Entries by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Best way to decided about clothes

The cool weather of fall is upon us. It’s time to reintroduce sweaters and corduroy pants into our wardrobe. A great way to decided if you’d like to keep the summer clothes you’re packing away is to describe them. Limit your description to one or two adjectives per item. For example, hold up a summer […]

Would You Rather

Would you rather… …wear a banana costume for a complete day (not on Halloween) or strategically remove all your clothes that don’t fit and flatter you? …let go of 5 sentimental thing or let a tarantula crawl up your arm? …thoroughly organize your junk drawer or jump off a high dive? … have oral surgery […]

Could you find me a spoon?

If you invited me into your home could you find me a spoon? Of course, but what about a postage stamp, last year’s W2 form or tweezers? Are those things stored in a place that is easy to locate? Having a designated spot for things is the guiding principle of organization. So, treat every item […]

How many do you need?

How many pot holders do you have? How many can you use at one time? You only have two hands. So, how many is enough? I know our society has programed us to believe that more is better, and that having a surplus on-hand is required for optimal household management. But I’d like to encourage you to challenge those thoughts, and ask yourself how many you really need. What is a manageable amount for you?