Wrap Up Your Move
by admin - 05-17-2013
Let's face it, there's a lot that goes on when you're moving, especially if you're selling and/or buying a home. A good checklist can help you make sure you're not forgetting any of those big or little tasks. Here are a couple of checklists we like...choose the one that works best for you or use them to help you jot down your own list.
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Pack Smart
by admin - 05-15-2013
'Tis the season...for moving, that is. If you're getting ready to move, packing can be one of the largest and most intimidating parts of the process. We've got a few tips to help you pack smart and take advantage of this prime de-cluttering opportunity so you don't end up moving lots of stuff you don't need!
1. Gather your supplies. If you'... Continue reading
Make Your Move
by admin - 05-13-2013
We don't know too many people who love to pack, but if you are getting ready for a move, there are some smart moves you can make to at least take advantage of a prime de-cluttering opportunity and ward off last minute stress.
Plan ahead as much as possible. In most cases, a move or home project is not a surprise, and while many of us ar... Continue reading
Happy Mother's Day!
by admin - 05-10-2013
We'd like to wish all the moms out there a wonderful Mother's Day weekend! We work with lots of moms out there throughout the year, and one thing's for sure, they're a hard-working crew. So this weekend, don't forget to thank, honor, or otherwise celebrate your mom and all the wonderful things she does. Hint, giving her a break from some of thos... Continue reading
Organizing Tips for New Moms
by admin - 05-08-2013
This week, we're all about moms and let's not forget moms-to-be in honor of Mother's Day. Motherhood has a way of throwing your previously organized or at least somewhat manageable life for a loop. But rather than throwing in the towel (or the diaper), new moms should be encouraged by knowing that simple, yet effective organizing tricks can help... Continue reading
Find Your Time!
by admin - 05-07-2013
Mother's Day is coming up, which is a great time for all of the busy women and mothers out there to remember to take care of yourselves! In case you hadn't noticed, household and family to-do lists are (or can be) endless, so the solution is not to wait to do something fun until all the chores are done. If you do, you'll be waiting forever, and ... Continue reading
Community Recycling Event - May 11, 2013
by admin - 05-03-2013
MBTA Watertown Bus Yard
(corner of Water & Galen st)
All Towns Welcome
Everything is dismantled...
Zero landfill impact!
Saturday May 11, 2013
10:00AM to 2:00PM
Will Not Accept:
wood, glass, hazardous materials, paint, tires, liquids,
mattresses, carpets, upholstered furniture, styrofoam, fluorescent bulbs, toilets.
Please no ho... Continue reading
Organizing Kids’ Closets
by admin - 05-01-2013
Kids’ closets can be a black hole of dirty clothes, toys and whatever gets thrown in there at clean up time. You can teach your kids to be organized and clean up after themselves, but they need a good organizational system in place first.
Make it user-friendly. Use open, kid-friendly containers on low shelving so your child can take out an... Continue reading
Organizing Your Kids - Be Prepared
by admin - 04-29-2013
Being organized isn’t about having a picture perfect home; it’s about planning and having a routine. Especially with kids, organization is the key to a less stressful day. Taking just a few extra minutes at the end of each day can save you time and stress as you rush out the door each morning.
Create a landing zone near your main entrance.... Continue reading
Off Season Clothing Storage
by admin - 04-26-2013
Now is the time of year to bring out your spring clothing and put away all those bulky winter duds. When storing your off-season clothing, follow these practical guidelines to avoid damage from insects, mildew and mold.
Important
Be sure to wash and dry all garments thoroughly before storing.
Do not store clothes in plastic bags or airtight co... Continue reading
Shoe Storage Solutions
by admin - 04-25-2013
Use Vertical Space – Most people store their shoes on long, low shoe racks. This takes up valuable wall space. Instead, go vertical. Purchase a tall shoe storage cabinet, or use a tall bookcase with doors. Example: Shoe cabinet with 3 compartments or Bookcase with glass-door
Hang Them – Use shoe pockets or racks that attach to the back of a ... Continue reading
Organizing a Successful Spring Yard Sale
by admin - 04-17-2013
Have you been thinking of decluttering your basement, attic, and garage for years? Is this the year you will do something about it? One way to get rid of items you no longer need is to have a yard sale. And Spring is the perfect time to do it!
