Sane Jane Blog
Practical tips to tame the chaos in your home
Summer time Sanity with Sane Jane – June
It’s finally summer! The time of year when the sun it out (often too much), the kids are out of school (sometimes driving you crazy), and relaxation can ensue (though it’s never enough). Though summer is a time for vacations and recreation, it is also a time when we...
Does Your Family Argue Over Taking Each Others Chargers?
There is a war going on in households all across America. It is a new war, caused by the rise of technology and innovation. If you have kids, chances are, you are fighting this war. For lack of a better term, we shall call it the iWar. We have all been there. You are...
Organizing Children – Raleigh, NC
Put plainly, my children’s sanity is synonymous to my own sanity. I am sure many parents can relate to this feeling of personal well-being, being so heavily tied to the well-being of your offspring. My youngest son and I recently went through the process of cleaning...
Be Sure to Find the Right Organizer for You
I once did an organizing consult at a doctor’s office. After touring the entire office and meeting the staff I asked the office manager if she had any questions. She paused for a moment and said, “Yeah, what’s up with your shoes?” I looked down, mortified, as I...
Fresh Starts
New Years is a time for renewal and cleansing. It is a time for clean, fresh beginnings. But right now it is October – also known as that crazy time of year filled with after school practices, helping with endless amounts of homework, the beginning of cold weather...
Planners – The Holy Grail of Organization
Let’s talk about the holy grail of organizing – the almighty PLANNER! Planners are the holy grail of organizing as they have the ability to put your entire life down on paper in a logical way that helps you stay on track and get what you need to get, done. Now I know...
Less Things Equals More Happiness
I recently saw a quote that said “you can’t organize clutter”—what truth those words hold! Before you can make any organizing progress, you must get rid of the excess trash, and nonessential clutter. In the work that I do, it is apparent that people’s attachments to...
Organizing Your Car – www.sanejane.com
“Grocery Getter”, “Mom Mobile”, “Sally” -- whatever you call your car, have other’s call it organized! It’s the season of summer vacations, which is basically a synonymous term for road trips and having your car in shambles. Organize your car and keep it that way with...
Summer Sanity – Stay Organized
It is finally summer time, and we all know what that means. Besides the excruciating heat and having the kids out of school, it means it is time for those long awaited summer vacations! And what do summer vacations typically mean, besides visiting in-laws, spending...