North Country Organizers

North Country Organizers We can organize your home, office, business, or move. We are non-judgmental and compassionate, respect confidentiality, and provide a free consultation.

How I Became a Professional Organizer

You may wonder what inspired me to become a professional organizer and what qualifies me as a "professional". In 2013 my stepfather passed away, and my mother was left with a large home that had been settled into for 40 years. It was time to put it on the market, so it needed to be cleared out. My stepfather was what one would call a pack rat. Not only was ev

ery crevice and corner of the house packed with things, but a 20' X 20' shed with a loft was filled from floor to ceiling. It seemed like an impossible task to even begin such an enormous organizing process. In the past, I had sold and bought homes, cleared, sorted, and moved them, but in comparison to this, that was kindergarten! We rented an extra large dumpster and decided to start from top to bottom throwing away everything that couldn't be sold or donated. During the time that it took to clear out the entire home we filled that dumpster 4 times! My mother and I worked side-by-side 6+ hours per day, 6 days a week for 8 months! I was thrown into the most intense organizing experience of my life! No book or organizing class could prepare me for this real life challenge. We sorted and labeled everything into categories such as trash, recycle, donate, sell, and keep, and had to enlist a couple of strong men to get the heavy boxes of books, bags of trash, and furniture to their appropriate places. The Salvation Army came and filled up an entire large truck with everything we donated from furniture and art to dishes to clothing and knickknacks. The shed was an organizing adventure of its own, and again we utilized the strength of helpers to carefully pull out heavy items. Everything was laid out on the lawn, and in two days we weeded out and disposed of another dumpster and a half full of trash. To our delight, however, we also found antiques and treasures that were buried decades ago to sell, donate, or keep. After the entire house was purged of disposables, recyclables, and donations, we hired an appraiser to give us the value of the remaining things. We were then referred to an estate sale manager, and held a widely publicized estate sale that happened over two consecutive weekends. What was not sold was distributed to family and friends. Through months of hard work, perseverance, and trial and error I had gone through a the most rigorous training in organizing which I believe qualifies me as a "professional organizer"! Since then, I have gained a great sense of satisfaction working with my clients on everything from offices, basements, and garages to closets and junk drawers. I plan to do this type of work for years to come. It is cathartic on many levels. My clients gain a sense of control over their lives, and that is a beautiful thing to witness.

During Covid please remember that you can ask a friend for help (or barter) to meet you on Zoom for morale support while...
12/05/2020

During Covid please remember that you can ask a friend for help (or barter) to meet you on Zoom for morale support while you work on your tasks. Or if you prefer, you can hire me for $25 per hour (the average rate for cleaning services). I'm also happy to meet you on Zoom for a free consultation! Please PM me to schedule.

Mess is a topic that comes up in my sessions and conversations all the time!⁣⁣
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Mess can be particularly triggering for moms because it's often not their mess and it's neverending!⁣⁣
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Here are ways to manage your reaction to mess:⁣⁣
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〰️ Limit the number of toys out. I store my boys toys and rotate toys in and out so that the playroom doesn't become one big heap. ⁣⁣
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〰️ If it doesn't spark joy (😂) get rid of it! ⁣⁣
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〰️ Be selective about what you allow in your home⁣⁣
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〰️ Focus on open ended toys instead of "one and done" toys that will clutter the home and rarely get used⁣⁣
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〰️ Take from the clean laundry pile instead of constantly taking new clothes⁣⁣
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〰️ Wash a dirty dish to use rather than grabbing a new dish every time⁣
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〰️ Be gracious and kind with yourself on days when you can't manage the mess⁣
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〰️ Remind yourself that mess doesn't reflect your worth as a mom. ⁣
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〰️ Remind yourself that mess doesn't mean you're failing. ⁣
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〰️ If it's overwhelming and you don't know where to start, pick one small area to organize each day or week. You eat an elephant one small bite at a time.⁣
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〰️ Set a timer for 5, 10 or 15 mins and tidy what you can in that time. Make it a family affair and have the kids take part 😍⁣
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How do you manage mess?

