Back-to-School Supplies That Will Keep Students Organized All Year
Somehow the summer flew by and we've made it to the weekend before Labor Day! Time to get out those class lists and head to Target or Staples this week, right? Not so fast! We also challenge you to shop locally this year and check out used bookstores, paper stores, and maybe even your basement to pull from a previous years' stash. Today we're sharing some of our favorite supplies to keep you or your students organized and set up for success at school, home, and in between this year.
5 Tips for Organizing Small Spaces
If you live in the Boston/Cambridge area, you’ve likely lived in some small or awkwardly-designed spaces. If you’ve rented in the area, you definitely have. I currently live on the third floor of a three-family home, AKA in an attic. It’s honestly the perfect size for me, but it certainly came with some challenges to make it feel cozy and clutter-free. If you relate, read on for my best tips on how to tackle organizing small spaces.
5 Occasions You Should Hire a Professional Organizer
Thinking about hiring a professional organizer but not sure if it’s the right time? Here are 5 times we deem it absolutely necessary to call in some support. Professional organizers can immediately help relieve stress whether you’re in a major life transition, moving, or just too busy to do it yourself.
How to Organize A Nursery
Whether this is your first rodeo or not, learning new tips to organize a baby’s nursery is always helpful. They’re one of our favorite things to organize for clients. How can you beat folding itty bitty clothes and melting at the little toys? Keep reading to learn more!
How To Get Organized For A BBQ!
Time to get the BBQ’s out and start grilling (if you haven’t already). One of my favorite parts of a BBQ are that they can be a spontaneous, impromptu reason to have people over and have a casual hang out. While spontaneity might be scary, it’s not as bad when you’re organized and know exactly what needs to get done before people show up. Here are some tips for ways to get yourself ready for when the moment arises.
How To Pack A Cooler
Are you dreaming of a beach day? Contemplating a long hike, or planning a camping trip? Stay fueled and hydrated and pack up your cooler with your favorite treats. But don’t just throw everything in a thermal bag as you are rushing out the door! Here are our favorite tips for creating an organized cooler for your fun summer trips.
Ditch & Donate Challenge: Part 2
If you’re reading this, you’ve made it to part two of our Ditch & Donate Challenge. Congrats! Reminder, we’re challenging you to let go of one item per day. Just ONE per day. You can purge more per category each day, but we're starting with letting go of 14 items total. Hopefully, you'll gain momentum and feel inspired to keep going. If nothing else, your house will have 14 fewer items in it. Guess what - that's still a win!
How To Organize Your Party Supplies
I’m sure we’ve all been guilty at different times of having a ton of leftover party supplies. I’m talking themed plates, banners, balloons, colorful plasticware, the infamous party hat (does anyone ACTUALLY look good in those?). While “there’s always next year” now is the time to crack down on what you have and be realistic in what you’re keeping. Let’s break it down here.
Ditch & Donate Challenge: Part 1
Does organizing your entire home feel too daunting? Feel like you need a whole weekend to make progress? Sick of staring at clutter?
This challenge is for you.
Over the next two weeks, we challenge you to let go of one item per day. Just ONE per day. You can purge more per category each day, but we're starting with letting go of 14 items total. Hopefully, you'll gain momentum and feel inspired to keep going. If nothing else, your house will have 14 fewer items in it. Guess what - that's still a win!
Moving Kits: Everything You Need to do for a Successful Move
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed about your upcoming move? House on the market and ready to read about next steps? Even if you’re staying put, you’ll always have friends who need your help moving. Our kit below goes over everything to be ready to go come move day!
Best Graduation Gifts for Everyone on Your List
With 2020 behind us, we are going all out for graduation celebrations this year. Dust off your cotton candy and snow cone machines, rent a tent, contact the caterers, and pop some champagne! While it’s standard to bring an envelope with some cash to most celebrations, we challenge you to up your gift game this year and personalize. Here’s a roundup of our favorite gifts for every grad in your life!
Whoa Baby! How To Plan A Baby Shower
As we approach Mother’s Day we think about all of our Moms and the Mama’s-To-Be. If you know someone that is getting close to their due date or even months out, then you’re in luck. Today’s blog post is all about how to plan and organize the best baby shower.
Laundry Room Organization
Does anyone else’s laundry room look like a mini tornado? Okay, a full-blown tornado? Maybe you’ve decided to shut the door and worry about more important things. Unfortunately, the time always comes around where you need to tackle laundry day. It can definitely be overwhelming, but with an organized space and a touch of decor, it can be a breeze.
How To Organize Your Memorabilia
Out of everything we organize, from kids’ tiny toys to large dusty garage tools, memorabilia is one of the biggest challenges we face with our clients. Memories pile up over the years, but we’re here to remind you that your memories don’t live in bins in your basement. Follow these tips when you’re ready to tackle your sentimental items; we promise they will help!
How To Organize Your TV Console
One zone of the house that can often become undone is the TV console. This area may be frequently used and because of that the mindset could be “why put everything away if I’m going to revisit it again tomorrow.” Unfortunately that can lead to the area become more and more disorganized, with a bigger clean up rather than consistently putting the area back together after each use. Want to find out ways you can organize your console? Keep reading.
10 Things Professional Organizers Wish You Wouldn’t Do
Thinking it’s time to start to declutter and get organized? Yay! First, read this post to hear some common mistakes, misconceptions, and tips from team TLD. Although we appreciate all good intentions, here are 10 things as professional organizers we wish you wouldn’t do!
How To Organize Your Hair Accessories
As many of us know, it’s easy for your hair accessories to look as out of control as when we haven’t washed our hair in a few days…perhaps worse. If you look at Pinterest, you can find a ton of DIY activities to help organize your bows, headbands, curling irons, etc. Here are some suggestions that we have for you!
How to Fall in Love with Organizing: Valentine’s Day Edition
Valentines Day is approaching and whether you’re single or not, now is a great time to fall in love- with organizing! We’re a month into our New Years resolutions and if organizing is on your list, let’s keep it a priority! They say it takes 30 days to turn something into a habit, so why not start now. Let us help you!
Is Elfa Worth the Investment?
Let us preface this blog by saying this is not a paid advertisement by The Container Store, we do not benefit financially in anyway with our love and devotion of Elfa. This blog post is simply based on our many years of experience in working with Elfa products and installing it in many different environments. There’s a sale going on right now, so take advantage of it while you can!
It’s Time to G.O.: How to Get Organized for the New Year
January is Get Organized month. A new year with new goals; it’s fun to get inspired and write your resolutions out in a new journal: this year you want to get your home and your life the way you want it- organized! Stress-and-clutter-free. Goals can become extremely overwhelming, too. Read on for our favorite ways to help you start and stick to your organizing goals.