don’t know what the Power Productivity Program is- it’s my complete organizing program that shows you how to get organized, stay organized, and live your […]

If yesterday you said “I’ll start over tomorrow”… Well, today is here. Did you start?!?! If not, and if you need a concrete starting point, I have one for you. Last week I released my brand new video series that shows you 3 e-a-s-yyyyy things to do tonight, that when applied, will leave you feeling […]

Every video I post on my YouTube channel takes weeks (sometimes months) to plan, organize, film, edit, etc. Right now we are planning videos for back-to-school (August/September). Here’s a sneak peek at Ed assembling a locker for my “Locker Organization” video. I’m soooo excited for this video, I always loved organizing my locker in middle/high […]

I’m sitting here at my desk on Monday afternoon and finalllllllly feel like I can take a break and write an update on what’s been going on since the new year rang in! Ever since January of this year I’ve been juggling a lot of “big” projects. And for awhile I’ve been meaning to sit […]

When you work from home, your home is your office and your office is your home. Everything just blurs together! Here’s a shot of our kitchen transformed photo studio! The extremely talented Jon Armstrong of The Documentist took photos of our organized home for a few design projects we are working on. You should have […]

Here’s a crazy question- in what order do you color-code when organizing (if you color-code)? Do you put the white before OR after the black?! Where does the gray and brown go?! Does the pink go before OR after the red?! I created a chart below using my color-coded dot stickers (for some odd reason […]

What’s your motivation for immediately folding your clean laundry? I have four: 1) I don’t want to wear wrinkled clothes 2) I really don’t want to iron to get rid of the wrinkles I could have prevented 3) I don’t want to rewash my clothes to get rid of the wrinkles (again, I could have […]

I just re-organized all of the files on my desktop. Phewwww, that felt good! Keeping digital files organized on the computer can be so tough, especially if you are creative and must “see” things to know they exist (it’s not always easy to see all of your files- especially when they all look the same). […]

Anyone else looking forward to the weekend?! I totally am. It’s been such a longgggg week at our home/office. Yesterday we filmed for 8 hours straight after weeks of preparation. Here’s a behind-the-scenes photo Ed took. I’m so excited to be sharing these videos in the next few weeks!

Earlier today I spent time “disorganizing” my pantry. It’s funny, it takes sooooo long to organize a space, yet, it only takes minutes to mess up! Anyway, this week we are filming 15 videos for our members. One of which is how to organize a space from getting started, the thought process of making decisions, […]

What’s one of your pet peeves when you think of “organizing?” One of mine is leaving the store label on organizing products. I can’t stand seeing the original sticker slapped on a bin! I always immediately peel them off after I know I’m not going to return it. The best thing is when they peel […]

This closet is my next victim! But first, I need your input. My goal is to organize this small bedroom closet with a really small budget (things from the dollar store, thrift store, things I find on Craigslist or freecycle, things I make or reuse from around the house, etc) while maximizing space. What do […]

Today one of our members and a fellow YouTuber, Joanne, posted a video of three binders (coupon, holiday, recipe) she organized based on watching my videos. I must say, I was smiling ear-to-ear watching her video and seeing what an action taker she is! Plus, it was so cool to see how great her binders […]

One of the things that motivates me to do a “difficult” task I’m dreading at work is how good I’ll feel tomorrow after it’s accomplished. The pain of NOT doing the task (and mentally thinking about it in guilt) is worse than just doing the task itself. Plus, once you start, it’s always easier than […]

Some days its just hard to get things done (tired, not feeling well, just not feeling it). One thing that helps me during “those” days is yanking out my jumbo size timer (the size always makes me laugh) and setting ridiculously small goals (reply to 2 emails in 30 minutes, then take a 15 min. […]

Happy Holidays! The holidays are just a few weeks away but in case you still have shopping left, I’ve put together a list of my 18 favorite “organizing” gift ideas. Now, I know not everyone wants organizing products for Christmas (after all, not everyone loves to organize like I do), however, a lot of the […]

