January 2017

Happy New Year! (How’s your home?)

“I’m NEVER eating junk food again.”
“I’m going to work out for THREE HOURS every day.”
“I’m FINALLY going to get my place in tip-top shape.”

Sound like you?

If you’re anything like us, this list sounds eerily like New Year’s Resolutions you’ve made in the past (or are hoping to keep in 2017). And, like us, while you have the best intentions, you know in your heart of hearts that these well-intentioned commitments will be lucky to see the light of Valentine’s Day. While we can’t help you stick to every resolution, we do have some exciting tools to help you succeed in making your home the comfortable, clutter-free, and inviting place you truly want it to be. 

Martha (Yes, THAT Martha.) 

When Martha Stewart published THE housekeeping bible for the Baby Boomer generation, “Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home,” she meant essential and everything. This must-have book covers everything from how to set up a kitchen to the best ironing techniques to which household cleaners to keep on hand (and how to use them without ruining anything). Whether you’re just settling into your first home or you’re an empty nester, there are tips in here for home-keeping newbies and veterans alike! This also makes an incredible gift for siblings, clueless friends, and potential partners.  

52-Week Organization Challenge

They say the best way to build a habit (and to keep it a resolution) is to work on it daily for a month. In that spirit, Home Storage Solutions 101 brings us the 52-Week Challenge to an Organized Home. This free challenge breaks once-in-a-lifetime home organization down into an easy-to-follow system with a different focus every week and doable 15-minute daily organizational tasks. In addition to a roadmap, the plan offers tons of guidance, support, and even weekly newsletters, printables, and a Facebook group to help you stay on track. If clutter is your curse, this is your course of action for conquering it.

The Last Resort: Bring in The Big Guns

Not sure how to begin? Or afraid you’ve bitten off more than you can chew? The first step toward resolution is to admit that you need to bring in the pros. Consider the services of true professional – a National Professional Organizer, that is. Rochester productivity guru Robin Harisis takes personal organization to the next level with her individualized approach that incorporates follow-up support. She tailors her services to meet YOUR needs, providing anything from helping your inner Imelda organize her shoe collection to honing your time- and task-management skills. Rates vary by service, but they’re all worth every penny.