past events
March & April 2009
Tax Prep - It's tax time, and the deadline is right around the corner. If you need assistance organizing your documents and receipts to prepare taxes, contact Cluttershrink.
February 2009
February 7 - 10am-2pm
Crystal will be in IKEA answering questions one on one from 10am-12pm! Please come with organizing questions, and I will do my best to provide solutions.
NAPO-GPC & IKEA CONSHOHOCKEN are sponsoring a Get Organized event. Save money and time by learning how to "organize to economize" by attending the Get Organized! shredding and organizing event at the IKEA Conshohocken store.
This free event offers individuals and small business owners an opportunity to be green by shredding their personal and business documents, obtain one-on-one advice from a professional organizer and a chance to win products and services. You will also have the opportunity to visit our showcase giving you more information about products that can help you get and stay organized.
The Get Organized! event is sponsored by the National Association of Professional Organizers, Greater Philadelphia Chapter (NAPO-GPC) and will be held at the IKEA Conshohocken store located at 400 Alan Wood Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
January 2009
January is National Get Organized Month. Events are sponsored by local chapters of the National Association for Professional Organizers. Go Month is designed to raise awareness of the benefits of getting organized, often with the help of a professional organizer. To find events in your area, go to www.napo.net.
January 12
Crystal will be speaking to a local women's group about Organizing Your Home - 15 Minutes a Day for Maintenance.
October, November and December 2008
No, I haven't lost my mind....It really is time to think about the holidays. Do you need help finding your holiday decorations? Can't quite figure out how to get your planning and shopping done? Need someone to shop for you or clear out unwanted toys to make room for new ones? Ready to get into the spirit of giving by donating unwanted items to those in need? Cluttershrink can help! Call 215.431.0590 to discuss your holiday organizing needs. 10% discount off first session during October and November.
July, August & September 2008
It's time to start thinking about back to school organizing. Are you ready to pack lunches, wash school uniforms, tackle homework, and organize after school activities? Perhaps it is time to have Cluttershrink help you organize your kitchen, laundry room or home office to ease you and your family back into the school routine.
Going off to college? Need some FREE dorm organizing tips or a packing list? E-mail Cluttershrink with the word "DORM" in the subject line.
August 23 & 24
If you are in the Philadelphia area and looking for a great way to clear out your baby and children’s items, Cluttershrink recommends The Cozy Tots consignment sale. To register to be a consignor or get more information contact Cozy Tots.
** If you decide you would like to consign some items, Cluttershrink can help you organize, price and transport your items to the sale. Please contact Cluttershrink before August 1, 2008 if you would like assistance!
May & June 2008
With Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduations, it's a busy month for many. Make your own life easy and give everyone the gift of organization! Help Mom organize her closet, Dad organize his workshop and high school graduates make the transition to college life! Contact Cluttershrink for a gift certificate today.
March & April 2008
Tax Prep
It's tax time, and the deadline is right around the corner. If you need assistance organizing your documents and receipts to prepare your taxes, contact Cluttershrink.
February 2008
Struggling to find that perfect gift?
Need a gift idea for a loved one that's more unique than chocolates and roses? Give the gift of organization. Gift certificates for organizing services are available for full or half day consultations. Gift certificates are valid for phone or in home or office consultations.
Contact Cluttershrink for a gift certificate today.
January 2008
January is National Get Organized Month. It's time to start evaluating your New Year's resolutions. If you want to get organized, now is the time. Organizers all across the country are hosting events to promote awareness about the importance of getting organized. Call to schedule your first session with Cluttershrink before January 31st and save 10% - 215.431.0590.
November and December 2007
Need a last minute gift idea?
Give your friends, family members and coworkers a unique gift! Help them get organized so they can feel less stress and have more free time. Gift certificates for organizing services are available for full or half day sessions. Gift certificates are valid for phone or in home or office consultations.
Contact Cluttershrink for a gift certificate today.
October 2007
Cluttershrink is offering a back to school discount for NEW clients who schedule sessions in October. Contact Cluttershrink to schedule a session today.
September 2007
September 28
Cluttershrink will be speaking about the benefits of downsizing at Rydal Park Assisted Living facility in Rydal, PA.
July & August 2007
It's time to start thinking about back to school organizing. Are you ready to pack lunches, wash school uniforms, tackle homework, and organize after school activities? Perhaps it is time to have Cluttershrink help you organize your kitchen, laundry room or home office to ease you and your family back into the school routine.
