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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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Storage Options

November 1, 2014/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

When trying to find the best storage option for items ask yourself these 3 questions. 1.  Where do I use the item?  Store it where you use it. 2.  How often do I access the item?  Store items used frequently in easily accessible containers and locations. 3.  What is the best technique for storing the […]

Organizing is a Skill

October 15, 2014/0 Comments/in Blog Posts/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

I’m often asked, “How come some people are so much better at organizing than others?  Is there an organizing gene?”  I’m happy to say that there is no organizing gene.  Organizing is a skill, and just like other skills, some people are better at learning it than others.  For example, typing, speaking a foreign language, […]

Back to School Organizing Tips

September 19, 2014/0 Comments/in Blog Posts/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

It’s back to school time.  Did you promise yourself that this year would be different?  Did you say you were going to come up with a plan to manage all the school papers and homework?  Did you have a great idea for organizing school lunches and backpacks?  What about homework? It can be difficult to […]

Deciding What Clothing to Keep

September 1, 2014/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Tip:  When packing up summer clothes, determine what is worth holding onto for next summer by answering these 3 questions:     Did you wear the item.  If so, how many times?  If it’s been worn three or more times, it’s worth keeping.     Does the items still fit and flatter you?  If it’s tight or […]

One In, One Out Rule

August 1, 2014/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Practice the One In, One Out Rule, especially if you’d like to reduce the current amount you have.  For example, every time you purchase a new purse, donate, sell, or pass on an old purse.  Every time you’re given a new coffee mug, re-purpose, recycle, or pass on an old one.  Practicing this Rule will […]

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