Going Shopping? Get Thrifty!

janice | March 16, 2011

As an organizer, I’ve often dropped off client donations to Goodwill, Salvation Army and other charities, but I would only visit the thrift stores on occasion – until I bought my house. When I moved into my first apartment, I spent a lot of time in places like Goodwill, Salvation Army and other thrift and [...]

Be Productive: Take Care of Yourself

janice | January 14, 2011

Taking care of your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs will help you become more productive and highly engaged at work. In his book “The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working,” author Tony Schwartz outlines four “quadrants” we need to balance to be the best we can be.

Product Review: Dropbox

janice | January 12, 2011

One of the doctors at work recommended using Dropbox on my new iPad. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks, and I’m in love with it. What it is: Dropbox securely lets you store files on their servers (think of those commercials for the “cloud”), and you can access your files on any computer and your iPad. They give you 2GB for free…

Clutter-Free Presents

janice | November 19, 2010

The holidays are bearing down on us fast and furious. As usual, Christmas decorations were up in stores before Halloween. It’s less than 40 days to Christmas and even less to Hanukah. So where is your gift list? What’s your gift budget? Every year when my family asks me what I want for Christmas, it’s [...]

Getting Organized Helped Me Find Health and Lose 65+ Pounds

janice | October 5, 2010

This Clutter Princess guest post was written by Professional Organizer Stephanie Calahan: Back in 2008 I was miserable. I suffered from migraine attacks as well as asthma attacks that would frequently land me in the hospital, not to mention numerous other health issues … I Decided to Change.

Organizing Artwork from Your Nieces and Nephews

janice | February 8, 2010

My latest post as SavvyAuntie.com’s The Organized Auntie is ready for your reading pleasure. Learn how to save the precious masterpieces from your nieces and nephews. Happy Mardi Gras and Super Bowl Weekend!