We love organizing kids rooms, especially books. There are many ways to organize books. Stand them up, lay some down, tallest to shortest or colour coded to name a few. The idea is to make them look as neat and tidy as possible. Don't forget to add some of the child's favorite toys for that homey feel. Children may mess them up again, but if so, it doesn't take that long to tidy them back up again.
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I'd love to glue everything so they stay just that way 🤣
Do you have any advice on book purging? We have books from board books to late teens and it’s making me crazy. I want to keep some forever but they are all full of memories.
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Fun Friday! LOL Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Wow! Over 1,000 likes and followers! Thank you all very much for the love! I really appreciate it!
Here's one more, Kathy....
Who can relate? I have to admit, that has happened to me!
I still like using paper lists, but now I try to remember to take a picture of it with my phone as I often leave my list at home!
All the time.
Yep. I bought a book to carry in my purse and tgat didn't work either 😕
What are you up to this weekend? Hope you are all enjoying yourself and finding time to relax. It is important to find time for yourself, doing what you love to do. I am guilty of not doing this often enough. But it is so important. What are you going to do for yourself this weekend?
I'm going to finish playing in the dirt and get the rest of the flowers into pots!
Catching up on motorcycle maintenance, yard work, time with the pup............
Organize my closet 😆
This is what I recommend if you have items that tend to fall over. They are easy to install and you don't need any hardware. They just snap in place. If you don't have a Bed Bath and Beyond near you, you can also get them on Amazon. That is where I got them for one of our clients.
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Did you know that there are high costs to having clutter? In this weeks episode of Organize for Success, I discuss various ways clutter is costing us and the solutions you can take to help clear your clutter. Hint, it is not only a financial cost. Yes, we discuss finances, but there are so many more ways that it is costing us. Have a listen and let me know what you think
www.secondsetofhands.ca/podcast/the-cost-of-clutter/
Episode 10 – The Cost of Clutter – You may be very surprised - Second Set of Hands
The Cost of Clutter - You may be very surprised. Certified Professional Organizer Kathy McEwan discusses the various costs of having clutter.Did you know that there is a time when I don't suggest organizing? Yup, that's right. You heard it right. Don't organize when you have too much stuff! When you have too much stuff, organizing is not the answer. You can only organize so much and it will still look too cluttered. So before you start organizing, we suggest that you let go of what you don't need or want anymore. It is much easier to organize when you have lesss stuff. Spring is a great time to let stuff go. What have you let go lately or will be letting go?
Which home would you prefer to live in? A luxury home or a tiny home? Share in the comments below.
Let me live in luxury for one month...that's all, just 1 month....then I'll go to the tiny house.
I'm obsessed with Tiny houses. My husband just rolls his eyes. I just got a cool magazine about Tiny Houses but they were bigger than the one you're showing. I actually live in the smallest house I have lived since I had kids. I really believe they make life easier and that it's the way of the future. Affordability and mainly the environment. You use far fewer resources.
Totally A. Why in the world would I cramp myself into a tiny house if I didn't have too?!?!?
Tiny house! Less housework 😉
Both are too extreme.. I prefer option C . 🤣
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Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful moms. Hope you are all having a wonderful day!
To you as well Kathy 💞
Did you know that there are different types of disorganization/clutter? You may have heard of hoarding but not everyone who has a lot of clutter is a hoarder. In this episode I discuss four types of disorganization and the differences between each of them. You may relate to one or more of them.
Four Types of Disorganization. Which category do you fall under? - Episode 09 - Second Set of Hands
Description Do you have a lot of clutter but not sure which category you fall under? In this week’s episode, I talk about 4 types of disorganization and the difference between them. Hint, one is a disorder that is listed in the DSMV. The remaining 3 are not considered a disorder, but are very rele...Love how @randigarrettdesign added a pop of pink to her design. I love adding fresh flowers to kitchens or actually to any room. What is your favorite colour when buying flowers?
#flowers #kitchendesign #organize #simplify #calmkitchen
pink and thanks to you I had a beautiful bouquet of pink flowers for my birthday 🙂
Part of getting organized is sorting and putting like items together. Our two organizers are hard at work putting everything in order.
#organize #getorganized #loveourjob #secondsetofhands #simplify
ah the old tupperware drawer, I did mine last weekend
Home organizing tips! If you missed my home organizing segment on yesterday's CTV News at Noon, you can catch it here. There are two parts to the segment. The photo organizer is one of the most popular organizing products.
I love that photo organizer
Happy Easter and Passover. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Happy Easter to you and your family 🐰
Happy Easter to,you guys too .
