Vacations are supposed to be a time of rest and relaxation – family fun in the sun, a romantic get-away or a memorable adventure with friends. You just want to leave schedules and commitments behind and enjoy your time away. So why does it seem like so much work just to get ready to go?… Continue Reading »
Hurricane season is off to an early and busy start this year, with two named storms skirting the East Coast even before the season officially began on June 1. That means it’s time to get moving on hurricane preparedness. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted 9-15 named storms, 4-8 hurricanes and 1-3… Continue Reading »
We all need to control clutter in our NYC homes and need to address those items we no longer need or use. Clothing and shoes that no longer fit, household items that have been replaced with updated versions, books we’ve finished reading, toys the kids no longer play with and take up precious storage space… Continue Reading »
Last month I joined 70 of my fellow NY Professional Organizers at the annual NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) Conference in Baltimore. In addition to the motivating keynotes and educational workshops, all NY Professional Organizers looked forward to visiting the product expo. This year’s expo didn’t disappoint and included some innovative products that will… Continue Reading »
Professional organizers in NYC are frequently called in by clients who need help with managing paperwork. In addition to developing and implementing a system for tracking and filing paperwork as it flows through your home or business, managing paperwork also includes archiving your files and knowing what you don’t need to hold on to. As… Continue Reading »
Over the past several months, I’ve shared information about the partnership forged between NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) and Soles4Souls. The NAPO Challenge urged NAPO professional organizers like me to encourage clients to clean out their closets and donate brand new and gently worn footwear as well as single shoes to Soles4Souls. NAPO professional… Continue Reading »