Sane Jane Blog
Practical tips to tame the chaos in your home
Spring has Sprung
Spring has sprung, and you all know what that means – it’s time for spring cleaning! Hip hip Hooray! Okay, okay, okay, we may not all be jumping for joy at this opportunity to break out our cleaning gloves and supplies. However, in the spirit of organization, this is...
Forming New Habits…Or Kicking Old Ones
Picture this: You’re making a trip to the supermarket, kids in tow, cell phone ringing, a lot on your mind. Though you had great intentions, in the midst of the craziness, you forgot your reusable shopping bags in the car. It’s just this one time though, and...
Downsizing and De-cluttering – Organizing
Aging, as much as we would like to deny it, is inevitable. Among the things that often come with aging, besides great wisdom and hearing aids, is the hassle of downsizing to a smaller home. The reality is for you, your parent, or your grandparent, that it has come to...
Make Some “Clutter Cuts” – Raleigh
There is something I need to say that you do not want to hear, but I am going to say it anyway: You do not wear all of your clothes. I know you think you do, or truly have the best of intentions to wear them all, but there are just not enough days in the year! We all...
Love Yourself into an Organized State
You’ve all heard that cliché line about how one cannot possibly love another until one loves thyself, right? As cheesy as it is, there might be some truth to that statement. This Valentine’s Day, whether you find yourself in the company of a loving companion, in the...
It’s the Most Unorganized Time of Year
If the holidays are the “most wonderful time of the year”, what does one call the time of year right after the holidays when there are tons of decorations and holiday-related items scattered around the house? The most unorganized time of year. With this said,...
New Year? No Fear. Get Organized!
The New Year brings many resolutions -- getting into shape, eating healthier, spending more time with family, being more productive at work – the list is extensive. All resolutions, for the purpose of bettering one’s life, as they typically are, are wonderful, and...
Get the Unpacking Over With – Just Do It!
No matter what the occasion, whether happy or sad, coming home from a trip is just flat out not fun. You always feel like you need a vacation to recover from the actual vacation. With this said, the worst part is not the fatigue, it is not the need to become...
Freebies = Clutter
So you decided to go with your best friend to see their favorite sports team's first game of the season. All of a sudden, you spot "The Table". You know the one I am talking about, the table giving away free junk -- pens, hats, beer cozies, foam fingers, you name it....