Welcome
My name is Lisa; let me help you declutter & organize your home and life.
Whether a one-on-one consultation or a speaker with your group, let's get you organized and excited about life.
Introducing Charlie & Raquel Giesler to the team
Charlie - organizing with me since the beginning. He is a great organizer and knows how to use a tool. Charlie's other occupation is as a photographer/ videographer.
Raquel - married to this guy and mom to my granddaughters. She has been organizing with me since 2021. Her other career is as a makeup artist.
If you feel overwhelmed and don't know where to begin, you have come to the right place.
Since I was a young girl, I’ve always enjoyed organizing and putting things away. My family used to call me the white tornado because if something was missing, they knew I had put it away or, as they would say, I touched their stuff. By age 11, I began using a calendar and checklists to keep my schedule in order. There’s such a calmness to having things in order and clutter-free.
A Time and Place For Everything, LLC was started in 2008.
My favorite organizing tip
Put it away right away.
Several years ago, I spoke to a group of ladies and told them that my number one tip was to put things away right away; a woman in the audience said, what if you don’t have a place for it? That was an aha moment of understanding that everything needs a home.
Here is the organizing process when I am working with clients hands-on.
- Choose a space to declutter (you may want to start with a small area first)
- Taking everything out
- Sort the items
- Discard or donate what you no longer need
- Relocate items that may belong in a different area (cups belong in the kitchen)
- Containerize small items
- Put things away in their new place
My favorite time management tip
The reverse timeline
If you struggle with being on time or have too much to do, this may be for you.
Working backward on your schedule is the best way to always be on time for appointments. Here is an example:
- My appointment is at 10:00; 15 minutes to drive and park, and 5 minutes to collect my things to pack the car. I need to leave by 9:40.
- It takes 45 to bathe and get dressed, including how long it takes to get into the shower, collect my towels and clothing, brush my teeth, put on my clothes and shoes and makeup, and fix my hair.
- I need to get dressed by 8:55; it takes 20 minutes to cook breakfast, eat, and take vitamins.
- I should be in the kitchen by 8:35. I need to drink coffee and review my day. I will give myself 25 minutes.
- My body should be awake and moving around by 7:45, and that’s being generous with no other distractions. If I slept well the night before, I could wake up earlier and be able to exercise for about 20 minutes.
Motivational Speake
As a motivational speaker using a humorous speaking style, I enjoy inspiring and educating groups of all sizes. Each presentation is tailored to your group. For more information Request my one sheet
Author
My Life is a Mess: Organizing 101 Those who have trouble with organization can feel frustrated with their homes, offices, and lives. Often times they long to have more hours in their day. This organizing book is designed to be an easy read filled with funny real-life stories with practical tips. Start achieving your organizing goals today.
Uncluttered: Discovering Strength and Purpose in the Chaos of Life In my many years as a professional organizer, I have come to realize that our external surroundings are often a reflection of what is going on inside of us. Using my own journey and stories based on the lives of my clients, I will lead you to discover the real reason for the clutter in your life. Once you understand; it makes becoming organized much easier
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Services
- Professional Organizer - providing hands-on organizing or a DIY plan custom for you
- Time Management & Productivity Tips
- Motivational Speaker
- Life Coach - guiding you in how to stay focused and help with any life transition that comes your way.
- Maintenance - whether weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly, let's keep up with your mail and paperwork and refresh your pantry & closet organization.
Testimonials
- Lisa, I couldn't have moved without you. MD
- I loved your presentation; it was inspiring and funny. TJ
- I am so happy with what we accomplished. Thank you. AL
- What a fantastic brainstorming strategy! I am so geeked and it was fun. JS
- I couldn't put it down. Your book was so riveting, Thank you for sharing
- your story. I know it will help others. CC
Always learning
The best way that I can help my clients is through always learning. My educational background includes
- Ministerial certificate through Global University/Berean School of the Bible
- 2-year program through Emerging Leaders Institute
- Completing the National Speakers Academy (NSA)
- Life Transitions certificate through the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO)
- Life Coaching certificate through the International Association of Professions Career College (IAP)
- Project Coordinator through LinkedIn Learning