Dec 17, 2021 | Behavior, Children/Kids/Teens, Clutter/DeClutter, Holidays, Home, Seasonal
This is the time of the year that often makes parents cringe. They love the holidays, but not the excess. They love their kids, but know that they already have a lot of, well, a lot of everything. And soon, they will have more. Toys, clothes, video games, board games,... Read more
Nov 22, 2021 | Behavior, Clutter/DeClutter, Family, Habits/Routines, Holidays, Seasonal
Back in 2013, we first posted a blog reminding you of the great possibilities that lie in giving no clutter gifts, or gifts of experiences. Eight years later we are still professing the value of this type of gift: Memberships (to a museum, zoo or historical society);... Read more
Oct 30, 2021 | Behavior, Family, Holidays, Seasonal
Most years I encourage clients and others to begin their holiday preparations and shopping early, to avoid overwhelm as the holidays approach, and, to allow time to actually enjoy ourselves. This year it seems the supply chain issues are telling us the same thing... Read more
Sep 16, 2021 | Behavior, Clutter/DeClutter, Downsizing, Habits/Routines, Projects
It is not always the right time to take on decluttering and organizing projects, but when you are ready…you are ready! Think about these factors as you move ahead: Have you carved out time in your calendar? Are you feeling good physically & mentally? Have... Read more
Jul 12, 2021 | Behavior, Habits/Routines, Projects
Getting your errands done is just one more part of being organized – taking action rather than putting off what we need to get done. Set some time aside to catch up on all of those nagging errands…you know the ones I mean… -Taking back all of the ‘returns’ –... Read more
Jun 5, 2021 | Behavior, Clutter/DeClutter, Habits/Routines, Home, Spaces
If you are like most people, you stockpiled supplies and back stock of items during the past year due to the pandemic. You wanted to limit your trips to the grocery store and other big box retailers. So, you ordered online or did shopping trips where you... Read more