​This month JAM Organizing presents another informative article from a guest blogger. Enjoy!

A tremendous amount of research has been done on the benefits of decluttering. Without a doubt, this cleansing process can improve the quality of your life. But after a successful decluttering-type cleanse, you might wonder what exactly to do with your decluttered items. Here are seven options.

​This month JAM Organizing presents another informative article from a guest blogger. Enjoy!

A clean and well-organized home is not only visually appealing, it also has a significant positive effect on our mental health. Studies have shown that our environment significantly affects our mood and level of motivation and happiness. A nice and tidy home makes us feel better and more focused. But it’s not always so easy! Read on for 10 habits of clutter-free homeowners.

​It's not common to pair summer with cleaning and decluttering. Summer is for getting away, eating ice cream, and having lots of fun! Spring or the beginning of the year is the big clearout period, right? Don't discount summer as the perfect time for decluttering. It's a great season to organize your belongings and make space for new things. Read on for some excellent reasons why.

This month JAM Organizing presents another informative article from a guest blogger. Enjoy!

If you’re a person drawn to maximalism, have caution: if you're not careful, this style can easily turn into clutter. This doesn’t mean you should switch to minimalism and go overboard with decluttering. This is your home, and you should be able to express your style and make it a place you feel comfortable in. The idea is to design each room in such a way that it doesn’t look messy. And to do this, you need to understand clutter vs. décor and how they are different.

​Having a baby on the way is an exciting and memorable time for the whole family. However, whether it's your first or fourth kid, things will change after your baby arrives - especially your daily routines and habits. You'll sleep less, have less free time to see your friends, and definitely have less time to organize and clean and organize your home. This doesn't mean you have to watch your house fall apart after giving birth. Instead, use the time before your baby arrives to prepare. To help you with that, we've compiled a list of tasks to help get your home organized before your baby arrives. 

Spring is knocking at our doors, and we're more than happy to let it in. Nothing cures the blues caused by months of cold and grey like a bit of sunshine and early blooms. Still, not everything is fresh and peachy come spring. One task awaits, and it's a big one. It's time for spring cleaning.

​This month JAM Organizing presents another informative article from a guest blogger. Enjoy!

​Decluttering makes our homes look neater and better organized. It's good for our mental wellbeing, too: a clean and tidy home boosts our energy, focus, and creativity. It sounds so simple, doesn't it? Just gather your belongings and divide them into categories (keep, sell, donate, throw away, etc.). However, choosing what to keep and what to donate can be a real challenge. Some things are simply too dear to donate, and what if you need it as soon as you get rid of it? Well, we're here to help! Here are the eight things you shouldn’t throw away.

Although it may seem lofty and unattainable, many of us can benefit from the ideas behind Minimalism. It's not about ridding yourself of possessions until your house looks empty. The “less is more” mindset takes a much deeper form in this philosophy. But, if ridding your life and living area of everything but the most basic necessities is not what minimalism is all about – what is it? Read on to find out.

Keeping our homes 100% clutter-free is easier said than done. The truth is, most of us have at least a tiny bit of clutter lurking around - behind closed doors, in closets, garages, etc. The worst thing is, we don't even realize we have it until it's gotten entirely out of hand. Putting a stop to it is a must, and the first step towards doing so is to identify the most common causes of clutter. Read on to learn more about what clutter is, why you might be dealing with it, and how to avoid it altogether, all so that you can eliminate the stress it creates.

​​This month JAM Organizing presents another informative article from a guest blogger. Enjoy!

A neat and organized home is something we all strive for. However, if your spouse and kids are unwilling to cooperate, keeping your entire household organized by yourself can be tricky. Finding ways of getting your spouse and family on board with your organizing plans is essential. Although it might feel impossible, it isn't! No matter their personalities, with the help of our tips and a little patience, they'll be on board in no time!