Dear Readers,

Question: What do you get when you mix zillions of folks flying with lots of crazy weather conditions?

Answer: A flightmare!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, except if you’re flying. The holiday season is an especially challenging time to fly due to iffy weather and overcrowded airports and flights. Read the rest »

Dear Geralin,

My twins started school this year and I’m curious—what do you suggest to keep their pictures and progress reports organized for long-term storage?

I only want to invest in a system once and thought if you have a product that you like, why should I reinvent the wheel.

I saw your presentation and you held up several products but the one that caught my attention was the “interactive” product for less than $30.00. Read the rest »

Hello Geralin,

Help! I hate to sound dramatic, but no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to get the housework finished, and often times, can’t even get started! It’s ruining my life. Housework is so boring, and there are so many other distractions, like being with my kids, that I never get anything done. Do you have any suggestions for organizing my “homework” or making housework more interesting — less of a chore?

Michelle Read the rest »

Know C.H.A.O.S? Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome?

Hi Geralin,

I’m not sure if you will get this letter in time or not. I hope so.

I would love to hire a professional organizer, but there is no way I can afford one. All the TV shows are inspiring, the magazines are fun to read and books are helpful, but, I have very specific questions about very specific issues unique to my home, my kids, my lifestyle and my way of doing things.

I’m Jewish and the holidays are right around the corner. It’s my turn to have the family visit. Read the rest »

Dear Ms. Thomas – I love shoes; just can’t get enough.� I crave them!� The trouble is I can’t organize them.� Do you have any tips?� I’m desperate;� I have a lot of shoes (expensive shoes).� I would like to be able to see them but when I put them out, on display in my closet, they get dusty.� Since my appetite for shoes is not likely to be satisfied anytime soon, do you have any creative organizing ideas? – Elizabeth Read the rest »

Dear Geralin,
This is my first Father’s Day with a step-father-in-law, a father-in-law and my own dad and husband to buy for. In addition, this is my second marriage so I have an ex-father-in-law and ex-husband to buy for too. (Life gets complicated!) Between my husband and I, we have 6 children.

I’m short on time but am willing to spend about $35.00 per “dad” since we don’t do birthday gifts and not all of the above celebrate Christmas in December. Father’s Day is the one holiday we all celebrate during our family reunion(s) at the beach; we are all into “non-clutter” gifts. Any ideas?
Lacey Read the rest »

Dear Geralin,

Planning just about anything is a challenge for my husband and me. Both of us have ADHD. We want to vacation this summer with friends and family, but we can’t keep the details straight. We’re aware of a few good packing tips from articles we’ve read, but wondered if you have any out-of-the-ordinary hints for getting a family organized before the packing starts?

Sarah Read the rest »