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.

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.

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?"

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.