Lesson From Mowing the Lawn: Tolerating Imperfection
My favorite oldest son graduated from college on Sunday and moved home while he looks for a paid job. It is wonderful to have him home! ...
Back from Washington, D.C.
Each year, I attend the Annual International OCD Conference. It is where I get to learn about most recent research, treatments, connect...
Power of 15 Minutes
A new "Overwhelmed with Clutter?" group started a few days ago in Oakland, CA. As the participants discussed achievable and reasonable...
Organizing Papers
I have a son that is in the beginning stages of looking at prospective colleges. How can that be? I am not old enough, right? I have...
Hiring Myself
Today I decided to hire myself. I needed some organizing help. My office desk had begin to gather clutter. I felt overwhelmed and...
Overwhelmed? Try 15 Minutes
One of my clients struggles with keeping her desk organized. It is located next to the kitchen, near where the kids make art and...
Grandma's Problem: Hoarding can be Helped
While raising seven children in Minnesota, my Grandmother spent a lot of her free time attending auctions, estate sales and antique...
Filming Documentary "Do I Need This?"
I have had the pleasure of helping Emmy winning “Luna Park Productions” newest documentary “Do I Need This?” by Kate Schermerhorn. ...
End of Year School Stuff
As the end of the school year approaches, I hear some parents worry about what to do with the big shopping bag of stuff that comes home...
Making Order Out of Chaos…with Style!
I simply could not resist putting my spin on this popular image I have been seeing in many places. Yes, it is a shameless plug to get...