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Houses & Homes: 4 Ways To Conquer Your Countertop Clutter

January 19, 2021
I don’t know about your home, but in mine the kitchen is one of the places we spend the most time in... which means it gets messy the quickest (...
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Best of 2020: The key to being and staying organized? Learning to say no

December 30, 2020
When I’m networking or meeting new people, my occupation always triggers questions. I love talking about organizing, and discussing the var...
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Nix your paper clutter… forever!

December 23, 2020
What’s in all piles of paper? Delayed decision-making, visual (and often messy) reminders of what needs to get done, hope-in-a-stack that what...
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Pantone announces its Colour Of The Year

December 18, 2020
Pantone has announced what we’ve been waiting for all year long - its colours of the year! Yes, that’s correct, colours, as in plural...
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The best tips to organize your home for winter

December 16, 2020
Ah, winter. What is not to love about this magical, snowy season? OK, I’m obviously kidding, unless you are an avid skier or snowboarder,...
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Wasting food? Stop being so organized!

December 09, 2020
We know what we need to do to feed our families healthy, well balanced meals while juggling everything else: meal prep! So we plan out the week...
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5 Tips to gain back time every day

November 12, 2020
I recently started taking a closer look at the time we spend looking for things. The studies I looked up which evaluate time spent looking f...
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Get your home winter/quarantine-ready with these six tips

November 05, 2020
It's hard to imagine social distancing and dealing with the many weeks of wintertime. When COVID swept in back in March, we had spring, summer and...
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5 Moving Tips No One Will Tell You

November 01, 2020
Moving from one place to another place can be rough, and it requires a lot of planning and hard work before you finally decide to move. You have to ta...
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4 Tips to Keep In Mind When Moving Into a New Home

November 01, 2020
Leaving your old home and moving into a new one might sound like a very hectic procedure. With so many things to do and so many tasks to handle simult...
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Houses & Homes: IKEA's newest SAGOSKATT line of soft toys designed by children is out!

October 15, 2020
The annually anticipated SAGOSKATT soft toy collection from IKEA is back! SAGOSKATT is a playful line of soft toys designed by children for ...
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Houses & Homes: 4 Products to streamline organizing your kid's spaces

October 13, 2020
School is in full swing and summer has ended - it's the optimal time to give your kid's rooms an organizational overhaul. Consider integrating...
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Houses & Homes: SICO paint by PPG unveils 2021 Colour of the Year: Blue-winged Warbler

October 08, 2020
At a time when consumers have involuntarily slowed down their lifestyles and are craving comfort and a sense of optimism, the SICO® paint brand by...
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Houses & Homes: Ways to elevate your autumn aesthetic with warm home accents

October 06, 2020
With warmer days behind us, it's time to begin updating the home for autumn. While apple picking and hayrides might be on hold this year, often th...
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Houses & Homes: Beautiful fall trends at IKEA Canada

September 29, 2020
This year, the October Collection from IKEA Canada is inspired by dark moody hues, celebrates more sustainable products and welcomes in seasonal chang...
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Houses & Homes: DULUX Paints unveils its 2021 paint forecast - Nostalgic neutrals making comeback amid uncertain times

September 24, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only having an effect on our lifestyles but also on our living spaces. After spending an unparalleled amount of time indo...
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Houses & Homes: DULUX 2021 paint forecast: Nostalgic neutrals making comeback amid uncertain times

September 22, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only having an effect on our lifestyles but also on our living spaces, says a recent media release. After spending an unp...
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Houses & Homes: 5 Fall renovation projects you can do right now

September 08, 2020
With every change of season comes certain home to-do's, and this is especially true of fall - it's the one time we can prepare our houses and ...
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Houses & Homes: IKEA collaborates with LEGO for the BYGGLEK collaboration launching this October

August 27, 2020
IKEA and LEGO recently announced a new exciting collaboration via press release and a media call with head designers of both worldwide brands. The ...
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Houses & Homes: 4 reasons why your meal planning efforts aren't panning out!

