My to-don’t list
17/09/2021
Making to-do lists is so very 2018. To-don’t lists are much more fun. And productive. Declutter your responsibilities to clarify what’s important. And the great
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The Get Organised blog contains musings about clutter, the physical and mental load and how to minimise them. Management of our home and belongings has a huge impact on happiness, mental health, sleep and relationships. Use the search bar below to look for specific topics. For hands-on assistance and declutter coaching, get in touch.
Hire a Professional Organiser on a budget
13/09/2021
If you have a lot of clutter in multiple rooms, hiring a professional organiser to make over your entire home is not fast or cheap.
Declutter your fridge – the quick and the dirty
11/09/2021
How often do you declutter your fridge? The average family wastes hundreds of dollars a year on discarded food. Bread goes mouldy on benchtops. Bananas
Simplify Your Life
07/09/2021
It was once predicted that (we) future humans would have a lot of spare time. Microwaves, cars, washing machines and technology were all supposed to
Colour code your kids
05/09/2021
My friend grew up in a family of five girls, so life was busy for her parents. Meal times, clothes washing, mental load and just
Shoe storage – where do I put them all?
31/08/2021
Shoe storage is often a fraught issue. Shoes are sometimes dirty, often unsightly and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for storing them. Shoe storage –
How do I declutter my partner’s stuff?
30/08/2021
Are you are a minimalist with a messy partner? Or you want to get organised and your housemate likes their stuff everywhere? Once you start
26 household items you definitely don’t need
29/08/2021
In a consumerist society marketing is everywhere. From a young age we are told to get on the capitalist treadmill – earn, spend, impress, repeat.
Consumerism and clutter
29/08/2021
Being human is difficult. We have big complicated brains. Confucious said that “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” (551 BCE)
Cluttercore – is minimalism dead?
27/08/2021
If interior design and decor are on your social media radar, you may have noticed the rise of Cluttercore. It sprung up in 2020 in
Decluttering sentimental items
26/08/2021
Figuring out how many T shirts you need is one thing, decluttering sentimental items is more difficult. Emotions get in the way. But I have
Declutter your clothes like a pro
24/08/2021
Clothes can be difficult to declutter as there are lots of variables. Fluctuations in fashion, season and fit can alter the wearability of an item.
Is it Time to Declutter Your Social Media?
23/08/2021
We all do it, mindlessly scroll looking for a dopamine hit or just to pass the time standing in a queue. Social media is great
How many T shirts is too many?
20/08/2021
I am asked this a lot – how many undies should I own? How many dresses do I keep? How many T shirts can I
Living with teenagers
19/08/2021
You thought you were on the home stretch. You got through the crying baby phase, the terrible twos and all the ups and downs of
How to help children declutter
14/08/2021
Decluttering can be a chore. Not for me, I love it. Most of us don’t naturally gravitate to it though, however we definitely feel better
Does your wardrobe reflect your life?
11/08/2021
Sometimes we need to take a step back and look at what we are storing, and why. This includes our wardrobes. Does your wardrobe reflect
Am I a Hoarder?
10/08/2021
The term ‘hoarding’ can be used pretty loosely. Clients often ask me “am I a hoarder?” and are relieved when I say no. On the
ADHD and Organising in Adults
07/08/2021
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) was once misunderstood as something that only shows up as misbehaviour in boys. In recent years the definition has expanded
Decluttering and Mental Health
03/08/2021
During a Covid lockdown in July, South Australia’s Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier suggested it could be a good time to go through
Where can I donate my stuff? (in Melbourne)
26/07/2021
Deciding we don’t need something is one thing, knowing what to do with it ethically and responsibly is another. Where can I donate my stuff?
What should I do with my stuff? Stay or go
24/07/2021
It can be a big stumbling block for aspiring declutterers – what should I do with my stuff? What should I do with my stuff?
