Owning a Professional Organizing business doesn't mean that all I do is organizing and the administrative tasks that come with running a business. For example, today i will be a guest of a podcast (stay tuned for the link to be announced), oft...
What's Good for the Goose is NOT Always Good for the Gander
There is a common misunderstanding about organization which is that one way of organizing fits all. NO! Let's explore some ways that are very different depending...
Going Against the Grain
I'm going to upset some people with this post. Actually I will upset a lot of people. I have been observing something for quite some time and I have to say somet...
The Perfect Gift
Mothers Day is coming and people everywhere are scrambling to find the perfect gift. Is there such a thing? Yes, there is. Is it made of gold? Silver? Diamonds? Nope...
This Won't Take Long Right?
How long will this take? That's a question that is commonly asked by prospective clients. It's also a question that we can not answer exactly. Why? Let me ex...
I Can Do It Myself!
Are a DIY persona, or naturally tend to be organized, but are overwhelmed about tackling your project and not sure where to start? Do you want to learn organizing te...
The Four D's of Paper Organization
Do you need to tame the clutter in your office? Follow the Four D's! For any item that comes across your desk, whether it's paper or an email, do one of...
All is Not as it Seems
"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." ~Steve Jobs ...
May I Tell You About May Day?
Welcome to May, and May Day! May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is celebrated in over 80 countries across the world. The purpose of the day ...
Getting Organized Saves Relationships!
As the saying goes, opposits attract. We have found this to be true many times when we are asked to organize a home for couples who have differing organizing style...
Where'd the Car Keys Go?
According to this article, a 2017 study showed that Americans spend 2.5 days looking for lost items collectively costing ...
Lucy! You have some 'splainin' to do!
Chaos Pros, like many Professional Organizers, recommends working in three- or four-hour increments when you hire us. If you follow us here or on social me...
I Ain’t Skeered!
The day before I was to begin organizing for a new client, she called to tell me that her street was b...
Home Office 101
One of my speaking engagements was to a group of about 50 employees who were being transitioned from a corporate office environment to working out of a home office....
Cha-ching!
The cost of CHAOS in late fees for consumers: 45% are late paying a bill, 29% have missed doctor appointments, and 10% missed their social engagement. Need help...
The Cart Can't Pull The Horse!
One of the firm beliefs of Chaos Pros is that you do NOT buy products to solve clutter problems until after you know exac...
Message in a Bottle
I once read an interesting story about a message in a bottle returned to its sender after 35 years. It started me wondering, if you could send a message that yo...
Just a little funny
Americans burn 55 mins a day--roughly 12 days a year --looking for things they know they own but can't find. ...
How Do You Reward Yourself?
Congratulations! You've taken our suggestion, you set a timer for 30 minutes and you took on a corner of the "room where everything goes to disappear!" In the process you discovered those pair of shorts ...
Are you IRS ready?
It's that time of year again, the time all residents of the United States dread, TAX TIME. I'll be quick. Are you able to file on time because you have all o...
Need to Get Away?
Life is short ... the phrase may be overused, but it's certainly true. Even if we live to a ripe old age of 90 or 100, it still goes by so quickly! ...
Come on in, the Pantry's fine!
Often times a client will say, "I bet your house is really organized." As my mind pours over the images of laundry, dust, and yes, *...