May & June 2007
With Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduations, it's a busy month for many. Struggling to find that perfect gift? Help Mom get organized in her office or closet or help Dad get organized in his basement or workshop. Make the transition to college a smooth one by helping your loved one get organized before the big move. Contact Cluttershrink for a gift certificate today.
June 15th
Crystal will be speaking to a group of mothers at the Northeast Philadelphia chapter of the MOMS Club - www.momsclub.org
March & April 2007
Tax Prep
It's tax time, and April 17th is right around the corner. If you need assistance organizing your documents and receipts to prepare your taxes, contact Cluttershrink.
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- March 15 at 2:00pm EST
- March 30 at 2:00pm EST
February 2007
February 19th - 6:30pm-7:30pm
Seminar - Simple Organizing Ideas for the Busy Parent
Spend an hour with Cluttershrink and learn how to organize your busy family's schedule, piles of papers, and general household clutter. Getting organized will reduce stress and give you more free time to spend with your family. Light refreshments provided.
Middletown Community Center
2140 Trenton Road
Levittown, PA 19056
Fee: $20/Resident, $25/Non-Resident
To register: http://www.middletowntwpbucks.org/parks (for a registration form to fill out and mail) or call 215-750-3890.
January 2007
January is National Get Organized Month. It's time to start evaluating your New Year's resolutions. If you want to get organized, now is the time. Organizers all across the country are hosting events to promote awareness about the importance of getting organized. Call to schedule your first session with Cluttershrink before January 31st and save 10% - 215.431.0590.
November and December 2006
Need a last minute gift idea?
Give your friends, family members and coworkers a unique gift! Help them get organized so they can feel less stress and have more free time. Gift certificates for organizing services are available for full or half day sessions. Gift certificates are valid for phone or in home or office consultations.
Contact Cluttershrink for a gift certificate today.
December 15
Cluttershrink will be speaking about the benefits of downsizing at Rydal Park Assisted Living facility in Rydal, PA.
October 2006
October 25
Cluttershrink will be speaking to moms-to-be at Holy Redeemer Hospital's Spa Shower event. Learn tips to help you organize in preparation for your new baby, how to stay organized after the baby arrives and ways to change your organizational system as your baby grows. To register, RSVP to Holy Redeemer Information & Referral 1-800-818-4747.
September 2006
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- September 11 at 2:00pm EST
- September 14 at 2:00pm EST
August 2006
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- August 22 at 2:00pm EST
- August 23 at 2:00pm EST
July 2006
Going off to college? Need some FREE dorm organizing tips or a packing list?
June 2006
With Father's Day and graduation, it's a busy month for many. Struggling to find that perfect gift? Help Dad get organized in his office, garage, basement or workshop. Make the transition to college a smooth one by helping your loved one get organized before the big move. Contact Cluttershrink for a gift certificate today.
Check out the June issue of Women's Health Magazine. The article, "Don't Be Intimidated", features a few of Cluttershrink's tips on how to organize a closet and other experts' advice for tackling some of life's challenges. You can also read the article online for a limited time by clicking on this link.
April & May 2006
Check out Cluttershrink's contribution to the April or May issue of Women's Health Magazine.
March 2006
Tax Prep
It's tax time, and April 15th is right around the corner. If you need assistance organizing your documents and receipts to prepare your taxes, contact Cluttershrink.
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- March 6 at 2:00pm EST
February 2006
Gift Certificates
Need a gift idea for a loved one that's more unique than chocolates and roses? Give the gift of organization. Gift certificates for organizing services are available for full or half day consultations. Gift certificates are valid for phone or in home or office consultations.
Contact Cluttershrink for a gift certificate today.
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- February 20 at 2:00pm EST
- February 22 at 2:00pm EST
- February 28 at 2:00pm EST
January 2006
January is National Get Organized Month. It's time to start evaluating your New Year's resolutions. If you want to get organized, now is the time. Organizers all across the country are hosting events to promote awareness about the importance of getting organized.
Read Cluttershrink's contribution to "Taming Household Clutter" in the Winter 2006 issue of Washington Spaces magazine. For subscription information, go to www.washingtonspaces.com.
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- January 25 at 2:00pm EST
December 2005
Need a last minute gift idea?
