“I feel like I can finally breathe.” — Jen, mom of 2
That’s what I hear consistently from parents after they’ve worked with me.
They are the same parents who once:
Tried to organize by themselves but the clutter kept coming back
Tried different storage containers but the mess continued to grow
Tried to involve the family but ended up more frustrated
Tried using rewards but spent more time negotiating
Tried using consequences but created more power struggle
If any of those sound familiar, I applaud the effort you’ve already put in. It takes a lot to keep trying. And I’m glad you found me. I genuinely love this work and the families I get to do it with. It’s an honor to be part of bringing relief to a home that needs it.
Here’s what I’ve learned after working nearly a decade with clients:
It usually isn’t the containers, and it isn’t the kids.
Most homes run on one person. One person set up the system, so one person remembers it, keeps it going, and notices when it falls apart. Everyone else hasn’t had the practice. And when the bins fill up again, it’s often because the focus was on what goes out, not on what comes in.
You don’t have to do this alone. And you don’t have to do it for them either. There’s a third way.
Here’s the story of a family of four who struggled to keep chaos at bay, and learned to keep their home in order together, as a team.
If you watched that and wondered whether it could be your story, the answer is: absolutely.
I also know that investing your time, money, and energy into something for your family isn’t a decision to take lightly — and it shouldn’t be. You deserve to feel confident and clear about what you’re choosing.
I take a lot of pride in how I work with families. To me, you’re trusting me with the two most precious things in your life: your home and your children.
This is a decision to put your trust in someone to guide you in areas where you may have been hard on yourselves or on your children — areas that perhaps felt heavy with shame, guilt, and fear.
Here’s the truth. I’ve been there myself.
My relationship with my husband and children, my own emotional and physical wellbeing, were once burdened by the impacts of clutter. Especially when I was operating on little sleep and doing my best to handle the ever changing needs of my children, surviving felt like a more accurate description than keeping up with it all.
But looking from the other side of it, every time I hear someone say that they’re “constantly” tidying up their home, or that they feel defeated when the systems they worked hard to put in place fell apart faster than they expected, I think the same thing every time:
They haven’t failed. They just haven’t found a method that fits how their family actually lives, one that everyone helps build, so everyone can keep it up.
And having had a lot of success with my family and those who took the step to work with me, I am most proud of offering gentle, judgment-free guidance where even little kids can take part in ways that build them up.
A little about me: I’m one of 35 Master-level KonMari consultants worldwide and a certified parenting coach. In nearly 10 years and over 3,000 hours with clients, the work that stays with me the most has been the ones with families. That’s where the Dooley Method came from: a connection-first approach that respects the needs of young children and brings play and creative solutions into our sessions. Read more about my story here.
What’s it like to work with me
I take the time to understand how your family actually uses your home — your strengths, and where you could use more support
Together we troubleshoot the areas where clutter keeps piling up, so we can address the habit, not just the mess
Your family makes the decluttering decisions, building confidence in choosing what fits and shopping with that same intention going forward
We organize with purpose — so everyone can find what they need and actually put it back, and maintenance no longer relies on one person
I help your family shift from tension and negotiating around clutter to having more room to enjoy taking care of the home together
You learn to use connection to develop internal motivation and cooperation so you can experience more simple joys of life with your family
Ways to Work Together
Every family and every home is different. Some need a few focused sessions. Others want support over several months as they build new habits together. We can shape the work around what your family needs.
Whole-Home Whole-Family Package | Worldwide | 4–6 months
Imagine walking in at the end of the day and feeling your shoulders drop.
The piles that used to greet you at the door are gone, and letting go no longer comes with the fear of the “what-ifs.”
Imagine your kids know how to take care of their spaces, and build skills without getting into power struggles.
This is the Dooley Method from start to finish, across your whole home. It’s the last time you’ll need to hire a home organizer, and the beginning of a home where everyone feels they belong and cleanup time becomes a chance for family connection.
This package comes with my commitment to transform your house into a home.
I take on only a few new families at a time, so I can fully show up for each one.
Pricing is based on your home’s size, how many family members will take part, and where you’re starting from. We’ll go over it together on our call.
Apply here and tell me a little about your home. Then let’s talk about what this could look like for your family.
In-Person Tidy Sessions | New York City | $575 for 3 hours
Feel lighter, calmer, and see a visible difference after every session. We work one-on-one in your home, focusing on the category or area that’s weighing on you most. Together we decide what stays, then organize it so it’s easy to find and put away, with product recommendations as needed.
(Available in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and nearby areas. Email me at tidyup@simplejoywithann.com to book, or if you’re outside this area, we can figure out travel together.)
Virtual Tidy Sessions | Worldwide | $275 for 2 hours
Build confidence in yourself and skills you’ll keep using long after we finish. We work together over video: you do the hands-on work while I guide you, keep you focused, and help with the harder decisions. Sessions fit around busy schedules and work across time zones. (I’ve even worked with a client in Japan, 12 hours apart!)
Ready to book a session? Email me at tidyup@simplejoywithann.com.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 15-minute Connection Call. We’ll talk about what’s going on at home, what you’ve already tried, and what kind of support would actually help. From there, we can figure out the right fit together, whether that’s one session or something bigger.
Still have questions or concerns?
Every family's situation is a little different. If you're wondering whether working with me makes sense for your family, feel free to email me directly at tidyup@simplejoywithann.com
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You don’t need more bins and baskets.
You need to be more intentional about what goes inside them.