De-cluttering Archives - An Organized Life

Senior Move Management: Downsizing & Relocation Services

A senior couple sit on stairs and smile near packed boxes.

Compassionate Senior Move Managers for a Stress-Free Transition Moving at any stage of life can be stressful, but for seniors transitioning to a retirement community, assisted living facility, or a smaller home, the process presents unique challenges. Many seniors have lived in the same home for decades, accumulating sentimental belongings and a lifetime of memories. … Read more

Office Organizing Services: Productive Workplaces

by MJ Rosenthal

A before and after image showing a messy desk verses an organized desk.

Decluttering and Organizing Services for Businesses: Optimize Your Office Space Whether your large or small business is returning to a physical office, relocating to a new space, or struggling with workplace clutter, maintaining an organized environment is essential for productivity and efficiency. An Organized Life offers white-glove decluttering and office organizing services to help businesses … Read more

Craft Station: Create a Fun, Functional Space

by MJ Rosenthal

Craft Room Organization & Storage Solutions

Craft Station: Setting Up a Creative Space Setting up a crafting station is a game-changer for anyone who loves sewing, scrapbooking, painting, or DIY projects. A dedicated creative workspace not only enhances productivity but also keeps your art supply storage solutions organized and within reach. Whether you have an entire craft room or a small … Read more

Mudroom Summer Reset

by MJ Rosenthal

Resetting your mudroom for the season is important to keep your mornings organized and on track. Getting out the door in the morning can be chaotic enough and there is no time to waste searching for keys, shoes, or bags. Reset for summer with these simple tips. Winter Is Out Like many of us, your … Read more

An Organized Father’s Day

by MJ Rosenthal

Does your father have enough ties, tools, and grilling equipment to last a lifetime? If you want to get dad a truly unique gift, give the gift of professional organization. With Father’s Day fast approaching, get dad a gift certificate for a number of our services. Why is Dad Disorganized? Dads, like anyone else, can … Read more

How to be Organized when Moving

by MJ Rosenthal

As professional organizers, we do much more than just organize your space. We offer moving services for pre-move, post-move, or both! You can hire us to manage the entire move start to finish. By organizing a move, we coordinate and oversee the entire process of your relocation, ensuring a smooth transition. Here’s how we take … Read more

Junk Drawer Organizing

by MJ Rosenthal

If the thought of organizing an entire room feels overwhelming, consider starting with a drawer. Organizing your junk drawer can be surprisingly satisfying. Here are some tips on how to transform your junk drawer into a methodical space for miscellaneous items. Empty it Out To start, take everything out of the drawer and lay the … Read more

An Organized Mother’s Day

by MJ Rosenthal

Do you want a more creative Mother’s Day gift than the standard flowers or jewelry? Giving the gift of professional organizing is thoughtful and practical. With Mother’s Day just a week away, get mom a gift certificate for a number of our services. What We Can Do We can help you tailor the perfect gift … Read more

Garage Storage Solutions

by MJ Rosenthal

While the garage is not always the most glamorous space to work in, it is a valuable storage option for so many items. Organizing the space will save you the time and frustration of searching for items. Here are some tips for creating a clean and functional garage. Create Zones Start by sorting all items … Read more

Get Organized for Spring

by MJ Rosenthal

With the weather in New England (finally) warming up, it’s a great time to get organized for spring. Here are some tips to help you make a smooth transition. Swap out Seasonal Clothing Let’s start by making room for the spring & summer clothes. First, assess winter items and decide if there is anything that … Read more

I have worked with MJ at An Organized Life for both home organization and QuickBooks work for my solo law practice. About 10 years ago she and her team organized my basement. She set up an easy system that we still follow and we have the most organized basement of anyone I know. I ran into MJ several times over the years since when referring other friends and family members to her for home organization and holiday decorating. When I wanted to expand my practice and needed bookkeeping assistance, I remembered that MJ also is very knowledgeable about QuickBooks and helps with organization in that way. We have worked together for about 9 months now in that capacity. She is typically very quick although when she has a busy period she always lets me know. Her work is meticulous and her prices are fair. My life is more organized and more beautiful thanks to MJ's excellent skills and calm demeanor. I highly recommend her.Mary LaCivita

MJ at An Organized Life did an outstanding job transforming our basement into a beautiful, practical, and useable laundry and pantry! She took the time to learn about our day-to-day needs as a family and creatively envisioned and executed an efficient space we enjoy spending time in. She is detail-oriented, personable and communicates well. She is a joy to work with and I cannot recommend her highly enough!Heather Love

My husband and I were doing a major renovation of our bedroom and other areas of the house, which involved moving almost half of 28 years of accumulated "stuff" into just two rooms of the house. When we started, it seemed like an impossibility. But MJ has an incredible understanding of how to work with her clients to make the process as easy as possible. She actually made it fun! When I look back on what we accomplished together, I am amazed.Sheryl S.

When I contacted MJ, I had a disorganized and partially unpacked home, and multiple complications that had me feeling hopeless to ever get on top of things. She came in, quickly assessed, made a plan, and got right to work. Not only did she do an amazing job, she taught me how to think about organizing differently. It’s now a manageable task and part of my daily thought process. She took the time and care to understand how we used our space in order to set up organization systems that would be functional and easy to maintain. This is truly the first time in my life I’ve consistently seen the floor of my closet. When my family asks me “where’s my ___??” I can answer easily, not because I memorized every item’s location, but because everything follows a logical system so there’s no memorization necessary. The icing on the cake is that MJ does this all in the kindest, most gentle manner— it doesn’t hurt at all. Wasn’t stressful and never felt bad about my mess. She’s a great organizer and wonderful person.J OFebruary 17, 2021