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Author: Christina Hidek
Christina Hidek, founder of Streamlined Living, is an attorney turned Organizing Guru + Decluttering coach (aka Professional Organizer) in Cleveland, Ohio who helps people with their clutter problems using reality-based strategies. When she's not sorting though paper piles or dropping off client's donations, she can be found volunteering at the PTA concession stand at her children's school, weeding her garden or cheering on her undergraduate alma mater, the University of Kentucky.
Stylish Home Office Organization
Typical office spaces can be sooooo boring with their fluorescent lighting and muted shades or brown and grey. So good for you that you...Continue reading
What to Do When KonMari Organizing Doesn’t Work
Last year, I spoke to a group of entrepreneurs about getting organized. At the end of the talk, there was time for questions- one...Continue reading
The Magic Formula to Finally Get Organized
Looking for a simple way to get your home and life organized? If only it was as easy as saying “Abracadabra” and waiving a wand,...Continue reading
What Clutter Really Costs You
Sure, clutter seems relatively harmless enough, right? I hate to break it to you, but it’s totally not! In some cases it is just a...Continue reading
Organizing Books: Decluttering and Ordering Your Book Collection
Calling all book lovers! This is the best post for learning quick tips for organizing books you can implement today! How Many Books is Too...Continue reading
Home Office Organization: Genius Tips to Actually Get Work Done
Working from home can be hard. Trying to work in a office space that’s cluttered and disorganized is even harder! It’s easy for shiny objects...Continue reading
Back to School Organizing Tips
The Back to School season is a rough time, especially for parents, no matter the age of the kids. You’re dealing with changing schedules, implementing...Continue reading
Kitchen Pantry Organization Tips You Need Today
Kitchen pantries are a necessity but also a nightmare because of all of the clutter that can accumulate in a hurry if you’re not careful! Luckily, restoring...Continue reading
Working From Home: Productivity Tips to Try Today!
Whether you’ve been working from home for a long time or you’re newly at home due to a stay at home order, these organizing tips...Continue reading
Declutter Like a Pro: Transform Your Space with the Timer Game
When your house is disorganized, whether it is a little bit cluttered or a lot, it all can seem like it’s too much to handle....Continue reading
Back to School Routines: Calming the Craziness
Having trouble getting in the back to school routine swing of things? This post will help immensely! The new school year brings much excitement...Continue reading
Do You Really Need to Shred That?
I work with a lot of clients with their paper problems and so many people have accumulated paperwork they have trouble dealing with. One of...Continue reading
Organizing Jewelry So You’ll Actually Wear It
Like most women, I love jewelry and accessories. But if you’ve met me in person, you probably wouldn’t think that because I hardly ever wear...Continue reading
9 Reasons Your House Always Looks Cluttered
Are you struggling to get your home organized, but feel that no matter what you do, it still looks cluttered? There’s a good reason for...Continue reading
4 Easy Steps to go from Overwhelmed to Organized + In Control
It’s not uncommon for clients to reach out to me because they’re overwhelmed. And disorganized.And quite honestly, they’re tired of both!But they’re stuck and don’t...Continue reading
How to Have the Most Productive Day Ever
Super productive days always make me feel like Wonder Woman at the end of the day. And who doesn’t want to feel like that?...Continue reading
Decluttering Dilemmas: Why Your Space Stays Messy and How to Fix It
If you’re looking for how to stay organized, then this post is for you! Because one of the constants in life is clutter. And...Continue reading
How to Organize Recipes: Paper and Digital Options
Are you a recipe collector like me? I don’t have a huge stash of cookbooks, but after switching from physically clipping recipes for years, I...Continue reading
4 Ways to Deal With Gift Clutter and Excessive Gift Giving
When you look around your home, is part of the clutter you see gifts from other people? Stuff you haven’t yet done anything with? You’re...Continue reading
How to Assemble the Best Cleaning Kit
Even though cleaning is not all that fun, I do like to do it – some of the time! I prefer cleaned off counters and surfaces...Continue reading
How to be More Productive in 9 Surprisingly Simple Ways
One of the biggest challenges all people have is finding enough time in the day to get everything done! Here are some tips to...Continue reading
Eco-Friendly Organizing Tips for Going Green
Originally published in April, 2015. Updated April 2020!Happy Earth Day! I look forward to this day every year because I am a dyed-in-the-wool tree...Continue reading
How to Stop Being Late All the Time
Are you always late? Tired of it and want to change? This post will show you exactly how to stop being late all...Continue reading
Moving? 10 Insanely Simple Packing Secrets
It’s Summer and the move is on for many folks, including a few of my dear friends who are re-locating for new jobs. Boo...Continue reading
How to Organize Video Game Clutter
I love my children! But their stuff – not so much. One area that has bothered me for quite some time is video game...Continue reading
5 Super Easy Ways to Maintain an Organized Space
You’ve just decluttered and organized your space. Now what? You get to walk away from the space and leave it to Rosie the Robot to...Continue reading
4 Simple Steps to a Brilliantly Organized Closet
When you’re trying to organize your life, sometimes it’s good to go back to the basics and start with an easy task. Now I know...Continue reading
Organizing Ribbon the Easy Way
Ribbon can be the perfect embellishment or it can be a tangled nightmare! That all depends on how you store and organize it, am I...Continue reading
How to be the Ultimate Goal Getter this Year
Do you have trouble setting a goal for yourself? Or maybe you can set the goal, but you’re not sure how to reach it?...Continue reading
Best Shoes for Professional Organizers
As a Professional Organizer, you will be on your feet A LOT. And by a lot, I mean 8+ hours a day. And while that...Continue reading
How to Organize Hand Me Down Kid Clothes
Are hand-me-down clothes a blessing or an organizational curse? The truth is probably both! It is really great to get hand-me-downs from friends or...Continue reading
7 Steps to Get Rid of Junk Mail
Junk mail is a big contributor to paper clutter in mailboxes and homes. What to do to get rid of it without losing your mind?...Continue reading
How to End Paper Clutter Without Getting Overwhelmed
Raise your hand right now if there’s a pile or two (or 5!) of papers on your kitchen counter. I’ll fess up that my...Continue reading
Transform Your Life: A Simple Change for an Organized Home
Do you want a change in your life, but you feel like a hamster on the wheel, just running away on the wheel? This...Continue reading
How to Pack & Stay Organized on a Disney Cruise
I just retuned from an amazing trip on the Disney Dream Cruise Ship. It was a fabulous experience and I am so grateful that I...Continue reading