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At Organized Jill we know the powerful impact a decluttered and organized space has for our clients. We think everyone should get to feel the peace and calm that comes from living in an organized, highly functional home.

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The purpose of this blog is to share the actual strategies we use in our day to day work to help you take control of your home. We tackle all of the primary spaces with tips to create a functional closet to maximizing your home storage to organizing your move.

We also share our thoughts and insights to help you with organizing strategies that go beyond your physical space. We cover topics like reducing your mental load (so important!), understanding the impact of clutter, eco-friendly organizing and so much more!

Organizing your home, your routine and your schedules is truly life changing. The Organized Jill Blog can help you make it happen!

Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, white countertops, hanging pendant lights, open shelves with dishes and jars, potted herbs, a window with blinds, and a cookbook open on the counter.

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Prepping Your Home for Holiday Guests

Ho ho ho – here comes the holidays and the holiday guests! The holidays certainly snuck up on me, too… Family time is great with all the catching up, laughs and love. If you are the holiday host, you may be starting to feel a bit of overwhelm along with your excitement. It’s…

400 Professional Organizers Walk Into A Room

Mixing & Mingling In September, I had the pleasure of attending the HT:Summit. It’s one of the largest (and most fabulously hot pink and orange) Professional Home Organizers conference in Austin, Texas. It was truly the who’s who of Home Organizers. Women (and a handful of gentlemen) from across the country, (and from…

Gift or Burden? Organizer’s Guide to Gifting

Giving gifts is a thoughtful way to express how much you appreciate and care for someone. It’s a fun way to celebrate special occasions and big moments in life. You expect the recipient to be full of joy to receive your gift, right? There are times when what we intend to be a…

The Effects of Clutter on Children

We all want the best for our kids. We strive to give them the love, support and tools they need to be their best self. To this end, we may unknowingly be doing them a disservice by creating an environment with too much stuff. Clutter, which may seem like it wouldn’t really impact…

Finding Joy in Living with Less

Have you seen the underconsumption core “trend” all over your social media feed? Although underconsumption is certainly not a new idea, it is gaining traction and awareness thanks to social media. As a professional home organizer, this trend speaks to my minimalist heart (and is super soothing to watch the videos)! It falls…

Declutter & Organize for Back to School Success

Summer break is quickly coming to a close, and it’s time to begin prepping for the new school year. This can be both an exciting and overwhelming time for you and your kids. It can be hard to say goodbye to the laid back days of summer. The time off likely led to…

Balancing Minimalism & Organization

Our daily lives are cluttered not only with possessions but with commitments and distractions. This overload can really be a burden, not only in our physical space but in our mental space as well. Over 20% of Americans currently rent self storage units, with an additional 15% planning to do so in the…

Organizers Guide to Reduce Food Waste

In today’s world, food waste has become a significant issue that impacts many households. With the rising cost of groceries, reducing this waste can help your family save money. With a bit of creativity and planning, you can reduce food waste in your home while still enjoying a variety of delicious meals. The…

Prepping for a Stress Free Vacation

It’s summer vacation season! Do you find yourself scrambling to get everything and everyone together right before it’s time to leave? Not only does this cause stress and chaos, but you might even leave priority items behind or forget to do something important that needs to be done prior to leaving. We are…

Organizing Your Home for Summer Break

School’s out and summer break is here! Summertime is the best time for kids with unlimited joy, freedom, and fun. But as the adults in charge of the house, the influx of activities, outdoor time, travels, company, and downtime can create a chaotic mess for us. We are here to arm you with…

Pro-Organizing Guide to Patio Design

Do you have a patio or outdoor space that is in need of some organizing love? Designing your outdoor patio space will take a blend of both practicality and creativity. When considering the space for entertaining friends and family, you will need to consider both functionality and ambiance. Outdoor entertaining is a popular…

Tips for a Smooth Move

Who gets excited to pack up their home for a move? Yeah, we didn’t think so. We can all agree moving is not the most fun thing to do. It’s a big job that requires a lot of time and work. There are ways to reduce the stress of planning and executing your…

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