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Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

About Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

As a Certified Professional Organizer®, Janine Cavanaugh helps individuals improve their organizing skills, reduce the clutter in their homes, downsize their belongings, and create functional environments. Organizing in MA and RI since 2008.

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Declutter filter

July 1, 2026/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

When decluttering use the filter that an item needs to meet two out of the following 3 criteria – need, use, love. You need this item because it’s practical and helps make your life easier in some way. Examples are a functioning hair dyer, vacuum cleaner, and plunger. You use this item on a regular […]

Deciding what to keep

June 1, 2026/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

When deciding what to keep, evaluate the importance of an item by looking at the past, present, and future. Have we needed this in the past? How often? For what reason? Do we need this now? Are we currently using it? What situations might arise that we’d need this in the future? After answering the […]

Bathroom organizing

May 20, 2026/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Are you having guests over this spring or summer? Perhaps you’re expecting people for a graduation party or a July 4th celebration? No matter the event, you’ll want to make sure there is one room in your house that is organized and clean.

The bathroom
Everyone uses it. Here are some helpful tips to get the “thrown room” ready for guests, and some tips for keeping the most used room in your home organized and free of clutter.

Easy stuff to get rid of

May 1, 2026/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Things we own have different values, for example monetary, practical, and sentimental value. These values change and evolve over time. If it’s been a while since you considered the value of your possessions, I recommend spending some time reevaluating things. Then get rid of items that have little or no value to you anymore. Start […]

Stop Buying Containers—Start Decluttering

April 1, 2026/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

More storage is not the answer for too much stuff. Less stuff is the answer. Before purchasing organizing tools or storage solutions, focus on decluttering first. Let go of items you no longer use, need, or love. When you reduce excess belongings, your home becomes easier to organize, easier to clean, and easier to maintain.

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