MELISSA SCHMALENBERGER
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Schmalenberger: Put things on – not just in – your kitchen cabinets 
Kitchens are the hallowed ground of organizing. They are the places that give us the most angst when they are messy and full of clutter. But they are also the place where families and friends gather and memories are made. Tears are shed over a cup of tea with a friend at the kitchen table. Bust-a-gut laughter erupts over a slice of chocolate cake.
By Melissa Schmalenberger , February 11, 2012
Areavoices: You may be wasting some space that you could be using to clear kitchen clutter
Kitchens are the hallowed ground of organizing. They are the places that give us the most angst when they are messy and full of clutter. But they are also the place where families and friends gather and memories are made.
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , February 07, 2012
Areavoices: 'Lazy Susan' isn't just for the spice rack
Lazy Susans are one of the most overlooked organizing tools.
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , February 01, 2012
Areavoices: Can something as simple as wooden hangers help you get organized? Ms. Simplicity thinks so.
Wooden hangers have got to be the one item that you can do to a closet that will make the most difference.
January 24, 2012
Ms. Simplicity: Don't play the blame game
When I walk into a client’s home or office I can tell if we are going to be successful by whether the client is taking responsibility or passing blame onto others.
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , January 14, 2012
Ms. Simplicity:
How many of you are ready to get organized once and for all? Can I hear a yes? Well sometimes you need to take yourself out of your environment and get away to get organized.
By Melissa Schmalenberger, Areavoices blogger , January 06, 2012
Schmalenberger: Memories not boxed under the tree
I always find my blog post ideas in everyday conversations. This one came while I was at a swim meet on Saturday. I was talking to another mom and we started talking about what our kids wanted for Christmas, and when I said out loud what I was getting them, it didn’t sound like much. And then I started thinking I better go and buy them more “stuff.”
December 17, 2011
Schmalenberger: Find simple ways to celebrate the season
‘Tis the season of excess — spending, eating, drinking, entertaining, etc. Here are some quick tips to a more simplified holiday experience.
By Melissa Schmalenberger , December 10, 2011
Ms. Simplicity: Don’t let the little stuff crowd out the big stuff
Too often I am so caught up in the small everyday things in life that I forget about the big things.
Have you ever heard or seen that science experiment where they have sand, pea gravel, pebbles and larger rocks, and they ask you to put them all in one container and make them fit?
By Melissa Schmalenberger , November 26, 2011
Schmalenberger: De-cluttering for the good of your kids
So often when I work with clients, they are terrified to throw* (see footnote) anything of their child’s away. I am not sure where this fear comes from, but parents everywhere, I give you permission to start throwing your kids’ stuff away.
October 29, 2011
Schmalenberger: Grilled dessert a sweet treat
Have you ever tried grilling dessert? I have made grilled pineapple … fabulous! What is not to like about grilling dessert. Keeps the heat outside and the oven off.
October 18, 2011
Ms. Simplicity: Too little space or too much stuff?
I belong to several chat groups within the professional organizing industry, and I always learn so much from our discussions.
By Melissa Schmalenberger, AreaVoices.com blogger , October 15, 2011
Let's salsa!
Tips on growing ingredients for a popular summertime treatSalsa is synonymous with summertime. It makes the perfect light snack on a hot July day. And it helps use up the bounty of fresh tomatoes and peppers in our gardens.
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