Do I need a Professional Organiser? 12 signs that you do
22/07/2021
You’ve watched the shows, bought the books and splashed out on products that make big promises about organising your space. Maybe it’s time to call
Interior Design and the Rule of Three
20/07/2021
There is a fine line between sterile and messy. Between cold and cluttered. The correct balance is effortlessly stylish and often draws on the Rule
Accountability and getting shit done
14/07/2021
Accountability and getting shit done go hand in hand. Without accountability we are lost at sea. How many times have you walked past the cluttered
Why you need a transitional storage space
09/07/2021
Look around your cluttered bench tops and surfaces, and I’ll bet there are things which can’t be put away OR put in the bin. Candidates
Travelling with Family (as published on Howards Storage World)
07/07/2021
Travelling with family overseas might seem impossible right now, so it’s time toward on the Australian bucket-list. Doing it with kids poses some extra challenges
A Pantry Tidy (as published on Howards Storage World)
07/07/2021
A Quick Pantry Tidy Once or twice a year I know a pantry tidy is necessary because I start to hate my pantry and everything
Why you need to label your stuff even though you think you don’t
25/06/2021
Humans are incredibly optimistic. We think we will remember. We don’t. And even if we do, our memory is rarely as immediate and stress-free as
Junk drawers – are they ever ok?
10/06/2021
Junk drawers have a bad reputation. Is it deserved? Comedian Jimeoin has a little song called Third Drawer Down, poking fun at this known phenomenon.
Tales from the Trenches – Typical Declutter Clients
07/06/2021
People often ask me what a typical declutter client looks like. The truth is, they come in all ages, genders and demographics, but have a
Things people say on Facebook Marketplace
29/05/2021
Things people say on Facebook Marketplace messages often make me laugh. Partly because it’s hard to convey tone via messaging, partly because Melbourne is such
How do I become a Professional Organiser in Melbourne?
23/04/2021
So you have watched a few organising reality shows, and want to know “how do I become a Professional Organiser in Melbourne?” The industry is
How to Manage a Deceased Estate
17/04/2021
After the dust settles from the death and the funeral, looming large is the arduous task of packing up the deceased estate and its contents.
eBay versus Marketplace – which is better?
05/03/2021
For a broader look at decluttering via selling, take a look at my previous article How To Sell Unwanted Stuff Online. This time however, I
How to sell unwanted stuff online
02/03/2021
Want to sell unwanted stuff online? I need to preface this by saying: it may not be worth as much as what you think. Amazon,
Space Invaders Review
20/02/2021
SPACE INVADERS EPISODE 10Mark and Arielle Mark and Arielle wanted a big family. And they got busy creating it. It’s a lot. A lot of
Should I put my clutter into containers?
20/02/2021
If you have watched The Home Edit or wandered through Ikea you will know the appeal of containers. Even Marie Kondo has succumbed to the
Can I claim decluttering on tax?
20/02/2021
Clients often ask “can I claim decluttering on tax?” This post is going to be riddled with disclaimers: I am not a tax accountant I
How do I get my kids to put away their stuff? (as published on Kidspot)
14/02/2021
As children get older, their stuff changes. Pieces get smaller. Duplo changes to Lego. Wooden trucks are replaced with remote-control helicopters. Eventually there are fewer
Decluttering and letting go of stuff
03/02/2021
Acquiring belongings is easy. A quick scroll through Amazon or Etsy, a few hours at the shops, a Christmas. Before you know it you have
Sorting my stuff by colour
23/01/2021
I started sorting my stuff by colour recently. It began with my phone. It made me feel productive during a time when everyone on social
How to stay tidy
18/01/2021
So you’ve finished the decluttering and organising process, and it was laborious. You don’t want to have to go through that again. (at least not
Decluttering and making decisions
16/01/2021
Decluttering and making decisions go hand in hand. The process of sorting, tidying and culling household items involves making constant decisions about go or stay.
Set up a Go Zone for kids (as published on Kidspot)
12/01/2021
Go Zones are go! Ready, set go! The Go Zone is like a set of starting blocks for your household, containing all the essentials for
Decluttering. Where do I start?
11/01/2021
Decluttering. Where do I start? Perhaps you have watched Marie Kondo and The Home Edit on Netflix and you want to transform your home. You
What should I do with unwanted gifts?
26/12/2020
The post-Christmas comedown is upon us. Or maybe it’s not a comedown. Maybe it’s a relief that you have dispensed with family duties and no
What is Swedish Death Cleaning?
19/12/2020
It sounds a bit macabre but I promise it doesn’t involve corpses. Or even Ikea, which is surprising because Ikea is a useful tool for
The Miracle of Property Styling
13/12/2020
Property styling and selling your home is a big process. You need to: Research prices of similar properties so you know what to expect. You
What do I do with the end of year school clutter?
11/12/2020
The End Of Year School Clutter is as reliable as Santa himself. It’s mid December and we are dragging ourselves to the finish line. There
