When I first started to declutter my home, I refused to call myself a minimalist. In the world of professional organizing, “minimalism” can feel like a dirty word. You see, I was afraid of the stereotype—the cold, empty rooms and the idea that I’d walk into a client’s home and force them to get rid […]

The Declutter Dash: Reset Your Home in Just 5 Minutes Let’s be honest: most of us don’t have a full weekend to dedicate to a full house reset. Between work, kids, and the general busyness of life, the idea of tackling the whole garage or the doom pile of mail feels impossible. So, we do […]

Picture this: You stand in the doorway of a room, look at the piles of paper, the overflowing shelves, and the stuff that seems to have a life of its own, and you just… freeze. Before you know it, “I don’t even know where to start,” mutters under your breath. Next, your heart sinks, brain […]

Ever feel like your belongings multiply over night, always finding room in already full spaces? It’s like we’re all collecting items “just in case” but they never actually get used. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This is what I call the “Just in Case” Conundrum—that tendency we all have to hold onto things […]

Whether you’re a busy parent or a homeowner with too much “stuff,” you’re not alone. The frustration and stress from a cluttered space are real. The good news? The solution is simple. It starts with understanding one key idea: the difference between decluttering and organizing. Many of us jump straight to buying bins and shelves. […]

You’ve done the basic cleaning, but your space still doesn’t feel as vibrant as you’d like. The secret to a truly fresh home, a key part of any good spring cleaning, is letting the laundry machine do the work for you. When we think of a “refresh,” we often think of decluttering or rearranging furniture. […]

Let’s be real: decluttering isn’t an innate skill. It’s a muscle we build over time. And just like any skill, teaching kids how to declutter requires patience and a structured approach. As a former teacher, I’ve found the gradual release method to be incredibly effective for learning new skills, and it works wonders for decluttering […]

As a professional organizer, I can tell you the truth: you don’t actually have a “messy” personality; you have a systems problem. Most people approach tidying as a one-time event—a marathon weekend of cleaning that leaves them exhausted and back to square one by Tuesday. If you want to stop the endless cycle of purging […]