Organizing is a Skill

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

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 […]

Organizing in a Large Family

Helpful Organizer Newsletter – July 2014 Quick Links My website My Email address My Blog NAPO-NE Side Notes:***    My website has a brand new look.  Please check it out and provide me with some feedback.  I’d love to hear what you think.   ***    I’m sorry to report that the Leaning Connection, where I’ve […]

Repurposing Containers

Would you consider purchasing containers as the “fun” part to organizing?  You wouldn’t be alone.  Containers are multifunctional and practical.  They serve important functions in organizing.  They provide boundaries for stuff.  They hold and keep like items together.  They prevent pieces and parts from getting lost or misplaced. I recommend being creative and resourceful when […]

Repurpose & Organize

I’m often asked by a potential clients if they can purchase any organizing products in preparation of our work appointment. My answer is usually no. (The exception is when we’re working in a brand new space.) The reason for my “no” answer, is that in the process of organizing we uncover, discover, locate, unearth, and […]