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STACKS: The 5 Step Organizing System
The 5 Steps to get organized at last It is time to learn the simpler way to organize. Earlier we talked about the foundation system of SEE IT. MAP IT. DO IT. You start with the SEE IT - take a look at where you've been. Then MAP IT - make a plan for...
read moreWere you born with the organizing gene?
If clutter clearing was easy, the piles wouldn’t be there. If organizing was easy, the chaos wouldn’t be here. Since only 10% of the population is born with the organizing gene, most people struggle.
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When your piles become big problems and you feel yourself get stuck, in the mire of decisions ’cause your systems run amuck…
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When we are confronted with all the stuff in our space, organizing can feel overwhelming. The stuff piles up because there are too many decisions to make. If you struggle with organizing, use this 3 STEP SYSTEM for where to start and what to do!
read moreOrganizing helps couples in chaos
I am often called a marriage therapist by the couples I work with. I am in their home home seeing the clutter & chaos and hearing the frustration. Use these tips to get closer.
read moreWHY does getting organized matter?
Do you even care about being organized? Why or Why not? Earlier we explored where to start getting organized. Now let's go further and talk about why organizing matters. Does getting organized really matter to you? if so, have you asked yourself why? If not, why? Your...
read moreWHY do you want to clear your clutter?
Knowing your personal WHY for clearing your clutter will keep you going when things get tough. Clutter is everywhere. It comes in constantly, it builds up in your car, on your kitchen counter, and on your desk. It can bury your bedroom, your basement or your...
read moreWhere to Start Getting Organized!
Marla's Monthly Message At the beginning of a new year, the inner urge to finally get FREE of clutter and disorganization can hit hard. Yet it feels impossible and overwhelming. We don’t even know where to even start. Let me make this simpler for you. I want to share...
read moreTips for a Stress-Free Holiday Party
By Guest Blogger: Haley Keiser of O2E Brands The season of warm company and home cooked meals is here! No matter how much comfort the holidays bring, they are often accompanied with a moderate load of stress, especially if you’re hosting a gathering for all your...
read moreOrganizing Tips for a Smooth Move!
Moving can be one of the most stressful things we go through. Whether you are a single person, a family or a business, it can be overwhelming and chaotic. As a professional organizer for 19 years, Marla has seen the pain her clients go through. She also sees how...
read moreSimple Travel Planning
Yes, you can have less stress with all your travels! Some of you have heard about our very humbling and eye-opening experience of traveling to London in 2014 with too much stuff and the sad comments we received regarding all of that stuff. We were so embarrassed to be...
read moreA Podcast… Be More Organized & Present
Create Organizing Habits to Reduce Stress In this episode of Wellness Wisdom Camille Kennard interviews Marla Dee, Professional Organizer at Clear & Simple Organizing. In today’s world we are bombarded with information & stuff! So there is clutter everywhere –...
read moreOrganizing Tips to Transform Your Clothes Closets
When spring energy hits we feel compelled to clean out & organize! One of the most needed and popular areas to organize is the clothes closet. Today I will share my top tips for making this area fun & functional. TIP 1– Hanger Hell or Hanger Heaven The easiest...
read morePicking the Perfect Planner
DAYTIMER DILEMMA? TIPS FOR PICKING THE PERFECT PLANNER Do you have daytimer dilemma! We need paper planners more than ever! We love our technology for tracking all the details of our contact and appointments. But nothing replaces paper for planning out our month,...
read moreHonor What Matters Most
Only YOU can stand up for what matters most in your life. We talk about this every December because your life is what matters most to us. We are passionate about helping you get free of clutter and get organized so you can love your life. We are constantly hit with...
read moreGet Organized for the Holidays
The Holidays are a favorite time of year! We love them and can also get stressed by them. I am sharing my top organizing tips for the holiday season. These tips may seem simple but they help. Have fun watching my segment on Fresh Living! Also, get our Top Ten Tips...
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