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The Clutter Whisperers

Dec 31
2 min

New Year’s Resolutions = GUILT

I don’t know about you, but I hate New Year’s Resolutions. You make a list of what you want to do, accomplish, or fix in the upcoming year. And most of us don’t manage to do most of the items on the list. (How many times have you resolved to go to the gym more often?). What happens is you just feel guilty. And feel bad about yourself for not being able to do these tasks that would improve your life. UGH. Who needs that? So many people come to me and sheepishly say they need h

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Who Needs Another Gift? I’ll Tell You Who –

The Clutter Whisperers

Dec 7, 2022
2 min

Who Needs Another Gift? I’ll Tell You Who –

I know cousin Tasha said she would love another copy of Outlander, and your brother-in-law could always use another drill, but ….they lied. They just tried to come up with a holiday gift idea for you that would stop you from asking “What do you/does ____ want for Christmas (Chanukah/ Kwanzaa/Festivus)?” How many gifts do we all get that we could really do without? It’s amazing to me how many clients I have who show me mounds of presents they received but don’t like/want/need

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The Clutter Whisperers

Nov 27, 2022
3 min

Rags to Riches for a Cleaner Planet

Less Clutter, Less Waste, Less Environmental Impact There’s a new buzzword going around the clothing industry that maybe you’ve heard of - Circular Fashion. Basically, recycling or repurposing old clothes into other textiles or garments to extend their life. Several national brands have given this an enthusiastic “Yes!” and encourage their clients to return their old clothes in return for a store/brand discount. So everyone wins! Customers have incentives to get rid of old cl

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The Clutter Whisperers

Jul 11, 2022
2 min

The Dreaded Sock Monster

Do you have a sock orphanage? A collection of single socks with missing mates? I did. Where do they go? It makes me wonder if there is a sock gremlin, an evil creature lurking in the house waiting to steal just one sock from a set, just to make me crazy. So I end up with tons of matchless socks, and don’t know what to do with them. I tried to make sock matching a game for my kids, but they soon caught on to how onerous this task is. My daughter finally gave up and started we

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The Clutter Whisperers

May 31, 2022
2 min

Just Pin It!

In the olden days – when dinosaurs roamed the earth – if we found a recipe we liked or a magazine article that we wanted to keep, we’d clip it out and stash it. And what happened to that clip? Rarely did it actually make it to a file or scrapbook – usually they were left on a miscellaneous pile never to be found again. What’s the point of keeping stuff if you can never find it again? In decluttering our basement in preparation for a move, wayyy back under a couple of boxes I

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The Clutter Whisperers

Mar 31, 2022
2 min

Love It or Lose It

Spring cleaning. Just the thought of wading through all your stuff to clean it out inspires dismay/revulsion/dread in the hearts of many! But fear not! Though it seems like a daunting task, these tips can help you survive the whole process. Start. People often tell me that they are so overwhelmed they don’t even know where to start. This is entirely understandable! The key is – pick one area (usually the one that causes you the most stress) and start. Bite-Size Pieces. No

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The Clutter Whisperers

Feb 22, 2022
3 min

You Have HOW Many Coffee Mugs?

Everyone has a favorite mug. That one you reach for every morning. Then there are all the others. Do they reproduce by themselves at night? How have they taken over my kitchen? And – how many do I really need (or want)? It’s great to have mugs that remind you of a particular event or person. But when the mugs start to threaten the existence of anything else in your kitchen – like, food – it’s time to take a hard look at what could be discarded or donated. Where do they come

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The Clutter Whisperers

Dec 19, 2021
3 min

Top 10 Favorite Organizers of 2021

After another wonderful and very busy year of organizing everything from playrooms to kitchens to garages, we wanted to share our go-to’s with all of you. These are our top favorites that are well made, durable, and do what they're supposed to do! Glasslock Storage Containers $ - $$* Glass storage containers with spill-proof lid. WHY- They go easily from freezer to fridge to microwave, are made from shatterproof tempered glass and are dishwasher safe (but I do hand wash the

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The Clutter Whisperers

Nov 27, 2021
3 min

Give the Gift of - Nothing

That elusive “perfect” gift. Every year at holiday time, we search for this mystifying treasure for our family and friends. We feel constantly stressed, overwhelmed and even a little bit resentful over the cost, shopping time, and the overall frenzy of last-minute gifting. But the unfortunate thing is – after all that effort and expense, 79% of the U.S. population (and a whopping 89% of millennials) never use the gifts they get! The other results of feverish holiday shopping?

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Show Your Home Some Love on Valentine's Day

The Clutter Whisperers

Jan 31, 2021
2 min

Show Your Home Some Love on Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is globally known as the “Love” holiday. While sweethearts strive to find that perfect gift to express their affection, there’s a present that will brighten anyone’s heart and not clutter their spaces with flowers (that eventually die) or chocolates (that wreak havoc with your diet/health). The gift of organization! Since this is not the year (because of COVID19) to go to a romantic restaurant, or go on a whisk-away vacation to somewhere warm, think about how

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The Clutter Whisperers

Nov 20, 2020
3 min

“Instagram” Your Home!

