So I'll be the first to admit, I have some issues with keeping things organized. My family and…read moreco-workers express this in various verbal ways but mostly non-verbal cues such as incredulous facial expressions. Let's just say I have some attention deficit issues that cause me to set things in various places without any rhyme or reason because I'm always looking ahead. This was exacerbated by two epic moves that required trucks loaded full of junk, some of which had to be stored in my office. Originally, that was supposed to be temporary, but with the pandemic, it became years of boxes gathering dust in forgotten corners. So with a great deal of contrition, I began searching for a professional organizer who could make sense of my chaotic work environment. Having worked previously with another organizer, I found that the ability to lift and move things was a skillset that not all organizers could handle on their own. They were able to organize without actually doing much of the actual organization due to a lack of physical strength. So with those needs in mind, I came across Bonnie aka the Organization Genie. Bonnie is like a bundle of firecrackers. She is very friendly and enthusiastic about organizing. At the beginning, we did a walk through of the office, set our objectives for each day, and then off she went. Every couple hours or so, I'd check in with her. What once felt like an unsolvable puzzle was miraculously untangled and sorted out. Bonnie's magic spread across the office and warehouse over the next few days. The amount of our commercial and demo products as well as random equipment in the warehouse required a bit more labor, so she brought in a helper that day. Bonnie requested that we purchase some shelves, which I went out and bought. They put the shelves to good use, taking a lot of things off the ground and utilizing the elevation of the warehouse. Bonnie made time for me on short notice, which I really appreciated. We had a lot of co-workers and management visiting from our overseas headquarters, so the timing of the organization was crucial to creating a favorable impression on them. With Bonnie's help, their visit to our office was a good overall experience for everyone involved. Since then, I've also hired Bonnie to help out with my parent's house, where she was equally helpful. If you are organizationally-challenged like me, Bonnie can probably save you too.

I had just moved and Bonnie had my kitchen totally organized in little time. She was great to work…read morewith. Fantastic suggestions. Very professional. I highly recommend her services. I will be using her again.

Andrea's guidance and magical help during multiple visits to my home were miraculous. She proved…read moreimmediately to be my Mary Poppins, wise, magical, inspiring, and life-saving. My house was cluttered with my parent's belongings, but she met me where I was and helped me let go while educating me as I was consumed by sentimentality. Andrea's gentle yet practical approach helped me clarify what was necessary and what was blocking me from enjoying my home and life again. With Andrea's guidance, I could see beyond the clutter and start thinking clearly again. Her help was truly inspiring; she gave me my life back! I highly recommend Andrea for any organizing work you may have. She's an absolute delight, and I'm sure you'll be thrilled you made the call!

Andrea was wonderful!…read more My 93 year old mother recently needed help with organizing over 80 years of accumulated possessions, as she prepared to move from her long time home to an assisted living apartment. As I live over 700 miles away, I was unable to be present for the entire move. However, Andrea's presence was a great gift for both me and my mother. My mother was delighted with Andrea's calm and friendly help with the hard decisions. In addition to managing the removal of all left over items from the house, and getting prized possessions relocated to their new home, Andrea and her husband finished faster than predicted and under budget. Thank you Andrea! You made this so much easier and more pleasant than I could have possibly imagined!