Has anyone else started decorating for the holiday season yet? We just got our Christmas tree which means tomorrow we’ll decorate the house! I must say, I loooove this time of the year- holiday songs on the radio, the joy of giving to others, cookie baking, the smell of pine, wishing for snow, cuddling with […]

Spent Thanksgiving at my parents house all day. Thankful for so much today and everyday. If you’re reading this, I’m thankful for you joining me on this journey to all of us getting more organized, one day at a time. Happy thanksgiving from our family to yours 🙂

One of my “escapes” is playing Wheel of Fortune (love puzzles) on my iPad in bed. This was my puzzle recently! I, of course, solved this one and had to take a picture. Any fun games you play on your phone or ipad? Another one of my favorites is Family Feud!

Just found a picture of my old office from 2008. It’s always so fun to look back and reminisce on old organizing systems! 4 years later and my office organizing systems have somewhat changed. Goes to show organizing is an ongoing process that must be tweaked as life changes… Click here to see a picture […]

Wishing you a happy Halloween!!! What kind of candy are you giving out tonight? Here’s our candy dish plus Mojo dressed as a little hot dog!

Ed & I just got home this weekend from sunny Los Angeles to Hurricane Sandy warnings! This was the view at the grocery store today in Virginia… Anyone else preparing for the big storm this week? If so, what are you doing to prepare? Hoping everyone stays safe this week.

One of my friends gave me this quirky to-do list notepad for my birthday last week. Can you tell she knows me well?! The notepad is filled with different quirky to-do pages (each page requires you to fill in two tasks you’ll complete that day). Here’s today’s agenda. If anybody wants to join me, what […]

This past month has been non-stop traveling for work! Today Ed & I head to California for the week. On a side note, I think I’ve memorized the spiel the flight attendants give about how to store luggage in the airplane… “Please store your luggage vertically wheels out to maximize storage space in the overhead […]

Somebody recently told me that women usually sleep on the side of the bed CLOSEST to the bedroom door. When I heard this, I thought back to all of my bed configurations (plus the bed configurations of my family and friends) and this is so true for everyone I know. I always sleep on the […]

Ed and I just got to Arizona for the week and I think I found my new favorite froyo place: organized toppings + neatly typed pink labels = beautiful & yum! After taking this picture I was dying to remove those two crumbs from the counter!!!

If you’ve ever contacted our tech support- here’s who you’ve spoken to! Ed’s our help desk guy, video camera holder, handy man for installing cool organizing products, and connoisseur of whimsical socks! Mojo’s our company mascot.

One thing I do while cleaning and organizing (to make the task/project more fun) is play music in the background. I have a playlist on my iPod called “Cleaning/Organizing” and it has all of my fun favorite songs from Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Britney Spears. If you’re not the biggest “fan” of household work, add […]

We just bought a deep freezer from Costco to keep in the garage for extra freezer items. Is it weird that I’m soooo excited to organize it?!? I don’t think I’ve ever organized a deep freezer before so this should be fun to come up with creative ideas! UPDATE: See how I organized my chest […]

I’m taking a poll: Does anyone actually use the clear elastic built-in shirt straps for hanging shirts on the hanger? I never use them. In fact, I find them annoying and cut them off before I wear the shirt! If I can’t hang the shirt like a normal shirt (e.g., tube tops, silky shirts, one […]

After two weeks of traveling to Florida and Chicago plus a week of being sick, I’m finally back to work, filming organizing videos, and answering questions on the members forum. Long day of work ahead called for a yummy pumpkin spice latte on this beautiful fall morning! Here’s my view for the rest of the […]

Cold rainy (tornado warning?!) sick days are always better with fun socks, hot soup, and a fuzzy poodle to cuddle up with in bed. Definitely feels like fall in Virginia!

After a long week, Ed and I decided to take a spontaneous trip to the vineyards and orchards to go apple picking this past Friday night! Luckily both places allowed dogs, so we brought Mojo along. We picked Honey Crisp and Candy Crisp apples and they’re delicious! Now I’m onto finding yummy apple recipes 🙂

Attention, Members!! The September giveaway has been posted to the forum!! The theme for September’s giveaway is “Organizing Products for Your Car/Garage” September is always the perfect time for garage/car organizing (the weather isn’t too cold yet in many places, but not all). Click here to login and enter to win. Here’s exactly what’s included […]

We just added 3 private (not on YouTube) organizing videos to our FREE “Get Organized” video series – Have you taken the free series yet? Sign-up here for instant access to all 3 private organizing videos!