We all want our homes to look “Instagram-ready,” don’t we? TV shows like “The Home Edit” and “Tidying Up Like Marie Kondo” inspire us to live the clutter-free lifestyle. That is, perfectly organized, color coded, visually attractive and neat. The best way to do this is one room at a time. Try to do more and you’ll quickly get overwhelmed and want to stop for a cup of coffee or glass or wine, never to return to the project. Which is now a heap of stuff in a pile, even worse th

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The Clutter Whisperers

Nov 5, 2020
3 min

Clutter for Cash

Think about all the stuff you never use that's just cluttering up your life. Wouldn’t it be great to trade them for cash? Now is a great time to start selling your unwanted belongings, as people are starting to get ready for the holidays/gift-giving season and scouring online sites for great buys. Whether you have designer clothes to discard, regular everyday jeans and bags, or books and collectibles there are several great places to trade your old treasures for cash. These a

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The Clutter Whisperers

Oct 6, 2020
2 min

Halloween Clutter Monsters!

You can feel it all around you, the crisp coolness of the Fall air, multicolored leaves decorating the streets, pumpkin-everything, and - OMG! The holiday season is upon us – I mean, NOW! Halloween is right around the corner and the Holiday Décor Clutter Monster has arrived. Sure you want to have fun and celebrate but maybe you don’t look forward to the post-holiday clean-up at trying to shoehorn decorations into already crammed full storage space. Here are several “tricks” y

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The Clutter Whisperers

Sep 19, 2020
2 min

Bathroom Clutter Monsters – OUT!

You have Bathroom Clutter Monsters that need to be vanquished! How do I know? Everyone does. Stuff in your bathroom that clutters up your sink counters, medicine cabinets, and drawers. Now you may not have a lot of time and maybe are overwhelmed with the thought of decluttering your home. So start small and pick one bathroom! Start busting the mess by throwing out these common bathroom clutter monsters: Expired medicines. Check out the expiration date, and if it’s past due yo

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Make Your Home Ready for Sale with a Professional Organizer

The Clutter Whisperers

Aug 10, 2020
2 min

Make Your Home Ready for Sale with a Professional Organizer

The real estate market is starting to heat up again, and if you’re thinking about selling your home you want to consider doing everything you can to make it competitive. But who has the time or the energy while you’re going about your daily business? How do you stop from getting overwhelmed by all the many details? Maybe it’s time to consider working with a Professional Organizer prior to your move. There are several tasks that P.O.’s can be particularly helpful with: Declutt

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The Clutter Whisperers

Apr 25, 2020
2 min

Coping With Lockdown

.......While Working, Studying, Living! We are living in a stressful, uncertain and downright scary time right now. Because of the coronavirus pandemic most of us are sheltering in place, which turns our home into our whole world. Home is now our – office, schoolroom, gym, library, restaurant, playroom. Mom, Dad, kids, pets, grandparents, - everyone needs room to do their own thing to stay sane. Making room for all of these activities can be – FRUSTRATING, especially if your

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Pro Organizers - Top 5 Moving and Packing Tips

The Clutter Whisperers

Mar 31, 2019
2 min

Pro Organizers - Top 5 Moving and Packing Tips

This time of year, many people are buying and selling their homes, and planning a move. Don’t worry – you can do this without losing your mind! My family is in the midst of this right now, and I was surprised at how much there was to declutter, sell, donate and generally get rid of. I was holding onto my parents’ old mahogany breakfront and dining room set, all way out of style – heavy, old brown furniture. I managed to sell and donate it all, and now am left wondering – w

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The Clutter Whisperers

Jun 10, 2018
2 min

“Please Release Me, Let Me Go!”

“...cause you don’t love me anymore….” Getting rid of stuff is HARD! You have emotional attachments and memories that each thing holds – either to a person, place, or special time in your life. But if you no longer love it, it's time to let go. How could you possibly get rid of your daughter’s pre-school clay creation she gave you for Mother’s Day? Or the expensive tap shoes you bought when you decided to try tap (and hated it)? Or – worst of all – the purple sequined sombre

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The Clutter Whisperers

Mar 18, 2018
3 min

Sell Your House Without Going Nuts

It's springtime which any realtor will tell you is prime time for selling your house. Of course, that means it has to look it's best to inspire potential buyers to make it theirs. (Have you watched "House Hunters" lately? 'Nuff said). You want your house to look clean, uncluttered, and with enough empty space for new owners to imagine themselves living there. FIRST STEP - SPACE INVENTORY. That's when you measure your new home's closet and storage space to figure out how mu

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