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Save on Organizing with Clutter Fairy Subscription Plans

December 17, 2015

Save on organizing by purchasing subscription plans from The Clutter Fairy.

Lessons I Relearned from Being My Own Client

May 31, 2015

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Lessons I learned—or relearned—from the experience of being both the organizer and the client after the death of my mother.

Psychology of Clutter and Hoarding and the IOCDF Clutter Image Rating Scale

June 3, 2014

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Gayle Goddard reports on the National Association of Professional Organizers 2014 Annual Conference and Organizing Expo.

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NAPO Houston Volunteer of the Year 2014

May 6, 2014

Gayle Goddard was recognized as NAPO Houston’s Volunteer of the Year for 2014!

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Preparing to Move Out: Decluttering Strategies for Moving…or Staying Put

April 24, 2014

There’s nothing like the pressure of moving to help you throw away things you don’t need! Whether you purge by choice or because you’re too exhausted to keep packing, the demands of a move are guaranteed to reduce your pile of possessions.

Organizing Tips from Around the World

November 8, 2013

The Clutter Fairy was delighted to be asked to contribute to Organize DIY’s list of “Organizing Tips from Around the World.”

Are You Ready to Pick Up the Pieces?

October 23, 2013

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How ready would you be to take on responsibility for the affairs of a loved one in an emergency? Take our quiz to find out!

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Five-Step Daily Practice to Support a Clutter-free Life

July 16, 2013

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Take an upbeat approach to decluttering, generate positive emotional shifts in your life, and build organizing success on a foundation of happiness.

Product Review: The 5th Dimension Password Keeper

January 16, 2013

We review "The 5th Dimension Password Keeper," an easy-to-read booklet that explains a hack-proof and theft-proof way to store your passwords.

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Presentation: The Five Most Common Organizing Mistakes

September 26, 2012

The Clutter Fairy presents a webinar about common mistakes people make when they attempt an organizing project.

Stop the Catalog Madness Before the Holidays!

September 16, 2012

CatalogChoice.org is a better way to spend your time than handling catalogs from the mail to the recycle bin.

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Presentation: Organize Your Art Space for a Creative Explosion!

September 5, 2012

The Clutter Fairy presents a webinar for artists and craftspeople who need help organizing their creative spaces.

Can You Really Go Paperless?

August 23, 2012

There’s no simple route to paperlessness—it requires a multi-pronged solution. But the steps aren’t complicated, and each can make a dent in the volume of paper you handle.

Uncluttered Home for the Holidays

December 15, 2011

Could you enhance the magic of the season by reducing your workload and your seasonal clutter? What if you spent the holidays in a spirit of family and celebration, instead of overwhelmed by the stuff that doesn’t matter?

Getting to Know Mom

November 30, 2010

I admired Mom for doing the work of sorting and purging her life’s collections while she could give the gift of her memories to me.

Organizing in Reality

August 20, 2010

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My goal is not to steal away as much of your stuff as I can, it’s to make sure you’re keeping only what you really want. It’s helping you fit in your house again.