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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…
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 MoreOrganizing Resolutions for 2024
Did you know that “getting organized” is one of the top 3 resolutions every January 1st? If your New Year’s resolution is learning how to organize your life, here are some tips to get started. Whether you’re looking for office organization, home organization, or home office organization, these rules apply. Welcome to your first steps……
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 MoreOrganizing your pantry for healthy eating…
Everyone wants to eat healthier. Organizing your kitchen and pantry makes this process more doable. Check out these tips to get started. Invest in your wellness. Get the highest quality blender/food processor you can afford. If wrestling with a subpar blender or food processor makes it difficult to make a healthy smoothie or prepare ingredients,…
Read MoreKitchen Spring Cleaning
Everyone wants an organized kitchen. But one of the greatest obstacles to keeping that space organized is the sheer volume of stuff there. Between the appliances, large and small, dishes and glassware, and all the foodstuff, there’s a lot to maintain. Get a jump on your kitchen spring cleaning by focusing on these critical areas. …
Read MoreThe story of the stuff
Why am I holding onto this? This is one of the most frequent questions I hear when I work with clients. “Why am I stuffing my already overcrowded drawers with my child’s outgrown ballet outfit?” “Why can’t I let go of Grandma’s china set, although many of the pieces are broken or missing?” “Why am…
Read MoreSetting up your home office? Here are the top 5 recommendations from a professional organizer.
#WFH? Check. Since the start of quarantine in March, many of us have been working from home. And in the beginning, we “made do” and improvised. We worked at our kitchen tables and islands; we created Zoom space in the bedroom and living room. The dining room became our makeshift workspace and we figured it…
Read MoreReadying for Moving Day in the time of COVID
The last push. You’ve planned, organized, and checked (and rechecked) the details. You’ve packed the seldom used, seasonal, and non-critical items. The last boxes on the moving truck or in the pod should hold all bedding and be marked as such (mattress pads, sheets, blankets, pillows). And as soon as the beds are set up,…
Read MorePlanning, purging, and packing during COVID.
Countdown to your move. As you’re planning your move, use this as an opportunity to purge. How much storage is available in your new space? Will all of these items fit? If you’re not using an item now, it’s highly unlikely you’ll use it in your new home so let it go now and save…
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