August 27, 2020
When I speak about meal planning, I’m usually greeted with one of two reactions. The first, when I’m speaking to a group of already conver...
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Houses & Homes: Family organizational systems that work

August 20, 2020
Keeping the family organized is no easy feat, and as summer starts to wind down, you'll want to have organizational systems in place to stay on to...
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Houses & Homes: 5 Things you need to know about toy organization

August 04, 2020
I absolutely love organizing toys, I find it one of the most satisfying projects.  I also absolutely hate organizing toys, because it can be so...
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Houses & Homes: 5 Insanely Easy Ways To Transform Your Tiny Closet

July 17, 2020
Ahhhh, the tiny closet. I feel like it must be some kind of inside joke between home builders and architects. ‘Hey man, I finished the hallway...
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Houses & Homes: 3 Key habits that will help you stay organized

July 06, 2020
One of my bigger struggles as a Professional Organizer is how to translate my routines and processes into sharable tips and advice. So much of how I...
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Houses & Homes: 5 Best summer organizing tips

June 29, 2020
Maybe its that I have it hardwired into my brain from having the summer off of school as a child but my mind definitely forms a direct line between su...
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Houses & Homes: 7 Tips To Keep You Sane During A Move

June 16, 2020
Lets face it. Moving sucks. What person in their right mind enjoys spending hours upon hours of carefully packing up all of their belongings only to u...
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Houses & Homes: 5 Hacks To Unlock The Hidden Storage In Your Home

June 09, 2020
I often say that there is no magic wand to get you organized.  And there isn't.  But there are a few tricks you can use to maximize th...
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Houses & Homes: Stop Beating Yourself Up For Not Being Organized

June 03, 2020
While organizing a space isn't rocket science, it’s not always intuitive either.  I was with a client the other week who is whip smar...
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Houses & Homes: How $25 Will Change The Way You Look At Organizing

May 28, 2020
So, my mom is going to kill me for writing this... well, not really kill me. I did give her a heads up (I’m not that mean), but she’l...
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Houses & Homes: 5 Fab Alternatives To Boring Labels

May 19, 2020
My garage is a perfect example of the benefits of labelling. I organized the shelving units so that it would fit all our excess pantry items, paper ...
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Houses & Homes: What to keep? Organizing your children’s keepsakes

May 15, 2020
Organizing our kids keepsakes is generally quite a challenge, one that sinks its teeth into our own emotions. I work primarily with families with youn...
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Houses & Homes: Clutter-free kitchen counters

May 08, 2020
There’s just something about walking into your kitchen right after it’s been cleaned that simply feels amazing! I don’t know abou...
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Houses & Homes: Spring cleaning – The natural way

May 01, 2020
Are we cleaning our homes, or are we poisoning them? Cleaning the home with conventional store-bought products like Windex, Mr. Clean, Glade and ...
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Houses & Homes: Why I Labeled My Fridge (And You Should Too)

April 22, 2020
Professional organizers and labels go together like peanut butter and jelly (or nut-free soy butter and jelly, depending on your allergies). So, it ...
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Houses & Homes: 3 New spring trends and products to get your hands on

March 17, 2020
With each new season comes beautiful new products and trends to get your hands on. Here are a few you'll love. IKEA embraces bamboo. This ...
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Houses & Homes: Wayfair.ca partners with Kelly Clarkson

February 25, 2020
Wayfair Inc. recently announced through a media release that singer, songwriter, trusted voice coach and TV host Kelly Clarkson will serve as the reta...
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Houses & Homes: 4 New decor products you'll love

February 06, 2020
Believe it or not, home decor companies are already looking to spring and warmer weather with their latest product announcements. Check out these 4 ne...
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Best of 2019: Houses & Homes: Tidying Tips from Marie Kondo

December 24, 2019
In case you aren’t aware, Marie Kondo is a “tidying expert” from Japan. She wrote a book called The Life-Changing Magic of Tidy...
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Houses & Homes: Gifts that give back

December 17, 2019
The best gifts are the ones that give back: the ones that are bigger than us. Since the Holidays are all about giving, we should all consider using...
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Houses & Homes: Beautiful wall decor ideas

December 17, 2019
Photo: Opposite Wall A massive wall space is like a blank piece of paper: such a daunting thing! What should you hang above your bed or over the li...
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Houses & Homes: 4 Easy Ways to Stay Organized This Holiday Season

December 15, 2019
I love, love, love the holiday season, but I do not enjoy all the additional stuff it brings into my home.  However, if you are past that po...
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Houses & Homes: The Packing Advice You Need From An Organizing Expert

November 29, 2019
Do you get completely stressed and anxious during the lead up to an awesome vacation? (FYI, I have both hands up over here!) While family trips and...
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Houses & Homes: A professional organizer is a real job?!

