Learning to let go of "stuff" It's really hard to let go of stuff. We develop emotional attachments to "things". But by keeping things we don't need, we are often confusing our "stuff" with our memories. We are all so afraid of forgetting these memories that you might keep say, an old vacuum, laying around because you remember when it was purchased, or who you were with when you used it, or someone else using it. We connect our stuff with our memories and it makes us feel lik

Excuses Excuses Whenever I work with a new client, I can pretty much guarantee you that I will hear one, if not all, of the following 3 statements. I'm sharing this with you today because when faced with clutter, or really, anything that seems insurmountable, you are not alone. 1) I'm overwhelmed The most common statement I hear from clients is “I’m overwhelmed”. It’s EASY to feel overwhelmed. We have full-time jobs, full-time family, extra-curricular, home upkeep, cleaning,

Thursday Round-up: Today I have 3 non-related tid-bits to get your day going 1) Did y'all catch me being all famous????Organizing a junk

You do what???? People are always interested in hearing about Professional Organizing. I pretty much hear the same questions all the time. And I am happy to answer them again, because basically, I love my job. Here are the top 3 questions that I get on a daily basis, and their answers for your reading pleasure. 1) Do you have a Pinterest home? The answer here is no in some places and yes in others. Being organized is mostly about efficiency and order, and making sure you can

Office and workday organization, productivity hacks

Favorite organizing products. I gave a little presentation at the library this week and I was feeling like it was pretty comprehensive, until I got the question - "What are some of your favorite organizing products?". Well, I have many, but I didn't have a slide for them! So I will showcase 3 of them right here and now. For my clients, I like to keep the cost low. And for interiors of drawers and cabinets, what is most important is that they work well (looking pretty is only

School days, School days. Many of you have kids going back to school or are readying yourself for a return. How to handle this mad, crazy time? Organization is key. 1) Break down tasks into "chunks" It's a busy time of year and it can get overwhelming pretty quickly. Don't try to do everything at once. Because 1) literally, you can't, 2) that's going to majorly stress you out. Try to break down big tasks like "getting everyone ready for school" into smaller ones and tackle on

Age ain't nuthin' but a number? My pill dispenser disagrees. So - I've taken a few ego hits this week. Been called m'am more than I would like to admit. Got about 700 prescriptions for vitamin supplements, AND I had to buy tickets for my 20th high school reunion. All of these are making me happy I buy wine in bulk. Here are a couple of items that can make getting older SO MUCH BETTER. ;) 1) Pill Dispenser So you guys are going to be hearing more and more about your "Micro Bio

Hack it to me. Um. I'll make no qualms about it - I loves me some hacks. And as a typical American, I loves me car. So here are a couple of hacks to make your ride a little smoother. 1) Receipt Pouch A client of mine told be recently that her car was where receipts go to die. It made me so sad, thinking about those poor Starbucks receipts knocking around like tumbleweeds in her Toyota. There is no dignity whatsoever in that fate. Well, I happen to do a lot of "drive-through-i

Wave your Hemnes in the air, and Ektorp like you just don't care! A buddy of mine went to our nearest IKEA (2.5 hours away) last weekend and asked me if I wanted her to pick anything up for the ole organizing biz. I had to take a deep breath and really play it cool. me: "yeeaaaah, I guess 1 or two things if you don't mind" (literally breaking into a sweat internally checking list of 45 items from Ikea to narrow it down to 1-2) Here are my top 3 BESTA Ikea buys. 1) SKUBB I AM

Paper clutter is the biggest ask I hear from my clients. The height of summer heat is a great time to get a handle on your paper clutter!

3 reasons why... So I talk about "stuff" like it's my job. Because, well... it is my job (insert bashful emoji). So why do we all have so much stuff? Why do we hold on to "things"? There are several reasons, but for today's 3 things, I'll delve into - you guessed it - 3 reasons why we just can't let go of stuff. 1) We attach memories and emotions to inanimate objects When I write this out, it sounds cray cray, but we are ALL guilty of this. For instance, once my kids outgrow

Thursdays are for fur babies. Many of my clients have pets, and I do enjoy spending time organizing spaces just for these 4 legged friends. Here are some cute home items that you and your pets can love together. 1) Fence window Ever walk by a fenced in backyard that was home to a dog? DOGS ARE ON A NEED TO KNOW BASIS. They NEED to see what's happening beyond that fence. So let them, with this fun little item (Amazon $34.99). 2) Cat litter enclosure So everyone and their dog i

Even with the extra sales tax, Amazon is my Bae. Remember when we all used to go to the mall and cruise our favorite chain store? Well, as sad as it is that the Abercrombies are dying, I'm not gonna lie that I find Amazon to be so much more fitting to my current lifestyle. I've been cruisin' the big 'Zon all evening for the below little gems. YOU'RE WELCOME. 1) Miles Kimball flexible mop Yall. I don't know this Miles Kimball character, but he sure knows how to clean a floor a

Want more hours in your work day? I can't help you Hermione Granger your time. But you can make the time that you do have more productive. Here are 3 tips that I use daily to make my time more efficient. 1) Develop sick calendar skillz. I think I remember a time when I had a great memory. Maybe. But now that my job no longer adheres to a strict schedule - and I have 2 busy toddlers - I'm afraid those days are over. That's why I put absolutely everything on my calendar (and I

How's that garage looking??? Garages (or GARE-idges for my royal readers) are tough in almost every home that I visit. Almost 1 in 4 Americans say that their garage is too cluttered to park their car in. Why, you ask? Garages have become THE catch all for the home. And no one cares, because it's the garage. Right? Well here at About Space we think caring is sharing, and we want to share some tips to show your garage that you DO care about it's state. Guys, don't become a stat

Did you know that de-cluttering can also save you money??? So I have been on a frugality kick lately. Before commencing said kick, I had wrongfully assumed that trying to cut costs would totally annoy me and my wannabe baller lifestyle. But, I may have just turned a cheapskate corner. I feel like a price sleuth, investigating the best savings. Here are 3 ways to de-clutter your bill pay and money mojo and save yourself some well deserved cash. 1) phones Have you checked your

All the ladies in the house say yeeeaaahhh. Do you find yourself rushing to get yourself (and...hmm..maybe other family members?) ready to get out of the house? I am always trying to cut my "getting ready" time down to 10 minutes without looking like I cut my "getting ready" time down to 10 minutes. You feel me ladies? Here are 3 little numbers to save some time in the AM. 1) wardrobe I'm sure that y'all all have a beautifully uncluttered bedroom closet right? If not, check o

Selling your home? Here are some tips to declutter and show your house in its best light. Are you contemplating a move? Clean and uncluttered homes sell best. De- personalizing your home also allows potential buyers to to envision themselves living in your (former) home. Even if you are not in the market, consider these tips as a home refresher. 1) kitchen This room makes or breaks a home, and if you have clutter or obvious lack of storage, it will be a big turn-off to a buye

No time? Here are some hacks. I have a 2 and a 3 year old, I run a business, and I try to be active in my community. This means that I am often a little bit short on time. Do you find yourself in the same jam? Here are 3 things that help save me time, energy, and money. 1) Easy cheesey I love a good grilled cheese sammich. It's a kid/mom staple. What I don't love is dripping grease, and cleaning the pan afterward. So these little reusable numbers are meal-time-magic that I f