Organizing
Make Your Holidays Merry & Stress-Free
The holidays are a time for joy, but they can also bring stress. A little preparation can help you stay organized and focus on what matters most. Plan Your Calendar Wisely. Before saying “yes” to every invite, review your commitments with your family. Prioritizing events avoids double-booking and leaves room for quieter moments at home.…
Read MoreOrganized and Safe: Tips for a Senior-Friendly Home
We all want our senior loved ones to be safe in their homes. I recently presented at the Senior Safety and Health Fair in Braintree and shared some of these tips. 1. Eliminate Clutter on Floors Clear pathways by removing tripping hazards such as loose rugs, wires, and unnecessary furniture. Ensure there’s enough space to…
Read MoreSeasonal Refresh: Top Fall Organizing Tips
Fall offers an opportunity to get organized before the busyness of the holidays. A clutter-free, cozy space can help you enjoy the season even more. Here are my top 5 organizing tips to prepare your home for the fall season: 1. Declutter Summer Items Pack away summer clothing, gear, and accessories that won’t be needed…
Read MoreHere’s to finding more space, more time and more joy in your summer!
Summertime and the living is easy. Well, sometimes anyway…Being organized goes a long way in making your life simpler and less stressed. In honor of the upcoming summer solstice, here are my top tips for a summer with more space, more time, and more joy! Confirm the details. Hours change for stores, recreational venues, and…
Read MoreHow to Make Taxes Less Taxing…
Getting organized for your taxes can be easy as a three-folder system. Folder A: Income & Personal Information Folder B: Expenses & Deductions Folder C: Investments & Taxes Don’t delay getting organized by going out and buying color-coded folders and special labels – plain manila folders will work just fine. Print out the checklists below…
Read MoreFall Organizing: Pick a Calendar
Full disclosure – fall is my favorite time of year. Cool mornings and warm days. Apple picking and harvest festivals. Football and tailgates. And of course, sweatah weathah. And with back-to-school and many activities kicking off, keeping a calendar becomes even more important. Read on about how to choose the best one for you… Why you…
Read MoreOrganizing for Back to School 2023
Yes, it’s almost August, and back to school is looming. Getting kids ready and set up for success takes some planning. Children are influenced by the state of their physical space just as much as adults. If clutter and disorganization in your home have you feeling frazzled and stressed, it’s highly likely that your children…
Read MoreSun and Skin – Organizing for Safety
What items in your transitional space can keep you safe? Entering and exiting the home easily and with less stress is a goal for everyone. To make the transitional process easier and more effective, it’s important set up an effective transitional space – also known as your “launching/landing pad” – with the right storage. So,…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Room-by-Room Decluttering Guide from the Redfin Blog
Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: The Ultimate Room-By-Room Decluttering Checklist | Redfin Creating a decluttering checklist is an excellent way to begin organizing your home and simplifying your life. Along with helping you take stock of your belongings, lists can help you stay on track and prioritize the areas that…
Read MoreIn the season of MORE, what about LESS?
It’s that time of year. A time of excess, buying, and spending. But in this season of more, I’m here to make a strong argument for less. Less personal debt. Less stress. Less “stuff” cluttering up our homes. Less “trying to keep up with the Joneses”. Americans are a nation of consumers. We buy when…
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