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Posts Tagged: efficient

Organizing Tips for Summer Travel

With airline baggage fees, confusing security measures, and grumpy passengers, air travel is getting trickier every year. As a professional organizer and frequent traveler, I know the organizing strategies in this week's Good Housekeeping Home Style blog will help you enjoy your trip as much as possible — and get there in a good mood!… Read more »

Clutter Video Tip: Sunday Planning Saves Time All Week Long

Are you having a Commodores kind of day? You know “Easy Like Sunday Morning.” If not, watch this video on the 5 C’s of Sunday Planning and mellow out your “Brick House.” (Sorry, I couldn’t resist ;)) (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can’t see the embedded player.)   Transcript: Hi, I’m Lorie… Read more »

How Much Is Too Much to Keep “Just in Case?”

I remember growing up watching game shows and hearing them say that someone won a "year's supply" of something, and I always wondered how much that really would be. Was a year's supply enough for one person, or a whole family? Was it enough for someone who REALLY liked Rice-A-Roni, for example, or someone who… Read more »

Clutter Video Tip: Stop Washing So Many Dishes

Ahh, summer vacation; the pool, the cookouts, the dishpan hands? What’s with all of these dirty cups and glasses? There is a way to cut down on all of these dirty dishes without dehydrating your family. (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can’t see the embedded player.) Transcript: Hi. I’m Lorie Marrero, and… Read more »

How to Organize for a Move

May is National Moving Month… I've moved my family eleven times personally, along with helping countless clients move over the years, so I know that moving means stress! Read my proven movin' strategies for a less stressful move here on Good Housekeeping's Home Style blog. And if you want my help on your move, check… Read more »

Clutter Video Tip: Favorite Organizing Products for Clothing

You know that dream where you’re talking to all of your friends, and then you realize you don’t have any clothes on? Terrifying, right? Watch this video shot at The Container Store to make your clothes organized and accessible, it will be much easier to get dressed and avoid embarrassing au naturel moments. (Click here… Read more »

Get Organized to Make Summer a Breeze!

Activities,vacations and chores- oh my! Summer is fun but it needs its own systems and routines to work best.   Click here for some suggestions for a sensational summer with less stress on Good Housekeeping's Home Style blog. Follow me on Twitter for my Daily #ClutterTweetTip, "Like" us on Facebook, and see our weekly #ClutterVideoTip… Read more »

Clutter Video Tip: Favorite Kitchen Organizing Products

If you can’t stand the heat… Then maybe you need to organize your kitchen. Let me show you some of my favorite products from The Container Store in today’s Clutter Video Tip. (Click here to watch on YouTube if you can’t see the embedded player.)     Transcript: Hi, I’m Lorie Marrero and I’m coming… Read more »

How to Make Time & Make Room for New Things in Life

I guess I am not normal, because I truly love sticking my hands into a beehive… I have recently taken up beekeeping after having done it as a little girl and wishing and thinking about it for 30 years. People keep asking me where I find the time! You have to make time– and make… Read more »

Clutter Video Tip: Drawer Divider Tips

Turns out mom did know best, it is VERY important to have clean drawers. Are you afraid of being caught with your drawers out? Exhibitionism aside, having jumbled and messy drawers in your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, or any room can add a lot of frustration to your day. Watch this video to help straighten up… Read more »

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