Clean up the clutter and help kids in need with CLIPUS! Organizing Maniacs is excited to announce that we have found a new resource in our efforts to dispose of unwanted items through eco- and social-recycling. CLIPUS Foundation is using empty ink toner cartridges “To facilitate and
Left-handed Tricks for Organizing in a Right-handed World Left-handers unite! Ok, I’m not actually left-handed, but I did use to practice writing with my left-hand to see if I could do it. I also heard it’s a good exercise to keep one’s brain sharp. I’m not
For this Tech Tuesday, I wanted to share my all-time favorite time (and money) saving app. Out Of Milk: No more lost or forgotten grocery lists for me. I love this app! I got it just for the grocery list function but it does so much more.
Order Out of Chaos Academic Planner Leslie Josel of Order Out of Chaos has developed an Academic Planner specifically designed to meet the needs of students who struggle with time management such as those with ADHD or other learning disabilities. She has taken the traditional student
To Yard Sale or Not To Yard Sale – this is the real question. Yard sales sound like an attractive option for people looking to recoup some of their expenses on items they’ve purchased but are no longer using. However, many people don’t realize the hidden
Clutter Free Kid Activities let you spend time together as a family without leaving you with a house full of clutter to pick up at the end of the day. Take a trip to the library. Go for an outdoor adventure. The DC
Are you struggling to get your kids organized? Don’t give up! We’ve compiled a list of the best tips for successful and kid-friendly organizing. Try them out and add your own helpful hints in the comments. Make it a game!
It’s Clutter Safety Month! Don’t let old bike helmets, car seats, and old first aid supplies become unsafe clutter for your family. Car Seats If you’re keeping your old car seat to hand down to another child in the family, know that car seats expire. Beyond expiring, it’s
Most people looking for organizing help will at some point encounter David Allen’s Getting Things Done approach to organizing. And while Getting Things Done is a great systematic approach to streamlining a home office or busy workplace, we suggest making sure that it fits both
Why should I care about professional organizer certification? Because what that means in a nut-shell is that we have a lot of experience! Pursuing certification by a professional organization will demonstrate that your professional organizer is committed to professional development, ethics, and their business. Before we talk about
Where do I find a Professional Organizer? If you just started looking for a professional organizer, I am sure you are confused by all of our industry acronyms. Beware, that there are always new ones being added. I would recommend hiring a professional organizer that belongs to
Happy Splurge Day! Yes, you heard that right, we said Splurge. We Professional Organizers may be notorious for purging, sorting, and labeling, but we’re people, too, and we splurge occasionally. Just as it is with any organizational strategy, the key is to make smart, deliberate