Hosting Easter? Tips to Get Organized Now
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by Monica Friel
2y ago
  If you’re hosting the holiday, use that as motivation to get organized now. Planning and preparing to host guests will inspire you to get projects done around the house. If it’s getting clutter out of corners and closets, now is the time to get it done with the end goal of Easter in mind. It’s not too late to come up with a plan to tackle some of those nagging organizing projects. Here are a few tips: Carve out time: You may think several free days are needed to tackle a big organizing project, but the truth is, you just need a starting point. If your schedule only allows 30 minutes, t ..read more
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Get Organized By Creating a Place for Every Little Thing
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by Monica Friel
2y ago
A key to getting organized is finding places for all those little items that drive you crazy. Create and maintain consistent places to keep every little thing you need. The notorious junk drawer is prime territory for all of those little odds and ends. Make use of drawer organizers and tiny containers so that like things can be placed together. They will help to keep all of those little things tidy and functional. The post Get Organized By Creating a Place for Every Little Thing appeared first on Chaos to Order - Chicago Professional Organizing Experts for Home and Office ..read more
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How To Organize Hanging Clothes By Color
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by Monica Friel
2y ago
Organizing hanging clothes is an important part of not only having an organized closet, but also being able to find things quickly and efficiently. Recently a client asked how we determine the color order of the clothes hanging in the closet. Like any of the organizing we do at Chaos To Order, the way we organize is unique to each and every client’s needs. However, there are some basic principles, like arranging clothes light to dark, but it also depends on frequency of use. For example, if black is your go-to color, you would want the black items closer within reach. Your closet may have blac ..read more
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How do you declutter when you want to keep everything?
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by Monica Friel
2y ago
How is your New Year resolution to get organized working? By the end of January, many resolutions have already fallen by the wayside. Don’t let a small stumble get you off course. Here’s an article with some terrific tips from expert organizers for inspiration: Tips for Starting 2022 Clutter-Free: The Experts Advice The tip that I was quoted in is a common stumbling block, so here are the details: How do you declutter when you want to keep everything? When we work with clients to do a thorough purge, they can more clearly realize the excess. When coaching through the process, we ask questions ..read more
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Clear The Christmas Clutter and Start 2022 Organized!
Chaos to Order
by Monica Friel
2y ago
Christmas is over, but the deluge of stuff acquired throughout the holidays may linger on. Here are 3 tips to clear the clutter and start 2022 organized:   1.  When taking down the tree and miscellaneous decorations, think about what you can pare down. We tend to accumulate excess in the storage boxes–only save what you know will be displayed again next year. Donate the overflow. 2.  Weed out to make room for the incoming. You can’t fit 10lbs. of potatoes in a 5lb. bag, so don’t try to do it in closets and cabinets. Less really is more when it comes to efficiency and access to w ..read more
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Start 2022 Organized
Chaos to Order
by Monica Friel
2y ago
Happy New Year! There is no better time than the present to set some goals and plans for the New Year. Getting organized is a popular resolution, take some time to think about how tidying up can improve your life. Here are some tips to help 2022 be your most organized yet! Systematize If you want to feel orderly and efficient, think about the way you do things. Create systems to accompany your daily routine, this is where either a good foundation is laid, or chaos can ensue. Make use of digital calendars, notifications and apps for motivation to make the most out of each day. Clear the Clutt ..read more
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Consume Less Give More
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by Monica Friel
2y ago
Enough Said… The post Consume Less Give More appeared first on Chaos to Order - Chicago Professional Organizing Experts for Home and Office ..read more
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Great Last Minute Gift Idea
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by Monica Friel
2y ago
There is no better gift for the person who has everything (and then some), than the gift of organization. Rather than adding to the clutter problems that so many people have with another useless knick knack, help them in the mission to get organized and simplify life! Purchase a Chaos To Order gift certificate in any amount here. You can also view our various pricing packages here. Take out the stress of what to buy and get the perfect gift you know they will love. We were recently written up as a clever gift idea in this article on Lifehacker. The post Great Last Minute Gift Idea appeared fir ..read more
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Store Like Things Together
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by Monica Friel
2y ago
When organizing anything around the house, a great rule of thumb is to keep like items together. This way, you’ll always know what you have and when you’re running low. Consider this Scotch Tape, you may have many rolls taking up space in multiple drawers, but when you go to look for one–nowhere to be found, right? Keep what you need on hand in the same place and store the extras with other overstock supplies. This way, only one roll of the tape should be out in the drawer and all others tucked away in a box labeled “extras”. Think toothpaste, shampoo, cereal boxes… this is a great way to avoi ..read more
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Organized Shoe Storage
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by Monica Friel
2y ago
Do you have too many shoes? It’s a common problem for many of our clients. There are solutions…first and foremost, go through every pair of shoes you own and do a thorough weed out/purge. Don’t just take a general look at them all, but look at each pair individually and ask yourself, when  was the last time they were worn? Have you replaced them with a pair you prefer for the occasion? How is the fit and feel of the shoe? If you’re in doubt and space is at a premium, you may want to consider donating or passing along those shoes. Another solution to getting shoes optimally organized is ma ..read more
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