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Kitchen Organization Tips for Thanksgiving Cooking Success
As Thanksgiving approaches, the heart of your home—the kitchen—takes center stage. Between prepping favorite family recipes, hosting guests, and finding space for every pot and platter, it’s easy for even the most organized kitchen to feel chaotic. Whether you’re cooking for two or twenty, a little planning and smart organization can make your Thanksgiving prep smooth, stylish, and stress-free. Here are my top kitchen organization tips for Thanksgiving cooking success—designe

The Lighter Home
Nov 173 min read


ADHD-Friendly Organizing Strategies: Simple Systems That Actually Work
If you have ADHD and traditional organizing methods have ever left you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Many of my clients with ADHD tell me the same thing: “I know I want to organize — I just can’t seem to keep it that way.” That’s because most organizing systems are designed for how we think things should work — not how our brains actually do work. For those with ADHD, clutter and disorganization often aren’t about laziness or lack of effort — they’re

The Lighter Home
Oct 206 min read


How to Organize Youth & Teen Sports Gear (Without Losing Your Mind)
Simple Systems for Football, Soccer, Ice Hockey, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Basketball, and Swimming Between early practices, weekend tournaments, and muddy cleats, sports gear has a way of taking over your home before you even realize it. From football pads to hockey sticks, every sport comes with its own mountain of equipment — and if you’ve got more than one athlete in the house, the clutter multiplies fast. As a professional organizer and home stylist, I’ve seen this scenari

The Lighter Home
Oct 146 min read


Secrets of a Professional Organizer: What We Know That You Don’t
Being a professional organizer is about so much more than making spaces look neat. It’s about creating systems, reducing stress, and...

The Lighter Home
Sep 83 min read


Top Fall Home Organizing Projects
Fall is the season when many people send their kids off to school and tackle the projects that they put off all summer. They tick off...

The Lighter Home
Aug 262 min read


5 Pro Organizer-Approved Tips to Get Families Ready for Back to School
The end of summer always sneaks up fast—and with it comes the rush of getting everyone back into a routine. As a professional organizer,...

The Lighter Home
Aug 112 min read


Maximizing Space in Dorms and Apartments: Smart Tips for Small Living
Living in a dorm or small apartment often means working with limited space. But don’t worry—there are plenty of ways to make your living...

The Lighter Home
Aug 42 min read


The Financial Benefits of Hiring a Professional Organizer
When people think about hiring a professional organizer, they often focus on the visual or emotional rewards—cleaner spaces, less stress,...

The Lighter Home
Jun 173 min read


9 Simple Tips to Organize a Playroom and Keep It Tidy
A playroom can be a source of joy and creativity for kids, but it can also quickly become a chaotic mess of toys, books, and art...

Michelle
Apr 284 min read


The Most Common Organizing Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Staying organized is often a battle we’re constantly fighting, but it’s one that’s worth winning. Whether it’s a cluttered home or a...

The Lighter Home
Feb 75 min read


Easy Ways to Get Motivated to Organize Your Space
Need help organizing your space? The Lighter Home offers expert assistance to declutter, organize, and create functional spaces you’ll love.

Michelle
Jan 314 min read


Winter Doldrums? How to Stay Organized This Winter
Winter can be a tricky time for home organization, as weather changes and the holidays often lead to more clutter. Here are some ideas to...

The Lighter Home
Jan 273 min read


This Fall: 5 Must-Do Projects to Refresh Your Home
Get your home refreshed this fall with these simple home organizing and styling tips.

The Lighter Home
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Ten Flush Mount Lights Under $150
Ten Flush Mount Lights Under $150

Michelle
Oct 14, 20221 min read


The Best Organizing Gadgets & Gizmos
Best Organizing Gadgets and Gizmos. All under $25!

Michelle
Mar 5, 20212 min read


Your Guide to Professionally Organized Drawers
Are you feeling overwhelmed by messy drawers? Check out how to take control including the products to organize them.

Michelle
Jan 16, 20212 min read


How to: Organize Your Wardrobe For the Last Time
The professional's secrets to organizing your wardrobe for the last time!

Michelle
May 1, 20205 min read


Top 5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale or Simply Love It More
Listing your home for sale? Or just want to love it some more? Read these 5 tips to prepare your home for sale or simply love it more.

Michelle
Apr 12, 20205 min read


Paperwork & Tax Documentation: What to Keep & How Long to Keep It
Is your personal paperwork overwhelming? Are you dreading tax season? Here are guidelines to documents you need to keep and for how long.

Michelle
Feb 13, 20203 min read


Got old electronics? Pass them forward — here’s how.
Ever wonder what to do with old electronics collecting dust in your home? Here's a few ways you can pass them forward and help others, too.

Michelle
Jan 6, 20203 min read
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