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Jen
Meet Organizer Jen! She has spent the past 26 years raising her four kids in the Annapolis area. With a background in library science and childcare, she brings a love of learning and organization to everything she does, from arranging books and toys to creating a perfectly ordered pantry. Jen enjoys hiking, reading and spending...The post Jen appeared first
Where to Start Decluttering Before a Move
You know you need to declutter before you move. But between work, soccer practice, and keeping everyone fed, where do you actually start when every room feels overwhelming, and the moving truck is booked for six weeks from now? We get it. We’ve helped hundreds of Maryland families navigate this exact moment, and after a...The post Where to Start Decluttering
How to Organize Your Garage (So Your Whole Family Can Actually Use It)
Let’s be honest: your garage is probably not doing what it’s supposed to do. Instead of parking cars, storing seasonal gear, and giving the kids a place to grab their bikes, it’s become the place where everything that doesn’t have a home ends up. Half-deflated soccer balls. Three strollers your youngest outgrew two years ago....The post How to Organize Your
What a Professional Organizer Actually Does
I still remember standing in Target at 10 o’clock at night, my cart overflowing with bins and drawer organizers, thinking, I cannot believe I’m getting paid to do this. That was almost 12 years ago, and I still feel the same way. My name is Susie Salinas, and I’m the founder of Systems by Susie,...The post What a Professional Organizer Actually Does appeared
How to Organize Your Closet So It Actually Stays That Way
It’s 7:15 on a Tuesday morning. Your kids are yelling about breakfast. The coffee you poured twenty minutes ago is cold. And you’re standing in front of your closet, still in a towel, pulling out the same three shirts you always wear because everything else is either wrinkled, buried, or from a version of your...The post How to Organize Your Closet So It Act
How to Pack for a Move: A Professional Organizer’s Guide
Think about the last time you had to pack up for a move. You probably took a look around and thought, okay, I really have to start packing now… and then you just sat down on the couch because the whole thing felt impossible. Right? I get it. I’ve been there. As a former military...The post How to Pack for a Move: A Professional Organizer’s Guide appeared fir
How to Unpack After Moving: A Pro Organizer’s Guide
The truck is gone. The movers are gone. And now it’s just you, standing in a house full of boxes stacked to the ceiling, trying to remember which one has the coffee maker. Everything you own is packed. None of it is where it belongs. Trust me, I know this feeling. As a military spouse,...The post How to Unpack After Moving: A Pro Organizer’s Guide appeared f
Dorm Room Organization: Tips for 2026 Move-In
Are you sending a kiddo off to college this year? I’ve been through this myself a few times now. Every dorm, every roommate, and every child is so different that even after multiple rounds, it honestly still feels a little like starting over. Having the right resources and systems in place always makes these big...The post Dorm Room Organization: Tips for 20
Kitchen Organization Trends We’re Seeing in 2026
Kitchen design trends usually come from designers and interior magazines, but what actually makes a kitchen work every day is something different. As Professional Organizers, my team and I are in dozens of Maryland kitchens every month, helping families figure out where everything goes and how to keep it that way. From that vantage point,...The post Kitchen
How to Organize Your Patio for Summer and Beyond
Now that summer’s officially here, you’ve probably had a few evenings out on the deck or patio already. And if you’re like most of the families we work with, you’ve also noticed it isn’t quite working yet. The cushions keep getting wet when it rains and don’t have a real home. The pool floats keep...The post How to Organize Your Patio for Summer and Beyond a