5 Things to Organize This Weekend

• Files. Go through all your files and get rid of ones that are outdated, you no longer need, or you no longer use. Recycle, shred and trash what you can.
• Cords. Does anyone else have a box of random box of cords that you have no idea what they go to? If yes, then it is time to go through them and get rid of what you haven't used in years, you have no idea what they belong to or what you no need. 
• Table linens. If you no longer entertain and have an overwhelming amount of linens then it may be time to get rid of some. Only keep the ones you love and use. 
• Office supplies. Do you have an excessive amount of office supplies? Go through them and donate ones you don't need or want to various organizations, schools or someone you know that could use them. 
• Exercise supplies. Who has unused exercise equipment and supplies? If you have a sweat suit that has never been used in 2 decades than it is time to get rid of it. 

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Made in the USA: Sterilite Shoe Boxes

As a professional organizer one of the most versatile products that we see and use all the time in client's homes is the plastic shoe box. They are great in offices, playrooms, garages, etc. Where do you like to use them. As you can see above, we used them in this office closet to help sort supplies.

Here is the shelving unit and label maker we used.


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National Clean Off Your Desk Day!

Today is National Clean Off Your Desk Day!

Here are some quick tips to cleaning off your desk.

1. Throw away trash that is on your desk. 
2. Sort like items together and contain in bins, baskets, drawers, etc. 
3. File papers that need to be filed. 
4. Put action items in a desktop file or desktop sorter / trays.
5. Label bins and sorters so you know where things go. 
6. Create systems that work for you for incoming / outgoing paperwork. 
7. Keep supplies you use often within reach. 

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Eco Modern Concierge Featured on Adored By Alex

I was lucky enough to work with sweet Alex from Adored by Alex. I was so happy when she reached out to work together. We were really able to transform her office closet. Head to her blog and read more about it here and see the transformation.

Photo from Adored by Alex

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Client Bad Ass Mama: Office Organization Before and After

If you have been following along, you know I have been working with this client for a while now. This is a before and after of her office. There are of course some tweaks that still need to be made, but a HUGE improvement. 

Before:

After: 

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Client Big Family: Office / Playroom Before & After + Tips

I met Christine from Samsill at the National Association of Professional Organizers conference this past April. She had reached out to me about providing me products for an office organization project and I was happy to accept. I was sent 5 Pop n Store boxes and was able to use them on 2 different office projects. If you know me or have been reading for a while on here, you have heard me say over and over again to use what you have. Not everyone has the perfect organization system with the perfect lighting etc., etc. 

This project I did in particular was an "express organization project" as I like to call it. It was literally done in less than 2 hours and we only touched the service of things. The problem from the client is that the office is also used as a playroom for their daughter. A ton of clutter was just piling up everywhere. It is by no means perfect and there are still things that will be tweaked like downsizing toys, getting the file system in order, etc., but overall we got a majority of the desk clear like my client wanted and kept the things on there that they needed quick access too. 

We used the Samsill Pop n Store boxes, which are amazing. One holds important documents like insurance cards, kid info, etc., one holds printer paper and the other has various trinkets the little one can't get into. 

Then we did a quick rearranging of the toys and made sure the toys were out of the office area. My client wanted a chair in from of the desk, so many toys got switched around. We put stuffed animals in bins and then you will notice a pile of backpacks that will later be hung up on the walls. This area was especially super quick, but hopefully the little knows which is her section and the adult section :).

Here are a few tips to contain desk clutter real quick. 

1. Clear everything off
2. Clean surfaces
3. Put back only what you know you will need/ use
4. Put items where they go if they don't belong in the office or put them in the correct drawers, etc. 
5. Add / take away containers, etc.
6. Bask in your happy organized area

Before:

After:

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