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What do you do when the things cluttering your home are also carrying some of the most important memories of your life? Recently, I began working with a man whose wife passed away from cancer. As we started working through his home, it became clear that this wasn't simply an organizing project. We were surrounded by pieces of a life they had shared. One room was filled with his wife's hand knitted hats, scarves, bags, sweaters and more. She had been incredibly talented at kn

When you have ADHD, your brain already has a lot going on. You're thinking about what you need to do today. Something you forgot yesterday. That text you need to answer. The project you're suddenly super interested in. So when it comes to organizing your bedroom, the answer usually isn't a more complicated system. It's making things easier. Because here's the thing: your brain is naturally going to gravitate toward whatever is interesting, urgent, or gives you the best dopami

All summer, I've been dreaming about having a few uninterrupted hours to work on my own house. Today was finally the day. I had meetings until 10:00 a.m., and my boys don't get home from the bus until a little after 2:00. Four whole hours! Well...almost. I still had to run out to pick up baskets for a client project on Friday and grab groceries because our shopping list had gotten way too long. That left me with about three solid hours. Three hours That's actually a pretty ty

As a professional organizer, I spend a lot of time helping people create systems, make plans, and move toward their goals. But every once in a while, life reminds me that even the best plans can be interrupted. Recently, I was on my way to a client's home to work on her closet. We had spent time coordinating schedules and finding a day that worked for both of us. She had arranged her work schedule so we could tackle the project together, and with summer schedules filling up q

Every June, I hear the same thing from parents: "How do I keep the house from becoming a disaster?" The truth is, summer changes everything. The routines that help keep our homes running smoothly disappear overnight. Kids are home more, projects spread out, snacks seem to happen every hour, and suddenly every room is getting a lot more use. But here's what I want parents to hear: Your house doesn't have to function exactly the same way in July as it does in October. In fact,

Hi, I’m Jodi from Happy Helper Organizing, and I have a confession: I own way too many cords. Not in a cute, curated, “this sparks joy” kind of way.More like… why do I have 37 of these and what do they even go to? When I tell people what I do for a living they assume I must live in a home where everything is neatly labeled and magically stays that way. In reality… I don’t live alone. I have kids who bring things home constantly. Papers, projects, tiny objects that are sudden

If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen wondering, “Do I already have this?” you’re not alone. I recently worked with a couple who had a small kitchen with no pantry. On the surface, it looked like a space issue. But like so many homes I walk into, the real problem wasn’t the size. It was how the space was functioning. Food was stored in drawers all throughout the kitchen. Some items were here, others were there, and nothing really had a designated home. The result? They were b

If you’ve ever looked around your home and thought, how can I run a business, manage a family, and solve problems all day long, but still feel completely stuck when it comes to organizing, you are not alone. ADHD has a unique way of showing up. When something sparks your interest, you can hyperfocus and produce incredible results. This is why so many people with ADHD are creative, driven, and often very successful in their careers or businesses. But when something feels bo

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been featured in an article with Bold Journey about my work as a professional organizer. It’s such an honor to be able to talk about my passion for organizing and how I help people, particularly those with ADHD, create spaces that work for them. As an organizer, I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact an organized environment can have on people’s daily lives. It’s not just about tidying up—it’s about making your home a place that supports your

One of the biggest lessons I carried with me from the classroom into my organizing work is this: people are far more successful when they have ownership over the ideas and the process. When I was teaching, I saw this play out every day. If a child helped come up with their own strategy to learn math facts or spelling words, they were much more likely to remember and use it. If we did it the way I thought was best, it might work for a while, but it rarely stuck. The same was t

As a professional organizer, I take donations at the end of many of my sessions. Sometimes it’s a single bag. Sometimes it’s an entire car full. And sometimes, there’s nothing to donate at all. One thing I often reassure clients about is there is no “right” place to donate. Donating anywhere is worthwhile. What matters most is that the item leaves your home and has the opportunity to be used again. People often get stuck because they want their items to go to the perfect plac

We all have them and if you're short like me even more shelves fall in the hard to reach category. They are great in theory (extra storage!) but in reality, this space is inconvenient and underused. As a professional organizer, I see this all the time and with the holidays coming up, it’s the perfect moment to put that space to good use. 1. Store once-a-year holiday items. Those upper cabinets are prime real estate for things you only need seasonally, Thanksgiving serving p

This week, I had the privilege of helping one of my senior clients downsize for the second time this year. Each move has meant adjusting to a smaller space and this one came with a unique challenge right at the front door. When I arrived at his new apartment, I immediately noticed that his dining table took up nearly the entire entranceway. It was a beautiful, well-loved piece, but far too large for the layout. Every time he came or went, he had to squeeze by. It wasn’t safe

As a professional organizer, everyone wants to see the before-and-after photos. It makes sense, people want to see transformation. And...

With Halloween decorations going up all around us, it is a good time to talk about one of the scariest places in our homes, mine...

Just as my talk on creating a functional space was coming to a close, a hand went up and someone asked, “How do I get motivated to...

As a home organizer, I help clients let go of things they no longer use. Letting go doesn’t always mean throwing away or dropping items...

I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals and families to tackle clutter and create systems that bring more time, peace, and...