November 12, 2019
YES!! Ask anyone who has worked with a professional organizer and they’ll tell you the same. A professional organizer doesn’t just “...
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Houses & Homes: Benjamin Moore announces their 2020 Colour of the Year

October 17, 2019
Benjamin Moore recently revealed its Colour of the Year 2020 as First Light 2102-70 – a soft, rosy hue blooming with potential. Wit...
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Houses & Homes: Cozy up your home this winter

October 03, 2019
The winter is starting to drag on a bit and cabin fever is setting in. But don’t worry: our interior design experts have tons of great tips on h...
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Houses & Homes: My Digital Journey

August 27, 2019
Call me crazy but the thought of losing my paper agenda has literally woken me up in the middle of the night. The fact that I had so much valuable inf...
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Houses & Homes: Ignore the Big Picture: Small Steps to get you Organized

August 08, 2019
Getting organized doesn’t need to be about a complete overhaul. Sometimes small tweaks can have a significant impact. A top complaint I get fr...
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Houses & Homes: 6 Home decor products you need right now

July 15, 2019
What will reignite your excitement for summer? Maybe a few new additions to your summer decor. From the inside out, here are 6 home decor products you...
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The Organized Car: Staying sane on road trips

June 21, 2019
If you are anything like me chances are you’re getting in the car to drive somewhere for Christmas.  Whether that trip takes 30 minutes or ...
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"Just in case" clutter

April 23, 2019
January was a busy month here in residential organizing land. This has meant having many chances to assess what similarities I can observe at my cli...
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Houses & Homes: The Capsule Collection from Benjamin Moore and The Alpha Workshops

April 18, 2019
After decades of close collaboration, the Benjamin Moore colour specialists have partnered with The Alpha Workshops artisans to create a special Capsu...
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Houses & Homes: Spring cleaning products you need

March 29, 2019
Do you feel that? The warmth of the sun (albeit just a hint)? The days are getting a tad longer. The snow is slowly disappearing. Spring is definitely...
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Houses & Homes: C by GE media event

March 15, 2019
My son was obsessed with Wall-E when he was younger. We watched that movie almost daily. It scared me on so many levels! I mean, a dystopian future in...
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Houses & Homes: Organizing small spaces room by room - Part 2

March 07, 2019
Organizing small spaces take constant work, as clutter can build up quickly. Here are some tips from our amazing professional organizers All...
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Houses & Homes: Organizing small spaces room by room - Part 1

February 28, 2019
Organizing small spaces take constant work, as clutter can build up quickly. Here are some tips from our amazing professional organizers All...
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5 Things To Think About When Organizing Your Entryway

January 23, 2019
If my entryway isn’t neat and free of clutter it doesn't matter how clean the rest of the house is, it just feels messy. Call it what you wa...
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Fostering Independence in Children: 3 Areas To Keep Organized

May 01, 2018
As a parent to young children I spend a ridiculous amount of time cleaning up after them. I also spend a lot of time getting things for them.  No...
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Earth Day - What you can do and buy to help!

April 22, 2018
In honour of Earth Day today, Linen Chest has compiled a catalogue of products that encourage a lifestyle with less waste and less chemicals, products...
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The Organized Pantry

March 30, 2018
There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of a recipe and having to spend 15 minutes searching through your pantry for the baking soda. Or ...
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Summer 2018 trends to look out for

March 16, 2018
It may be cold and snowy out there still, but the warmer weather is on the horizon, as home decor collections touting everything summer start hitting ...
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Spring cleaning products you'll love

February 27, 2018
Photo: Mrs. Meyers I have come across some incredible cleaning products lately, and if you're anything like me, you want products you can stand...
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Houses & Homes: Organizing containers

February 23, 2018
Agggh!! Those dreaded containers!! How does it get to be such a mess?! You organize it, and then organize it again, and within a matter...
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Houses & Homes: Chinese New Year home decor items from Linen Chest

February 16, 2018
The Chinese New Year will be celebrated on February 16th this year, and 2018 marks the year of the dog. To mark the occasion, Linen Chest gathere...
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Houses & Homes: 2018: Your Year to Get Organized... For Good!

January 23, 2018
What’s not to love about the New Year?  We get to start off with a clean slate, a blank canvas, endless possibilities.  We get to drea...
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Houses & homes: 6 Life-Changing Organizing Habits To Embrace Now

January 02, 2018
January is GO Month, as in “Get Organized”.  Every year the goal of getting organized makes it’s way onto the top of resolution...
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Best of 2017: Helping kids pare down their stuff

December 27, 2017
After my last blog post about keeping things ‘just in case’, I’ve had a few people come up to me to ask about what to do when the ...
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Get your home Hanukkah ready

December 12, 2017
Hanukkah is upon us, and that means beautiful dinners and lots of guests. So here are some easy ways to get your home Hanukkah ready! Put out the m...
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Houses & Homes: Reverse advent calendar

December 05, 2017
I really love this time of year.  Everyone is getting into the holiday spirit, putting lights up, decorating their homes and preparing for family...
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Houses & Homes: The KitchenAid Professional Series Blender should be in every kitchen!

