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
Aug 16, 2021 | Back to School, Clutter/DeClutter, Family, General Organizing, Habits/Routines, Home, Seasonal
As summer fades to fall, here are a few decluttering/organizing projects to consider: Declutter your bedside table – if you haven’t read it by now, you are probably not going to read it…Focus on your mudroom – begin to consider the seasonal... Read more
Apr 11, 2021 | General Organizing, Habits/Routines, Projects, Seasonal
Put away shovels, sleds, ice melt, roof rakes, car scrapers and brushes and other winter items. Replace these with your rakes, hoses, flower pots, watering cans, and lawn care items for spring. Be sure to keep only the items that are in good working... Read more
Jan 3, 2021 | Behavior, Clutter/DeClutter, Downsizing, General Organizing, Habits/Routines, Home, Projects, Seasonal, Spaces
January represents cold, but it also represents renewal. At this time of resolutions, some of you requested a challenge. What better way to declutter than a little bit each day. It’s your 31 Day Challenge! Each day of the month you will need to part with the... Read more