Posts by Stephanie Boyd
Behind the Scenes: My Journey into Virtual Organizing
Recently, my husband had hernia surgery, and to my surprise, it was done robotically. The surgeon wasn’t even at the operating table, but off to the side of the room, guiding the procedure through advanced technology. I was shocked at first, but then it made sense: the precision of robot-assisted surgery can lead to better…
Read MoreYour Guide to Virtual Organizing: What to Expect and How It Works
If your to-do list is a mile long and organizing projects keep getting pushed to “someday,” you’re not alone. Like many of my clients, you are juggling a full schedule, managing a busy home, and need focused time (and a little support) to get things done. So, you’ve decided you need help to get organized.…
Read MoreA Professional Organizer’s Guide to Hosting Thanksgiving
Originally published in 2021, this post has been refreshed with updated tips for 2025. Happy planning! Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to gather with those we love and appreciate the bounty around us. In 2006, my family hosted our first Thanksgiving for our entire family, and we have hosted every other year since! It’s a…
Read MoreHow I Ditched the Chaos: 3 Back-to-School Systems that Actually Help
If you’ve got school-aged kids, that back-to-school dread can often start in the middle of summer. I’ve been there. Looking back, I wish I had been more relaxed about it, but when you’re in it, it can feel overwhelming. After raising my boys and going through those first-day anxieties and stressors, I’ve developed three systems…
Read MoreAdulting 101: Life Skills Every Teen Should Know Before They Move Out
Last year, I shared a College Dorm Move-In Checklist to help families navigate the often-overwhelming task of getting ready for move-in day. (If you missed it, it’s still a must-read!) But as another class of students prepares to leave the nest, there’s more to think about than just twin XL sheets and shower caddies. In…
Read MoreForward is a Pace: A Mindset Shift for Anyone Needing Grace
When I first heard Robin Arzón say “Forward is a pace” during a Peloton class, it felt like she was speaking directly to me. As a runner, especially after coming back from injury, I’ve wrestled with critical self-talk: “Pick it up, Steph.” “Why do my legs feel so heavy?” “Am I even moving?” Even though…
Read MoreDorm Sweet Dorm: The Ultimate Guide to College Transition + Free Downloadable Checklist
If you have a child getting ready to move to college for the first time, congratulations! Not only did your student make it through, but you did too. You survived the drama, tears and anxiety. Oh, I’m not talking about high school, I’m talking about applying for college! My family has been there and I…
Read MoreThree Tips for Clearing Mental Clutter
What is mental clutter? Anything that takes up space in your head but doesn’t really serve a practical purpose! Fear and anxiety, regrets and grudges are all good examples. They aren’t particularly productive or helpful, and it’s a great practice to clear them out from time to time! In today’s Vlog, I want to talk…
Read MoreThe New Self Care: Small Daily Practice
Last week, a client asked what I do for myself when I have a “self-care day.” I literally had to stop and think about how to answer the question! Mostly because, like many women, I don’t really ever have a full day for self-care. Historically, we have thought of self-care as being synonymous with “pampering”;…
Read MoreMy Top 3 Packing Tips
With the holidays coming, many of my clients are excited to visit family and get out and about a bit more – including myself!
You may find this hard to believe coming from a professional organizer, but packing causes me a lot of anxiety. I love to travel, but I don’t necessarily like to pack! To combat that anxiety, I use these three tips to make the process much easier.
Read MoreSTORE by Steph Featured in Redfin: 20 Clever Small Kitchen Organization Ideas From the Pros
We’re so excited to announce that STORE by Steph was featured this week by Redfin! It’s an honor to have our expertise shared with the world. We hope that our tip, plus the other awesome organizing strategies from our colleagues across the country, will prove useful to you! 20 Clever Small Kitchen Organization Ideas From…
Read MoreThe Habit That Helps Everyone
Boxes and bags represent clutter in virtually every home. And this type of clutter doesn’t just affect my clients who struggle with chronic disorganization – it affects everyone. Developing the habit of UNPACKING THOSE BOXES AND BAGS RIGHT AWAY will help eliminate clutter in every home where it is practiced. A tremendous amount of both…
Read MoreCreating Your Happy Place
This photo makes me happy. It shows my friend’s living room, which she created and designed specifically to spend time with her girlfriends. It’s meant to be a place for them to gather, talk, laugh, cry, and share a communal ‘cheers’. When my friend started planning this space at the very beginning of 2020, it…
Read More5 Easy Ways to Declutter While Staying Safer at Home
We are all at home now, in the place that should be our happy place, our soft spot to land. How does it feel? Are you overwhelmed because the clutter you are accustomed to leaving behind when you go to work is surrounding you 24/7? Here are five ways to start decluttering and organizing your…
Read MoreFive Things You Can Do NOW To Establish a “New Normal”
This is happening – it’s crazy! Last week, I was getting ready to post an article about Life Transitions. I’m pretty passionate about this topic. I’ve given presentations on transitions like moving out, birth, downsizing and everything in between, and hold certificates of study in them. I believe that we also experience small transitions every…
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