Entries by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Time to Organize

Schedule time on your calendar to organize.  Treat it like an appointment that you can’t reschedule without a large rescheduling fee.  Then pick just one target area to work on, and tackle one flat surface in that area.  For example, if you’re working in the kitchen, start with items on the counter.  If you’re working […]

Organizing Habits

Helpful Organizer Newsletter – January 2015 Quick Links My website My Email address My Blog NAPO-NE Side Notes:***  January 2015 marks my 7th year in business.  Thank you for being a part of it, and helping me reach this anniversary.  I’m grateful to you.     ***    Did you know that January is Get Organized […]

Organizing Decorations

If you’re like me, you like decorating for the holidays.  It gets me in the holiday spirit, and I enjoy adding sparkle and cheer to my home.  However, taking those decorations down, packing them up, and storing them until next year is an entirely different story.  That part of the process always seems like such […]

Recycling Boxes

Keep boxes at least until you’ve opened the items, used them, and established that they work to your satisfaction.  Then get rid of the box.  If you’re not ready to do so, break the box down and store it flat for 6 months, then after 6 months get rid of the box.

Clutter Free Gift Ideas

Do you like giving and receiving gifts? It can be fun, meaningful, and heartwarming.  Unfortunately, it can also make our home feel like it’s bursting at the seams with toys, clothes, and electronics.  After the gift giving season is over do you dread having to make room for all that stuff?  Do you detest having […]