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May 13, 2019
Published by Leticia Pfeiffer on May 13, 2019
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5 Musts at End of School Year

School’s out for summer!  With jackets, paper, pencils & backpacks sent flying, you and your kids are running and yelling as you race to be poolside on your vacation.  It’s the most natural reaction and well deserved. But what about those backpacks?  Those black, heavy, ripped, dirty, endless hiding places backpacks?  What could be lurking deep inside?  You’ve asked the kids if there is any food left in them but do you really believe them?  Remember last year…what you found….at the end of summer after it had set for three months?  If you take a few precautions—maybe the day after school is out—you’ll limit the number of surprises at the start of school in the fall.
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May 11, 2019
Published by Leticia Pfeiffer on May 11, 2019
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Oh How We Love Our Moms!

Here are some sweet & telling answers given by 2nd grade school children to basic questions about their moms.    Why did God make mothers?    1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.    2. Mostly to clean the house.    3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.
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May 5, 2019
Published by Leticia Pfeiffer on May 5, 2019
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Organize a Fun-Filled Family Summer

If your schools are like most school districts, you have about 14 week days before school comes to an end.  This CAN be a good thing if you are ready.  Summer gives you time to do fun things with your kids & spend time with them making family memories. I know you’re re-running in your mind last summer’s chaotic, crazy, messy, tiring, endless entertaining, endless feeding, nutty family film from last year.  Don’t do that.....start picturing what you really want to happen this summer.  Now keep that film running in your head & follow these tips to get you there.
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April 28, 2019
Published by Leticia Pfeiffer on April 28, 2019
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Tips for Storing Kitchen Appliances

The last focus of our Spring Sweep series is one of the most used spaces in the home, the kitchen.  One of the biggest challenges our clients face in the kitchen is where to store all of their large appliances.
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April 22, 2019
Published by Leticia Pfeiffer on April 22, 2019
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Does Your Pantry Please You?

Is your pantry so nicely organized you’re tempted to leave the doors open?  Or does the jumble inside scream, “No more”?  Years ago, I wrote a blog for California Closets on how to make and keep your pantry efficient and beautiful.  Here, I have updated those tips to work for any pantry space.  Re-evaluating your pantry set-up takes a little time and effort but will make planning and cooking meals much more enjoyable.  After all, preparing food for yourself and those you love is the core of self-care and self-love.
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April 14, 2019
Published by Leticia Pfeiffer on April 14, 2019
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Organizing for Fun in the Sun!

Warm weather is here and you want to perk up your front landscaping with spring flowers, but your tools are in the garage…..somewhere.  Your kids are also ready to grab their bikes, scooters and sports gear for some quality time in the great outdoors.   Instead of  hunting high and low for these warm weather items, take time to sort and organize them so that you can all get to the fun stuff!
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April 7, 2019
Published by Leticia Pfeiffer on April 7, 2019
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Office Organizing Made Easy

Tax Day is quickly approaching, so we know many of you out there are busy in your home office.  While you are in your office preparing for your taxes, take a look at this space to see if it needs some housekeeping. Where do you even begin?!  One foot in front of the other is a good start…or use these 15 minute challenges!
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March 31, 2019
Published by Leticia Pfeiffer on March 31, 2019
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Clutter Proof Your Handbag

We spend a lot of money on our prized possession…our handbags.  Admit it.  When you see the latest handbag you love in the store, you can’t catch the drool at the corner of your mouth fast enough.  Your eyes glaze over, your breathing stops, your heartbeat skips and the endorphins flood your body as you slowly circle the counter to claim it as yours.  
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