Is Your Storage Unit a Waste of Money?

Before you rent a storage unit ask yourself why it’s needed and for how long. Good reasons might be that you’re moving or renovating and need to buy some time before your home is ready. That makes a lot of sense. However, if you want a storage unit because you have too much stuff, consider downsizing on your belongings first and save your money!

“Instead of loading up your car to transport your clutter to a storage unit, consider donating your unwanted items instead.”

— Clear the Clutter

Happy Downsizing!

Stasia Cymes,
clearthecluttertoday.com

Yelp Names NOLA Most Organized City in America?

According to Yelp’s Data Science team The Big Easy is really into home organization! Who ya gonna call?

Happy Downsizing!

Stasia Cymes,
clearthecluttertoday.com

New Orleans Magazine Feature: Home Quarantine + 2020 Purge!

The New Year has arrived! While many of us are spending more time at home in quarantine, it’s a perfect opportunity to let go of the old (goodbye 2020) and say hello to a fresh start for your home. Grab a bag and fill it with donations to create instant space because organizing is much easier when you have less clutter. Check out this January article in New Orleans Magazine (we’re the featured biz!) for more DIY advice and make your house the home you’ve always wanted.

Happy Downsizing!

Stasia Cymes,
clearthecluttertoday.com

10 Home Hacks to Prepare for Fall

With cooler weather falling upon us it’s a great time of year for a home edit! Redfin Realty has collected tips from Clear the Clutter along with several other professional organizers as a seasonal guide of home hacks. From clothing to holiday decorations, we’ve got you covered.

Happy downsizing!

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com

The Marie Kondo Kraze!

Thanks to Netflix hit series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, more and more people are excited to get organized. It’s been fun to see the professional organizer industry go from fringe to famous since Marie Kondo came on the scene and while she and I share many similarities, FOX8 invited me on to discuss what makes Clear the Clutter so unique. Spoiler alert, I don’t dump all your clothes into a massive heap then come back a week later to see how your doing lol, watch the clip and enjoy!

Happy downsizing! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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Traveling Light

I recently challenged myself to enjoy 9 beautiful days traveling in Greece with nothing more than carry on luggage. With 4 pair of shoes, 2 bathing suits and a weeks worth of clothing I had everything I needed! Here are a few tips and lessons learned that you can use on your own summer journeys. Have something to add? Include your advice in the comments below!

• lay out your travel wardrobe, edit down to the essentials before packing
• select clothing that is versatile and wrinkle resistant 
• wear your heavy items on the plane such as jeans and tennis shoes
• shop light, keep souvenirs small in size and number
• bring an extra travel duffle bag just in case 

Safe and happy travels! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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One Day to Recycle Hazardous Waste?

That's right! New Orleans is allowed 5 whole hours to recycle an entire years worth of collective waste. As much as I love this city it's no secret that we have a long way to before we clean up our recycling act. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day happens only once a year! Free to NOLA residents, recycle your old lightbulbs, batteries, paint, electronics, household cleaners and more. See the full list here.

Saturday, May 12th at 8AM - 1PM   Location: 2829 Elysian Fields Ave

Happy downsizing! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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Thanks for the Love Y'all! #Om@NOMA

I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with two very talented energy healers, Dr. Jess Tregle and Dr. Rick Laudry. If you're wondering what Clear the Clutter has to do with meditation and hypnotherapy here's the scoop, I'm also an energy worker! As a professional organizer I physically change your environment, shift the energy in your home and improve quality of life. If you've ever removed hundreds of lbs from your space then you know what I'm talking about, that feeling of lightness and relief is amazing. 

Happy downsizing! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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Om at NOMA Event, August 8th at 1:30pm

Buy Early Bird Tickets for Only $20! Click for More Information

If you've been lacking in the realm of self-care or just want to slow down the merry-go-round, join me for Om at NOMA! This event features three keynote speakers, each will focus on simple ways for you to create calm for your home, head and heart.

• Eliminate the stress of mess with New Orleans #1 professional organizer and author of Clear the Clutter, Stasia Cymes

• Experience the power of your subconscious mind with a group exercise lead by hypnotherapist Dr. Rick Landry

• Reclaim your peace of mind and highest truth through a guided mediation directed by Dr. Jess Tregle

We'll see you there! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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Featured in The New Orleans Advocate!

Last week I had the pleasure of hosting a Clear the Clutter workshop at Longue Vue Gardens. In the audience was Advocate writer, Stephanie Bruno. She and I got to talking and after leaving with a copy of my book How to Eliminate the Stress of Mess I went on with my day. Fast forward to this morning, I've been flooded with congratulations by excited friends and clients. I'm in the paper y'all!  

Clean Sweep! Master Organizer has Advice for New Year Decluttering

Happy downsizing! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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Clear the Clutter New Year Workshop!

Sunday, Jan 7th at 12PM - 1:30PM at Longue Vue Gardens. $15 includes a light lunch.

