Week 13 of 15 in 15 in ’15 Challenge: Sports and Fitness Equipment
Another great weekly challenge that overlaps with Spring Cleaning is dealing with all the sports and fitness equipment you might have around. Again, this one may not truly be 15 pieces, but I bet you can find a way to think critically about what you have in your...
Week 12 of 15 in 15 in ’15 Challenge: Towels, Sheets and Blankets
Cleaning out the linen supply is not only a great 15 in 15 in ’15 challenge, but a fantastic one for our Spring Cleaning activities! Towels, Sheets and Blankets How to decide what to keep and what to part with? Here are some guidelines: ...
Create Your Spring Cleaning Plan!
One of my very popular posts this time last year was all about making a plan for Spring Cleaning. I’ll admit it… from where I’m sitting here in New England, still surrounded by some lofty snowbanks, it’s hard to believe that Spring is upon us soon....
Spring Cleaning: Outdoor Spaces
Now that the weather is flirting with being nicer, for more days in a row, I can finally turn our attention to the outdoor space of our home. We’ve already started a bit here at our home, when my husband last week tackled a project that had been an...
Spring Cleaning: Bathrooms.
It was SPRING on Tuesday here in Boston. I know the calendar said it should have arrived weeks ago, but it was a beautiful, sunny day. Of course, that means Spring Cleaning really needs to kick in to high gear. It’s time to tackle one of the scariest spots in...
Spring Cleaning: Living and Dining Rooms
The living and dining room are similar enough that I thought we might tackle these two rooms at the same time. What do you think? Still have more in you after that thorough cleaning of the kitchen? Declutter all the surfaces Clean the ceiling fan and dust...
Spring Cleaning: Kitchens!
Happy First Day of Spring!! (Do I sound like I mean it? I’m trying to talk myself into this. Bear with me. It still feels like Spring is weeks away here in New England). Let’s try this again. Happy First Day of Spring! You know what that means…....
Spring Cleaning: Supplies and Tools to Get it Done
It’s our last prep post before launching into our Spring Cleaning season! You may have already started with some projects at your home, and I know I’ve started tackling a few things here and there. But for me, the real work starts once we can open up a...
Spring Cleaning: Create a Schedule and Assign Tasks
We already talked about how to create your Getting-it-Done list. Now we move to Creating a Schedule and Assigning Tasks. First, we’ll dig into the schedule. There are a few things to keep in mind when planning out when all this “soon my house is...
How to Create Your Spring Cleaning Plan
I’m staring at a forecast for more snow this week in Boston. I’m really hoping this “lion/lamb” scenario ends up with a lamb, not just frozen lamb chops. We need the spring, and we need it soon! Beautiful spring days or not, we can’t ignore that the...
Spring Ahead? Does that mean SPRING is coming? REALLY???
First of all, Hi! I know… it’s been a while! Looks like my new website is going pretty well so far, with a great transition from the awesome team at Spin The Web, and I’m starting to try out some of the new bells and whistles underneath the new site....Kathy Vines
Certified Professional Organizer,®
Productivity Consultant
Based in Melrose, MA.
Clever Girl Organizing® works with clients in their homes or offices to transform their space and systems, minimize stress, and maximize efficiency, productivity, and serenity! Her superpower is helping people untangle their relationship to their stuff!