It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by an organizing project. If you’re staring at that overstuffed closet or maybe a cluttered family room where it feels like all the stuff left out is yelling at you, you may imagine burning everything down and starting over. But before you consider arson, try this simple formula to get your space in check. And it doesn’t start with a trip to The Container Store. Julie Morgenstern, an icon in the productivity and organizing world, coined the acron

Do you live in a house with someone who isn’t very organized? I do. Does it make you want to pull a curtain in front of the clutter or figure out some option for adjoining lofts with a bridge in between? (I envision Frida Khalo and Diego Rivera and romanticize the whole idea.) Or maybe you live with someone who is incredibly organized but you feel like it stifles your creativity and you’re constantly being nagged about it? You're not alone. It’s not uncommon for people who li

Going anywhere for Spring Break? Traveling can be an awesome, exciting adventure, but it can also easily devolve into unorganized chaos and disrupted routines. Here are some tips for staying organized and moderately sane before, during, and after your next travel adventure. (I've blogged about this topic before - you can read that post here!) 1. Make a packing list Before you start packing for your trip, write out a basic packing list of what you’ll need. If you travel freque