Paper Organization During Tax Season

Samantha — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:49:37 +0000

Paper is consistently one of the biggest clutter pain points in our homes — and tax season brings it to a head. We work with families and are reminded on every project that the paper piles in the kitchen – and otherwise – are very real…and maddening. It’s as if the piles breed overnight. In […]

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It’s Time to Spring Clean — Here’s Where to Actually Start

Samantha — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:54:11 +0000

The clock jumped ahead this weekend and the weather in the Bay Area hit the 80s! The time has arrived – Spring Cleaning Season! Every year, the arrival of longer days and warmer air brings with it that familiar urge — to fling open your windows, pull everything off your shelves, and start fresh. Spring […]

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Your Junk Drawer Called. Let’s talk!

Samantha — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:37:13 +0000

You know the drawer. Nearly every home has one. That drawer in the kitchen where everything goes to disappear. The scissors. A handful of mystery keys. Dried-up pens, rubber bands, a twist tie collection, misc tools, flashlights, coins, coupons. At least one instruction manual for an appliance you don’t own anymore. You’ve probably opened it, […]

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Patience > Products

Samantha — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:57:37 +0000

One of the most powerful tools in your organizing arsenal isn’t something you can buy on Amazon, pick up at The Container Store, or add to your cart during a Target run. It won’t cost you a dime, but it will take some practice to master. That tool is patience. The Rush to “Fix It […]

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Why That Viral Organizing Trend Isn’t Working for You

Samantha — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:28:39 +0000

I was recently interviewed by Yahoo for an article about organizing trends (linked here), and a quote they pulled from my response really captures one of many feelings I have around organization: “Real organizing is slower, more customized, and less dramatic than trends suggest.” If you’ve ever felt like a failure because Marie Kondo’s method […]

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My ABC News Live Interview

Samantha — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:27:11 +0000

If you told me that I’d be spending part of a Friday afternoon in January being interviewed on ABC News Live about home organization, I’m not sure I would have believed you. But here we are in January, and that in fact did happen. Still can’t believe it! This year, I’m learning to push myself […]

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