Back to School Organizing Tips for College Bound Students

clutterconversions | August 3, 2009

*Space- Remember that they most likely will not have the amount of space in the dorm room that they had at home. Think compact.  Use multi-purpose containers and furniture.  Some colleges and Universities will not allow you to put holes in the wall or paint so check with them before you begin packing.   Also, [...]

School is back in Session and I am Stressed!

clutterconversions | July 28, 2009

It is really important to start a scheduling system at the very beginning of the school year so that everyone has a plan, knows what each other is doing and to avoid chaos and stress!  The key to starting the school day off without total chaos and stress is to be prepared, plan ahead and [...]

Back to School Organizing Tips for Middle School through High School Students

clutterconversions | July 28, 2009

*Keep a schedule! They should keep a schedule of the classes and activities on the inside of their locker door with a magnetic calendar/planner.  Remind them to keep it up-to-date.
*Smart Locker Storage is needed to keep the stuff the kids needs at school easily accessible and neat throughout the year.  It is basically a home [...]

Preschoolers and Toddlers – Preparing for the day

clutterconversions | July 28, 2009

The two key components in getting the day started off well when dealing with preschoolers and toddlers is to establish morning routines and minimize distractions

My Mornings Are Exhausting…Before I Even Get to Work!

clutterconversions | March 8, 2009

You feel as if you have just ran a marathon and you are not even out the door yet to go to work!

Well, you are not alone!  It is a extremely common problem facing most
of us on a daily basis due to the fact the most people do not have a
clear reality of how long [...]

Hurry! Get in the Car!

clutterconversions | March 8, 2009

Do You Find Yourself Rushing Around Every Morning?
Are You Completely Stressed Out Before You Get to Work?

There are thousands of parents who are trying to get the kids dressed, breakfast and lunches prepared, backpacks packed in the morning, as well as, themselves ready for work and by the time the family is headed out the [...]

Dorm Room Tip #1

clutterconversions | March 8, 2009

Off To College We Go!!!
Now is the time of year that you are going to leave the comfort and security of your parents home and move into a whole new world. It can be exciting but also very overwhelming and stressful.You will be going to live in new place with people you don’t know, making [...]

Dorm Room Tips #2 – Packing

clutterconversions | March 8, 2009

What Do You Mean, I Can’t Take That!!
Trying to decide what to take and what not to take with you to college can be an extremely hard decision.  Just remember that you will have almost no space of your own and the rest of the space is definitely going to be shared with others. However, [...]

Dorm Room Tip #3 Help! I’m Sharing My Space

clutterconversions | March 8, 2009

Dreading your dorm room clutter?

When I attended college at James Madison University I had to share a room with 2 other girls. Space and privacy seemed to be ongoing upsets.
I wish I had the knowledge about organizing back then that I have today.  Cool tubs and gadgets are now available that make organizing a [...]