It’s a great idea to bring your own bags to the supermarket, but storing the bags can be challenging! I recently attended the annual conference of the National Association of Professional Organizers and one of the exhibitors was Tote Buddy. They make a folder (decorative or plain) that reusable grocery bags fit into. You use [...]
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What is the best way to organize and store toys?
Toys can take over every room in the house so finding the right solutions is key to keeping an organized home. Keep in mind that no matter what storage container you use, always, always, label! Here are a few things to consider: Group all similar toys together (e.g., all duplos together, all small legos together, [...]

How do I optimize the space in my walk-in closet?
When you’re thinking about organizing your closet, the very first thing to do is to go through your clothes and let go of any clothes you don’t love, that don’t fit, or that are stained or damaged. After you’ve pared your wardrobe down to the clothes you love and wear (and, I’d suggest, feel great [...]

How do I store yarn, fabric & art supplies but keep it easy to get to?
How you store your yarn, fabric, and other art supplies has a lot to do with how much you own. For the casual user, there are some storage systems that are very simple and attractive and even fun! When you own a lot of anything, it becomes more complicated to store and requires more categorization [...]

What is the best way to organize pots and pans?
Pots and Pans, Pots and Pans… I’m thinking most of us have enough pots and pans to supply a small army base! We can’t possibly be expected to use all of them for one meal can we?! First hunker down and determine which pots and pans you really need to keep. Ponder the following… What is the the [...]
About the Professional Organizers
Janine Adams
Janine Adams is a naturally messy professional organizer who loves helping others create order. The co-founder of Declutter Happy Hour, she believes in having as much fun as possible in the organizing process.
Allison Carter
Allison Carter likes fun and funky organizing. She is a creative, right brainer and thinks it is more fun to organize if you love how your space looks. So she utilizes color, shape, pattern and texture to keep herself and her stuff organized.
Krista Colvin
Krista Colvin is the Organized Lifestyle Expert for AM Northwest, creator of Organize The Whole Shebang [the smart woman's guide to doing it all], and a self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist. She's a social media savvy, too much coffee-drinkin' mama of two.
Deb Lee
Deb always seemed to have a knack for putting things in order, and started re-designing her mother's room at the age of nine. Fast forward several years later and you'll find her helping clients get more organized and comfortable in their homes and offices.
Beth Zeigler
Beth Zeigler knew she was on an organizing path when at the age of 5 she was maximizing her closet space to function as a second bedroom for her dolls. Throw in her background of delegating tasks to her younger brother throughout childhood–and her transition to organizing developed quite organically.
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Janine Adams
Loves helping others create order. -
Allison Carter
Fun and funky organizing. -
Krista Colvin
Organized Lifestyle Expert for AM Northwest. -
Deb Lee
Vlogger. Starbucks lover. Creator of order. -
Beth Zeigler
Organizing since she was 5 years old.
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What is the best way to organize and store toys?
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How do I optimize the space in my walk-in closet?
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