Our professional organizers can help you. We can help you to purge items you no longer need, so... Continue reading
Spring Clothing Swap
by admin - 04-12-2013
Spring is here! We can finally put away those bulky, itchy winter coats and sweaters and break out the sandals and shorts. Use this opportunity to clean out your closets and de-clutter your wardrobe.
The first step is to sort through everything. Get rid of anything you haven’t worn all season, anything that doesn’t fit or anything that is w... Continue reading
Spring Cleaning & Organizing
by admin - 04-10-2013
Welcome Spring! Here is a great list of tips on how to get the most out of your spring cleaning session. Better Homes and Gardens offers a step-by-step guide for getting your home into shape for spring. Read on for more...... Continue reading
How to Spring Clean your Closet
by admin - 04-05-2013
As the warmer weather arrives, we are getting excited to wear our favorite spring clothes.
From tips on how to declutter, donate, and arrange your essentials, we find practical solutions and inspiration for our closets in this article from About.com. Check it out.... Continue reading
Spring has sprung!
by admin - 04-02-2013
We look forward to warmer weather, lighter clothing, and outside activities. As we all prepare our closets for the season change, we offer you some myths about decluttering to consider from the author of The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin.
One of the realizations she had about happiness while writing her book is that outer order contributes... Continue reading
Reduce your tax time stress by getting organized
by admin - 03-28-2013
As the tax deadline approaches, there are many things you can do to ease this sometimes stressful process.
Providing your information to your accountant in an organized manner can save you money in tax preparation costs.
You are less likely to miss deductions when you have receipts for all your expenses in a folder.
Creating a system for ... Continue reading
Watch us tonight on Hoarding: Buried Alive!
by admin - 03-20-2013
Watch us on Hoarding: Buried Alive tonight at 8:00pm on TLC!
Organizing Boston's founder Sarah Buckwalter and her team help Valerie clear our her condemned home and save her from being evicted.
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How to help a hoarder
by admin - 03-20-2013
Compulsive hoarding behavior has been associated with health risks, impaired functioning, economic burden, and adverse effects on friends and family members. If you know someone who is a hoarder, here's how to help:
Get them or relative to a doctor. People who hoard are not usually motivated to seek professional help as they do not recognize ... Continue reading
Letting go of your emotional attachment to your home to prepare it for sale
by admin - 03-14-2013
When preparing your home for sale, it is important for your home to show nicely to a NEW buyer. While it can be difficult to emotionally detach yourself from your home of possibly many years, it is an important step in the physical preparation process. We love this article by about.com . It provides great ideas for getting your home ready to ... Continue reading
When getting your home ready for sale, declutter first!
by admin - 03-12-2013
Decluttering your home not only organizes and simplifies your life, but it also adds value to your home. Storage areas, closets, kitchen and bathroom cabinets will look larger and more attractive to a potential buyer when organized and decluttered.
Here are some tips to help you get started.
Identify problem areas
Closets, kitche... Continue reading
Getting ready to put your home on the market for sale?
by admin - 03-06-2013
Making small changes can make a big difference
De-cluttering and cleaning are the two most important things you can do to get your house ready for showings.
Also, adding small touches such as, new bathroom towels, a well-placed bouquet of flowers or an accent color can really liven up your home. Many of these tips can also apply to making y... Continue reading
Weekend Organizing Project
by admin - 03-02-2013
Wish you had a more organized coat closet? Real Simple has a makeover that you can do this weekend. With a little colorful paint and a few organizing containers, you can turn your cluttered coat closet into a dream space.
Step 1: Get rid of the unwanted junk.
Step 2: Look at what you need to store and determine what size containers you will n... Continue reading
The Closet of your Dreams
by admin - 02-25-2013
Seeing all of the beautiful gowns on the Oscars last night inspired us at Organizing Boston to explore how celebrities organize all of their designer clothing and accesories. We found some great closets in this piece by Architectural Digest. Click here to see more and get some ideas that may inspire you for your own closet! Continue reading
Spring essentials: Organizing the Home
by admin - 02-22-2013
Watch Organizing Boston founder, Sarah Buckwalter, here on NECN delivering tips for Spring home organizing.
Spring is just around the corner and with spring cleaning, comes spring organizing. Clean out those dusty closets, cabinets and drawers and start fresh and new.
