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Gimme a Break!

Gimme a Break!

By Amy Rehkemper, CPO Social media is fun! It provides an endless source of entertainment, information, current events, inspiration, and ideas. It’s also a great way to stay connected with friends, family... and of course, your favorite professional organizers! ...

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Customizing Your Family Schedule

Customizing Your Family Schedule

  By Amy Rehkemper, CPO As soon as I heard schools were closing and the kids would be home indefinitely, the first thing my husband and I did was create a detailed, hour-by-hour schedule for our kids (ages 10 & 13) so they wouldn’t get the impression that this...

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A Simplified Approach to the Start of the School Year

A Simplified Approach to the Start of the School Year

There are certain times of the year that seem to have a natural “reset” button… a time when routines shift and we welcome a renewed perspective. The back-to- school season is one of those times. Without a doubt, a new school year brings a fresh start and more to your...

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Organizing Kids’ Artwork

Organizing Kids’ Artwork

Want a fast, easy way to organize kids' artwork? Try an art portfolio! As soon as art (worthy of saving) emerges from the backpack, add the date and slide it directly into the plastic sleeve. Voila! Yep, it's that simple.Artwork stored in a box, or even in a file is...

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Spring is in the Air… Time to Clean Your Lair

Spring is in the Air… Time to Clean Your Lair

Well, there are more snowdrops than snowfall on the ground. It’s official, spring has sprung and with that comes a natural urge to clean house. Here are 7 spring cleaning tips to get you started. Purge Your Closet- Switch those heavy sweaters for your tank tops, and...

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What’s Your Lego Type?

What’s Your Lego Type?

We here at Simplify aren’t just organizing experts, we’re parents too. We also have to deal with our kids and their toys and can certainly relate! Legos provide hours of entertainment for children (and parents too), but one stray brick can bring pain that will make...

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BINfatuation: Love at First Sight

BINfatuation: Love at First Sight

Most of us have a love affair with bins, baskets, and containers. We buy them believing they are the magic bullet and the answer to our every conflict with clutter. We believe they will instantly make our lives easier, but friends…tread lightly in this relationship....

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