Several years ago I hired Marilee Hixon to help me in our home. I am writing now because back then…read moreI wasn't on YELP: Are you Stressed? I was. Within the course of a couple of months, I retired from my job of 32 years, sold two homes, built another home with my brand new husband, opened up a new business, tried to learn too many things at once like QuickBook and moved to a new city. I lived in stress of all types for over a year, trying to learn how to run a business, while learning all the little intricacies of plumbing & contracting. It was ALOT for anyone to try and manage! I took on twice the work as a single working woman who had managed every part of my life well prior to the above. And I was near 60. But I also have multiple sclerosis, and from time to time it can cause me physical and mental stress. I had tried to hire another organizer who wasn't available at the time due to a surgery, and she suggested I hired Marilee. Within three days my house went from chaos to much more calm, and it was done the right way. Let me push that last sentence - DONE IN A PROPER professional MANNER! Her team!? Experienced and awesome!!!! They FLY with confidence. They take control. They look at things like a puzzle, and they already know the different ways to attack almost any job. Who doesn't wanna work in that way, and especially if you have something like ADHD or Executive Dysfunction - they know exactly how to handle you. Carefully. With rules. Do not allow that to stress you out, because I would rather go through that for a couple of days, then to live for weeks, (or months) trying to figure it out myself. If you're on the fence line because professional organizers cost more money, I'm going to tell you a secret... That, in the end you will spend less money, you will have less time invested, you will have people in your house for much fewer hours, and you'll be happier in the end. Pro teams are trained and studied on their topics. They won't allow you to move things around or keep items that don't bring you joy. They will have you sit in a chair, give you a glass of water, insure you don't skip lunch....and ask you questions. "Keep or donate?" They will do what they say they will do, and when they set their schedule, you're in the loop and right there. It'll work within your budget, so if you want something to look at specific way, then show them a picture of what you want, and be prepared to pay for that. I think Marilee knew that I just wanna things neat and easy to find, and she understood to put things in clear bins for me so I could see everything. Everything's to bake cookies was in one or two bins on the top shelf where she knew it could stay because she realized I didn't bake that often. In regards to my cabinets they were already somewhat organized, so she perfected it. And labelled for items went so that my husband would know where to return things to. Pro tip from this former working professional and mindfulness teacher - many years ago I had a girlfriend that was in the family child care of business, and I have never forgotten what she once said to me : "I know you saved some money. Throw some money at the problem and make it go away." I've been saving onto the money for important things like retirement... But here I was not feeling well, one day, and I was outside, fixing my own pool pump. Because I COULD. I still don't regret that, but I have found many other times in my life that hiring a professional was well worth it. If you like things to get done in the best way, possible, the first time, likely for less overall money and stress....then hire a professional who's name and recommendations make their business. If I had hired Marilee's team, the second time, I probably could've left on vacation and returned home and it would've been done to my satisfaction with only a few simple glitches which I could live with. And to be honest, there might've not been any glitches because they would've gone through everything with me before I left. Marilee hired amazing women to work with me, and I was totally satisfied with each! If it's the money that stopping you from hiring a professional organizer, call Marilee and talk to her first before you negate the possibility. If she's not the right professional organizer for you, she'll probably do the same thing the other did for me... She might be able to recommend somebody. And remember, we hire professionals to walk us through a process to get us to the other side... And that can be really worth it ! And if you have executive dysfunction, it's not a joke it can be absolutely miserable and depressing... Work with a professional who can get you to the other side, who will set up your house in the way that it works for you and your brain, and find greater joy in your life.

Marilee and her team are professional, efficient and quick, and cheerful as well. It took one day…read morefor them to sort and arrange my garages, including replacing shelving and hauling away unwanted items.

Coming Home Has Never Been Easier -- Thanks to Cat!…read more I just returned home after being away on military orders for the past 3 years, and walking into an empty (dirty) house was honestly overwhelming. That's when I found Cat's Cleaning--and I'm so grateful I did. Cat showed up with a can-do attitude and got to work right away. She didn't just clean--she unpacked, helped me set up my spaces, and even offered amazing organizing tips and tricks to make the place functional and comfortable again. After being gone so long, it was more than just a unpacking & cleaning service--it felt like a reset. Her help took a huge weight off my shoulders and genuinely made my transition back home easier, less stressful, and even enjoyable. What absolutely blew me away was how fast she worked. I couldn't believe it--she accomplished in just a few hours what would've taken me days (or weeks, let's be honest). Every task was done with precision, care, and incredible efficiency. It was like watching a one-woman team of professionals handle everything with ease. As someone in the military who moves around a lot, I can honestly say Cat's services have made a huge difference--not just in my home, but in my life. Highly recommend her to anyone who needs more than just a clean space... she helps you feel at home.

1 Star I hired this…read morecleaner to help clean and pack a rental property, and unfortunately the experience was extremely unprofessional from start to finish. She was consistently sloppy and disorganized, and spent more time talking than actually working. The most concerning issue was when she asked if she could stay the night at the rental. When my new tenants arrived to move in their belongings, she refused to step out of their way, created even more of a mess, and even yelled at an elderly tenant. Completely unacceptable behavior. After agreeing to issue a partial refund for the work she didn't complete, she stopped communicating altogether, and now the matter has to be resolved in court. I cannot recommend her services to anyone--clients, friends, or family. In my experience, she was incompetent, combative, disorganized, and unprofessional. Save yourself the stress and hire someone else.

My husband and I hired Kirsten to redecorate, reorganize and turn our great room and kitchen into…read morean inviting, relaxing, uncluttered and comfortable space. We never felt rushed, she sought to understand our desires and needs for customizing the area for us. She provided a concise list of targeted options for us to make selections that were our own while not overwhelming us. She is a pleasure to work with, and at the same time very precise and detail oriented making our experience productive and fun. We were so pleased with her work, we scheduled time already to have her complete the rest of our home!

Kirsten planned a baby shower which was well above and beyond my expectations and vision! She…read moreworked closely with me to understand what I was looking for and took it to the next level. Kirsten was very detailed and thorough throughout the process, and I was more than amazed and touched on my special day. All of my guests were awed at what an amazing event she put together. I couldn't thank Kirsten enough for creating such a beautiful day!!!

The best! If you're moving/unpacking a lifesaver. If you need help organizing your pantry, closet…read moreor everything. Abby and her ladies are the best!!0

Abby and her crew are ABBSOLUTELY the best! Moving into new home with boxes and boxes from 2…read moredifferent previous moves. Abby got everything kitchen unpacked, sorted and oh so neat and organized. Can't wait to have her back for phase 2 - bedrooms, baths and new closet design.