Organizing By Olympia

  Whether at home or in a traditional setting, your office sets the tone for how focused, productive, and inspired you feel each day. Working from home used to be considered a luxury, for executives and high-ranking corporate employees. But as time has gone on, so much of the working world has turned to online endeavors, and although some folks have had to return to office buildings after the pandemic cleared, many people still work from home. Whether you’re an entrepreneur in an online space, virtual administrative support, or social media influencer, you need a space in your home that is focused and functional, to work without distraction and clutter, and have all the tools that can assist you in your success. Find the quiet, distraction-free and nicely lit space you believe you can thrive in. If you happen to work in a conventional office space away from home, these ideas and recommendations apply there too!   In this blog I’m going to touch on different aspects of home off...

Summer inherently instills excitement for freedom, adventure, and fun. Summer can also be hectic and chaotic when you want to get to the fun stuff, but logistics aren’t going smoothly. I’ve put together a list of 5 ways, in order, to make summer vacation and time-off more enjoyable, by organizing everything in advance.  When it’s time to have fun, the stages are set; We can maximize enjoyment by minimizing potential logistical snafus.   1. PLAN AHEAD – Calendar Organization Before you start heading out on those adventures, and before the kids go into free-for-all-summer-mode, it’s wise to put together a detailed calendar of what will be going on for several months  when the normal structure is not there to follow. Things to Add to The Calendar Might Be: - Vacations - Activities - Chore schedule for all members of the household - Vehicle preventative maintenance prior to and during summer months  to  avoid any unforeseen breakdowns - ...

   Pre-Holiday Organization Series - Part 3 of 3 Tiny cabinet or walk-in pantry, there is a solution for us all when it comes to organizing & storing our baking ingredients & parchment paper. For many people the pantry is a catchall for anything that doesn't go in the fridge. There may be boxes of cereal next to the instant pot, which is next to the ripped open bag of paper towel rolls. Or maybe you store cans of beans in one cupboard, and your baking supplies in another, but both could use some help in organization. Maybe your bag of brown sugar is at risk of becoming a brick from moisture sneaking in. There are so many ways to get your pantry/dry good storage into a nice-to-look-at, easily perusable, and non-perishable friendly space. And for the holidays when there are items to store and gather for Thanksgiving and Christmas food prep, we want to make it as simple and not-frustrating as possible! The pantry might be one of the bigger projects to tackle, but don't be...