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The number one thing that I always tell my clients and even my friends and family is to do things that will make your life easier . Life is hard enough, don't make it more difficult for yourself.  Planning ahead, making lists, and accomplishing tasks in the moment (even if you really don't want to) will save you time and sanity in the long run, so get up and get it done! Here are my top tips to make traveling (whether solo or with your family) much easier: Make a list. This can apply to many aspects of life, but making a list when traveling is especially important. It can be easy to forget something minor that I wanted to bring, and it can be a big disappointment if I forget something important I needed to bring, so I make a list. Start with the most obvious and also important things, going all the way down to something as simple as dental floss. Make a "to pack" list as well as a "morning of" list. There are tasks that I can accomplish ahead of time, and t...

I was in the produce section saying yes to every fruit and vegetable my children asked to get, when I saw it - the checkout counter. With the end in sight, I hit my second wind. It came just in time to unpack, scan, and then repack everything back into the cart. Despite the dreaded work of checking out, I had hope. My tiresome trip with the three littles was about to be done! Not quite. The joke was on me. After double checking my list, I realized there were a few items I had missed and I now needed to walk back to the other side of the store to get them. Nope. Not again, not ever again am I going to do this to myself, I thought. And so, The Ultimate Grocery Shopping list was created. If you're not subscribed to the KB Organizing Company's email list, you should be. You will receive  firsthand  access to all of the good stuff that you DON'T WANT TO MISS! Subscribe at www.kborganizingcompany.com and receive a free  copy of The Ultimate Grocery Shopping List. Blog pos...

     Organizing and decluttering one’s home can certainly be a daunting task.  For those of us that don’t have the time or patience to do it ourselves, hiring a professional organizer is the answer.  There are so many things to consider like which area of your home needs the most attention, your needs and habits, how much of your things should you keep and how much do you purge?  The list goes on and on.  The anxiety sets in.  Yikes!      Hiring a professional organizer may be something you never considered.  The peace of mind from having an organized space that suits your needs can make a world of difference.  Start with a small area like a pantry or an office space if you feel overwhelmed. Having a home that works the way you need it to doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.  You can choose to use as many products as you want or none at all. That's where a pro organizer can guide you through the process. They’ll lis...

If you’re feeling unsure, unmotivated, and possibly scared to declutter and organize your home and mind, take a breath. Reference these 20 quotes whenever you need to give yourself that little extra pep in your step! “When you let go of something that no longer serves your growth or upward progression, you actually make room for more.” – Brandie Gilliam “I regret decluttering.” – Said no one ever “Clutter is not just the stuff on your floor – it’s anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living.” –   Peter Walsh. “The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.”. — Marie Kondo. “ Outer order contributes to inner calm.” – Gretchen Rubain “Having a simplified, uncluttered home is a form of self-care.”  — Emma Schelb “The first step to crafting a life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.” — Joshua Becker “Your home is a living space, not a storage space.”  — Fra...

     Spring has sprung and I don't know about you, but I couldn't be happier! For many people, this time of year means taking that dreaded trip around your home to make a list of the countless projects that need to be completed to prepare for the warmer weather ahead. While you're at it, let's also take note of all the things in your home that just aren't going to make the cut moving forward into the new season. Here is a list of five items that can be quickly and easily decluttered to make room in your hearts and homes for things that truly matter this spring: 1. Cold season clothes/shoes that have been outgrown - No need to pack them away and decide what to do with them next year; just take them out of the house now! 2. Warm season items that didn't make it through winter - Outdoor equipment, solar lights, and pool accessories that are worn and broken don't need to make the cut. 3. Garden items - Outdoor chemicals/sprays that are half empty, tools, and l...

 Wow! The first month of 2022 has flown by and if you're like me, you may be feeling like, "What the heck have I even accomplished this month?" So, starting fresh for February, here are 28 things to throw away within the next 28 days. When looking at this list as a whole, it seems daunting and stressful. Try tackling one item on this list one day at a time and before you know it, you will be well on your way to a less cluttered home. This list is a compilation of items that you can and probably will find all over your home. Are you ready? Let's do it. 1. Old magazines and books 2. Old pillows/blankets 3. Movies that you don't watch or that are scratched 4. Burnt out candles  5. Cords/electronic pieces that you don't know what they belong to 6. Games/puzzles with missing pieces or that are broken 7. Old/broken beauty products such as makeup, nail polish, and perfume 8. Towels with holes 9. Socks/underwear with holes or no match 10. Clothes that do not fit or th...

 The holidays are finally here and I don't know if I'm more excited about eating or decorating. Both can be stressful when you're also squeezing in family, shopping, and seasonal events. Take a deep breath and grab your favorite hot drink because this list is going to help make your holiday season merry and bright! Reorganize your holiday schedule. It is easy to overextend ourselves, but limiting ourselves to what we enjoy doing the most will make this season extra special. This next step is one that I cannot live without - make a list! Create a master list with all of your major holiday to-do's such as prepping your home, gift giving, and holiday party hosting. Once you have all of your thoughts on paper, try ordering your list and checking it off top to bottom.  The holidays are the perfect time to de-clutter and purge in order to make room for incoming cards and gifts. You don't need to go overboard as well. It can be as simple as taking 10 minutes to fill one ba...