Allison is someone who sincerely cares about what she does, and who cares about you. For the consultation, she thoroughly examined our house and all of the spaces and wrote out an action plan. I had other professional organizers come over for a consultation and it was only five minutes tops, with a pricey consultation fee, and they didn't even have a plan which felt unsettling. But Allison made me feel cared for and showed me she can be trusted! She did way more than I ever expected. She takes all of your junk and donations for you in her pickup truck!!! That was a HUGE plus for me, I did not expect that! That was an enormous amount of relief for me so I my trash wasn't overfilled with all the junk I got rid of! I also mentioned to her that I was putting together my son's loft bed and that I was struggling, so she offered to come over and help me! She didn't even charge me for the hour she helped even though I insisted! You can't buy genuine kindness, so I really appreciated that! The garage is now a functional entertainment/playroom, I'm actually baking more than I ever did in my kitchen, and the kids are SO happy with their rooms. I feel like Allison gave me more than just "a clean house." She gave me time, purpose, and efficiency -- which are far more valuable than tidiness. She gave me a happy home! And being a mom of three little ones, it's easy to drown in the chaos and keep up with everything. But I went from feeling overwhelmed and stressed, to peaceful and relaxed. Thank you, Allison for giving us the gift of peace in our home! If you're looking for a professional organizer who goes the extra mile, the organization maven is for you!! read more

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2 years later, I found myself texting Allison with the hope of tackling more organizational projects I had put off for too long: the office and the kitchen. It was a tight timeframe, but Allison (who so lovingly remembered me) was able to squeeze me in to tackle the spaces 2 weeks later. After a whole day together of Allison presenting all the items that had been shoved into spaces and forgotten about, tossing things that were unneeded (dingy plastic tupperware and mugs galore), and having the best conversation, we were able to free up space in both areas and leave each area feeling intentional all while I was working from home the majority of the day. There was never a moment I felt like she was pushing me to donate or toss things and never once had I felt judged for wanting to cling onto the "just in case" items that I really felt were "just in case" trinkets. I'll probably be tossing them anyways... Allison is the type of small business owner that you'd want to continue working with and continue getting to know! She's the best in the business and her integrity shines through in her work. I can't wait to tackle more projects in the future with her! read more

I was so overwhelmed by my garage I didn't know what else to do. I had years of stuff out there and Allison came to my rescue. I couldn't have done it without her help. She donated and dumped everything that needed to go so I didn't need to worry about where to take it all. I have recommended her to all my coworkers and highly recommend you request a quote. read more

Satisfied and happy !! I first received much-needed tech-tips. Allison helped me a great deal with dealing with online media functions and organization. I'm still challenged as to where the virtual folders all go, but I would hire her again !! Our GARAGE hasn't been this clean-ever ! Even when we moved in, it wasn't as put-together by what she could do in one day ! I'm amazed. You will be too. read more

The Organization Maven - A walkway on both sides of the car with no junk ! She will even haul it away to the Goodwill. Definitely recommended ! - Home Organization Near Me

Here's a long and long overdue review for Alllison, The Organization Maven. I hired Allison to help me move in May of 2022... it was a big job but together we got it done! I needed to pack to have most of my things moved by professional movers to a new home I wouldn't be moving into for a couple months, with a smaller set of my things packed to use in a temporary living arrangement in the iterim. And then of course the third subset was stuff to liberate! Allison made it all possible. We scheduled several meetings and got tons done each time, even though I really was kind of emotionally reluctant to make decisions about what to do with everything. She gently and relentlessly kept me focused on the task at hand and we plowed through it. Allison helped me set up boxing and labeling strategies and a checklist by room to make sure the various sets of stuff were packed correctly and went to the right places. Knowing Allison would drop things off for recycling also helped when it came to household supplies, and she kept up a brisk line of boxes for me to take to the thrift store, and made sure they were loaded in my truck before she left each day, for me to drop off so I couldn't backtrack and not take them! Allison also did a great job packing my nicer things that would need to be stored for awhile. I'm just now unpacking some of the light fixtures, mirrors, art, etc that she so carefully wrapped, and everything is in perfect condition. With the help of the Organization Maven, I was completely sorted, decided, packed, and ready for the movers when they arrived. In fact they were so happy I was well-organized (thanks Allison!) because it made their job so easy- they did a great job too and were delighted that the job was so simple because everything was ready and packed and clearly marked. It was quite an adventure moving, and Allison made is SO much easier! She was fun to work with, we laughed and giggled and honored her rule to not talk about politics, and just chugged right along with the project each time we met. She was a gentle but focused force to get me to make decisions and move forward with what was a huge physical and emotional task. Thank you Allison, I'm finally getting set up in my new place and it's fun rediscovering all my cool household stuff that you packed so carefully for me! read more