It’s hard to believe it’s already September! All summer long we’ve been working on our new website since we changed our name earlier this year from Color-Coded to Alejandra.tv – Sooo excited for the new site to be finished in a few weeks 🙂 Here’s a quick preview: it’s pretty much all videos, cool organizing […]

It’s so nice to be on vacation! The beach house has a pool that we’ve been taking advantage of each day. Unfortunately, today is our last day of vacation in the Outer Banks. Here’s a picture of Ed and Mojo about to go swimming together. It’s Mojo’s first time swimming. She looks nervous to get […]

This week Ed & I are on vacation (yay!!!). Fifteen people (plus two poodles and one bunny) in one beach house for our family vacation = pantry chaos! If I’m an hour late to the beach today, I got caught up rearranging!

Sending a big congratulations to one of our members, Nancy Harrison of A Pinch of Something Good, who just tackled her linen closet (complete with photo labels and all)! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G job, Nancy! Her linen closet makes me want to smile 🙂

Does anyone else always have so many things to return or exchange? Here’s my current pile of organizing products to return back to the store (I’m soooo picky with my containers, bins, and baskets. All the stuff here didn’t make the cut 🙁 Tomorrow I’ll be sharing a new video on how to organize all […]

Members!! The August giveaway has been posted to the forum!!  Click here to login and enter to win. The theme for August’s giveaway is “Favorite Filing Products.” Here’s what’s exactly included: Freedom Filer (Premium Set) Smead File Stadium 3″ Time Timer (the timer will keep you focused while you file) 😉 Poly Expanding File 3″ […]

Last weekend I was going through old photos at my parents’ house and I found a picture of me (age 5/6ish) sitting at my organized desk in my bedroom! I still accurately remember where my stickers, coloring books, markers, and notepads all went. It’s amazing the stuff you remember from 20 some years ago. I’m […]

This past week I celebrated a milestone on my YouTube channel (I reached 1 million video views). Ed & I celebrated with a jumbo funfetti cupcake from Crumbs Bake Shop! I just wanted to say “thanks a MILLION for watching!” It means more than you know! I really appreciate all the comments and support! Many […]

Working on the last step of organizing the pantry: LABELING (and yes, Ed is helping cut and glue gun the labels)!! Recording the “after” video this week and will be posting next week 🙂

I’ve had this coupon hanging in my office all summer and thought others could use it for their organizing projects too. When you order online from The Container Store and pick-up in the store, use promo code “clickoffer2012” to save 10% on your entire order. The coupon expires on August 19th!

I spent the day at my parents’ house (we were celebrating Nana’s 79th birthday) and I came across a bin of photo albums and pictures in their basement. My roommate from college made this for me in 2003 – “Things that make Handra (that was my nickname in college) happy; I love to color-code, organize, […]

Members! The theme for July’s giveaway is “Fun Organizing Supplies from Martha Stewart”. In case you didn’t know, Martha Stewart recently launched a new line of office/kitchen/home organizing supplies sold at Staples. If you haven’t seen the stuff, it’s really cute! ITEMS INCLUDED IN JULY GIVEAWAY:

After weeks of packing and organizing, we are finalllllly finished! Tomorrow we move. It’s our last night in Arlington so were celebrating at our favorite homemade ice cream shop- best flavor ever- oatmeal raisin cookie dough from Larry’s Homemade Ice Cream!

Grocery shopping for the week ahead- accomplished. Now onto packing, packing, packing! Last week in our condo- so very excited to move! Hope everyone is having a great weekend 😉

About Me: Hello I am Katie, I am In my late 30s! (not sure why we always have to put age down!!!) I am married with two lovely boys. I used to be a Practice Nurse, until having children and getting the best job in the World … becoming a stay at home Momma. My […]

Happy Memorial Day! Every year around this time (start of summer) I carve a watermelon into a fun shape (I LOVE watermelon). Last year I made a shark (see pic). Any ideas what I should carve this year?!