November 20, 2017
The KitchenAid® Professional Series Blender is the most powerful blender and the ultimate tool for making healthy, nutritious eating easy. When te...
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Houses & Homes: House hunting - 4 Things to do before you start your search

November 17, 2017
Have you been daydreaming about your perfect new house, with large bay windows an enormous yard, and stunning views on the lake?  Before you get ...
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Houses & Homes: Outdoor fall prep

November 14, 2017
Fall is the best time to prep your outdoor spaces in preparation for winter (and even spring). It's not only helpful but could be necessary for th...
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Houses & Homes: The Top 10 Most Popular Gift Paintings

October 17, 2017
Just in time for holiday shopping, online art distributor overstockArt.com releases its 10 top-selling masterpiece artworks for the holiday ...
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Houses & Homes: Fall items to love

October 13, 2017
Photo: Chapters/Indigo Fall is everywhere, from leaf motifs to rich, vibrant fall colours. It's fun to add some seasonal touches to your decor,...
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Houses & Homes: Fall trends for the home

October 03, 2017
Photo: West Elm Bold colours will reign supreme this fall, with deep primary colours, as well as their bold offshoots, dominating palettes. Meta...
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Best closet organizing tips

September 26, 2017
With the fall season upon us, it's time to start preparing our closets for the big wardrobe change - out with the summer stuff and in with the pan...
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Back to school: Three stations to stay organized

September 19, 2017
While there is a bit of a grieving process associated with the end of the summer, getting back into a routine has a nice, warm, comforting feeling ass...
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Houses & Homes: Dyson Hot + Cool Link Air Purifier

August 29, 2017
When it comes to trends, black is always in style, and this new Pure Hot+Cool Link colour is a stylish piece to bring into the home, or even the offic...
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Houses & Homes: Beautiful entertaining ideas for late summer

August 22, 2017
As the days become longer and dinners linger late into the evening, sharing meals with friends and family at home seems ever-more alluring. Plan a ...
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3 More decor products to add to your home

July 25, 2017
Photo courtesy of Keurig Last week we talked about three awesome new home decor products that had hit the market, and this week, we're bri...
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Top 3 New decor products to add to your home

July 19, 2017
Summer can be a great time to give your decor a bit of a style boost, so check out these Top 3 new decor products to add to your home. Serenit...
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Houses & Homes: Jaymar - 60 years of success in the Canadian furniture industry

July 07, 2017
Jaymar, a Canadian company specialized in the manufacturing of custom high-end furniture celebrating 60 years of success? Since 2014, Daniel Walk...
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Your lazy instincts can help get you organized

May 05, 2017
We all have inherently lazy tendencies. Well, at least everyone I’ve ever met does.  It’s not necessarily a bad thing or something to...
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What it's really like to be married to a professional organizer

March 24, 2017
It’s been a little hectic around here lately.  Since our return from our yearly family vacation in Mexico my brain has not wanted to switch...
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Best of 2016: 5 Steps to Organize your Space

December 30, 2016
Getting organized doesn’t have to be complicated. As a Professional Organizer I’ve worked with many types of clients and have been able to...
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The Best Clutter-Free Gift Guide

November 25, 2016
While snow, mistletoe and all things holly and jolly may put a smile on other people's faces, it triggers a twinge of anxiety in me.  I rea...
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Tech Tips to Become and Stay Organised: Cozi

November 18, 2016
Do your ever wish you could have a fairy godmother to remind you about toy day at daycare, and ensure you never have that pit in your stomach and th...
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Tech Tips to Become and Stay Organized: Trello

November 04, 2016
For better or worse technology is definitely taking more and more space in our daily lives, and for organization purposes, it can be very advantageo...
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Taming the junk cupboard: A reader’s question

October 14, 2016
With Halloween creeping up, let’s tackle a scary area for many of us… the junk cupboard! We all have an area in our kitchen that seems ...
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Back to school organizing tools

August 19, 2016
Whether "back to school" is in your family’s vocabulary or not, September often rhymes with back to regularly scheduled programming ...
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Transitioning from school to summer in 5 simple steps

July 08, 2016
And that’s a wrap! Another school year is over, and I’m actually becoming one of those women saying to her friends ‘’Can you...
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Three organizing tips to help speed up your mornings!

March 04, 2016
Do you feel like your morning routine is in need of a tune-up? Perhaps you wish you could wrap-up your mornings on a more positive note and smoothly t...
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