I have been looking for someone like Allison for years! I can't describe how much calmer I feel when I come home. She has a definite plan, explains everything, and most of all LISTENS to how our home works, to our particular needs, our interests and what's important to us. I was always afraid of what someone would think of the chaos, but there is absolutely no judgement. At the end, she takes everything out that is not staying, whether it be trash, helping us to find donation sites and even a third party seller if we want to sell anything. The Organization Maven brought an amazing improvement to our home and daily lives. Thank you, Allison!! read more

If you hate moving and you want someone to take the reins for you to make the whole process a lot simpler, I can 100% recommend Allison. Our minds were put at ease during the consultation. Whatever your worry is, she's probably already thought of it and can tell you how it's going to work out on moving day. In our previous moves, we just threw things in cardboard boxes and tried to deal with it. With Allison, it was great to have a lot more structure and a plan to get through the packing process in a more streamlined manner. She has a great vision for how to use your time most effectively. She helps you decide what would be easier for you to take between your personal vehicle and her truck, versus what you should have the movers take. It makes moving day a lot smoother. Speaking of which, that's really where the value really starts to show. She interacts with the movers and will direct them herself. We were free to work on whatever parts of the move we wanted/needed to and she was there to take care of the rest. Throughout the move, she would encourage us to take a walk and let her take care of things. That was pretty great. About halfway through, she went to pick us up some lunch from Chipotle. We all ate outside on the patio, but if someone got up to help the movers, it was her. It was as stress-free as moving can be. The unpacking and organization processes are wonderful. She has the movers build your bed, washes your linens, and then makes your bed so you can avoid the age-old mistake of sleeping your first night on the mattress on your floor. That's a really nice touch. She's great at organizing. Things in our home have a place to be, and that makes cleaning and tidying a lot simpler and less daunting. She's got a lot of cool organization products. Our streamlined utensil-holder-thing makes phenomenal use of our limited drawer space. Little things like that don't seem like much, but when they're thoughtfully put in every part of your house, the difference is significant. Admittedly, this move was about two and a half weeks ago, but I'm finally getting around to writing this up. But it's the best move we've ever had. It was the quickest and most effective packing. Working with the movers was a breeze because we did very little of it. And unpacking was also super easy because she was the one figuring out how to organize everything. While this service isn't cheap, it's absolutely worth it. If you hate moving, organizing, or tidying, it's doubly worth it. She sets you up for success in your own home and I feel like that's worth a good chunk of change. We were so relieved at the end of the move that we absolutely plan on using her services more. We have furniture coming in 4-7 months (thanks covid, lol), but when it gets here we plan on having Allison come back to make sure the transition is smooth and everything goes back to being as tidy as she left it. We also have a storage unit that could use the Organization Maven's touch, so that will be likely happening in the future as well. Seriously, if you've made it this far. Just do it. You won't regret it read more

