6 Ways to Conquer Letting Go of Meaningful Things

“But,  What If I need It Someday?”

This is a common thought we have when we want to declutter and get organized.  I would bet that if you have a small (or large) problem in your home with clutter that you (or someone in your home) has used that phrase once or twice. This thought can sometimes even paralyze our ability to get rid of anything.   

My grandmother was born to a poor family in 1930 and spent her childhood playing with bits and pieces of scraps and junk in the yard rather than the playhouses, swing-sets and electric ride-on cars that her great grandchildren enjoy. Unlike many of her generation, who struggle with hoarding, she kept an immaculate home all of her life.  

How to Get Organized Without Spending Any Money!

Getting organized doesn’t have to be costly, especially since doling out money on cute but pricey organizing containers isn’t the solution.  Believe me, I understand the lure of container shopping but urge you to hang onto your money until you edit your stuff.  It’s likely you won’t need containers if you edit enough stuff. 

3 Simple Steps to Staying Organized

Why is it so difficult to stay organized?  It felt great to have an area of your home organized and clutter-free but have yet to discover the secret to keeping it that way.

Organizing Seasonal Clothing

I'm over here sweating in our 90+ degree weather this week here in Southern California and some of you on the east coast are floating away - we are longing for some rain, but wow! Well, I really don't ever have to change out my clothes for "seasons" since we are lucky to get a couple of weeks of chilly "winter-like" weather here. But, Jill, my professional organizer guest, definitely knows how to deal with changing out season clothing and keep it organized! 

Planning Summer Vacation

I asked Lisa Woodruff, who is a professional organizer, blogger and podcast host at www.organize365.com, to share how she plans her summer vacation! She's sharing how she does it! 

Every Sunday night I sit down and go through my Sunday Basket to plan my week and catch up on my mail. This week I am planning our summer.

   

Where Do I Begin?

I asked Jill Annis, of Simply Organized, to help answer some of your tough questions! One of the most asked questions I get is "Where do I begin?" So, she is going to help answer that question, from a professional organizer's view!

How to Get your Spouse to Keep Organized: Advice from a Professional Organizer

I want to introduce a new helper to Organizing Made Fun! She's going to be such a big help because she's a professional organizer and amazing at helping all my organized and organized-wanna-be readers to answer some of the questions that I just can't answer! Beginning this month, and once each month, she will answer a tough question from one of you! Jill is the owner of Simply Organized and she's amazing!

Have you thought about being Professional Organizer?

{The following is from my guest, Lisa}

Do you love to organize?

The best organizing advice you'll ever get!

What is the BEST organizing advice that you ever got? Can you think of it right now? If not, I have some! If so, you can tell us at the end!

Interview with a Professional Organizer: Ashley of Design, Build, Love

Today's interview with a professional organizer is Ashley, who blogs over at Design, Build, Love. I met her last year when we were both at a blog conference. She is sweet, perky, and very organized! 

Interview with a Professional Organizer: Linda Samuels

Interview with a Profesional Organizer: Aby Garvey of Simplify 101

Starting this month, I will be interviewing a professional organizer each month. I think this is really valuable that we talk with a professional and get their opinions and ideas on how they help others to organize. So, today I'm going to start with Aby Garvey, who also happens to run a blog and business that I've shared before, Simplify 101.