Do your kids’ toys multiply in the night? Did their toys once fit in 1 small box, but have now taken over the whole house? Try these 7 ways to wrangle back control: 1. Kids want to be where you are Don’t be concerned about creating a play room for the kids and their toys. Read More
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Need help with your life admin?
The working mum juggle is a difficult one. There is a huge amount of life admin involved in keeping a household running. After-school activities causing you stress; forgetting to pay bills leaving to long phone calls to have the electricity reconnected or a last minute dash to the shops to find a costume for the Read More
Create an inspiring homework space for kids
If you ask my 13-year-old son he’ll tell you that homework is the root of all evil. Unfortunately he is yet to see the benefits of the extra study, development of time management skills or the delights to be gained in his academic progress. With the practice of “homework” seen as such as drudgery, this Read More
Space and Time case study – a few hours of help goes a long way
Although I have been working as a professional organiser for 4 years, and many of my colleagues have been in the industry over 12 years, people still have no idea what a professional organiser does. In this series of case studies, I’ll shed some light on the people I work with and how the work Read More
A yearly overhaul makes the year ahead easier
Since I returned to work after my first son was born (almost 13 years ago), I’ve taken time off over the Christmas holidays. To fill in my days (and to make the year ahead easier), I undertake a yearly overhaul of many of the systems in our home. This year has been just the same Read More
Returning to work in the new year?
Are you returning to work after maternity leave or absence of some sort? Here’s 9 tips to set you up for success. Be kind to yourself Mums are very good at berating themselves. Make a plan to give yourself some grace and know that it will take some adjustment to a new routine. Read More
What paperwork do you need to keep at home?
I work with many clients to sort their paperwork. I love it! I love to corral the papers from every nook and cranny of the house and then whip it into shape. How we sort it is dependant on the client (and that’s a topic for a blog another day), but the first thing I Read More
No more odd socks
Sick and tired of odd socks!? Try these top 10 tips. Tip 1 – Laundry bag – Give each child a mesh washing bag to hang in their room for dirty socks. Once a week, collect all the bags, toss them in the wash and the pairs will stay together. Kmart – $6 for set of Read More
Julie Cliff talks to Iain Messer about Professional Organising on 3WBC 94.1FM
On Thursday 3rd August I was a very excited guest on 3WBC (Whitehorse Boroondara Community) 94.1FM. I had a very entertaining chat with presenter Iain Messer on his program about how I help busy families get organised in their homes. The chat included all sorts of things including: how I help organise many areas of people’s homes such Read More
10 tips to organise your pantry
Is your pantry a dumping ground, can’t find what you want and many ingredients are out of date? Follow these 10 tips to change the pantry from a mess to a well organised storage area: 1.Store “like items” together – Set up your shelves just as they do at the supermarket where similar items are together. For example biscuits Read More