Packing for our move has officially begun! Tomorrow I’m filming “The 7 best boxes to use when moving” video. One of the them includes apple boxes from the grocery store (Ed and I just hauled 10 of them from Safeway for free!) See below.

I LOVE post-it notes! I just received my free sample of post-it label pads (the removable all-sticky post-it labels)- If you’re not a “Post-It Perks Member”, you can sign up for free here and they’ll send you samples and coupons of their newest products:https://www.post-it.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Post_It/Global/Connections/Perks/

A good way to start the day off productively is by making your bed. Doesn’t need to be perfect and it only takes 3 minutes. Plus, it feels better getting into a “made” bed at night. Can you tell Mojo wasn’t ready to get up this morning?! She just wanted to cuddle up with my […]

My favorite door pockets that I use to organize my makeup (you can use them to organize anything) are 20% off. Go here: https://simplystashed.com/ and use coupon code “color” to get the discount. The pink polka dot one is my favorite (anything polka dot I LOVE). Sale ends 5/27/12.

Ed & I saved up our money and bought one of those fancy schmancy blenders that blend ANYTHING! This called for following the “one-in, one-out” rule- in with the new, out with the old. Today I’ll donate the old one to someone who needs a blender. P.S. – I’m trying the “glowing green smoothie” today […]

My old favorite magazine back in 2008 was called “Organize” (it was AWESOME but then discontinued. Earlier this year “Getting Organized Magazine” came out- I just sat down to read it recently and wow- new idea after new idea! Click here to subscribe.

So, I just spent an hour shopping at The Container Store (I could spend all day there!). It really is one of my favorite stores since I’m obsessed with organizing. I have probably tried and tested 95% of their products and I’m definitely a fan. In fact, I know each and every employee at the […]

The tassels have been turned and the yearbooks signed – it’s off to college! Whether you are an incoming freshman, or a fifth year senior, living the dorm lifestyle can be a challenge. Most the time, a dorm room serves as the bedroom, living room, study, dining room and kitchen – all in a very […]

Does spending the week sitting in a cubical under florescent lights make you dream of warm, sunny days with your feet in the sand and the sound of waves rolling in?  If so, it’s time to plan a trip to the beach! Whether it’s a day trip or a week excursion, organizing your beach essentials […]

We are now into vacation season, that time of year when families head off to the beach for some rest and relaxation, head south to spend some time with Mickey Mouse and his friends, or take refuge from the daily grind at a quiet peaceful get-away. Regardless of your destination, the fact for all of […]

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, unless they are buried in the bottom of a sock drawer, hiding under the couch or getting tarnished on your dresser.  While there are many jewelry boxes on the market today, finding one that fits your lifestyle and jewelry collection can be challenging.  It’s time to think outside of […]

Once your children enter school and start getting involved in extracurricular activities, your family schedules begin to get a lot busier.  Mom stays at home and works part-time promoting her home-based business; Dad has a busy work schedule; and both children are playing spring sports.  In addition, your family is active in church events and […]

It seems that every evening the news features a natural disaster or emergency situation. Tsunamis, hurricanes, tornados and house fires are hard to predict, but you can be prepared in terms of evacuation. When the decision is made to leave, you don’t want to waste more than a minute gathering the family’s medicines or trying […]

If you were to open the cabinet under the kitchen sink in most homes, you would probably find a whole host cleaning supplies.  If you dig deep into the far reaches of the cabinet, odds are good that you would pull out some supplies that have not seen daylight in years.  In many cases, the […]

In general, attics are the unseen, overlooked, and and often forgotten places in your home.  Attic spaces vary as greatly as the homes underneath; but if organized properly these hidden places can provide vast storage space. When trying to assess your attic space and determine it’s potential utility for storage you will need to consider […]

Whether it has four legs, two legs, or fins, according the American Pet Products Association, 62% of American households include at least one pet. Factor in food, squeaky toys, bedding, crates, and grooming tools, and it becomes clear that Fido comes with about as much stuff as you do.  So what to do with all […]