06/12/2020

In the first stage of reopening, I am available to pick up donations (except clothing and books) from outside of your home and deliver them to Friends and Neighbors Thrift in Whitefield to pay for their food pantry which is now in need more than ever. Please PM me to arrange for pick-up.

I am also willing to do organizing work in open garages with masks.

06/10/2020

As we continue to be safe at home, please remember...

06/05/2020

Because of the pandemic, my inhome organizing services are on hold, yet I am now offering PERSONAL ASSISTING! I can do anything you can't or don't want to do outside of your home. I can...
* Do ALL of your shopping!
* Bring your car to the mechanic
* Pick up and deliver takeout
* Make phone calls
* Drive you to appointments
* Lend a sympathetic ear
* and much more
all with strict adherence to COVID-19 safety parameters.
Please PM me!
I have LOTS of great references.

05/12/2020

Please remember that I am offering
ONE FREE HOUR of online organizing support!

04/22/2020

Hello, All. I hope you are coping during this challenging time. In light of our world situation, I have decided to DONATE one hour of online video conference organizing support to anyone who would like it. (My hourly rate is usually $25.) Please message me to schedule your free hour. Best wishes for good health, and happy organizing 🙂!

04/08/2020

"As a trauma psychologist, I am utterly utterly horrified, enraged, and bewildered about how people can believe and spread this phrase in good conscience."

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Manns Hill Rd
Littleton, NH
03561

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Monday 1pm - 10pm
Tuesday 1pm - 10pm
Wednesday 1pm - 10pm
Thursday 1pm - 10pm
Friday 1pm - 10pm
Saturday 1pm - 10pm
Sunday 1pm - 10pm

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(978) 491-9499

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How I Became a Professional Organizer You may wonder what inspired me to become a professional organizer and what qualifies me as a "professional". In 2013 my stepfather passed away, and my mother was left with a large home that had been settled into for 40 years. It was time to put it on the market, so it needed to be cleared out. My stepfather was what one would call a pack rat. Not only was every crevice and corner of the house packed with things, but a 20' X 20' shed with a loft was filled from floor to ceiling. It seemed like an impossible task to even begin such an enormous organizing process. In the past, I had sold and bought homes, cleared, sorted, and moved them, but in comparison to this, that was kindergarten! We rented an extra large dumpster and decided to start from top to bottom throwing away everything that couldn't be sold or donated. During the time that it took to clear out the entire home we filled that dumpster 4 times! My mother and I worked side-by-side 6+ hours per day, 6 days a week for 8 months! I was thrown into the most intense organizing experience of my life! No book or organizing class could prepare me for this real life challenge. We sorted and labeled everything into categories such as trash, recycle, donate, sell, and keep, and had to enlist a couple of strong men to get the heavy boxes of books, bags of trash, and furniture to their appropriate places. The Salvation Army came and filled up an entire large truck with everything we donated from furniture and art to dishes to clothing and knickknacks. The shed was an organizing adventure of its own, and again we utilized the strength of helpers to carefully pull out heavy items. Everything was laid out on the lawn, and in two days we weeded out and disposed of another dumpster and a half full of trash. To our delight, however, we also found antiques and treasures that were buried decades ago to sell, donate, or keep. After the entire house was purged of disposables, recyclables, and donations, we hired an appraiser to give us the value of the remaining things. We were then referred to an estate sale manager, and held a widely publicized estate sale that happened over two consecutive weekends. What was not sold was distributed to family and friends. Through months of hard work, perseverance, and trial and error I had gone through the most rigorous training in organizing which I believe qualifies me as a "professional organizer"! Since then, I have gained a great sense of satisfaction working with my clients on everything from offices, basements, and garages to closets and junk drawers. I plan to do this type of work for years to come. It is cathartic on many levels. My clients gain a sense of control over their lives, and that is a beautiful thing to witness.