I must say, I reached out to several organizers when I felt overwhelmed with having to spring clean. And Spring cleaning actually turned into selling our house. I explained to Allison that I needed help ASAP, and I also let her know how overwhelmed I felt about the packing part. She came to my home and took detailed notes of what I needed done. I felt comfortable enough with her after that estimate visit that I didn't need to take a day off of work to supervise her. She knew exactly what type of packing materials were needed and had the areas of my house packed up, organized neatly, and well labeled in 2 days. I couldn't believe how much of a relief it was to come home to such a decluttered house. I have already decided that she will be the one to help me unpack and organize when I get to my new home. Allison is an expert and I highly recommend her. I have to add, she has a very pleasant personality and a great sense of humor. read more

I contacted Allison because I needed help organizing and packing a laundry/ pantry/ tool area. I sent her a picture through Yelp and we first consulted over the phone followed by scheduling her to come to my home. Allison is very easy to get along with. She is professional, efficient, and hard working. I really felt comfortable with her in my home and enjoyed her ideas/process when it comes to organizing. A few great details to note about using Allison are: 1. provides boxes for free if needed (if available from her source) 2. takes care of hauling away and donating items you no longer need and provides a donation slip 3. Is not intimidated by Chaos I will definitely be using Allison again to help clear out our garage! read more

Allison is the best! We were hesitant of hiring a professional organizer because we wanted to try to organize ourselves but after moving into our new place and looking at all the crazy unorganized boxes and bags we had, we decided to try hiring someone. We messaged and talked to a few companies and decided to go with Allison because she actually took the time to come over and do a walk through with us, took notes and was able to give us an estimate and quote! I honestly didn't know what to expect. Could someone else really help us clear our mess?! Well, Allison did!! She not only cleared up all our floor space but she helped us plan out what we would use our space for and asked and cared about what we wanted in the long run. Our whole experience was extremely positive!! She helped sort through and unpack everything we had and made sure each item had a proper home. And she did it all in only 2 days, less than the initial estimate!! She was extremely prepared! She brought lots of organizers and we only had to pay for the ones we wanted to use. We had a weird pullout drawer for trash cans and after I asked if she could recommend which trash cans to buy, Allison made a trip to the nearby Target to find the perfect ones for us without charging anything extra. She even got us a dish drying rack as a gift because the one we ordered kept getting delayed in shipping. She genuinely loves what she does and wants to help! We didn't even have a table or space to eat on yet so she brought a fold out table for us to use in the meantime. I especially love that she doesn't just put things randomly away. She made sure everything was some place we wanted it to be and some place useful! She also gave us so many tips for baby proofing and future organizing . She broke down all our boxes and took away all our donation items for us in her truck! Seriously, she does everything!! We still had some stuff to move over from our old place after she finished and she came back and helped take away more donation items without charging us. We are so happy we found her and highly recommend her!! She also practices safety protocols for covid and while she organized, we were able to work on our own things! If you're hesitant for any reason, you can trust Allison to help organize and make things so much easier for you! It is completely worth it! read more

We were referred to Allison through our realtor, and she immediately found time in her busy schedule to help us organize, and pack our home in order to stage, and list our home for sale. We were able to continue working from home, and taking care of our kids while Allison and her team took care of this daunting, yet necessary task for us. Allison had creative, and inventive ways to organize and pack our items efficiently. In the end, we were able to list our home after just a few days of using her services. The amount of time we saved using her was priceless! read more

I was overwhelmed with the task of organizing our garage--it was crammed with dusty stacks of boxes too heavy for me to lift and bulky items that needed to be trashed or donated. Allison came to the rescue. She gave me a free quote during an in-person consultation and then returned the following week. Over two days she worked efficiently to declutter, clean, and organize our entire garage. I had bought storage boxes for the job, but she thoughtfully repurposed what I already had, leaving the new containers in their boxes for me to return. She also helped me haul away and deliver items for donation. Allison transformed a gloomy, chaotic space into a bright, orderly one. I enjoy going into the garage now! read more

Love love love her!!! She literally transformed my rooms from Clutter everywhere to nice and neat and I can actually see counter space! Def recommend her and great pricing read more

