Earth Day is April 22. This year’s theme is “Invest in our planet.” From Earthday.org: The Earth Day 2022 theme is focused on engaging the more than 1 billion people, governments, institutions, and businesses who participate in Earth Day to recognize our collective responsibility and to help accelerate the transition to an equitable, prosperous green economy for all. The goal of EDO’s campaign is to push aside the barriers erected by the ancient, dirty fossil fuel economy and their co-conspirators – old technologies of centuries past – and redirect attention to creating a 21st century econom ..read more

An Organized Move The peak moving season usually begins in April and ends in September. That means more people than ever are moving, packing to move, or planning to make a move in the next six months. Moving can be one of the most stressful experiences people have, and it’s almost oxymoronic to refer to moving as “organized.” But there are a number of things you can do to be more organized with your move. Start Organizing Your Move Early Even if it feels like you have plenty of time before your move, that day will creep up on you with stealth. The more you can do now to prepare for moving day ..read more

Have you filed your taxes yet? Taxes are due by April 18. There are complexities to this year’s taxes, thanks to the stimulus checks people received in 2021. While the stimulus payments are not considered taxable income, there are some circumstances where you might have received more than you should have. For example, if you had a child stop being a dependent in 2021 for whom you received stimulus money. you may have received too much. In some cases, you may not have received as much as you should have. Are you getting a tax refund? We spend a lot of time helping people get their paperwork org ..read more

How many things do you have in your home because you “might need this someday?” It’s really difficult to let go of something you spent money on, or something you have an emotional attachment to. But those very things are the cause of so much clutter and stress. Do I Really Need This? Many of our clients struggle with the “I might need this someday” syndrome. If you don’t experience strong attachment to your “stuff” it isn’t so hard. But most of us struggle with the idea of getting rid of anything because you might need it. That makes deciding what you can part with almost impossible. It’s norm ..read more

Students Need Organizing, Too Copyright: pressmaster / 123RF Stock Photo Student Organizing Tips The first semester of school has come and gone, and with it, all of the enthusiasm for school. Especially in parts of the country where snow is still falling, it’s hard to drag yourself out of bed to get moving. This time of year – before spring break, when you start feeling like it’s almost done –  can be particularly difficult for students, whether they’re in elementary school or college. Neurodivergent Challenges in Students Become More Apparent Many neurodivergent children, especially th ..read more

The five love languages were developed by Dr. Gary Chapman. An author, counselor, and pastor, Dr. Chapman worked with couples and identified patterns in the ways they struggled, which usually boiled down to misunderstandings of one another and each other’s needs. He developed the concept of love language to help couples learn to show their love in recognizable ways, coming up with five love languages. What Are the Five Love Languages? Dr. Chapman identified five love languages: Words of affirmation Quality time Physical touch Acts of service Receiving gifts Valentine’s Day gives us an oppor ..read more

When we talk about executive function, we’re talking about those skills that help you stay organized. It’s the brain’s command center that helps us prioritize; it’s the skills we use to set and achieve goals. Understood defines executive function as: “a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage daily life. Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions, among other things.” How Executive Function Works Harvard University breaks executive fun ..read more

To Resolve or Not To Resolve – That is the Question 2022 is just around the corner. It is going to start much like 2021 did: with a lot of uncertainty about everything. From the pandemic to the future of work to a million other challenges we’re all facing, everything is unknown. Clean Slate The great thing about a new year is that we get to start it with a clean slate. The internet is already buzzing with this year’s New Year, New You mantra. The standard “eat less, work out more” resolution mantras are everywhere. Gyms are advertising special rates for new sign ups. Health food stores are sto ..read more

Is it the most wonderful time of the year or the most overwhelming? Managing overwhelm during the holidays can be difficult. And no matter how much we all  love the holiday season, this time of year can come with its own frustrations – from crowded shops and streets to quickly emptying bank accounts. ‘ With all the chaos that can ensue, it is so important to manage the aspects of our lives that can easily overwhelm us, from clutter-free decorating and gifts of the heart to managing our own stresses so that the season doesn’t get out of hand. Overwhelm often is triggered by the chaos that ..read more

Grocery shopping has changed a lot in the last couple of years, hasn’t it? From the rush to get the last roll of toilet paper off the nearly-empty shelf to getting your groceries delivered to your home or car, nothing it quite what it used to be. Now that most of us are venturing back into the stores, it’s time to organize your grocery shopping – especially if you’re doing some holiday feast preparing! Why You Should Organize Your Grocery Shopping Whether it’s because of the holidays or just to keep your grocery bill under budget, taking the time to be a little more methodical about groceries ..read more