Interesting Readings ... Books, Magazines, Internet Searches
Interesting Readings: Books
Aarssen, Cassandra. Real Life Organizing, Clean and Clutter-Free in 15 Minutes a Day. Florida: Mango Publishing Group, 2017.
Dawson, Peg and Richard Guare. The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success, How to Use Your Brain's Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home. New York: Guilford Press, 2016.
Dolan, Erin Rooney. Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter, Simplify Your Life One Minute at a Time. New York: Harper Collins, 2016.
Gabai, Nicole. The Art of Organizing, An Artful Guide to an Organized Life. Nicole Gabai B. Organized, 2022.
Goldberg, Donna and Jennifer Zwiebel. The Organized Student. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2005.
(Note: This is a dated copyright but an exceptionally informative book!)
Izsak, Barry. Organize Your Garage in No Time. Indiana: Que Publishing, 2005.
(Note: This is a dated copyright but a very informative read!)
Kondo, Marie. The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Berkeley: Ten Speed Press, 2014.
Morin, Amanda. The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education. Avon: Adams Media, 2014.
Morgenstern, Julie. Organizing from the Inside Out. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 2004.
and Time Management from the Inside Out. Henry Holt and Company, 2004.
(Note: These two books have dated copyrights but are classics in the field of professional organizing!)
Novak, Jamie. Keep This, Toss That. New York: Reader’s Digest Association, Inc., 2015.
O’Leary, Christa. Home in Harmony, Designing an Inspired Life. New York: Hay House, Inc., 2014.
Rapinchuk, Becky. Simply Clean, The Proven Method for Keeping Your Home Organized, Clean and Beautiful in Just
10 Minutes a Day. New York: Touchstone Publishing, 2017.
Rosenfeld, Lauren and Dr. Melva Green. Breathing Room: Open Your Heart by Decluttering Your Home. New York: Atria Paperback, 2014.
Scott, Jennifer L. At Home with Madame Chic. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2014.
Smallin, Donna. Clear the Clutter, Find Happiness. North Adams: Storey Publishing, 2014.
Sullivan, Amanda. Organized Enough. Boston: De Capo Press, 2017.
Thomas, Geralin. Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets. New York: Firefly Books, 2015.
Walsh, Peter. It’s All Too Much, An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff. New York: Free Press, 2007.
Wallman, Jamie. Stuffocation, Why We’ve Had Enough of Stuff and Need Experience More than Ever. New York: Spiegel and Grau, 2013.
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Interesting Readings: Decluttering/Organizing Video for Children of All Ages
The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need by Stan and Jan Berenstain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUhXNVW9hPw
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Interesting Readings: Magazines
All You
May, 2015: "Download These APPS to Get Your Family Organized" (article)
January, 2015: “Eliminate the Paper Clutter” (article)
Better Homes and Gardens
June, 2019: "Secrets of Getting Organized, Maximize Tiny Spaces"
March, 2019: "Secrets of Getting Organized, Small Changes and Major Wins"
March, 2018: "I Did It, Garage Organization"
Spring, 2017: "Do It Yourself Storage Ideas"
Winter/Spring, 2017: "Secrets of Getting Organized"
Fall/Winter, 2016: "Storage, Simplify Your Life"
Spring, 2016: "The Secrets of Getting Organized"
Spring, 2016: "Storage, Maximize Tight Spaces!"
Fall/Winter, 2015: "Storage, Less Clutter, Better Life!"
Spring, 2015: “Secrets of Getting Organized”
(Note: These magazine issues are entirely devoted to getting organized.)
Family Circle
September, 2017: "The Anti-Perfectionist Guide to Getting and Staying Organized"
April, 2017: "Best New Cleaning Products"
January, 2017: "Get Organized! Less Mess = Less Stress" (article)
September, 2016: "Organizing Made Easy, Clear the Clutter"
January, 2016: "47 Easy Ways to De-Clutter"
August, 2015: "Clear the Clutter! Make Quick Cash!" (article)
Good Housekeeping
July, 2019: "Get Organized, 100 Ideas for Every Room"
March, 2019: "Organize Everything, Clutter Solutions for Every Room"
April, 2017: "Genius Storage Tricks" and "Natural Cleaners"
March, 2017: "Find More Space in Any Room", "Organize Everything", "Decluttering Calendar"
Fall, 2016-January, 2017: Get Organized! (This issue is entirely devoted to getting organized.)
