Organized 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…

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Planning for “THE AFTER” in your business…

empty office

Did your systems work? Now is the time to plan for what comes next and determine just how prepared (or unprepared) you were for disruption like COVID-19. For many businesses, technology was the biggest hurdle, at least in the beginning.  Could your technology support a Work From Home platform?  Did you have the right IT…

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Where can I hide this?

hidden storage spaces

Finding good hiding spots… Do you think finding good hiding spots is all about playing “hide and seek” or having a great Easter egg hunt?  In organizing, good hiding spots mean effective space management.  Maximizing your existing storage comes in many forms.  Closet organizing, purging unneeded and unused items and choosing effective storage are important. …

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Battling that bulging closet…

messy closet

Why is closet organization important? Who hasn’t struggled at one time or another with a closet that just won’t cooperate?  Getting dressed and out the door is critical to a less stressful life – we do it at least once a day!  So why does the closet remain such a struggle for many of us?…

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Do it once and be done

got it done

Touch it twice rule Have you heard of the “touch it twice rule”?  In essence, it means that you touch an item or project only twice – do it and be done.  Complete a task right away or deal with an email or paperwork.  By doing this, You eliminate the need to go back and…

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Did you make a mess of your mudroom?

jackets hanging in mudroom

Why do I need an organizational system for this space? Transitional space is one of my clients’ greatest challenges to keep organized.  Largely this is because it’s present in every home or office and it gets so much “traffic” every day.   And because this space is so convenient, it can become a dumping ground as…

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