With the house cleaned from Pesach, we already have a head start on my follow-up topic: general organization. Tidying, decluttering, straightening, organizing – whatever term you deem worthy – can be a big stress reducer. In this article, I will explain various tips, tricks, and hacks that I have implemented in my life as a busy, working parent to make life a little less chaotic.

Clutter Conquest

Here’s an organization basic: When attempting to straighten an area like a closet or home office, the trick is to stick to that one area. When you find an object that goes in a different room, leave it in a bin or a pile in the hall outside that room. As you return various items to other spaces in the house, resist the temptation to start straightening up here and there. You will wind up with several semi-tidy areas rather than one completely functional space.