Can the placement of a mirror really make a difference in the mood and energy of a living space? Followers of the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui believe so.   Developed thousands of years ago, Feng Shui is the art of creating a personal environment that promotes health, and good fortune, and positive energy, called […]

Do you ever wonder what to do with all of your children’s craft supplies, art materials, crayons, markers, construction paper, puzzles, play-doh, and more??  So many times all of this stuff ends up in a bin somewhere or kept in random places.  Have you ever considered how nice it would be for you and your […]

If you have ever walked into a room with soft blues and greens and immediately felt calm? Or felt an air of mystery when in a room with shades of deep purple?  It’s no surprise that the color scheme of your surroundings affects your mood and emotions. According to design psychologist Constance Forrest, principal of […]

You are so excited to be getting away for the weekend with your spouse, traveling to see your family, or heading out for a week-long vacation at the beach. So you start to pack without any planning; you just begin to put some shirts, pants, undergarments, make-up, deodorant, and other items into your suitcase in a […]

When people are considering the purchase and use of a safe for their home, it is to provide some piece of mind.  In-home safes come in a wide variety and are not exclusively for the wealthy.  Everyone has items of financial value and of sentimental value, as well as other items that need to be […]

Most modern day homes have some form of home office.  Some homes have large dedicated rooms such as a study or den, other homes have a smaller room or portion of a dual-purpose room, and still other homes simply have a desk in a bedroom to house the computer for paying bills, surfing the web, […]

Having a new baby brings great excitement and anticipation along with love and energy to your home. The arrival of your newborn is one of life’s most significant changes as your family expands and new priorities emerge around your bundle of joy. It also brings a lot of new items into your home and the need to […]

According to the experts, the process of moving to a new home is on the top 10 list of life’s most stressful situations. Contributing to the anxiety are the many facets of the moving process: determining what you want to take to a new home and what’s best discarded; how to pack what you have […]

In a world where cell phones can start cars, GPS systems can help you avoid traffic, and Google Calendar lets you sync your schedule with your husband, kids, and dog walker, it’s easy to see why the top excuse for a cluttered life is lack of time. Well, guess what – that excuse is no longer […]

The landscape across most cities and towns in the United States has changed drastically over the past several decades.  One major change has been the boom of the self-storage industry over the last three decades.  According to the Self Storage Association, self-storage represented a 22 billion dollar industry in 2009; and accounted for 2.21 billion […]

The typical homeowner does not have dedicated area to house a fully functioning workshop; complete with all the tools ready to build a bookshelf, install hardwood floors, or replace door molding.  Most homeowners simply have a place in the garage or basement to keep the tools.  Regardless of the space available, you can create and […]

Despite what you think are your best efforts, your home has evolved into a cluttered mess. You certainly wouldn’t qualify for one of the hoarder shows on TV. Yet you know that a dining room table where, thanks to the piles of paper, no one dines, isn’t okay. What do you think the problem is? Check out […]

You could be hard pressed to find something more satisfying than redecorating your living space, and that usually means new furniture!  You’ve found the perfect pieces to suit your design vision, but now have to figure out what to do with inherited furniture like your great-aunt’s floral print couch, or the bookshelf originally purchased for […]

You’ve got a closet full of brand name clothing that now no longer fits you or your needs. How can you recoup some of what you spent? Consigning! Consignment shops will take your gently used items, mostly clothing and accessories, and sell them for you, while taking a percentage of the selling price. It’s an […]

Does your significant other refuse to let you put anything of his in your beach bag (I mean purse!) because he will probably never see it again?  Are you always rooting around in your purse, holding up the line at the store while you dig deep for your rewards card, or worse, your debit card?  If so, you may want […]

Winter is well under way and if you are like many people, your cars have been banished to the driveway because your garage is overrun with bikes, kids’ toys, garden tools, trashcans, and the holiday decorations. Your garage serves as more of a storage unit than its intended purpose of housing parked cars. If you prefer […]

