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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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Compare instead of decide

July 1, 2024/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

When deciding what to keep and what not to keep, compare two items at a time. Do you like this item more than that item? Which one do I use more? Wear more? Feel better about? Other helpful tips: Keep or not keep Most important question when deciding to keep Paper: what to keep and […]

Keep only your favorites

June 1, 2024/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Identify your favorite things and make space to enjoy those things. This will probably require the removal of unused, outdated, and unwanted stuff. By reducing those possessions, your favorite things have breathing room, and you have less to organize and maintain. Here are a few suggestions: How to get rid of stuff 10 not scary […]

Reset day

May 1, 2024/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Establish a weekly reset day. A day where you clean up and clear out in order to start fresh for the coming week. My reset day is Sunday. I do several things on this day that help me maintain order. Check calendar and weekly work schedule Plan meals Change sheets Water plants Change bathroom and […]

Use instead of store

April 1, 2024/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

There is a distinction between using things and storing things. One signifies action and the other signifies stockpiling. For example, using up the big jug of laundry detergent you bought vs. storing the 5 jugs of laundry detergent you bought. Which situation requires less effort to organize and maintain? Go with that one!

Recycle more paper

March 1, 2024/0 Comments/in Blog Posts, Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

It can be a struggle to determine whether to keep or recycle certain papers. So, I’ve devised a list of questions that will help you. Answer the following questions honestly and objectively. If your answer is no to 5 or more questions it’s time to recycle or shred that paper. Do you have a specific […]

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