Back to School / Small Spaces - For many, September is Back to School time. For some, this means helping their children get the most utilization out of a dorm room. But the same principles that apply to creating function in a small dorm room transfer to any small space.

Can You Really Organize Someone Else? - Read these strategies to help alleviate the chaos in your family when they don't want you to help them.

Consignment Shops - Another Great Value to Declutter! - Consignment shops are a great way to purge, make a little money and help the environment all at the same time.

Clear Out and Clean Up - Getting organized is the first step to effective spring cleaning.

Closet Organization - We'll take a look at the purpose of the particular closet you want to organize and the steps to do this quickly.

Downsizing or "Rightsizing" - Are you really living in a space that's the right size for you and your family? You might want to consider downsizing or rightsizing to help you have more time, more money and more energy.

Gifts for Loved Ones - Give gifts that do not clutter. Go for the sentimental, service or monetary ideas in this article.

Got Card Clutter? - We all have a difficult time "letting go" of cards, don't we? Especially after the holidays. It's so much fun to see those pictures of growing children and hear from relatives during this special time of year. But what do you do with those cards when the eggnog has worn off?

How to Get Organized When Your Elderly Loved Ones Need You - It happens to all of us; as we age so do our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and other special people in our lives. Even if your family is running smoothly right now it's never too early to plan what to do before a crisis sets in.

How Long Do I Keep It? - Everyone is drowning in paper, no surprise. One of the most common questions I receive as a professional organizer is, "How long do I need to keep this?"

I Can't Believe I Have Something to Wear! - You might not think of hiring a fashion consultant as getting organized but I quickly realized that Kristin Dahl of kristin dahl fashion services saved me oodles of time, stress and money.

If Not Now, When? - Here's what happens to most people's New Year's Resolutions...They set a goal and then don't follow it up with an action plan. Two important skills for achieving any successful endeavor are making a plan and taking action.

"I'll Get to It Later" ... Do You Procrastinate? - Take a look at these tips and strategies to help you not postpone anything you put on your To Do list.

"I'm So Embarrassed..." - Don't let embarrassment stop you from getting the help you need to get organized. Read why there's no need to feel this way and move on to improving the quality of your life.

JM's Favorite "Non-Cluttering" Gift Ideas Just in Time for the Holidays! - As a professional organizer I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't recommend gifts that don't clog up our homes after the holiday decorations are packed back up. Below are my suggestions; many of them come with personal comment.

Mind Your Memorabilia - Have you ever noticed that the longer the length of time we know our intimate loved ones, the more memorabilia we save? Is your basement or attic filled with photos, home movies, meaningful books, children's artwork/schoolwork, sentimental items inherited from family members who have passed?

Mother's Day Mind Map - Not everyone is a "list maker" or thinks in a logical, sequential order the way a professional organizer does. For those who don't (as well as those who do), here's a great tool to get your ideas, goals and tasks down on paper so you can manage a small to large project on your own in a simplistic way. It's called a Mind Map.

Organize to Economize  - When organizing your money, the skill set is not that different from organizing one's "stuff" but at least you can see your possessions when you open a closet door. It is much harder to find and remember where all your money is if you can't visualize it.

Organize Your Holidays (When You Think It, Ink It!) - The "Holiday Organizer" is easy to create and you can simply make your own with a few purchases from an office supply store and a little knowledge of Excel on your home computer.

Organizing for Your Student - Help your child with the basics of organizing any space such as his/her backpack. This is a life skill that your student can use forever and is not taught in school.

Organizing Gifts (That de-clutter your space, papers or time) - Here are 10 of my favorite organizing gift ideas to help your loved ones (or yourself) for the holiday season and beyond.

Please, Make a Decision... - It always amazes me when I work with my clients how many decisions they need to make while we organize. Very often the clutter is simply a diagnosis of my clients not taking the time to make a decision.

Prune Your Time - As a professional organizer I know that working with people to help them weed out their homes opens up the potential to receive something new and better.

Rocket Your Pocketbook - We live out of our pocketbooks on a daily basis so it should be one of the first things we organize, right? But many people don't and loose countless minutes to hours a week rummaging through the "black hole" in search of keys, phone, credit card, lipstick, etc...

Room " Make-Unders" - "Less can be more" - especially when it comes to your feeling comfortable in your home. Let's take a look at how to do a room "make-under"

The Power of Donation - Donating your possessions can help mend your heart. Letting go of your past is often a gift to others.

The Wrap Up - The Vacation Isn't Over Until the Suitcases are Unpacked - When people decide to go on vacation they usually start with a list. That's the beginning of their organizational plan, which is a good one. But, what most people don't do relative to vacations is the "Wrap Up."

Time Management for a Crazy Day - Learn the four "D's". When you must prioritize, remember you can delete, delay, diminish and delegate many of your "To-Do's"!

Travel Tips - The summer seems to be here and gone before you know it. If you feel a bit in disarray try the tips below and be organized before and after your Fun in the Sun

What Should You Keep In Your Safe or Deposit Box? - This is a common question in my line of work. Like so many areas of organization, this is a personal decision. In this article we'll take a look at questions that may help you to determine what to lock up. And, additionally,  how to choose a safe if you need one.

Where did I Put That Password? - It happens to us all, we jump on our computer to go to a particular website and it asks us for our password and we feel that anxiety settle in. "Shoot, where did I put that information? Is it still in my head, did I write it down somewhere?"

Yard Sales (Not at all about cleaning up the lawn!) - Many people love attending these spring and fall events that pop-up in our communities. Here's some tips about how you can benefit from these rituals.

10, 5 Set Hike! - For many fans, football season has arrived, but for many homeowners so has the time to sell their houses. Whether you're looking to downsize, rightsize or economize, here are the 10 "vital statistics" that every homeowner should know before putting their home up for sale.