Give your friends, family members and coworkers a unique gift! Help them get organized so they can feel less stress and have more free time. Gift certificates for organizing services are available for full or half day sessions. Gift certificates are valid for phone or in home or office consultations.
Contact Cluttershrink for a gift certificate today.
November 2005
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- November 3 at 2:00pm EST
- November 7 at 2:00pm EST
- November 8 at 2:00pm EST
- November 9 at 2:00pm EST
October 2005
It's a great time to start putting together your gift-giving lists. While shopping, if you come across an item that you think your friend or family member will enjoy, write down the item, store and price in a notebook or your PDA.
When you are ready to start your shopping, you won't have to worry about wandering around multiple stores looking for that "perfect" gift. Your notebook will remind you where to find an appropriate gift for everyone on your list, and you may even be lucky enough to catch those items on sale. Save time and money by shopping smart!
September 2005
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- September 1 at 2:00pm EST
- September 21 at 2:00pm EST
August 2005
Going off to college? Need some FREE dorm organizing tips or a packing list? E-mail Cluttershrink with the word "DORM" in the subject line.
July 2005
- July 14 at 2:00pm EST
- July 19 at 2:00pm EST
- July 22 at 2:00pm EST
June 2005
With Father's Day and graduation, it's a busy month for many. Struggling to find that perfect gift? Help Dad get organized in his office, garage, basement or workshop. Make the transition to college a smooth one by helping your loved one get organized before the big move. Contact Cluttershrink for a gift certificate today.
- June 22 at 2:00pm EST
June 24
Become a Professional Organizer! PO-101: Starting An Organizing Business takes place in Philadelphia. Click here for more information about the course visit the NAPO Philidelphia web site
May 2005
Check out Cluttershrink's office organizing tips in the premiere edition of Virtual Businesswoman Magazine (pages 25-26) (1.8MB PDF)
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- May 13 at 2:00pm EST
April 2005
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- April 13 at 2:00pm EST
- April 25 at 2:00pm EST
- April 26 at 2:00pm EST
- April 27 at 2:00pm EST
March 2005
Tax Prep
It's tax time, and April 15th is right around the corner. If you need assistance organizing your documents and receipts to prepare your taxes, contact Cluttershrink.
- March 4 at 2:00pm EST
- March 12 at 2:00pm EST
February 2005
Gift Certificates
Need a gift idea for a loved one that's more unique than chocolates and roses? Give the gift of organization. Gift certificates for organizing services are available for full or half day consultations. Gift certificates are valid for phone or in home or office consultations.
Crystal joins the "Clean Team" to contribute to the article Six Steps to a Neater Kid's Closet in Family Fun's February issue.
- February 10 at 2:00pm EST
- February 14 at 2:00pm EST
- February 16 at 2:00pm EST
- February 17 at 2:00pm EST
January 2005
January is National Get Organized Month. It's time to start evaluating your New Year's resolutions. If you want to get organized, now is the time. Organizers all across the country are hosting events to promote awareness about the importance of getting organized.
- January 28 at 2:00pm EST
December 2004
Need a last minute gift idea?
Give your friends, family members and coworkers a unique gift! Help them get organized so they can feel less stress and have more free time. Gift certificates for organizing services are available for full or half day consultations. Gift certificates are valid for phone or in home or office consultations.
November 2004
November 14
An article in USA Weekend features some kitchen organizing tips from Cluttershrink.
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- November 16 at 2:00pm EST
November 20 - 10am-2:00pm
Attend the Great Shredder Event sponsored by Shred-It and NBC-10 at the Fort Washington Expo Center. Bring your documents in bags and boxes and get them shredded for FREE! Witness your papers being torn to bits right in front of your eyes. Disposing of your confidential documents via a giant shredder is a great way to protect yourself from identity theft
October 2004
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- October 4 at 2:00pm EST
- October 6 at 2:00pm EST
- October 27 at 2:00pm EST
October 30 - 10am-2:00pm
Attend the Great Shredder Event sponsored by Shred-It and NBC-10 at the Fort Washington Expo Center. Bring your documents in bags and boxes and get them shredded for FREE! Witness your papers being torn to bits right in front of your eyes. Disposing of your confidential documents via a giant shredder is a great way to protect yourself from identity theft
September 2004
September 4
The Bucks County Courier Times shares some of Cluttershrink's organizing solutions in the article The Well-Organized Kid.
