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Weeding for Gardens and Children's Clothes

It's Spring, a time to start gardening and enjoy being outside. This is also the perfect time to "weed" your child's clothes to get ready for the warmer weather. Here's how to start.

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Everything I Needed to Know about Organizing I Learned in Kindergarten

Even if your child isn’t in school yet, a kindergarten classroom provides a great model for organizing! Try these kindergarten-inspired organizing tips.

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10 Ideas for Showcasing, Saving, and Sharing Artwork

While every parent likes to encourage their child’s creativity, does one corner of your kitchen counter end up looking like an exhibit waiting to be installed in a modern art museum? You are not alone. As a professional organizer and mother of a creative little one, I’m always looking for new ways for showcase, save, and share artwork. Here are 10 of my favorite ideas.

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Organizing for Travel

If you are a frequent traveler for business or for fun, here are some organizing tips to make getting ready easier.

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Organize Toys In A Snap

In the classic movie Mary Poppins, Mary snaps her fingers and all the toys find their place in the nursery. While we can’t call in Mary for help, there are some basic strategies for organizing children’s toys—in a snap. Here’s how to start.

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Clear the Closet Clutter

Autumn in New England is a season of change. The leaves change colors and the weather cools. Why not change your closet for the better? This is a perfect time to de-clutter your coat or hall closet to get ready for cooler weather.

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Holiday Organizing

The holidays can be a wonderful time, but also a hectic time consumed with parties, gift buying, baking, running errands, and generally going full steam. If your holiday season leaves you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and drained of energy, keeping organized and planning ahead can help you enjoy the season.

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