Hired the magnificent organization maven to help me regain use of my garage. I moved two years ago into my new home and the garage has been in almost the same state with boxes, junk, things I thought I would one day use. I found Allison through my neighborhoods next door page and couldn't have been happier. I sent over a few pictures of my garage and the next day she came over for a quick 30 minute consult. She was punctual, courteous of my time and came up with a solid game plan on organizing the garage. Four hours later and we were done! I feel like a load has been taken off my shoulders that this huge "should do" task was completed. Allison was amazing as she delivered all my old paint, stains and chemicals to the proper place. She even donated all the goods that could be reused AND took away the trash! I am a huge fan and can recommend without any hesitation! read more

Allison is nothing short of amazing! Not only did she assist us with our recent overwhelming move organization and packing (California to Missouri), she made the process joyful and much more bearable. To give an idea of how much "stuff" we moved with...6 of the 16 FOOT "PODS" plus 1 ""U-BOX" and 1 crammed full travel trailer. This was AFTER Allison did her best to help us de-clutter. What I mean by that lady statement...we had only 1 month to pack, due to my job transfer. It was an INSANE timeline/ mess/ amount of work. Allison could have not been more kind, efficient, intuitive, or professional. As soon as we are able to, we are going to fly her out to Saint Louis for a week to assist with home organization and unpacking. Only one complaint (which can only be directed to MYSELF...as I gaze into the mirror...), "Why in the heck didn't you call this wonderful person months ago???). A+++ and highly recommended. I recommend Allison unconditionally and trust her completely in every way. A heartfelt thanks; could NOT have accomplished this move without her!! I am a nurse who relocated with my dear husband to Saint Louis to work in a COVID-19 testing unit at the VA Medical Center. To say I am particular in my assessments, would be an understatement read more

How do I begin to sing the praises of this wonderful organizer? We had just bought a "new" home when I became ill. My recuperation is taking much longer than I had originally thought. The thought of packing, moving, unpacking etc was completely overwhelming. I had seen The Organizing Maven on social media and wasn't sure an organizer helped with unpacking and organizing so I messaged Allison. From the moment I spoke with her a weight was lifted off of my shoulders. She can a day after move in and just got to work. I didn't have to buy any organizing containers, she used good old ingenuity as containing solutions . I was incapacitated from the move but she just carried on. She unpacked our entire kitchen, laundry and more. Back the next day and ready to work, we walked through the unpacking/organizing together and separately but the job was quickly getting done. What a relief!! She respected my belongings, never judged and was happy through the whole process. It was such a relief as well as a mood booster to know that she was in charge and moving on whether I could or couldn't on a particular day. She brought us TP when she noticed we were out, donuts from a cool shop in town another day. She even put our trash cans at the curb on the curb for pickup. Thoughtful and efficient I was so lucky to have found Allison. I don't know what I would have done without her. She is a very hard worker. She tidies as she goes as well. You will be delighted with Allison as your home organizer. She took our boxes away, made donations for us and left our home in perfect order. She gets the job done and my home looks great!!!!!l. read more

What would it be worth if someone came into your home or business and helped you have "a place for everything and everything in its place?" What if all the emotional reasons for "keeping" stuff made way for the logical ones of "letting go?" Well, Allison IS the Organization Maven and can definitely make a positive difference in your space. I've had Allison do many projects for me including garage cleanup, office reorganization, and moving preparations! She's absolutely awesome at getting things DONE! She's super honest and kind, and patient. She could charge double!! read more

There's times when you need a little extra hand, I called Allison to come to help me clean my garage and she showed up on time and in less than three hours my garage was neatly put together and free of junk .. Allison is a hard working lady I highly recommend her expertise .. read more

