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, [...]

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

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 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 [...]