Haven Home Organizing

05/25/2026

More super-fun kids’ projects last week!

Kids generally don’t know HOW to put things away, if they don’t know WHERE to put them away. Here are a few tips to help keep play areas neat(er):

1- Establish zones. These typically include identifying areas for things like puzzles/board games, arts & crafts, dress up, music, Barbies and Lego’s.

2- Designate adequate space. Have large bins, baskets and shelves for storage. Kids do not tend to put things away neatly, so there should be more storage space than you think you need.

3- Make it easy. No one - especially children - wants to think a lot about how to put something away. Clearly label each zone and walk them through where everything goes.

4 - Get their input. Ask if they want paint brushes in a bin with a lid or in an open jar. Ask what toys they play with most so they are easily accessible. Ask what they no longer use so you can donate them and make more room for them to play!

05/20/2026

Today I had the pleasure of visiting the Diplomat Closet Design showroom and I was so impressed! Beautiful space and lots of great options!

I love getting to partner with other local businesses to provide the best solutions for my clients’ organizing needs.

05/18/2026

Great turnout and beautiful weather for our Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday! Thank to the Paoli Business & Professional Association, Alleva Funeral Home and Main Line Junk for making it such a success! I love being able to support our local community.

05/11/2026

For all the mothers, bonus moms, aunts, grandmothers, godmothers and friends who mother others, I hope today was a joyful Mother’s Day!

05/10/2026

Ever feel like your kid’s space is just one giant game of "floor is lava" (but with LEGOs)?

Beyond just saving your feet, decluttering has some massive benefits for the little ones:

• Brain Boost: Less visual noise = better focus. When the clutter clears, their executive function kicks in, helping them think more clearly.

• Deeper Play: Fewer toys can lead to more creativity. Without the overwhelm, kids engage in longer, more imaginative play sessions.

• I Did It!: An organized room builds independence. When they know where everything "lives," they stop asking you where it is and start taking ownership.

• Calmness: Just like us, kids feel the stress of a messy room. A tidy space lowers cortisol and creates a calm sanctuary for sleep.

05/03/2026

Our eWaste Recycling Event is just a couple of weeks away, so start collecting those old phones, laptops, tablets and printers today! Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 16th from 8-11am. Most items are FREE TO RECYCLE!

Thank you to Main Line Junk for partnering with Haven Home Organizing and the Paoli Business & Professional Association for this important community event.

♻️ e-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT

😊 Thank you from the to and and Alleva Funeral Home for supporting this community event!

📍 Hosted at Alleva Funeral Home, 1724 E. Lancaster Ave. Paoli, PA 19301 ✅

📆 Saturday, May 16, 2026 8-11 AM

✅ YES FREE
Calculators
Cameras
Computers
Fax Machines
Keyboard
Laptop
Mice
Paper with no staples or clips (shredded off site)
Peripherals
Phones
Printers
Small Appliances
VCRs
Wires (misc.)
Basically, anything with a plug

💵 YES FEE
Items with Freon $20
Latex Pain Cans $5
Microwaves
Monitors $20
TVs $20

❌ NO
Furniture
Home Goods
Large Appliances
Trash
Larger items from your home - make arrangements for pick up

05/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our 2026 Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia Donation Drive!! We collected lots of much needed items.

I was so happy to be able to personally deliver them yesterday before I (and my friends from Greater Philadelphia Chapter, NAPO) had the great opportunity to volunteer there!

04/29/2026

04/25/2026

I’m always so moved when a client takes time out of their busy day to share their experience. My goal isn't the five stars—it’s about creating a shift in someone’s home that makes their daily life easier.

Knowing that my work felt meaningful enough to share is the icing on the cake.

04/23/2026

Has your spare bedroom become a catch-all? Do you keep the door closed at all times? Are you overwhelmed at the thought of tackling it? You are not alone.

It’s ok. I don’t judge you or your space. I’m just here to help.

I will turn that room into a calm space that you can put to good use. Make it a guest room, craft room, home office, workout space, or whatever you want it to be!

Everyone deserves a home that’s a haven.