I recently, fortuitously, met Gregory, one of the co-founders of CityStash Storage, a very clever option for storage in San Francisco. CityStash brings you boxes. They pick them up (and any furniture you might need to store too). They inventory your stuff. They bring it back when you need it. …and it’s affordable! The truth… Continue Reading
Just some inspiration, and a few great examples of Family Command Centers for your kitchen. Every family needs one! “A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can stand and labor with both hands at sections of time” — Ann… Continue Reading
BALANCE Launches on Pinterest We are very proud of our new Pinterest site, which will make it easy to share our favorite organizing solutions and some funnies too! As their mission statement reads, “Pinterest is a tool for collecting and organizing the things that inspire you. We are located in sunny San Francisco, California.” Thats… Continue Reading
What is the best way to deal with all that tech clutter, specifically, all the printer cords, phone chargers, the i-this and i-that cords? aargh!! I get this question a lot. I just put together some “best of Nancy” tips for a Journalist asking it again, so I thought I would share… Nancy’s Crème de… Continue Reading
Here’s a little humor to start off the discussion on going paperless, and 10 great ways to get you there… First watch this, to lighten the mood. My Mother sent me this video.. I love it. So funny. Going paperless is still a challenge, even in this age of digital everything. My best advice is… Continue Reading
My Mom, the CEO of a family of nine, ran a tight ship that was a remarkably well-oiled machine. It was a wonderful learning experience for me, and afer all, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. In celebration of her birthday today, I am sharing, with love: The 5 Best Organizing Tips I… Continue Reading
Lost productivity costs businesses $350 BILLION per year!… According to Gallup, lost productivity costs businesses $350 billion. This is one area of hidden costs in your business, small or large, that is easy to remedy. Providing yourself and your staff with the resources they need to reduce desk clutter, manage their time and work at… Continue Reading
It’s Spring; the time of year that I get calls from clients who need help with “spring cleaning”. With new growth, the weather so fine and summer on the horizon, it’s naturally a time to want to lighten up and get organized! There are many ways to de-clutter, since clutter comes in many forms beyond… Continue Reading
Just got a text from my Mom showing me the new scarf rack she created. So similar to mine! Just in case you wonder where I get it from. Here are some solutions for scarf clutter. Raising 7 children in a time before nannies and housekeepers were de rigueur, my mother was definitely organized…all day… Continue Reading
Chinese Proverb: Peace in the World If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation,… Continue Reading