learn how to get organized

Submitted by Jodi Taylor, Whatta Mess Professional Organizing

Let’s face it. We all have to put away our odds and ends if we want to live in a clean and relaxing environment. I’m sure that everyone has, at some point, lived in a cluttered home and learned first hand how clutter negatively affects their energy and general well being. Although we may know that tidying up is necessary to feel at ease in our home, we may not actually enjoy doing it! I feel that by setting up systems that are beautiful to look at, a joy to work with and easy to maintain, eliminating clutter will not only become easier and less time consuming, but may actually become enjoyable!

Submitted by Jodi Taylor, Whatta Mess Professional Organizing

Is your garage a dark and scary place? Do you park your car on the street because you just can’t fit it due to all the clutter? If you’ve said yes to either of these questions, be sure to keep reading. It’s time to tackle that garage!

For those of you, who are groaning don’t worry! This can be a fun project if you pick a sunny day, enlist the help of your family and have lots of snacks and beverages on hand.

Submitted by Jodi Taylor, Whatta Mess Professional Organizing

For many, the end of summer and the start of the school year mean adult craft projects as well as an endless stream of children’s artwork being brought home for praise and review. There are really three things that can happen in this scenario: 1) paintings, drawings, bits and pieces, thread, crayons etc. will be strewn about the house getting damaged and lost and creating a disaster, 2) all of these items will be thrown into a cupboard, drawer or bin where they will disappear until you are forced to deal with them at a later date and discover that you have 152 dried up markers, Or 3) you can set up a place for treasures to be displayed, non-treasures kept under control and supplies fresh, in stock and at your fingertips!

If you enjoy living in construction paper hell, then don’t read on. Otherwise, stay tuned for great tips on keeping your home tidy and peaceful throughout the school year ahead.