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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Organize Your Pantry Like a Pro!

Take your pantry organization to the next level.

Clearly label individual storage bins to ensure your stockpile of goodies are always visible. Always make sure to purge on a regular basis to keep expired and unused items to a minimum. Try grouping similar items and ingredients together to make them easy to find and help expedite cook times! Keep your pantry...
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On June 28, 2019
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Helpful Life and Home Organization Tips and Quotes from Marie Kondo

Marie Kondo is sparking a stir again.  Her Netflix series is generating excitement and inspiring people to change their lives. Her books, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Spark Joy have each reached #1 on the New York Times best seller list. The KonMari Method, an organizational process focused on discarding and organizing an […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On January 28, 2019
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Jewelry Organization

Jewelry is a favorite gift of the holiday season but is often difficult to store. We can have “good” jewelry, costume jewelry, family jewelry and precious memories wrapped around our smallest treasures. The question becomes, how do we store it all so we can access what we need and protect that which has special meaning […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On December 13, 2018
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Lego Storage Ideas

The fundamentals of organization of Legos are no different than for any area of the home.  Follow the tried and true process: Sort, Purge, Containerize, Maintain. However, it gets complex because sorting Legos is no small feat and there is no one way to sort them.  All kids play with Legos a bit differently. Depending […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On November 19, 2018
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Keep Your Holiday Decorations Fresh and Festive Year After Year

10 Ideas for Holiday Storage, Kirsten Fisher, Founder & CEO, Imagine Home Organization Many of us celebrate holidays to the fullest making for joyful occasions.  However, the challenge of holiday decorating is in the storage. I made a list of my favorite storage ideas that will ensure your decorations look their best every year while […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On October 22, 2018
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Organizing and Maintaining Your Garage

Finally! I had a little free time this weekend to do some garage organization. Yes, even a professional organizer’s garage needs some maintenance. Some of you may already be shuddering just thinking about the unbearable task of weeding through the mound of belongings lining the walls and covering the floor of your garage. For others, […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On September 19, 2018
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10 Steps to Avoid Back to School Mayhem

Now that we are at the tail end of summer break, many parents are starting to think about getting back into the school routine. Going back to school doesn’t have to be madness and mayhem. With some forward-planning, routine adjustments and organization you can save time, money and most importantly your sanity. Conquer your mornings […]
  • Posted by Imagine Home Organization
  • On July 25, 2018
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