September, 2016: "Your Guide to Back to School Organizing" and "Fall Organizing"
August, 2015: "Organize Your Kitchen, Expert Ways to Maximize Storage"
March, 2015: “16 Ways to Organize Your Life” (article)
Martha Stewart
Winter, 2018: The Best of Martha Steward Living, Special Collector's Edition: "Organizing 2017"
Winter, 2016: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, Special Collector's Edition: "Organizing 2016"
April, 2015: “Organized Home – Good Living” (article)
Real Simple
April, 2018: "Organize This, Medicine Cabinet" and 'The Only Cleaners You Need"
March, 2018: "Kitchen Organizing Tips" and "Organize This, Smart Ideas for Makeup Storage"
February, 2018: "The Pantry You Always Wanted" and "Design Your Bedroom For Better Sleep"
January, 2018: "More Calm, Less Clutter - Pro Tips to Stay Organized All Year"
May, 2017: "Finally Organize Your Handbag" and "Delegate to Get Things Done"
April, 2017: "Find Your Sparkle"
February, 2017: "Organize This - Utility Closet"
October, 2016: "Surprising Low-Cost Organizing Solutions"
September, 2016: "Ask the Organizer"
August, 2016: "Turn Your Clutter into Cash"
July, 2016: "How to Clean the Toys of Summer", "Ask the Organizer", "Control Your Email InBox: A 4-Step Plan"
June, 2016: "Solutions for Every Closet", "10 Habits of Highly Organized People"
May, 2016: "Small-Space Solutions"
April, 2016: "Teach Your Kids to Tidy Up! 25 Secrets to Success"
January, 2016: "The Closet Audit" (article)
October, 2015: "31 Pro Tips to Control Your Clutter" (article)
Monthly Column: “Ask the Organizer”
Storage Solutions
Country Collectibles, #99
Summer-Winter, 2015
Woman’s Day
April, 2019: "Easy Spring Organizing"
April, 2018: "Easy Organizing Solutions"
April, 2016: "Beautifully Organized, Tips for Every Room, Closet and Drawer"
April, 2015: “Home Sweet (Organized) Home” (article)
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Interesting Readings: Website Links
Positive Thoughts About Decluttering - A New Angle
Author: Christy Halton
http://www.organisemyhouse.com/positive-decluttering
10 Decluttering Principles to Help Anyone Clear the Clutter
Author: Colleen Madsen (www.365lessthings.com)
http://www.becomingminimalist.com/decluttering-principles/
Guest Post on Joshua Becker's www.becomingminimalist.com
10 Ways to Unclutter Your Life
Author: Andrew Mellen
http://www.oprah.com/home/12-Ways-to-Unclutter-Your-Life
Decluttering Tips - Organizing Strategies
http://www.oprah.com/home/Declutter-Tips-Organizing-Strategies
Aarssen, Cassandra. Real Life Organizing, Clean and Clutter-Free in 15 Minutes a Day. Florida: Mango Publishing Group, 2017.
Dawson, Peg and Richard Guare. The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success, How to Use Your Brain's Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home. New York: Guilford Press, 2016.
Dolan, Erin Rooney. Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter, Simplify Your Life One Minute at a Time. New York: Harper Collins, 2016.
Gabai, Nicole. The Art of Organizing, An Artful Guide to an Organized Life. Nicole Gabai B. Organized, 2022.
Goldberg, Donna and Jennifer Zwiebel. The Organized Student. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2005.
(Note: This is a dated copyright but an exceptionally informative book!)
Izsak, Barry. Organize Your Garage in No Time. Indiana: Que Publishing, 2005.
(Note: This is a dated copyright but a very informative read!)
Kondo, Marie. The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Berkeley: Ten Speed Press, 2014.
Morin, Amanda. The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education. Avon: Adams Media, 2014.
Morgenstern, Julie. Organizing from the Inside Out. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 2004.
and Time Management from the Inside Out. Henry Holt and Company, 2004.
(Note: These two books have dated copyrights but are classics in the field of professional organizing!)
Novak, Jamie. Keep This, Toss That. New York: Reader’s Digest Association, Inc., 2015.
O’Leary, Christa. Home in Harmony, Designing an Inspired Life. New York: Hay House, Inc., 2014.
Rapinchuk, Becky. Simply Clean, The Proven Method for Keeping Your Home Organized, Clean and Beautiful in Just
10 Minutes a Day. New York: Touchstone Publishing, 2017.
Rosenfeld, Lauren and Dr. Melva Green. Breathing Room: Open Your Heart by Decluttering Your Home. New York: Atria Paperback, 2014.
Scott, Jennifer L. At Home with Madame Chic. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2014.
Smallin, Donna. Clear the Clutter, Find Happiness. North Adams: Storey Publishing, 2014.
Sullivan, Amanda. Organized Enough. Boston: De Capo Press, 2017.
Thomas, Geralin. Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets. New York: Firefly Books, 2015.
Walsh, Peter. It’s All Too Much, An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff. New York: Free Press, 2007.
Wallman, Jamie. Stuffocation, Why We’ve Had Enough of Stuff and Need Experience More than Ever. New York: Spiegel and Grau, 2013.
