![]() I can't believe we are nearing the end of September... the summer just blew by so fast! But, I really am looking forward to cooler weather and all that fall has to offer! As I was unloading my trunk full of groceries the other day, I realized that I have not written about one of my favorite activities, which believe it or not, is grocery shopping. I think it's probably all of the planning of recipes, organizing of coupons and seeing the savings add up on my Ibotta and Checkout 51 shopping apps that gets me so excited. So, here are the steps that I take when planning a grocery trip:
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I hope these tips help to make one of life’s chores a little easier for you! As always, your answer for organizing, Ali
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![]() I love the magazine articles where you get to see what people are carrying in their bags. So, with that theme in mind, I'm going to share with you what a professional organizer carries in her bag (plus, I'm super excited about the bag...recently purchased from Cuyana. More on them later!). ![]() Planner: I'm still a bit old fashioned, and like to use a classic planner. This one from The Container Store is my fav: Poppin 18 Month Planner. Not only does it fit perfectly in my Coach planner cover, but it has large 2 paged calendars and weeks with enough room to keep track of appointments, write to-do lists and jot down notes. Although I am trying to use technology more for these things, I find it comforting to know that I have a hard copy backup! Cosmetic Bag: also from Cuyana;) But, instead of being filled with cosmetics, it's filled with tape measures of all kinds, pens, pencils, highlighters, scissors, batteries, extra label maker cartridge, hand sanitizer and extra business cards. The tape measure that I COULD NOT live without is this one from Bosch. It uses a laser to measure, so it's a lifesaver when it comes to measuring awkward spaces. It also makes a great gift for the "handyperson" in your life. Clipboard: this is where I keep my graph paper for measuring and designing. I also start each week by writing my upcoming projects for that week on the top sheet so that I can quickly see where I am at with each client at a glance. It also serves as a hard surface when taking notes and measurements while walking through a client’s home during the consultation. Book: I am constantly reading and doing research to improve my craft. So, you will usually find what I'm reading at the moment in my bag to help keep me productive between appointments. Right now it's "Let It Go: Downsizing Your Way to a Richer, Happier Life" by Peter Walsh, It’s a must read if you are trying to downsize your home, or even merging multiple homes into one! OK, so about the bag. It’s the classic structured leather tote from Cuyana. The philosophy for this brand is “fewer, better things”, so you can understand how a PO (professional organizer) such as myself would be drawn to this brand. Check out more about their story here!
Your answer for organizing, Ali I get asked quite a bit what are my favorite organizing essentials. Admittedly, there are more than a few, but here are my top 5! Enjoy!
I'd love to hear about YOUR favorite organizing essentials...Let me know by leaving a comment!
Also, be sure to check out The Container Store's Customer Favorites Sale going on now! Contact me for more info! Your answer for organizing, Ali ![]() June is here...the school year is coming to a close, graduation parties are all around and family summer vacations are upon us! So, I thought that this would be the perfect time to give you a few helpful tips to make packing and traveling just another summer breeze;) Packing
I hope that you enjoy all of your summer adventures! Safe travels! Your answer for organizing, Ali Summer is right around the corner, and getting my back porch ready for all of our fun summer activities is one of my favorite projects! Here are some easy to follow ideas that I hope inspire you to get ready for the summer season! ![]() One of the things I adore about warmer weather is all of the colorful flowers and veggies that I get to grow. But, finding the space to enjoy this activity was always a challenge. Not any more!!! I love this Elfa Gardening Center from The Container Store. It keeps all of my essential gardening tools in one place, and helps to keep my back porch clutter free (with a little creativity, I can even see it doubling as a bar for one of our summer parties!). Check it out here: www.containerstore.com/s/platinum-elfa-utility-gardening-center/d?productId=10034966&q=elfa gardening center We love entertaining, and keeping our guests of all ages happy is key for any summer get together! Make toys and games easy to find, accessible AND make cleaning up a cinch with this idea:
Finally, here's an idea for any summer get together that you decide to throw...have a theme! This will enable for easy planning and keep the pressure of hosting to an all time low, trust me! Here are some fun summer themed parties:
I hope that you have enjoyed these ideas, and that they inspire you to create your own summer fun!
Your answer for organizing, Ali Welcome to my first blog! It’s April, and with this month can come rain, rain, rain! So, in the theme of "April showers bring May flowers", here are some ideas for quick organizing projects that even the most clutter-challenged can tackle on a rainy afternoon!
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AuthorAlison J. Monaghan, Owner of Organizing By Ali Archives
February 2020
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