Organizing Tips Archives - An Organized Life

Essential Tips for a Stress-Free College Move

Moving your child into college is a significant milestone filled with mixed emotions: pride, excitement, and perhaps a bit of sadness. As you prepare for this big transition, a little organization and planning can go a long way in making the move smoother for both you and your child. Here are essential tips for a … Read more

Easy Ways to Start Organizing

by Marianna Whitson

Are you looking to get organized? Many people want to find easy ways to start organizing but but seem to hit roadblocks along the way. You are not alone. Many, many people experience these same challenges when getting organized. We can help. Try this 3 easy ways to start organizing: 1. Start Small A lot … 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

How to Pack for a Move

by MJ Rosenthal

Moving is a large task that most of us find overwhelming. Using the time leading up to the move to get organized will relieve some of the stress. With moving season fast approaching, we are here to help you get organized and give you a head start. Hereare some tips on how to pack for … Read more

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The Organized Life team, led by MJ, is amazing. Their ability to serve not just their clients, but also the family of their clients is unparalleled. For context, MJ supports my mother-in-law and is the primary reason my MIL's recent move out of her home went smoothly...even as my wife and I sit several hundred miles away. For such an important event in my MIL's life, it was nerve-wracking to not be there on site, however, MJ's ability to lay out a plan, execute, and anticipate curveballs along the way put our minds at ease. The Organized Life team managed all aspects of the move by handling all planning and logistics: soliciting quotes from movers, locking down contracts, helping with packing and storage needs, etc. They also anticipated and took care of smaller, though no less important items such as address updates, moving utilities, and even finding a pet-friendly hotel that was needed for a night between homes! I especially appreciated MJ's ability to ensure we were getting good deals from other vendors involved in the process, and her ability to quickly flex up the amount of support when we needed more hands - she was able to bring additional team members into the picture to ensure we stayed on track. Having gone through a few moves of my own, I assumed all moves are guaranteed to be chaotic. I'm happy to have been proven wrong - MJ and her team brought control and calm to a hectic situation, which in turn gave us confidence that our MIL was in good hands. She thought of all angles and managed the entire process - start to finish - expertly.Joe Nunziante

MJ Rosenthal from An Organized Life is exceptional!! I have used her multiple times to organize and implement major moves in past years as well as with organizing all my homes. I was left to move out of a 4500 sq ft home by myself. MJ came in and handled absolutely everything! From moving and packing supplies, bringing in her crew to pack up everything, arranging auction dates, recommending movers, organizing my storage unit and moving me in and organizing my new place. She did it all efficiently and calmly with a sense of humor. She made huge tasks manageable and supported me every step of the way. I looked forward to her coming. She is an amazing organizer as well as person. Do not hesitate to hire MJ for all your organizing needs. I cannot recommend her highly enough!Armida Bertino

My home was perpetually disorganized with projects in process, old and new, and Stuff that I knew needed a place. I've spent a long time trying to address these issues on my own, following advice for people who may be ADD or ADD adjacent. I know the things to do, the practices that help, and I can identify the things that get in my way. But despite years of sincere effort, I could not get very far on my own. Hiring MJ was one of the best decisions I've made in the last few years. She is professional but very personable. She listens carefully and patiently and her questions and suggestions are always insightful and deeply empathetic. We've tackled the garage (still orderly and fits both cars a year later), mountains of papers (grad school, children, health care, renovation), and "dead zone" rooms that had become receptacles for abandoned projects and the Stuff you don't want to deal with. I do not want to purge my belongings and memories, and MJ has helped me clarify for myself what attachments I want to value and what I can let go. She is patient and helps steer you through your own thinking. She is environmentally conscious and works with me to divert what we can from the landfills, how to repair and repurpose more effectively, and to organize my home in a way that I can see and know what I already have. Choosing to call for professional assistance was a big deal, and I talked myself out of it a number of times. I wish I had called MJ and her team years ago!harmony who

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MJ and her team transformed my partially unpacked basement from a source of stress and annoyance to a a fantastic storage area and resource for my family. Every step, from the initial consult to the strategic plan to the day-of, was made simple and enjoyable in working with MJ. She was responsive, reassuring, and action-oriented, and I highly recommend working with her - I certainly plan to in the future!Charlotte TwaalfhovenApril 6, 2022