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Interesting Readings: Decluttering/Organizing Video for Children of All Ages
The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need by Stan and Jan Berenstain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUhXNVW9hPw
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Interesting Readings: Magazines
All You
May, 2015: "Download These APPS to Get Your Family Organized" (article)
January, 2015: “Eliminate the Paper Clutter” (article)
Better Homes and Gardens
June, 2019: "Secrets of Getting Organized, Maximize Tiny Spaces"
March, 2019: "Secrets of Getting Organized, Small Changes and Major Wins"
March, 2018: "I Did It, Garage Organization"
Spring, 2017: "Do It Yourself Storage Ideas"
Winter/Spring, 2017: "Secrets of Getting Organized"
Fall/Winter, 2016: "Storage, Simplify Your Life"
Spring, 2016: "The Secrets of Getting Organized"
Spring, 2016: "Storage, Maximize Tight Spaces!"
Fall/Winter, 2015: "Storage, Less Clutter, Better Life!"
Spring, 2015: “Secrets of Getting Organized”
(Note: These magazine issues are entirely devoted to getting organized.)
Family Circle
September, 2017: "The Anti-Perfectionist Guide to Getting and Staying Organized"
April, 2017: "Best New Cleaning Products"
January, 2017: "Get Organized! Less Mess = Less Stress" (article)
September, 2016: "Organizing Made Easy, Clear the Clutter"
January, 2016: "47 Easy Ways to De-Clutter"
August, 2015: "Clear the Clutter! Make Quick Cash!" (article)
Good Housekeeping
July, 2019: "Get Organized, 100 Ideas for Every Room"
March, 2019: "Organize Everything, Clutter Solutions for Every Room"
April, 2017: "Genius Storage Tricks" and "Natural Cleaners"
March, 2017: "Find More Space in Any Room", "Organize Everything", "Decluttering Calendar"
Fall, 2016-January, 2017: Get Organized! (This issue is entirely devoted to getting organized.)
September, 2016: "Your Guide to Back to School Organizing" and "Fall Organizing"
August, 2015: "Organize Your Kitchen, Expert Ways to Maximize Storage"
March, 2015: “16 Ways to Organize Your Life” (article)
Martha Stewart
Winter, 2018: The Best of Martha Steward Living, Special Collector's Edition: "Organizing 2017"
Winter, 2016: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, Special Collector's Edition: "Organizing 2016"
April, 2015: “Organized Home – Good Living” (article)
Real Simple
April, 2018: "Organize This, Medicine Cabinet" and 'The Only Cleaners You Need"
March, 2018: "Kitchen Organizing Tips" and "Organize This, Smart Ideas for Makeup Storage"
February, 2018: "The Pantry You Always Wanted" and "Design Your Bedroom For Better Sleep"
January, 2018: "More Calm, Less Clutter - Pro Tips to Stay Organized All Year"
May, 2017: "Finally Organize Your Handbag" and "Delegate to Get Things Done"
April, 2017: "Find Your Sparkle"
February, 2017: "Organize This - Utility Closet"
October, 2016: "Surprising Low-Cost Organizing Solutions"
September, 2016: "Ask the Organizer"
August, 2016: "Turn Your Clutter into Cash"
July, 2016: "How to Clean the Toys of Summer", "Ask the Organizer", "Control Your Email InBox: A 4-Step Plan"
June, 2016: "Solutions for Every Closet", "10 Habits of Highly Organized People"
May, 2016: "Small-Space Solutions"
April, 2016: "Teach Your Kids to Tidy Up! 25 Secrets to Success"
January, 2016: "The Closet Audit" (article)
October, 2015: "31 Pro Tips to Control Your Clutter" (article)
Monthly Column: “Ask the Organizer”
Storage Solutions
Country Collectibles, #99
Summer-Winter, 2015
Woman’s Day
April, 2019: "Easy Spring Organizing"
April, 2018: "Easy Organizing Solutions"
April, 2016: "Beautifully Organized, Tips for Every Room, Closet and Drawer"
April, 2015: “Home Sweet (Organized) Home” (article)
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Interesting Readings: Website Links
Positive Thoughts About Decluttering - A New Angle
Author: Christy Halton
http://www.organisemyhouse.com/positive-decluttering
10 Decluttering Principles to Help Anyone Clear the Clutter
Author: Colleen Madsen (www.365lessthings.com)
http://www.becomingminimalist.com/decluttering-principles/
Guest Post on Joshua Becker's www.becomingminimalist.com
10 Ways to Unclutter Your Life
Author: Andrew Mellen
http://www.oprah.com/home/12-Ways-to-Unclutter-Your-Life
Decluttering Tips - Organizing Strategies
http://www.oprah.com/home/Declutter-Tips-Organizing-Strategies
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