Here are a few essentials items you’ll need for almost any organizing p... Continue reading
Watch us on Hoarding: Buried Alive tonight at 9:00pm!
by admin - 02-20-2013
Tune into TLC (The Learning Channel) tonight at 9:00pm and watch Organizing Boston's founder, Sarah Buckwalter, transform a hoarding disaster zone on Hoarding: Buried Alive.
Do you think someone you know might be a hoarder? Here are some signs and symptoms of hoarding:
People who hoard have a compulsion to store and hide away items that event... Continue reading
Friday Find: Create Mudroom Storage with Repurposed Furniture
by admin - 02-15-2013
We love this idea from HGTV. Using furniture you already have in your home, a new coat of paint and adding your own personal touches such as chalkboard paint, you can create a custom storage chest for your entryway or mudroom. In the case of the dresser shown here, it works well as it takes up minimal space but, provides loads of storage for eac... Continue reading
Messy Mudroom?
by admin - 02-11-2013
After the storm, did you find your home short on space for all the coats, boots and wet mittens? With free-standing Elfa shelving from the Container Store, you can create a mudroom out of a hallway or entrance space. And better yet…it’s on sale! This is the lowest price all year for this fantastic storage solution. Act now – the sale ends tom... Continue reading
Guests on their way over? Here's how to clean up your home fast.
by admin - 02-06-2013
How Productivity Tools Can Waste Your Time
by admin - 02-04-2013
The Wall Street Journal has written a great article regarding productivity tools and how some can take so much time to maintain and use that you end up losing some of your valuable time in the process. The article also offers great tips on some apps that do help with time management, are easy to use, and methods of implementing such tools tha... Continue reading
Simple Sunday Organizing Projects
by admin - 02-03-2013
It's Sunday, you've got a few hours left of your weekend. Why not tackle a simple organizing project and feel accomplished? Real Simple provides us with some Easy Weekend Projects, which are easy to so and will make you feel ready to tackle the week ahead. How would you feel if you could find dinner in the fridge tomorrow night, or scissors in the ... Continue reading
Great Ideas for Repurposing to Organize your Closet!
by admin - 01-29-2013
Give common household items a brand-new lease on life. Find out how to reuse picture frames, coat hooks and ice-cube trays to create smart storage solutions.
You don't have to spend tons of money to get your closet organized. Follow these tips on how to use what you already have to organize your space.
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Baby, It's Cold Outside!
by admin - 01-24-2013
Save Money by Organizing your Fridge
by admin - 01-14-2013
5 Steps to Get Organized in the New Year
by admin - 01-11-2013
Organizing Boston's founder, Sarah Buckwalter, contributed this article to save.com yesterday. We hope it will help you get organized this year!
Did you know getting organized can help you with all of your New Year's resolutions?
Being organized will free up the time and energy you need to tackle the other things on your list. Being ... Continue reading
Feng Shui your Desk for Success in 2013!
by admin - 01-02-2013
This morning, Sarah Buckwalter appeared on NECN to show you how to Feng Shui your desk for a more successful career and work-life. Click here to watch the video.
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese practice of arranging your environment so that energy or “chi” flo... Continue reading
Organizing Your Holiday Trip
by admin - 12-18-2012
The first step to organizing your holiday trip is to plan ahead. This doesn’t just mean booking your flight months ahead of time or planning your drive route. You will of course want to do these things but you also want to plan the travel plans for your gifts.
If you have any large gifts you should try to ship them ahead of time or order onl... Continue reading
Holiday Organizing Fab Find
by admin - 12-10-2012
We love this elfa gift wrap cart from our favorite store: The Container Store! We love it even more since it appeared last week on one of our favorite TV shows: Modern Family.
Keep all your wrapping, ribbons, tape and scissors in one place. This is entirely customizable. Make it work for you! Roll it to the table where you're doing the wrappi... Continue reading
Get Organized for the Holidays!
by admin - 12-05-2012
Imagine having time to relax and enjoy the holidays this year. The secret is just a little planning and preparation.
Create a holiday planner. Use a basic multi-subject notebook. Create sections for gift lists, holiday card lists, menu planning, decorating, coupons, etc. Bring it with you everywhere, so you can always reference it or ... Continue reading
Shop Small, Save Big!
by admin - 11-23-2012
Give someone the gift of an organized life...and support your local small business
Organizing Gift Certificates are available! Buy now and get an extra hour of free organizing with each gift certificate purchase.
