September 11th – and All It Means to Me

This year, the date of 9/11 will be commemorated nationwide – and worldwide — as the 10th anniversary of a terrible event in our country’s history. There will be gatherings, readings, moments of silence, dedications, music and printed material that will take each of us back to that time 10 years ago, when so many people lost their lives, so many families were devastated, and so many...
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The Cost of Clutter: How much does your disorganization cost you?

“I’m so disorganized!” I hear that a lot.  And the comment is usually accompanied by a look of anxiety, frustration, or embarrassment on their face.  We all feel disorganized sometimes, but have you ever really looked at what your clutter costs you?  Excess stuff can cost you a fortune – even after you buy it and take it home. Here are a few places where the cost of clutter can hit...
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The Reality of Organization

If you’re one of the many who love reality shows – or have just gotten caught up while channel surfing, you’ve probably stumbled across at least one reality show about getting organized. There are many of them. When I talk to people about my chosen profession, these reality shows invariably come up. “Do you really put everything out on the front lawn?” (No, not unless you really...
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