Everyone's Favorite Weekend Project...Closet Organization!

On Monday, I had a client who was in need of some closet organization.  She just moved into a new home and her previous methods weren't working out for her, so what better time to start with a clean slate?  We figured out some new organizing products that fit into her budget and got to work!

If you're on a tight budget and looking for some organizing products that are going to make your closet organizing product a snap, here are the basics I'd recommend to get your started:

• A set of nice, new hangers.  They can be plastic, nice felted ones (my favorite because your clothes won't fall off!), or top of the line cedar...whichever you choose, go monochromatic.  It gives your closet a much neater look.
• Shoe organizers.  Count up your shoes and find an organizer that fits your closet, budget, and style.  Digging through shoe piles in the middle of your closet floor can really ruin a morning.
• Hanging sweater organizer.  You shouldn't hang your nice knits because it will stretch them out.  Get a hanging organizer (seen above) to nicely fold your knits and keep them in plain sight for easy retrieval.
• Plastic garment bags for rarely worn items.  Isn't it the worst when you pull out a dress or suit the morning of the big event to find it covered in dust and lint?  Eliminate that problem with a cheap solution.  Buy some garment bags that hold several items and hang them in the back of your closet.  They will be fresh and ready whenever you need them!
• A laundry sorter.  An absolute must in my house, these handy 3 bin organizers allow you and your family to sort the laundry as you throw it in the bin.  Voila!  No more tedious sorting on laundry day!  

What are your favorite closet organizing products??

Thirty-One Mystery Hostess Catalog Party!

Do you love Thirty-One products?  Then please...read on!

Today through July16th, I'm hosting an online catalog party where you have the opportunity to win free and discounted Thirty-One products.  All you need to do is visit the SHOPPING SITE, browse through the catalog, and place your order!  You'll be entered to win the hostess benefits the party earns. The higher the party total, the more hostess benefits there will be for the taking so tell all your friends and family to place their order too!

Don't forget that the July Special is 31% off for every $31 you spend!  This is a great sale to make the most of your money!  Order by the 16th to take advantage of both of these amazing offers!

July Thirty-One Special

In July, get 31% off all styles and prints when you spend $31!  Ends July 31st.

Take Charge of Change

Someone, somewhere, at one point in time decided that the first week in July was going to be “Take Charge of Change Week”.  I tried to do a little digging into it’s origin and history and came up short.  Regardless, just the title is inspiring, isn’t it?  So I thought I would try to inspire you a little more and challenge you to take on an organizing dilemma in your home.

What drawer, closet, or nook of your home haunts you as you lie in your bed at night?  What bookshelf, cabinet, or wall in your garage nags at the back of your mind as you go through your day?  This is the week to tackle it head on.  It is the week of our Independence Day, after all.  Our forefathers tackled their oppression head on and so can you.  Granted, your clutter may seem like pebbles compared to the huge boulders they moved, but pebbles still make it hard to walk through your day.  Why not take the plunge and take charge of change in your life.

 Start small.  No matter the task, figuring out where to start can be daunting.  Pick a spot in your house and start by de-cluttering.  Get rid of trash, donate things you no longer use, and set aside things that can be repurposed or need to be saved.  I promise that as you clear up the space, a whole new vision of what it can be will motivate you to continue. 

If you still need help, I’m here!  Only a phone call away.  And to give you a little more incentive, I’m offering a special take-charge promotion.  This week only, I’m offering 3 organizing hours for only $75!  That’s 50% off.  That should motivate you to get going…nothing stands in your way now.  Take charge of change!

Who Needs a Large Utility Tote?

YOU DO!  This month, Thirty-One is offering their very popular Large Utility Tote for only $10 when you spend $35 during the month of June.  This is HUGE savings...think 70% off savings.  Who can pass that up - especially when you're saving on such a versatile, helpful organizational tool?!  Oh, and it comes in 23 prints...icing on the cake.

I have a few of these myself and I am continually finding new ways to use them.  I have one for grocery shopping - the cashiers are always amazed at how much it holds!  I use one for summer activity stuff for my son and myself.  It's super easy to throw anything you need for a picnic, get together, road trip, etc. into this handy bag.  It also doubles as a great closet organizer because it holds a lot of your off-season items and still looks cute on the shelf!

A perfect and almost necessary pairing with the L.U.T. is the organizers that fit right in.  It divides the space so you can separate items (you can get them in thermal material for the grocery store, picnics, etc.) and it also helps them hold their shape very well.  Here's a couple more ideas!

Take advantage of this sale while it lasts!  You might think it couldn't get any better than this, but wait.  ORGANIZING abc's is having a promotion that doubles your benefits!  Schedule a Thirty-One party with me in June or July and get 2 organizing hours with me for FREE!  That's right...you host a party (super easy), get free and discounted items (you could get your L.U.T. for FREE!), and get professional help with your organizing project just for having all that fun with your friends.  Take a look at the website for all the details about the promotion and my organizing services.

I can't wait to help you get organized with these totes.  You will wonder why you didn't buy this thing sooner.  If you're already a fan, share how you use your tote!  I'd love to discover all the uses I haven't thought of yet!

Thirty-One May Special

May is an exciting month for Thirty-One fans.  Not only has the new summer catalog been released (with all sorts of new products and awesome prints!), but this month's special is a fan favorite.

Through May 31st, get 1/2 off ALL thermals when you spend $31 or more.  Everyone loves the thermals!  They are high quality and cute to boot.  They are great for kids sports games, picnics, grocery shopping, and trips to the beach.  They come in all sorts of great prints and sizes.  There is certainly one to fit your needs.

Don't forget that if you host a party, you can earn thermals and all of our other products for free and 1/2 price.  What an awesome opportunity!  Head to my site to place an order or host a party!

Moving Month

Did you know that May is Naitonal Moving Month?  This year, the Department of Transportation estimates that 35 million Americans will move and a majority of those moves will happen in May.  Moving can be quite stressful!  Not only do you have to pack up ALL of your belongings into small boxes, but then you also have to find new homes for all of it in your new house.  For those who are not fond of organizing, this can mean sleepless nights, fighting with loved ones, and overall high stress levels.

To help with your stress, you should check out my Pinterest board for moving tips before you start packing.  There are lots of good links to labels, hints and best practices, and even schedules to keep you on track.

Hiring a Professional Organizer to help you move can also be a great way to reduce the stress and anxiety that leads up to the big day.  I can help you pack up in a way that helps you unpack quickly, efficiently, and more importantly helps you start a new, organized life in your new home.  When you get to your new home, I can help you set things up for success.  No need to start a junk drawer...everything will have it's place!

I think the best part about moving is an opportunity to start fresh!  If you are moving this month or sometime soon, I wish you the best of luck and lots of love in your new home.