Choosing the right clothing for a trip can be stressful, but when you choose properly, packing clothing gets easier. These Organizing Maniacs tips will help you know what to pack for more organized travel. For more organized travel, minimize the clothing you take A common rule for less-experienced travelers
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton In my last post about getting organized to travel, I talked about the enormous task of planning the trip. But when all the planning is done, it's really the packing that causes all the stress. Take too much, and the luggage fees at the
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton There are many different areas where getting organized can make a huge difference, but getting organized to travel can save you time, money, stress, and returning to the house to retrieve a forgotten passport (or child's blanket they can't sleep without). Travel can be
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton Last week, we talked about what first steps you can take to begin organizing your yard and garden. Once you’ve removed debris, raked the yard, and planned your new season’s garden, you can start creating your new space. Purge, Prune, and Prep Purge everything that
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton How to Get it Done Winter can wreak havoc on a yard. As spring arrives and our thoughts turn to spending more and more time outside, so do our concerns about how to make our yards and gardens as beautiful as possible. We try
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton We’ve all seen it driving through our neighborhoods: the car parked in the driveway because of a jam-packed garage that leaves no room for the very thing it was built to hold. Sometimes, the garage has walkable areas where someone can squeeze around
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton Excess Clothing April 22 is Earth Day, and as we try to reach a billion acts of green, one of the categories we see a lot is excess clothing. We've been talking about organizing our wardrobes, but when you get rid of clothing, it's important not
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton Isn't it about time we get to organizing our wardrobes - putting away the snow boots, heavy sweaters, and raincoats? There's something wonderful about the lightening that happens in Spring. It's not just daylight, but moods, clothing choices, and attitudes. Spring is a
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i26W8TfSgio April 2017 Maniacs’ Book Club – Messy: the power of disorder to transform our lives by Tim Harford “Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives celebrates messiness in our lives: why it’s important, why we resist it, and why we should embrace it instead. Drawing from
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton Have you filed your taxes yet? Are you getting a tax refund? It's that time of year again! We spend a lot of time helping people get their paperwork organized for tax season, but it's worth the effort. When you have all of your
by Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton Organizing a house is tough enough, but add a baby to that effort, and you have chaos. Whether it’s your first or your fifth child, babies bring extra “stuff” to the home, from diapers and pacifiers to bottles and baby clothes. Combine baby chaos with
One of the most difficult aspects of organizing for many of our clients is getting rid of the "I might need this someday" things. If you don’t experience strong attachment to your "stuff" it isn't so hard. When you struggle with the idea of getting rid