THE ORGANISING BEE BLOG
hints & tips for an organised life
Amy Kennedy named as a finalist for Global Awards
Amy Kennedy of The Organising Bee has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Women Changing the World Awards.
From Busy to Balanced: Discover the Secrets to Thriving in a Busy World
Are you feeling overly busy and would prefer a little balance in your life?
The More Organised You Become, the Easier Life Is
You don’t need to spend your life cleaning to have a tidy home. Implementing simple organising systems and short focus periods of cleaning each day, results in an overall easier life.
Finalist in the 2022 AusMumpreneur Awards
I’m a proud finalist in the 2022 AusMumpreneur Awards in Business Excellence Category NSW/ACT and the People’s Choice Making a Difference Award (Local Community) categories.
Do you colour code your children?
A simple yet effective way to help keep your children and their belongings organised.
2022 AusMumpreneur Awards Nomination
I am excited to have been nominated for the 2022 AusMumpreneur Awards, in the Women will change the World Award and Making a Difference Award Local Community Business categories.
Are you putting up with things because it’s too hard?
Some things may be quick fixes, like changing the batteries or lightbulb, but others may be extremely challenging or simply too overwhelming to tackle on your own.
Goodbye Busy Hello Happy
I am delighted that I have been asked to co-author in a new book titled Goodbye Busy Hello Happy, a collaboration between 25 talented women.
The Science of Wellbeing
Building productive habits to increase our happiness
When purchases don’t meet your expectations
We’ve all been there! You bought an item with a grand expectation that it would do something- fulfil a certain purpose, serve a particular need and provide you with some sense of satisfaction at the very least.
Is there value in New Year’s resolutions?
It’s time to ditch your New Year’s resolutions! Read on to find out why!
What is interrupting your organising system?
What’s stopping you from having a strong and consistent routine? It’s time to get these things out of the way!
Clutter-free Christmas Gift Guide
Read our guide to making Christmas less stressful and more meaningful!
How to do everything and still have time for yourself (part 2)
Exploring the use of systems to increase productivity and streamline tasks.
How do you organise your books?
By genre, by author, by series, by colour, by height, in alphabetical order, by dewy decimal?
How to do everything and still have time for yourself (part 1)
It’s time for you to be less stressed. Read about the importance of creating basic systems and routines!
Organising Doona Sets & Sheets
Quick organising tips to help keep your linen cupboard in order.
Do you watch Space Invaders?
An Australian TV production highlighting the professional organising process.
Is too much storage a bad thing?
Heaps of storage is great until it’s not. Learn the difference between storage and organisation.
Organising pantry shelves
Pantry shelves can be easily filled but difficult to organise. Read my quick tip for avoiding pantry clutter.
Organising condiments in a pantry
Learn a quick tip to organise condiments in your pantry.
Spare rooms: Room of postponed decisions
Why spare rooms in houses should be banned.
Organising heavy pantry items
A quick tip on organising heavy pantry items.
4 timesaver tips for maintaining an organised home
Top strategies to save time to ensure your home is easier to maintain and keep tidy.
The Organising Bee gets a brand refresh
Sharing my brand updates for 2021!
5 Times Best of Houzz 2021 Award Winner
Read up on how we were recently recognised for our service!
Do you feel like you are drowning in your own life?
Here are some tips to help you regain control from chaos.
Guide to packing for a road trip
A quick start guide to make packing for your next road trip a breeze
Creating a combined laundry and guest bathroom
Client Case Study: transforming a tired space into a highly functional dual purpose laundry and bathroom
Organising an entire apartment to create a calming space
Client Case Study: organising a wardrobe and small apartment to relieve stress
Structuring and categorising a walk-in pantry
Client Case Study: organising a pantry to be beautiful and functional through clear zones and labelling
Reorganising a children’s bedroom & playroom
Client Case Study: a home reorganisation following a bereavement
Supporting a young adult to establish a positive routine
Client Case Study: home organisation and a highly structured timetable has enabled a young woman to focus and achieve
Converting a playroom into a pre-teen retreat
Client Case Study: decluttering and reorganising a children’s playroom to into a pre-teen play and study zone.
Organising an overcrowded garage
Client Case Study: organising tools and equipment to clear space for the family car
Editing a 30 year collection of crafting supplies
Client Case Study: organising stamping and card making supplies in a craft room for easy visibility and accessibility
COVID-19 Safety Plan
Learn the health & safety protocols of The Organising Bee.
Clean home vs. organised home
A clean home and an organised home can be very different things.
Downsizing to sell presentation
Downsizing information session at The Aerie, Narrabundah
Pre-packed holiday travel kit
Creating a Holiday Travel Kit makes packing quicker and easier
Keynote presenter on decluttering
Decluttering: key tips to clutter-free living presentation at Canberra Home Building & Renovation Expo
Speaker on home organising
Public talk exploring 6 steps to clutter-free living at the Showroom Canberra Home Show
Styling session with a stylist to create a minimalist wardrobe
A stylist, a professional organiser and a minimalist wardrobe
I’ve halved my family’s weekly laundry
The benefits of my experiment with the Project 333 minimalist fashion challenge have truly blown my mind.
A professional declutters her own wardrobe
An experiment with the Project 333 Minimalist Fashion Challenge.
Public talk on clutter-free living
Proud to represent my industry at the at the HIA Home Show in Sydney
Understanding hoarding disorder
A must-read for anyone with a loved one with hoarding disorder.
Top 5 ways to quickly adapt to new routines
It takes us time to adapt to new routines and adjust to any change in our lifestyle.
I hate laundry and what I’m doing simplify the laundry process
An experiment with a Project 333 Minimalist Fashion Challenge
How to double the storage space in your pantry
Double (or triple) the storage space in the pantry by organising using containers.
Why bother tidying when I am coming back to it later?
We explore some common objections to organising your home.
Tips for an organised home when you hate cleaning
Strategies to help create an organised home, even when you hate to clean.
Buried in Treasures Workshop
Understanding and responding to hoarding with Dr. Randy Frost
Top 10 reasons for being organised
Meeting your deadlines, being on time and no longer searching for misplaced items are just some of the benefits of being organised.
Are you beginning to feel overwhelmed?
Time management strategies for positive change.
Top reasons to hire a Professional Home Organiser?
We can alleviate pressure and stress at home or in your workplace.
AMY KENNEDY
Amy Kennedy is an award-winning organisation, productivity, and time management enthusiast who provided professional organising and decluttering services across the Canberra region for 10 years. While she has stepped away from hands-on client work, Amy remains passionate about supporting others create organised, productive lives. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