Same to you and your family.
One of the things I talked about at the home show on Sunday was the importance of not leaving a bunch of stuff for your family or friends to have to go through if something would happen to you. It is better to let the stuff go now, then to leave it for others to have to deal with it. Family members call me all the time and are overwhelmed with having to deal with it all. Here is an article that explains the items that most family members do not want. If you have any of these items, check with family and see if they are interested in any of the items, and if not, check with antique dealers or coin collectors etc. to see if you can sell those items. Can you relate to having to go through your parents items???
www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a8629/things-to-get-rid-of-now/?fbclid=IwAR3cHqP675pvWuLUyGy1U5p...
6 Things in Your House You Should Get Rid of Before You Die
These things will end up being a huge burden to your children.We are hiring casual/part-time organizers. Please check out information below. Come and Join our amazing team!
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On our way to another packing job. Love what we do. #getorganized #getpacked #stressfreemove
Where's the paper wrap.....lol Miss you PMM
T wanted to go to the new Salvation Army, I told her if she filled a large bag to donate I would take her, then we made it a competition, who could get rid of the most stuff. She did well but I think I won lol
I love what you do also ....
Tension rods can come in handy. Check out these ideas. What do you think?
Ohhhh, these are good!
Happy International Women's Day. One of the problems I often see among women is that we are responsible for a lot of household work, taking care of the children and working long hours. Don't get me wrong, I know that there are a lot of men that have a lot on their plates as well, but I see it most often with women. Maybe because I hang out with more women. To make it easier for both women and men, I did a podcast on Productivity - How to Become More Productive - 7 Easy Steps. Feel free to check it out and as an added BONUS you will find my Productivity Action Plan (pdf) which you can print off and use. I hope it helps you work towards your goals, without feeling so overwhelmed. Do you find it hard to keep up with your daily tasks?
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How To Become More Productive In 7 Easy Steps - Second Set of Hands
Description Download PDF Shown Above Do you wish you had more time in your day to do the things you love to do? Do you feel overwhelmed with all that needs to be done? Do you want to have more productive days? If so, this episode is for you. I will provide a 7 step …Have you heard?
I have a new podcast, Organize for Success, and I'd love you to give it a listen! There are already four episodes available, with new episodes being added weekly.
Visit www.kathymcewan.com/podcast
or click the link in my bio ^^^
I just subscribed to your podcasts! Great job Kathy McEwan!
When organizing kitchen food, we like to sort items, remove items from boxes if possible, use organizing products and label. Need help organizing your home. Reach out we would love to help you.
I have exciting news! I have started a new podcast called Organize for Success and will be sharing tips on how to become better organized. We will be discussing home organizing, plus soooo much more. Would you mind checking it out, subscribing and leaving a review, if you found it to be helpful? Because it is so new, I need all the subscribers I can get lol
Thank you John Mielke from Blast The Radio for this amazing opportunity. I couldn’t have started this podcast without you. xxoo
Episode 1 - Learning to Let Go (7 Reasons Why We Have Too Much Stuff)
Episode 2 – Getting Organized for a Move – Part 1 with Guest, Realtor Sonya Crites
Episode 3 – Getting Organized for a Move – Part 2 - 7 Top Tips to an Organized Move
Episodes coming up!
Marie Kondo’s Method vs Kathy McEwan’s Method!
Downsizing! Should I Sell My Stuff?
Organizing your Finances!
Plus so much more!
Available on Spotify, Itunes and Google Podcasts
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Itunes - itunes.apple.com/…/organize-for-succe…/id1449613840…
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Go get-um girlie. So happy for you! xo
Yes congrats!!
Oh my goodness....I so need to see this!
Hey everyone, I am honoured to be invited back onto Ottawa Experts tonight at 8:00pm live on Rogers TV by the amazing host Barbara Balfour. Tune in live on Facebook (Rogers tv Ottawa, Cable 22) and call in with questions at 613 728 1001. We will be discussing mental illness. I will be joined by fellow guest, Psychotherapist and founder of Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services, Parul Shah. CALL IN FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A BASKET CONTAINING ORGANIZING SUPPLIES PLUS A 45 MINUTE VIRTUAL COACHING CALL WITH ME! Great prize! Important Topic. Tune in! ❤️
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Way to go Kathy!!
So looking forward! Tune in LIVE at 8 pm tonight at our Facebook page: m.facebook.com/RTVOttawa/
In my happy place. I love organizing supplies stores. Thanks @solutions.stores My clients love when I come up with organizing solutions and pick up the supplies for them.
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