If you’ve ever stared at a perfectly color-coded planner on Instagram and wondered why yours doesn’t look like that, this post is for you. 

Getting organized involves doing many things—sorting, categorizing, purging, and labeling just to name a few. Today I’m turning the tables and talking about 10 things I want you to avoid when you are organizing.

As a professional organizer, it's my job to find the best place for everything. When it comes to determining where something should be stored, I consider three key factors: frequency and place of use, ease of putting it away, and where to find it if needed.

Why do kids rooms get messy, and what can we can do about it?

Worksheets, spelling lists, sports flyers, fundraisers, and permission slips—these papers, along with many others, will soon start flooding into your home from school and various activities. If you’re not careful, they’ll take over your house by October. Here are some strategies to help you stay organized amidst the paper chaos.

As a professional organizer in Jamestown, ND, I work with people who are ready to simplify their homes but aren’t sure where to start. Downsizing doesn’t have to mean giving up everything or moving to a tiny house. It’s about intentionally reducing what you own so your space works better for your life.

Here are seven benefits of downsizing—and why now might be the perfect time.

Baseball season means we mostly live at the field and in the car. Instead of trying to live regular life during this crazy season, we’ve become accustomed to and started planning for life lived out of lunch boxes and the trunk of the car. Over the years, we’ve developed some systems that work well for us, and which may also benefit you during busy times—whether you have athletes or are involved in theater productions, 4-H exhibits, planting and harvesting, or any other activities that keep your family on the move. This post will break down three major areas of my summer life – meals, the car, and my bag.

I make a case in this blog post for seasonal planning—especially when life has a natural rhythm to it. Think: sports seasons, school breaks, trimesters of pregnancy, or the countdown to a big event. When life speeds up and your calendar fills in, sometimes even a month view feels too zoomed-in. That’s when I pull out my secret weapon: the blank seasonal calendar.

They’re somewhere — on the dining room table, behind closed doors, shoved in a drawer. You’ve got papers you’ve been meaning to go through since time immemorial… and now’s the time to finally tackle them.

Let’s keep it simple: here’s a 5-step plan for tackling your paper piles. 

If you’re having a hard time getting dressed or putting away laundry, it’s time to declutter your closet. Follow these steps to declutter and be the boss of your closet.

Though we may be experiencing the Spring of Deception before the arrival of Third Winter, it certainly feels like spring, which means it’s time to declutter the entryway! Read on for a step-by-step guide to decluttering your entryway.

Decluttering a laundry area can make the space more functional, efficient, and pleasant to use. Since laundry can be an unpleasant, never-ending chore, any way to make it more pleasant is a plus!

If you want to organize your home but don’t know where to start, the bathroom is a great spot for a number of reasons. See why, and how, in this post!

While many would agree that they have too much stuff, some would ask what “too much” even is. How can we know the right amount? And what do we do about it?

10 Things to Toss Before January 1st: A checklist of items to let go of, from expired pantry goods to digital clutter.

The holidays often bring a mix of excitement and anxiety, as we prepare to give, gather, and celebrate. But what if this year, you could enjoy the season without feeling like you’re constantly playing catch-up? One way to get ahead of the holiday rush is by decluttering before those gifts, decorations, and houseguests arrive.

As I share the details about the planner party, I've received this question quite a bit: Do you need a specific planner to attend on November 16? Read to find out the answer!

It’s easy to fall into the trap of productivity obsession. I know I’m guilty of it! We chase efficiency, look for hacks, and cram our days full of tasks, only to find ourselves overwhelmed and unfulfilled. What if we approached planning with more compassion? What if we planned in a way that supported our energy, values, and life’s rhythms?

Let’s explore the benefits of making a simple 5-minute tidy routine a part of your day!

Birthdays are a time to reflect, renew, and reset our lifes and spaces. Your birthday month can be your annual trigger to tackle those tasks that often get overlooked. Here’s a list of 10 things you should review, refresh, or declutter every year: