North Raleigh Times - Get Organized

The Perfect Pantry

Eileen Stevie — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:57:12 UT

It’s been a busy summer, the kids are home enjoying their vacation and maybe you’ve had company for a few days to renew old friendships.

In the meantime your kitchen pantry has come to look like a hodgepodge of opened snack bags, half empty boxes of cereal and who knows what else...

Dress Better, Waste Less, Save Money

Eileen Stevie — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:07:42 UT

The average American wears 20% of their clothing 80% of the time. How would you like to get back all the money you’ve wasted on clothing you didn’t wear?

Are You Overwhelmed??

Eileen Stevie — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:03:43 UT

It’s one of those days when I wish I had a dollar for every time someone says, “I’m feeling so overwhelmed and I don’t know where to start...

Are You Getting Closed Out by Your Closet?

Eileen Stevie — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:58:38 UT

Whether it’s your clothes closet or coat closet, not being able to access what you need when you need it on a daily basis can be frustrating, especially when you are in a hurry to get out the door in the morning...

Independence Day - Freedom from Clutter!

Eileen Stevie — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:11:51 UT

Now is the time to free yourself from clutter and disorganization and the stress, aggravation and frustration it brings to your life...

Living a "Green" Life

Eileen Stevie — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:04:45 UT

The latest trend these days is to look more carefully at our lives and how we can recycle, reuse, and repurpose items in our lives...

The Cost of Disorganization in Time, Money, and Space

Eileen Stevie — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:48:46 UT

Many people I come in contact with brush off the idea that disorganization and clutter cost them anything. The stuff is just lying around and piling up but people don’t want to admit that it can cost them plenty in time, space and money...

Scrapbooking your Memories

Eileen Stevie — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:51:21 UT

Are you one of the many out there who has been swept up in the scrapbooking trend that has become so popular with people today?

A Household Inventory for the Record

Eileen Stevie — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:53:10 UT

Hopefully you have never had the experience of losing your home or possessions to a fire, natural catastrophe, or burglary. If you want to be prepared in case of any disaster though, completing an inventory of your home and all your treasures is very important...

Clutter Support Group - Part 2

Eileen Stevie — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:23:43 UT

As I promised last week, here are ten more questions you can ask yourself if you think you are a serious clutterer and could benefit from a clutter support group...

Local Organizer Provides Education During National Autism Awareness Month

Mon, 26 May 2008 22:06:22 UT

To increase awareness and understanding of Autism, Eileen Stevie, president of Stevie Organizing Services (SOS), recently presented a teleclass about working with adults with Asperger’s syndrome as part of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) Teleconference Program...

Clutter Support Group - Part 1

Eileen Stevie — Mon, 26 May 2008 06:14:27 UT

As an organizer who’s been in business since 2002, I came to see that there was a need for a clutter support group in the area. Most of the time when I visit a potential client to do a consultation, that person is convinced they are the “queen or king” of clutter...

Help!! I Can't Find Anything on my Desk!

Eileen Stevie — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:57:47 UT

Is your office a complete and utter mess of paper piles, reading materials and who knows what? Do you always meet clients someplace other than your office?

20 Minutes a Day Keeps the Clutter Away

Eileen Stevie — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:25:33 UT

You can have the pleasure of living in a well-organized home, but don’t expect it to happen in just a few hours or overnight. When planning your organizing project, break it down into small manageable goals that are easily achieved...

Does Being Disorganized Affect your Health?

Eileen Stevie — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:31:38 UT

“Don’t be silly,” you say. How could some clutter and disorganization possibly have any affect on how you feel?