Ring in the New Year with the power to purge! If you're ready for a truly fresh start please join me for a special event that will teach you how to downsize, donate, and sell your clutter. Purchase tickets here or at the door.

Happy Downsizing! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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3 Ways to Simplify Your Holiday!

Season's greetings! This time of year is all about the holiday hustle and bustle. If you're hosting a party or family get together read my "Home for the Holiday" advice in this weeks Gambit to take the stress out of entertaining. 

Merry Christmas! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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Downsizing the Movie

Would you consider the ultimate form of downsizing?  "When scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall as a solution to over-population, Paul (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives in order to get small and move to a new downsized community — a choice that triggers life-changing adventures." 

I know what movie I'll be seeing this Christmas! 

Happy downsizing! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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What is Death Cleaning?

Just in time for Halloween! There's a new trend on the rise called Swedish Death Cleaning. While it may sound morbid it's simply "the process of cleaning house before you die, rather then leaving it up to your loved ones to do after you're gone." Sometimes a new perspective can change the relationship we have with our stuff for the better. Check out this article in Time Magazine for more on Death Cleaning. 

Dostadning: A Hybrid of the Words for Death and Cleaning

Happy downsizing! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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Clear the Clutter Event Sept 28th!

Overwhelmed with too much stuff? This workshop offers compassionate and practical solutions for busy families, working professionals, and retirees that are ready to eliminate the stress of mess. I'll also be signing copies of my recently published book, Clear the Clutter: How to Eliminate the Stress of Mess and Get Organized!

$15 for non-members, $10 for members. Pre-registration is required at longuevue.com/events. A maximum of 30 tickets will be sold. For more information, contact Matt Reyna at (504) 293-4721 or mreyna@longuevue.com

Happy downsizing! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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Get Organized! Library Workshop 6PM Tonight

Exciting news! Clear the Clutter's book How to Eliminate the Stress of Mess is now available at The New Orleans Public Library! We're celebrating tonight with a Clear the Clutter workshop and you're invited. Bring your clutter questions and leave with an action plan. Here's what you need to know: 

New Orleans Public Library 913 Napoleon Ave, Thursday June 8th at 6PM - 7PM

Happy downsizing! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things

I'm a big fan of documentaries. They give me inspiration and in watching Minimalism I was reassured that my personal less-is-more journey is still the path for me. Even if you'd never consider the minimalistic lifestyle there are certainly aspects that I feel would benefit even the greatest of skeptics. Certainly there is no one-right-way to live a happy life. How you choose to live your life is up to you but if unburdening yourself of clutter could improve the quality of your life, isn't it at least worth a try? 

Happy downsizing! 

Stasia Cymes
(504) 920-1800
Stasia@clearthecluttertoday.com
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Clear the Clutter's Book Launch Party, Jan 11th!

Friends it's a busy but wonderful time for me. I'm so proud to have written my first book and even more excited to celebrate it with you! "How to Eliminate the Stress of Mess and Get Organized" is the perfect way to kick off your New Year so please join me for Clear the Clutter's book launch party! 

Wednesday, January 11th at Pearl Wine Co. 6PM - 7PM located at 3700 Orleans Ave. 

The first 10 guests to arrive at the party will receive a VIP package. If you'd like to reserve a seat for you and a friend please RSVP here or text me at (504) 920-1800. This event is free and open to the public with plenty of guidance and inspiration for any organizing project on your list of 2017 New Year's resolutions.  

Can't make it but still want to the book? No problem! Visit Tubby and Coo's Mid-City Book Shop and pick up your copy in person or call them at (504) 598-5536 to have it delivered.  

Happy New Year and Happy Downsizing! Stasia ~ 

Stasia Returns to Happy Hour! New Orleans Favorite Radio Show

When you walk into a bar in New Orleans and you pull up a bar stool you never know who's going to be sitting on the other side of you. What you do know is no matter what they look like, what they're wearing, whether they just got out of a limousine or just got out of jail they're gonna be happy to talk to you. Cause that's New Orleans and this is Happy Hour! A 60 min cocktail fueled conversation with random people that have nothing in common.  http://bit.ly/2fTus00

Although America voted for President Trump, New Orleans went 80% for Hillary. Happy Hour assembled "3 of the most upbeat New Orleanians" they could convince to come have free drinks with Grant Morris at Happy Hour. If you're fretting about future of the world, consume this Happy Hour with a drink and you'll feel a lot better about the world, the country and yourself.

Cheers! 

Ready for the Holidays?

Tis the season to be thankful but when too much stuff takes over your kitchen you'll be thankful just to see the counter top! Early November is the perfect time for a kitchen cleanse. There are plenty of people out there that would be grateful for your food donations. Bag up what you can for your local food band (many grocery stores have drop off stations), toss what's expired then take inventory of your pantry. 

Want some help? Call (504) 920-1800 to schedule your Clear the Clutter holiday session today. A 3 hour weekend appointments are still available. 

Happy Downsizing!