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization featuring Crystal.
- September 22 at 9:30pm EST
- September 23 at 1:30am EST
- September 24 at 2:00pm EST
- September 25 at 8:00pm EST
- September 26 at 12:00am EST
- September 30 at 2:00pm EST
August 2004
- August 17 at 2:00pm EST
July 2004
- July 7 at 2:00pm EST
June 2004
With Father's Day and graduation, it's a busy month for many. Struggling to find that perfect gift? Help Dad get organized in his office, garage, basement or workshop. Make the transition to college a smooth one by helping your loved one get organized before the big move. Call Cluttershrink for a gift certificate today.
Stay tuned for rerun episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization.
- June 7 at 2:00pm EST
- June 7 at 9:00pm EST
- June 8 at 1:00pm EST
- June 10 at 2:00pm EST
- June 14 at 9:00pm EST
- June 15 at 1:00pm EST
- June 17 at 2:00pm EST
- June 29 at 2:00pm EST
May 2004
May 9
Don't forget Mother's Day! Need a great gift idea? Get Mom a gift certificate from Cluttershrink to help her get organized.
May 15 & 22
Attend the Shred-It (www.shredit.com) paper shredding events at the Franklin Mills (5/15) and the Granite Run (5/22) malls in PA. Bring your documents in bags and boxes and get them shredded for FREE! Witness your papers being torn to bits right in front of your eyes. Disposing of your confidential documents via a giant shredder is a great way to protect yourself from identity theft.
May 17
Crystal will speak to the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group in Newtown, PA about home organizing, Tips and strategies to organize children will also be shared.
HGTV will rerun Episode 305 of Mission: Organization:
- May 17 at 9:00pm EST
- May 18 at 1:00am EST
- May 20 at 2:00pm EST
April 2004
Crystal appears on a fourth episode of HGTV's Mission: Organization
- April 7 at 9:30pm EST
- April 8 at 1:30am EST
- April 9 at 2:00pm EST
- April 10 at 9:00pm EST
- April 11 at 1:00pm EST
April 16th
Crystal will be sharing time management and office organizing solutions at The Education Conference for Collections and Financial Counseling at The Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, PA.
March 2004
Stay tuned for new episodes of HGTV's Mission: Organization. Crystal will appear on 4 new episodes during the Spring of 2004.
- March 17 at 9:30pm EST
- March 18 at 1:30pm EST
- March 26 at 2:00pm EST
- March 24 at 9:30pm EST
- March 25 at 1:30pm EST
- March 31 at 9:30pm EST
- April 1 at 1:30pm EST
- April 2 at 2:00pm EST
- April 3 at 1:30am EST
- April 4 at 1:00pm EST
Episode 111 (Repeat from first season)
- March 22 at 2:00pm EST
Please check www.HGTV.com for a complete schedule of air dates and times for all time zones.
If you live in NJ, DE, or southeastern PA and would like to be considered for a future episode of Mission: Organization, please indicate your interest by e- mailing Crystal at crystal@cluttershrink.com.
February 2004
Show a loved one how much you love them on Valentine's Day by giving him/her the gift of organization. Cluttershrink gift certificates are available for purchase. Call 215.431.0590 or e-mail crystal@cluttershrink.com for more information.
January 2004
January 5th
Did you know that January 5th is National Organize Your Home Day? Spend at least 15 minutes organizing an area of your home today. Inspired to do more? Schedule time on your calendar to get the job done.
January 5th
Watch Crystal on HGTV's Mission: Organization (episode 201 - Multi-purpose Attic Renovation)! The episode will air at 9pm EST on January 5th, 1:00am EST on January 6th, and 2pm EST on January 8th.
Check www.hgtv.com for a complete schedule of air times in other time zones.
January 8th
10:00am - Crystal will be speaking on kitchen organizing for a Moms' Club group in New Jersey.
January 20th
Attend "Organizing for Efficiency" at the South Street location of Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia. E-mail crystal@cluttershrink or log on to www.pwroundtable.org for more information. (Please note: The correct date for this event is January 20th, not January 15th).
January 28th
7:45am-9:00am - Attend "Resolutions for Results" to learn helpful tips on organizing your living and work spaces. Evelyn Montalvo from Evelyn Montalvo Associates and Yvette Hyater-Adams from Renaissance Muse will co-host this event and speak on organizing your life to reach personal and professional goals. For more information, please e-mail crystal@cluttershrink.com.
