RVs Seem to be the Vacation of Choice During a Pandemic!

The Chicago Tribune reported on May 5th that Midwest bookings are up 30% over the same time last year and an MMGY Global Survey for the US travel Association found 68% of people felt safe in a personal vehicle while only 18% felt safe on a domestic flight. The Boston Globe wrote that “RV Share, […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On May 28, 2020
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How Do I Keep Paperwork From Piling Up Again?

Incoming paperwork, like all items in the house, should have a home. I have a “To Do” area on my desk. I use an open magazine rack because I need to see it but don’t want piles of clutter. Use whatever works best for you! There are several sources for incoming paperwork. Mail – mail […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On May 20, 2020
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5 Steps to Eliminating Your Paper Pile

An overflow of paperwork can be one of the most daunting organizing tasks. Even some professional organizers won’t touch it! I actually love to contain the chaos of paper. It looks tough, but it’s actually pretty easy. The more important thing to learn is how to keep it from piling up so that once you […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On May 20, 2020
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Mini Organizing Sessions at Home

Professional organizers use a number of tools to achieve the fundamentals of organization: Everything should have a home. Often used items should be easy to access and easy to put away. One of the tools I love, is often overlooked. These days, many people are experiencing a wide range of emotions. We may be anxious […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On April 16, 2020
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Organizing Tools the Pros Love!

Professional organizers use a number of tools to achieve the fundamentals of organization: Everything should have a home. Often used items should be easy to access and easy to put away. One of the tools I love, is often overlooked. The lazy Susan or turntable.   They are made of a number of different materials […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On February 21, 2020
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Getting Organized in 2020? Find Your Why.

I am currently reading “Your Best Year Ever” by Michael Hyatt. The book is about goal setting and it was chosen by my women’s entrepreneur’s group because we wanted a guide to making our 2020 goals more meaningful, all-encompassing of our business and our home, and of course more likely to be achieved! One of […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On January 13, 2020
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Organization of Children’s Artwork

One of the most common questions I get asked when organizing for families is “How do I store my child’s artwork?” Particularly when kids are young, they produce so much and their skills change so fast that we want to capture every inspiration. However, it adds up quickly! I thought I was doing a great […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On November 19, 2019
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Is your garage disaster your little secret?!

50% of homeowners name the garage as the most disorganized area of the home (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals) This statistic doesn’t surprise me because it is usually the area of which we ask the most and provide very little in the way of direction to get it done! Paint from four owners […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On October 18, 2019
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There is so much joy and so many memories locked up in a sweet stuffed animal.

Learn how to organize that adorable mess! Recently, one of my favorite clients told me her son was so attached to his many, many stuffed animals because each held a story and memory to go with it.  He could close his eyes, feel the shape and tell her when they got it, what they were […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On September 19, 2019
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Are You Working a Second Shift?

Find Some Family Balance! 25 years ago, in my introduction to sociology class, I read a fascinating book by Arlie Hochschild, called The Second Shift.  In it, she talks about the division of labor within the household whereby women finish their paid job and then put in another 40 hours at home taking care of daily […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On August 19, 2019
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