It’s that dreaded time of year again — tax season!  It’s time to gather all your end of the year financial documents, income statements, itemized deductions, and other mounds of paper to calculate how much you owe to (or are owed by) Uncle Sam.  Whether your files include documents titled 1099, W2, W4, or 1040, […]

Each January the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) celebrates “Get Organized Month (GO month)”. During GO month, NAPO chapters around the country organize public events with free giveaways and prizes to help and inspire individuals and businesses to get organized. January is the perfect time to celebrate GO month since individuals often make New […]

Update: Here is a list of The Container Store’s annual sale dates. Happy Holidays to you and your family. By this time you probably completed all of your holiday shopping. However, New Year’s Eve is fast approaching. Is being more organized one of the New Year’s resolutions on your list, or the list of someone you […]

It’s that time of year again. This holiday season we’re helping you ‘think-outside-the-box’ with handy and practical tips to make the holidays less stressful and more organized. Below are 6 innovative tips that will save you money, time and frustration this holiday season. Holiday Photo Cards – Photo cards are great on the refrigerator but […]

Did you know that you can recycle common things around the home?  But now, it gets even better! Retail and on-line stores are now giving cash back rewards to encourage recycling. Below are a just a few of the hundreds of resources of participating retail and on-line stores that offer cash back incentives: Bring six […]

You might want to second think handing your kids lunch money if you’ve seen Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. Instead, consider packing a healthy nutritious lunch for the kiddos to bring to school. We know Mommy’s are busy and that’s why we put together easy tips for packing nutritious lunches that will save you time and reduce […]

A balanced life is a healthy life.  However, for some of us, living a perfectly balanced life can be a challenge. From working, to family, to relationships, to maintaining the home, to having a personal life, there is always so much going on each day. The key to a balanced life is finding the elements you […]

Are you ready to do your own organizing project at home or in the office? If you’re preparing to begin an organizational overhaul, then you will probably need some products like bins, hangers, hooks, folders, and other organizing tools. Luckily all of these items can be found in one location, The Container Store, which has […]

Reuse plastic bags as trash liners in the bathroom Reuse plastic bags as a lunch tote for work or school Reuse plastic bags to cover your shoes in inclement weather Reuse plastic bags to pick up after your pooch’s mess Reuse plastic bags to collect trash in your car Reuse plastic bags to wrap fragile […]

Photos contain our most precious memories.  Thankfully for the invention of digital cameras, we can take thousands of pictures without limited film.  However, more photos, means more clutter. How do you organize your photos? Below are some suggestions for an organized photo collection. Descriptive Photos – When loading digital photos onto your computer, store them […]

Being organized is an essential part of life.  However, organization is a habit that is not typically taught in school.  Children need to know the basics of organization in order to be prepared for the school year.  By taking a little extra time to implement a few simple organizing systems, your children can be on […]

The end of the summer is the perfect time to have a yard sale. While some of you might agree, others might be wondering where to begin. Below are some basic tips on how to plan a successful (and fun!) yard sale. How to Prepare for a Yard Sale Try using 6’ rectangular tables set […]

Who: Frustrated homeowners who are struggling for space in the kitchen. What: Mounting wine racks in the kitchen cabinets. Where: Wine racks available for purchase here. When: Total project time: 10 minutes! Why: Wine glasses are bulky and waste space when sitting in the kitchen cabinets. To save space, try mounting wine racks to the

When it comes to organizing by color, nobody has better ideas than our Color-Coded organizing experts! Below are a few ways to organize your spaces by color. Cables & Cords – When you have a plethora of cables and cords, it’s nearly impossible to tell which plug belongs to what electronic. An easy solution to […]

Stress-Free Moving Tips Are you moving into a new home? Moving can be one of life’s most stressful events. Between the deadlines, coordination, and overall workload of packing, moving can take quite a toll on your mental state of well-being. Whether you are packing fragile items, finding moving necessities, or just trying to determine where […]

“I live in a 2-bedroom condo so space is limited. I hired Alejandra to organize my closet efficiently since I was struggling for space to store my clothes. Alejandra put together a plan to rip out the old shelving and design a new one from scratch. She coordinated everything from the delivery to the installation […]