I had an awesome experience with Allison. For a few months my husband was hemming and hawing about cleaning out our 2 car garage. After a free consultation, he declared he would do it himself, as I rolled my eyes. 2 months later, it was not done so I called Allison. She was amazing. She and I worked for 7 hours in the garage, opened and purged pretty much every box, bin and drawer. We reorganized everything, repacked and restacked holiday bins, organized my craft area and hubby's shop area. I didn't need to buy any new storage as we used the bins and boxes that got freed up from purging 15 years of stuff!! She is no nonsense and a hard worker. She even made two trips to goodwill to take all my donations and took my hazardous waste like paint and batteries to the drop off spot. It turned out so great that I (almost) enjoy doing laundry out there. My husband who is away on business saw it via facetime and said it looked Amazeballs! Lol. Well worth the time and $ to get a large amt of square footage back to usable condition!! Thank you so much, Allison!! read more

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Allison is very thorough and reliable. She assisted us during thanksgiving dinner around the kitchen. It was a bonus she know how to prepare Persian tea too:) thank you Allison. read more

I used her service to clean our garage recently. We had water pipe issues twice in 2015 and had to use our garage as a temporary solution to store items that were in the house including furniture. After the house got back in order, basic items went back inside the house, all junks were left there for a couple of years. Plus we had many boxes that we never even opened since we moved in. You can imagine how bad it was. With her service, we are finally using garage to keep our cars...! She was fast! All the stuff we wanted to donate were put in her truck and she took care of it same day! read more

The Organization Maven was just what we needed. After years of dumping items in our garage both my husband and I were overwhelmed to tackle the job of organizing it on our own. My husband was extremely reluctant but after explaining what Allison does and showing him reviews and her Instagram account he agreed. She was very friendly and quick. She helped us part with items that we actually never used but were holding on to for whatever reason. The best part was that at the end of the day she drove away with a truck full of items we no longer needed, saving us trips to the recycling center, waste management, and donation centers. We can now see the floor in our garage and we can walk in there and know where everything is. I also now have a space for storing extra food since our pantry is so small (this is what I was looking forward to). My husband was so excited at the end of the day, he actually just sat in the garage for an hour admiring our newly organized space. Thank you Allison! read more

Allison is extremely helpful. She can help you with any task. I highly recommend her, you won't be disappointed!!

Allison is really amazing at what she does. She helped me out so much when I was moving out of my old place and helped me sort through items I didn't need anymore. She really has a great knack at helping you focus on what's needing to be done to help get done faster and she's great at getting the job done quickly. If you need someone to help move you move,or if you're overwhelmed with the idea of downsizing, getting rid of clutter and organizing, Allison is the perfect person for the job!! read more

Allison is very helpful! I've been hiring her off and on about three years (since pregnant with my fourth child.) She's helped organize and set up my garage and kitchen and kids' rooms. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or have a project I've been putting off (including assembling furniture or a bike!), it's great to have someone to call. She's very responsive and responsible. read more

I and my dog, Bella, recently moved to Newport Beach from Kansas City. My leasing agent had left Allison's business card in a drawer. She had been the personal assistant to the lady whose apartment I am now leasing after she sold the unit. I was desperate to find someone to stay in my home whenever I needed to be away for a few days from time to time. I left Bella at doggie daycare for four days during my first trip away and she came home with intestinal worms. I feel so fortunate to have found Allison whose many services also include dog/house sitting. She texted me every day and sent pics of Bella to let me know how their time together was going. Put my mind at ease. She also "tidied up" my patio succulent garden during my absence, trimmed my lime trees and recommended a pesticide spray to rid them of white flies. What does a girl from Kansas know about lime trees and succulents?! Allison impressed me with her "can do" attitude and her professionalism. So grateful that I found the business card! Bella looks forward to your next visit! read more

I've used Allison for 2 Birthday Parties now. One for a 5 year old and the other for a 2 yr old. Both Pool Parties. She was very helpful in setting up, Bar-b-que-ing food, serving food cake and everything party related. I noticed when tearing down she picked up every piece of tape and trash left over. When the parties are more than a few people I know I will be calling her to have her help me. Thanks Allison until the next time! read more