This post was originally published several years ago but continues to be one of our most popular. Start here if you're looking for simple, effective strategies to get organized! The number one question I get from my readers is, "help, I'm so overwhelmed with my home, where do I start?" Maybe you can relate? Probably…
The following guest post is from Anne Simpson of Authentic Simplicity: Creative (and Inexpensive) Storage Solutions Earlier this year, my husband and I moved into an apartment that was almost twice the size of our previous apartment. While we loved the spacious rooms in our new dwelling, we were more than a little stumped by…
The following post is from Andrea of AndreaDekker.com: How I Remember to Return I'm always an advocate for borrowing something versus buying something whenever possible. Not only do we save money by borrowing, but we also save so much space in our homes by not storing things we don't need on a regular basis. Plus,…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Organization: Removing Rocks or Just Moving Them Around? A number of years ago, I was speaking to a roomful of teenagers on priorities. I shared this story (which originated with Stephen Covey): A university professor was addressing his new group of business students and, to drive…
The following post is from Laura of I'm an Organizing Junkie: Create a Plan for Organizing Success The first step in any organizing endeavor is to create a plan for success. Why? Without a plan, you'll have no direction or road map for your journey. You may flounder, knowing you want to make a change…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Organization's Three Most Important Questions Two and a half years ago, my wife and I (and two small children) decided to embrace a minimalist lifestyle. Since then, our lives have changed drastically for the better. We have found extra time, finances, and less stress by removing…