“Organize” and “Makeup” are two words that many of us never even think to use together.  There is simply too much to organize.  It seems easier to throw it all in a makeup bag and dig things out when they’re needed.  For products that are used daily, this can turn a “pampering experience” into a time consuming and messy […]

Art projects can be fun. That is, if you know where all of your art supplies are. From scrapbooking supplies to sewing materials – art supplies come in many different sizes and shapes.  And as with many hobbies, there are a myriad pieces, knick knacks, and accessories that come along with each project.  Below are just a […]

After a long day, it’s a relief to pull into the garage and know that you’re finally home.  That is, unless you are welcomed by a cluttered mess.  Although the garage is a great place for storage, it can quickly become a disorganized nightmare without some routine maintenance.  Once too many tools, hardware, and yard […]

While trying to keep an office, a car, and an entire home organized, it is easy to forget about an item that we use on a daily basis—our wallet!  How many times have you been checking out at the store counter while rummaging through a collection of membership cards, coupons, photos, gift cards, and even […]

In one year, Americans generate approximately 251 million tons of garbage1.  This translates to 4.6 pounds of waste per person, per day.  And 65% of this trash comes from residential homes, just like yours.  Most of us want to reduce our footprint somehow.  Although there are numerous costly eco-options, such as buying a brand new […]

“Where do I start?”  That’s the question you typically ask yourself when you realize you have to tackle your cluttered spaces.   This question is soon followed by, “How did it get this way?”  To put it bluntly, you let it happen.  Clutter stems from a series of avoided choices.  As you allowed mail to pile […]

Many of us have unique tricks we keep up our sleeve, such as how to cook the perfect omelette or keeping a house smelling fresh. Did you know these tricks exist in the organizing world too?  Below are 7 simple organizing secrets to learn before you kick the bucket. 1. Fitted Sheets– Do you remember […]

The fridge is always one of the most frequently access spaces in the home. But that doesn’t mean it has to stay cluttered. Here are some tips to keep your fridge organized and your food staying fresh longer: Refrigerator Clutter – As tempting as it is to stick every magnet you get on vacation to your […]

If you have kids, you understand the frustration when it comes to organizing. Luckily, our organizers have proven solutions that fit your home and lifestyle! Dress-up Accessories (click on the image for a larger view) Do your kids have small accessories hiding in their closets? Sort small items by category in clear labeled shoe boxes. […]

Physical media such as photographs, CDs, and DVDs are well on their way to becoming obsolete. From the influx digital photography to the downloading of instant movies and music from the Internet, physical media will soon be a thing of the past.  When was the last time you flipped through a pack of old photos?  Not […]

Organizing is tons of fun, but organizing with color takes it to a whole new level! Whether you are organizing a closet or home office, there are tons of easy ways to brighten up any room in the home. While the folks at Color-Coded Organizing love to use color, we also love to color-code (hence […]

Besides the fridge, the pantry is the other most frequently accessed space in the home. When you go to grab a snack or a meal, wouldn’t it be nice if everything were easy to find? You’d be surprised at how much of difference an organized pantry can make to your home. After a pantry makeover, […]

Sabrina Soto, real estate guru and organizational/design expert, is one of our favorite HGTV hosts. Sabrina is well known for hosting HGTV’s “Bang For Your Buck,” “House Hunters,” “Buying & Selling Secrets,” “HGTV’s Green Home,” “Clean Freaks,” and “Real Estate Intervention.” Alejandra interviewed Sabrina Soto to get the her take on organizing and design. Here […]

Staying organized can be a difficult task when children are involved. The toys, books, stuffed animals, dolls, and trains can be overwhelming and add to the clutter of everyday life. Below are a few tips on how to organize your child’s toys: Designate A Space – You bought the house and you work to pay […]

The Back-to-School season has kicked-off! While some are thrilled, most are stressed. Before you pull your hair out, consider these 5 easy tips for starting off the season stress-free and organized. 1. Out with the Old, In with the New – Fall is the season for new trends, colors, and fashion. All of which mean […]