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Kids are back to school and many things need organizing at home: work schedules, rest hours, toys and books, everything must find a time and place. It’s true that during the holidays some routines of the day are lost. Those…

You have brought Zen to your indoor space by decluttering and reorganizing. Now you are ready to extend those good vibes to your outdoor space. The first thing to do is to separate the space by creating zones. This could…

Don’t you think is it wonderful sharing the same space with that person you love? The one you chose to share your days with? ❤️ …But honestly, is it easy for a couple to organize their home? Is it possible…

It’s time for coats, boots, jackets, hats, and gloves! Fall/winter season has arrived and you no longer need those thin clothes in your closet that make any drawer look light, and the ones that you’d take on a tropical vacation.…

Traveling is one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. New adventures and opportunities for learning, expanding on a cultural level, traveling helps you learn more about yourself and learn beyond your surroundings. As the writer and poet Hans Christian…

During the summer, enjoying nature and outdoors is something that we love to do! Spending time outdoors, especially in green spaces, improves our health and happiness, and that well-being is something that we can also bring home through our terrace…

Written by Marybeth Welty and Milena Morales of Sustainable Lifestyle Solutions, as part of our Organizers Blogging Collab. Pinterest Communication is the most important tool in any relationship. Through communication we can inform, solve, connect, and interact with others. It…

As we are approaching our kids heading back to school, we start getting excited. As we get excited for school supply shopping, back to school clothes etc. Here are a few tips and tricks for everything to go seamlessly and…

Valentine’s Day is a day of love, connection, affection, gratitude, and beauty.It’s a day to appreciate all the people in our lives whom we love and cherish. A day symbolized by hearts 💜, flowers 🌹, cupids, chocolates 🍫, and jewelry…

As Professional Organizers, we use many different strategies to organize a space. Here at SLS, one of our favourite ways is using the method of SPACED.What is SPACED?SPACE is a logical and appropriately named acronym originally developed by one of…

Did you know how and to what extent your home space affects your mental health? Having a cluttered, messy and dirty home can lead to anxiety, fatigue, depression, self isolation and so much more. A study by UCLA found that…

Decorating your home allows your personality and style to shine through. But when faced with the additional challenge of a small space, finding solutions to make the most of small space living can be stressful. Luckily, living in a small…

Digital clutter is inevitable, it is also quite overwhelming. From opening your phone to your computer, we live in a time where everything revolves around electronics. Even our PVR’s can be consumed with hundreds of shows we are no longer…

Our Seasonal Summer Recipe : How to make Sun Brewed Iced Tea with lemon, peach, rose, and strawberry mint variations.

NEW: Listen to this blog post on our Podcast, This Sustainable Life! I’ve been trying to figure out how to start with my first real blog entry (with content). I didn’t want to start too small to lose my readers…

Let’s go back to the simple question- “why should we organize?” I’ve gotten asked that question many times. Although the answer may be different for different people, I know from working with my clients that one of the biggest reasons…

With the new year upon us it is a perfect time to start fresh and to think about what we want to accomplish this year.We’ve all heard that goal setting is essential to progress in life and to achieve what…

With everyone spending a lot more time working remotely, email is becoming more essential and used more often. This also means that digital clutter is increasing. Is your inbox full of emails? Do you find yourself overwhelmed trying to get…

Kitchens come in all shapes, sizes and layouts and each shape, size and layout can really affect the organization of your kitchen. Some have huge pantries and lots of cupboard space and some do not. Therefore, it is important to…

“Death cleaning is as much (or more) for you as for the people who come after you.”The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning covers every stage of life from relocation to everyday organization to travelling on to another. This book…

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a month-long international adventure, your business needs to be ready to travel with you. That starts with creating a mobile-friendly, streamlined workspace.

Written by Marybeth Welty and Milena Morales of Sustainable Lifestyle Solutions, as part of our Organizers Blogging Collab. Spring/summer season is back and we are happy to start using our outdoor spaces at home again! So, it’s time to organize…

Written By Melanie McConnell of Mello Spaces as part of our Organizing Blog Collab. So often, we are faced with more than one option when buying things. The old saying, “you get what you pay for.”  It’s incredible how much…

Written By Florena Davies of Organize By Flo as part of our Organizing Blog Collab. We all know that Our homes can get out of hand So easy!  We have Compiled a list of small simple things that if you…

Written By Florena Davies of Organize By Flo as part of our Organizing Blog Collab. If you’re going for a Pinterest picture home the organizing bill can really add up and completely bankrupt people. Organizing bins can be phenomenally pricy,…

Written By Melanie McConnell of Mello Spaces as part of our Organizing Blog Collab. Before you have more stuff coming into your home, especially for kids, take this time to really go through all of their belongings. It is best…

Written By Florena Davies of Organize By Flo as part of our Organizing Blog Collab. What is hoarding? Hoarding is a part of the DSM 5 which is a Diagnostical & Statistical manual of mental disorders. Hoarding is Classified under…

Written By Florena Davies of Organize By Flo as part of our Organizing Blog Collab. Thinking environmentally friendly is phenomenally important! We have compiled several ways to upkeep your home in a sustainable and friendly way. Recycling is the number…

Written By Melanie McConnell of Mello Spaces as part of our Organizing Blog Collab. Gift buying season is officially here! If you’re anything like me, you actually enjoy buying gifts, but I know plenty despise it and really struggle. While…

Written By Melanie McConnell of Mello Spaces as part of our Organizing Blog Collab. So often, we are faced with more than one option when buying things. The old saying, “you get what you pay for.”  It’s incredible how much…

Written By Melanie McConnell of Mello Spaces as part of our Organizing Blog Collab. Most of us dream about having a tidy house 24/7, but unfortunately, life gets in the way- and so do the people you live with! Trust…

Written By Florena Davies of Organize By Flo as part of our Organizing Blog Collab. Thinking environmentally friendly is phenomenally important! We have compiled several ways to upkeep your home in a sustainable and friendly way. Recycling is the number…