Last month (wow, time flies!) I was interviewed by the awesome Andreea Ayers for her Ecopreneur Ave blog.  Check it out! 1.    What is One Organized Life and when did you start the company? One Organized Life is a Professional Organizing business that has become so much more! I started working with clients in the summer of 2006. 2.    What inspired you to start your business? I find that there are two kinds of disorganized people (generally speaking): The chronically disorganized and the situ... Read Full Story

Take a look around you. Every single item represents your choice to have that item in your life. You either chose to purchase the item, were given the item and chose to keep it. From your new red sweater to the pile of junk mail on your kitchen counter, every item represents a choice made. When your life is full of clutter, you might begin to resent all the “stuff” around you. Why do you think that happens? Often it is because you don’t LOVE the stuff you are looking at! May... Read Full Story

After writing so much about goals, including the New Year’s post yesterday, I have, of course, been asked what my goals are. Well here you go!: Personal: - Exercise at least one hour a week (not including all the walking I do).  Hey, like I always say, start small! The quickest way for me to fail is to say “exercise 3 days a week!” - Read two books per month. One fiction, one non-fiction (It’s been a while since I’ve read any fiction cover to cover) - Get 6-8 hou... Read Full Story

I ran across an article about New Years resolutions.  Here’s a snippet.: “This is going to be a very different year for many people,” Greg Helmstetter, CEO of myGoals.com, states in a press release. “In 2009, we expect people to forego big moves, career changes or vacations, and instead focus on reconnecting with friends, spending time with family, and organizing and improving their home.” Here in Frederick, resolutions made by those interviewed for this story re... Read Full Story

Personally, I do not make New Years resolutions. There’s nothing wrong with making resolutions. They make people feel warm and fuzzy. It’s nice to feel warm and fuzzy sometimes. The problem with resolutions is that most people drop them by the end of the month - some people simply state the resolution and never even really try. Do you know many people join gyms in January? A lot! If you want to get organized this year, whether it is for your home, office, car, purse, or brain, I h... Read Full Story

Well, the holidays are here and I’ve already wished many a Happy Hannukah this week already.  Merry Christmas to those celebrating on Thursday. Don’t forget to bookmark or subscribe to this blog and visit us after the holidays. Here’s a rundown of what’s in store: - Post-holiday organizing - Getting organized for the New Year (business and personal) - Ask Alaia (submit your questions about organizing, simplicity, or time management via comment or email info AT oneorgan... Read Full Story

Have someone in your life that could use practical gift this holiday season? Hey, some practical gifts are pretty cool! While browsing the web, I came across an article  with 10 suggestions for organizing gifts at LifeOrganizers.com.  Go check it out!        Read Full Story

If you celebrate Christmas, most likely you’ve started purchasing Christmas decorations. When the holidays have passed, you’ll need a place to properly store your decorations until the winter holidays roll around again. And if you procrastinators out there are going to be decorating the night before your family arrives in town, go ahead and keep the following tips in mind when you do your shopping. 5 Hints for Holiday Storage from Solutions.com My mom LOVES Christmas and I definit... Read Full Story

I’ve been blogging for a long time. It started way back in 2000. While it was not literally a lifetime ago, it certainly feels like it was. I must say, I have certainly changed a lot in (almost) nine years. I suppose you could say I came of age blogging. Lately, I have been doing some new media/social media consulting for various small business owners. Most have asked “is blogging worth it?” The answer is not the same for everyone, but for me it is a yes.  While I can not pi... Read Full Story

I’m not big on the holidays and wasn’t planning on doing a Thanksgiving themed post, but lately I have just been thinking that I have so much to be thankful for. Sometimes it is little things. Sometimes it is something that is huge, but I don’t see it in the moment. I’m really really thankful for HELP. That’s for sure. We all need help at MANY points in our lives, so that is nothing original. But I am so appreciative of the help I have received. In a season full ... Read Full Story