Offer good through 11/30/12.
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Organize Yourself for Black Friday!
by admin - 11-21-2012
Be prepared for the Black Friday shopping madness this year! Pick up an Accordion Organizer and get all your coupons, gift cards and store credit cards into one place. Organize them alphabetically by store and retrieving them will be a snap! Keep it in your purse and you won’t ever have to run to your car (or worse, home) for that forgotten coupo... Continue reading
Time for that Seasonal Clothing Switch
by admin - 11-15-2012
Brrrr, it’s getting cold out there…and it’s only going to get colder! If you’re still digging through your shorts and t-shirts to find a sweater, it’s time for the seasonal clothing switch!
First, go through everything; closets and drawers. Are there bins in the attic? Use this time as an opportunity to assess and get rid of clothes th... Continue reading
Shop Smart for Thanksgiving
by admin - 11-14-2012
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time to start planning your Thanksgiving shopping. You can save time and money by shopping your pantry first.
The key to “shopping” your pantry is to figure out what ingredients you already have. First, make a list of everything you’ll need. Then, cross off anything that’s already in you... Continue reading
Mid Week Find: The Sliding Dorm Storage Tower
by admin - 10-01-2012
This Sliding Dorm Storage Tower is perfect for the college student strapped for space in a small dorm room. This unit's wheels move around with ease and it's compact size allows it to fit into little corner nooks, well out of the way.
To learn more about this item click here. Continue reading
Friday Find: Honey Can Do Back to School Home Organization Kit
by admin - 09-07-2012
This organizer is perfect for college kids out there looking to organize their dorm room and open up some space in tight quarters. With this simple organizer time wasted looking for clothing and shoes can be spent studying and participating in extra-curricular activities.
Find more information about it by clicking here.
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Friday Find: Melody Magnetic Organizer Bin
by admin - 08-31-2012
An organized locker is a just a snap away with this magnetic organizer bin. Your child can keep their pencils, pen, markers, and calculator from getting lost in the depths of their locker.
Click here to learn more about this product.
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Tuesday Tip: Organizing your Child's Notebook
by admin - 08-27-2012
Our resident student organization expert and former teacher, Tim Unkert, M. Ed., has the following tips:
1. Use index dividers with tabs, for easy labeling, to set up your child’s notebook with clear sections for tests, quizzes, notes, and homework.
2. Place materials in the appropriate section in chronological order.
3. Spend a... Continue reading
Tuesday Tip: Buying the Right School Supplies
by admin - 08-21-2012
With August coming to an end, it’s time for Organizing Boston’s Back to School Series. Our goal is to help parents prepare their children for the rigors of the coming school year with some helpful organizing ti... Continue reading
Tuesday Tip: Shop Your House Before You Hit the Stores
by admin - 06-25-2012
I heard a great reminder on The Nate Berkus Show this morning about shopping your house for items you can re-purpose before you hit the stores. And while I may not be able to DIY an old table into a design marvel (though I really wish I could), as an organizer, I couldn't agree more with this common-sense-but-we-could-all-use-a-reminder tip! Good... Continue reading
Tuesday Tip: Get Your To-Do List To-Done
by admin - 06-05-2012
Tuesday Tip: Don't Overload Your Plate!
by admin - 06-04-2012
If you checked out Friday's post, you'll know I talked about re-usable plates to help keep cookout clutter at bay. Well, today I'm happy to report that thanks to my wonderful family, I now have my very own set of Crate & Barrel marimekko melamine plates and even a tray to match for my birthday - yeah! Here they are...
But today I wanted to g... Continue reading
Friday Find: Curb Cookout Clutter
by admin - 05-25-2012
Memorial Day weekend traditionally represents the start of the summer season - yeah! For many households, this means weekends filled with parties and cookouts and family fun. But don't let your cupboards and pantries become overrun with plastic cups, paper plates and enough plastic silverware to feed an army. Having a mess of partially used package... Continue reading
Tuesday Tip: Containing Toy Clutter
by admin - 05-22-2012
Toy storage is one of those great organizational challenges that comes along with having kids! Since toys are meant to be played with, they are often out and about. The key to keeping your house from looking like total toy chaos is quick & easy clean-up. For your family's designated play room or your kids' rooms, shelves or cubbies with easy ac... Continue reading
