An Organized Life

We started working with An Organized Life last year when my wife and I had enough of the messes in our bedroom. So many things that didn't fit anywhere else in the house had made their way to the bedroom and turned it into a chaotic space.

Jenny is so kind and patient with us. At the beginning, we knew we needed help with folded laundry with no home or dark closet mysteries, but we quickly realized that so many things were actually out of place and making the room less peaceful - bookshelves looming over the bed, wire racks, and tight corners. Jenny helped us prioritize how to use existing furniture and make some smart purchases such that we now have a whole zone of the bedroom for lounging and reading books that feels totally separate from the sleeping zone. We really feel like Jenny made us a whole extra room in the house, and months-on, none of the problems have come back. The systems we built with Jenny have been durable.

We are so happy with the results from the bedroom project that we are going to continue with our office and kitchen. If you are looking for help taming your spaces and making them work for you, An Organized Life is a great choice!

I can’t thank An Organized Life (MJ and her team) enough for making my move so smooth and stress-free! From decluttering before the move to strategic packing and setting up my new space, their expertise made all the difference. They helped me stay organized, eliminated unnecessary clutter, and ensured everything was packed in a way that made unpacking a breeze. Their attention to detail, efficiency, and friendly approach turned what could have been an overwhelming process into an enjoyable experience. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for move management and organizing services!

MJ and her team were so great to work with when we needed to organize a storage unit. They are very communicative and worked very efficiently. They were attentive in asking questions on how we use the space so that they can come up with the best plan on how to organize everything. If there is another organizing project, I would definitely work with MJ and her team again.

MJ and her team were excellent listeners and guided me through my process seamlessly with attention to detail.

MJ and her team helped our busy family of 5 reset our space and clear out the clutter! Ever professional and dependable, we worked through kids’ toys and closets, optimized storage and high traffic spaces and ultimately ended up with space that we love and can maintain. I highly recommend them.

MJ expertly managed my mother's move from her large home of 30 years to a two bedroom apartment. She and her team were there from start to finish- cleaning out her home, organizing things into "take/donate/toss", arranging the movers, the actual move day, and then settling her into her new space. Not only did MJ support the logistics of the move, she also supported my mother through the psychological/emotional aspects of downsizing which is equally important. I deeply appreciate the communication from MJ, keeping me updated about all the various moving pieces. MJ also happens to just be an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and warm person who is a joy to work with. I would enthusiastically recommend MJ and her team!

The Organized Life team, led by MJ, is amazing. Their ability to serve not just their clients, but also the family of their clients is unparalleled. For context, MJ supports my mother-in-law and is the primary reason my MIL's recent move out of her home went smoothly...even as my wife and I sit several hundred miles away. For such an important event in my MIL's life, it was nerve-wracking to not be there on site, however, MJ's ability to lay out a plan, execute, and anticipate curveballs along the way put our minds at ease.

The Organized Life team managed all aspects of the move by handling all planning and logistics: soliciting quotes from movers, locking down contracts, helping with packing and storage needs, etc. They also anticipated and took care of smaller, though no less important items such as address updates, moving utilities, and even finding a pet-friendly hotel that was needed for a night between homes! I especially appreciated MJ's ability to ensure we were getting good deals from other vendors involved in the process, and her ability to quickly flex up the amount of support when we needed more hands - she was able to bring additional team members into the picture to ensure we stayed on track.

Having gone through a few moves of my own, I assumed all moves are guaranteed to be chaotic. I'm happy to have been proven wrong - MJ and her team brought control and calm to a hectic situation, which in turn gave us confidence that our MIL was in good hands. She thought of all angles and managed the entire process - start to finish - expertly.

MJ came in to my home and life in the middle of COVID and after major changes in our family life and I don't think I could have made it through without her help. She does more than organizing, she subtly analyzes your personality, needs and helps you to understand your priorities seamlessly. She's also great at matching you with other helpers in her large rolodex. Later, on in a second series of projects, MJ sent Marianna. Marianna was like that best friend who never judges you but seamlessly through her kind observations and tireless work, helps to put things in place that really suit your way of working. She subtly and positively changes the flow and energy of your space so that you can actually have space to move forward and onwards. She was excellent in arranging the spaces and flows need for my pre-schooler - kindergartener, she organized my own spaces so that I could get important things done while she took care of the rest. I still use MJ and Marianna's systems today after 2 years. I've learned a lot about how to keep things working simply and without fuss. They are also so easy going and really, really follow who you are and what you want. After a lifetime of several careers as a manager and owning several households, my attitude and view of home organization and home life was changed for the better by working with MJ and Marianna.

My home was perpetually disorganized with projects in process, old and new, and Stuff that I knew needed a place. I've spent a long time trying to address these issues on my own, following advice for people who may be ADD or ADD adjacent. I know the things to do, the practices that help, and I can identify the things that get in my way. But despite years of sincere effort, I could not get very far on my own.

Hiring MJ was one of the best decisions I've made in the last few years. She is professional but very personable. She listens carefully and patiently and her questions and suggestions are always insightful and deeply empathetic.

We've tackled the garage (still orderly and fits both cars a year later), mountains of papers (grad school, children, health care, renovation), and "dead zone" rooms that had become receptacles for abandoned projects and the Stuff you don't want to deal with.

I do not want to purge my belongings and memories, and MJ has helped me clarify for myself what attachments I want to value and what I can let go. She is patient and helps steer you through your own thinking.

She is environmentally conscious and works with me to divert what we can from the landfills, how to repair and repurpose more effectively, and to organize my home in a way that I can see and know what I already have.

Choosing to call for professional assistance was a big deal, and I talked myself out of it a number of times.

I wish I had called MJ and her team years ago!

MJ Rosenthal from An Organized Life is exceptional!! I have used her multiple times to organize and implement major moves in past years as well as with organizing all my homes. I was left to move out of a 4500 sq ft home by myself. MJ came in and handled absolutely everything! From moving and packing supplies, bringing in her crew to pack up everything, arranging auction dates, recommending movers, organizing my storage unit and moving me in and organizing my new place. She did it all efficiently and calmly with a sense of humor. She made huge tasks manageable and supported me every step of the way. I looked forward to her coming. She is an amazing organizer as well as person. Do not hesitate to hire MJ for all your organizing needs. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

MJ and her team helped me move into our new home. Having them there on moving day was incredibly helpful. They unpacked and organized the entire house. As a busy working mom with three young children their help was extremely valuable. I would recommend MJ for any size project she is easy to work with and has creative organization solutions.

MJ is one of the easiest people to work with to accomplish your organizational goals. She is an absolute professional who can read the room-not just a physical room of clutter, but how a client works best with her. She has helped me clean out a basement-her team arrived, emptied out the basement, set up shelving, sorted everything into designated areas and prearranged for 2 different services to be at my home at the end of the day to take away donations and junk. She has helped me plan an outdoor graduation party, rearrange storage in my home, and helped my teenagers with systems for school and bedroom organizing. Everyone needs an MJ!

Hiring MJ was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life. Not only is she helping me transform my home, she has taught me skills that enable me to maintain a clean and structured environment in the long term. Organization really does come naturally to her, it kind I amazes me how quickly and easily she manages to find solutions to problems that leave me stumped. I just wish I met her earlier so I could of started improving my life a long time ago.