Ambry Organizing, Simplify and Design

More family peace and joy with Ambry Kids!
Have you felt like there's too much stuff and not enough time? Have you walked by your child's bedroom or playroom and felt a sense of frustration? Do you and your child have power struggles over clean-up, organization, and stuff?

We make your family life more joyful by working with your child to organize their toys, books, clothing, and precious possessions. By guiding your child, we gradually train them to sort their things, assess whether each thing should be kept, donated, or tossed, and then where to put their things.

We help you, the parent, through the different needs that children have with each life stage. These include:

Preparing for a baby. Nesting, stocking supplies, and preparing space so that you can feel comfortable and ready for babyhood.
Toddler and preschool years. There can be a plethora of toys and crafts in these phases of childhood! We help sort through the toys and crafts, figuring out how to have efficient and attractive storage.
Elementary years. These children have more books, and also need to organize schoolwork. As they develop more independence, they benefit from being empowered to curate their possessions, organize their belongings, and take responsibility in their family. As digital interaction increases, they may need dedicated electronic spaces that are stable, yet integrated in family life. We can advise and help implement strategies, for these, as well as provide structure for chores.
Tween and teen years. Children are making the transition to adulthood and independence. They often appreciate having outside advisors who can advise about life skills and organization while supporting their drives toward personal goals.
Leaving the nest. Congratultions are in order here! We help the young person get organized, so that they are well-equipped to venture out, whether to college, first job, or first home on their own. Also, we help you, the parent, organize and sort through your space as things change with a child leaving home.

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monicabree@ambryorganizing.com

I cannot say enough great things about Monica! I am a busy mother of two little kids, a business owner, and in charge of most of the household chores. I was very overwhelmed and knew I needed some help to streamline and organize my life. That's where Monica comes in! She spent time learning about my life and my processes (or lack thereof). She found a way to organize my home so it was the most efficient it could possibly be. Not only did she put into place streamlined procedures for how my life is today, she thought about how the procedures would make sense as my kids entered the new phases of their lives down the road.

While I look at Monica's services as an investment in my mental health and I am fine with the cost, I actually think she will end up saving me money long term. I was seriously considering bringing in a cleaning service every week (we are currently on a bi-weekly schedule). I now feel it is much easier for me to keep my home clean on my own and have decided I do not need a cleaning every week.

One last thing I want to say about Monica - she went very out of her way to make a special space for my 2 year old daughter. My daughter had never really had her own room before. Monica saw that she was at the age where she would really appreciate and thrive in her own space. I didn't even realize how much she would appreciate her own little nook and now she can't stop talking about it! I am completely blown away by Monica's services and would feel comfortable recommending her to my friends - in fact, I already have recommended her to a few friends! I'm so grateful for everything Monica has done for me and I look forward to working with her much more in the future!

- Lauren S., Oakland

Professional Organizer

Monica Bree Rhodes