December 2003
Need a last minute gift idea? Give your friends, family members and coworkers a unique gift! Help them get organized so they can feel less stress and have more free time. Gift certificates for organizing services are available in $50 increments. They can be used for phone or in home/office consultations.
November 2003
It's hard enough to get motivated to leave the house when it's so cold outside. So many things to do - holiday cooking, traveling to visit family members, shopping for gifts, work parties, decorating, school concerts. Let Cluttershrink help you get it all done. We will run your errands for you and take care of your "to-do" list so you can enjoy the holiday season!
November 6
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Conference
As part of this all day conference, Crystal will be speaking with a large group of CPA's about office organizing and time management in a one hour seminar.
November 8-9, 2003
Crystal will provide several seminars on organizing your home at the Interior Design Expo on November 8 & 9. The Expo will take place at the Fort Washington Design Expo Center in Fort Washington, PA. For more details, check www.interiordesignexpo.com.
October 2003
October 5th-11th
National "Get Organized" Week
As Chairperson for Philadelphia area Get Organized Week events, Crystal will partner with several other local organizers to offer free organizing services to Philadelphia Cares, a local non-profit agency. The goal is to help Philadelphia Cares become even more efficient so they can continue to serve our community.
(If you are part of a non-profit organization that may be interested in participating in Philadelphia's Get Organized Week in 2004, please e-mail Crystal at crystal@cluttershrink.com).
October 9
Seminar - Women's Resource Center in Wayne, PA
6:30pm - 8:30pm - Crystal will be conducting a seminar to women about how to get and stay organized at home. Learn simple tips and solutions to overcoming common organization obstacles. This seminar is open to the public and is free to members, $10 for non-members.
Call 610-687-6415 to sign up.
Crystal is the featured Organizer of the Month on the Get Organized Now website. Read Crystal's interview on our site! Go to the link below, and look for the brown bag with the yellow backlighting:
http://www.getorganizednow.com/po.html
It's a great time to start putting together your gift-giving lists. While shopping, if you come across an item that you think your friend or family member will enjoy, write down the item, store and price in a notebook or your PDA.
When you are ready to start your shopping, you won't have to worry about wandering around multiple stores looking for that "perfect" gift. Your notebook will remind you where to find an appropriate gift for everyone on your list, and you may even be lucky enough to catch those items on sale. Save time and money by shopping smart!
September 2003
Check out the fall issue of Philadelphia Magazine's Home & Garden magazine (page 65). Read about Crystal, her clients and her work with HGTV's Mission: Organization.
Colder weather is on its way. It's time to take your warmer clothes out of storage and pack your summer clothes away. Take items that you have not worn, are damaged, no longer fit, or do not appeal to you and either donate them or throw them away.
Need help with this process? Contact Cluttershrink for a phone or personal consultation in your home.
Monday, September 22
Watch Crystal on HGTV's Mission: Organization (episode 201)! The episode will air at 8pm and 11pm. Check www.hgtv.com for complete schedule of air dates.
August 2003
It's time to get the kids ready to go back to school. Ease the family back into the school day routine by starting a few weeks before the school year starts.
July 2003
Thursday, July 17
Crystal will be speaking at Boscov's in Plymouth Meeting, PA at 7pm for "Back to Dorm Night". She'll share tips on organizing a dorm room and a hand out a packing list for college students. If you would like a copy of this information, please e-mail Crystal at crystal@cluttershrink.com and type "dorm information" in the subject line.
Monday, July 21
Watch Crystal on HGTV's Mission: Organization (episode 201)! The episode will air at 8pm and 11pm. Check www.hgtv.com for complete schedule of air dates.
June 2003
Monday, June 16th
Watch Crystal on HGTV's Mission: Organization (episode 111)! Check www.hgtv.com for a complete schedule of air dates.
Wednesday, June 19th
Another mission accomplished! Read a follow-up interview with one of Crystal's clients in The Lafayette Hill Journal.
April 2003
April 13, 2003
Get some free organizing tips from Cluttershrink by reading an article published recently in The Norristown Times Herald and The Lansdale Reporter.
Clutter meets its match
Tips on getting organized
Crystal Sabalaske appeared on CN8's Money Matters on April 28th. She and her client, Latiya Pullum, shared tips about getting organized in the home and office and how doing so can save you money.