Eliminate Cookbook Clutter

Returning guest blogger  Jill Hively, owner of Order Up Organizing in Apex, NC.

A cookbook collection can start in many ways: from hand-me-down books belonging to family members to a desire to eat better/lose weight/use the kitchen to a crush on a certain cute Australian TV chef.  Whatever the motivation behind your collection, it is important to keep . . . → Read More: Eliminate Cookbook Clutter

Family Meal Plans

Returning guest blogger  Jill Hively, owner of Order Up Organizing in Apex, NC.

Have you ever tried one of those “one-size-fits-all” menu plans?  You know the ones that “take all of the guesswork out of dinnertime” by providing you a week’s worth of meals and the grocery list to go with them?  Odds are when you printed . . . → Read More: Family Meal Plans

Turning Trash into Treasure

Guest blogger Chris DiGiovanna is President of Trader Chris Consignments, Inc. in Pittsboro, NC. He has been active in buying/selling online for the last 12 years and is an eBay Powerseller. Visit his website at www.traderchris.biz.

Most people realize that at some point in their lives, they have too much stuff.  There are a number of different . . . → Read More: Turning Trash into Treasure

Is it Safe to Eat? Leftover Basics

I’d like to introduce my first guest blogger, Jill Hively.  With many years experience as a Registered Dietician, Jill has developed coaching skills to work with and encourage others to make life style changes that will positively affect their well-being, both nutritionally and in their living environments. Jill is the owner of Order Up Organizing . . . → Read More: Is it Safe to Eat? Leftover Basics

What is Clutter?

Do you consider this clutter?

One of the many things I have learned over the past 4 years working as a Professional Organizer is that every individual has their own definition of clutter and organized. One person’s categorized piles is another’s clutter nightmare.  This is what led to my tagline, “Unique solutions for an organized you.”  . . . → Read More: What is Clutter?

Closet Tips & Tricks

As the kids are getting ready to head back to school, and some of you are not too far from a shift in wardrobe (summer to fall clothing), I thought I would share some simple tips that can help keep your (and your kid’s)closet better organized.

Do you prefer this closet…

Is an organized closet really that . . . → Read More: Closet Tips & Tricks

What’s Your Style?

Last week I introduced several different definitions and viewpoints on delegation. Having a good understanding of this action is a great start, but the second and equally important step is having a delegation style that will ensure success.  Just as a sports team can have amazing, talented athletes yet end up with a losing season if . . . → Read More: What’s Your Style?

The Basics: Organizing Rules to Live By

I was asked to speak to a group of women business owners this week (congratulations to the newest Coffee & Contacts chapter in Pittsboro, NC) and decided to share with the attendees some of the basic “rules” I try to live by and teach to my organizing clients.

Although I call them “basic”, I know that it . . . → Read More: The Basics: Organizing Rules to Live By

Professional Organization Tips and Tricks

Home Organizing Tips

To celebrate our new look, new website and new selves, I wanted to gift you with a free, downloadable whitepaper. A whitepaper is a document (normally a PDF) that has lots of useful information.

The whitepaper I’m gifting you is full of simple organizational tips for your home, your car and more. You can put them into . . . → Read More: Professional Organization Tips and Tricks