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Moving safely in the time of COVID
Trust; and verify. Words to live by. And even more so now during the time of COVID. If you’re organizing your move, it’s important to double-check, and even triple check, all of the details. Because many companies’ hours have been reduced and employees are working in a remote environment, it will take longer than normal to get confirmation…
Read MoreOrganizing your move during COVID
Start with a plan and a timeline. Moving is stressful. Period. This is one of the universal knowns like death and taxes. Whether we’re downsizing and moving to a warmer climate or going through the transition of divorce or separation, taking some of the emotion and stress out of your move will definitely help, especially with the…
Read MoreThe transition of divorce…
The statistics of divorce The statistics of divorce are not great. 44% of first marriages and 67% of second marriages end in divorce. And the percentage for third marriages is even higher. There’s no one who hasn’t experienced this painful transition of divorce either personally, or with friends and family. Over my ten years of…
Read MoreHow much does it COST to get organized?
Well, it depends…. “How much will it cost me to hire an organizer for my organizing project?” Well, it depends. One of the most important factors is your location. If you live near a large urban area, there will likely be an organizer nearby. NAPO, the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, is an…
Read MorePlanning your kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovations are disruptive. Plan accordingly… Ready to get started on your kitchen renovation? Vetted and chose a great contractor like Almar Building and Remodeling Co.? Excited about picking paint colors, cabinets, and lighting? Excellent! First, create a plan for how you’ll stay organized during the renovation. Since March, we’ve been quarantining at home and…
Read MoreDonating is great. Here’s how to do it thoughtfully and intentionally.
What do I have to donate? If we’re lucky, we’ve all been stuck in our homes for the past few weeks and months. And yes, I said, “lucky”. Because there are millions who are living with housing insecurity and homelessness during this global pandemic. If you’re at home, you’ve likely done some organizing – Google searches for decluttering…
Read MoreOrganizing during the quarantine…
The closets are done. Now what? Congratulations. Organizing closets, the junk drawer and even possibly starting on the “nether regions” like the basement, attic and garage, are all great projects. Getting organized is a great way to feel in control and productive. But organizing isn’t about boxes or bins; it’s not complicated filing systems or…
Read MoreHow can I serve myself right now?
How can I use my time at home most effectively? We are in unprecedented times. Apart from those days following September 11, the United States has never seen such a slowdown of life. And one of the biggest differences from that event and this one, the COVID-19 outbreak, is that in the wake of 9/11,…
Read MoreIs Clutter Weighing You Down?
Why clutter feels heavy. Hello, 2020! Firstly, a big “thank you” to 2019 for always being there for me, day in and day out. Another year gone in what feels like the blink of an eye. And the New Year almost 2 months old! So with this new year and all the possibilities and excitement…
Read More“Insuring” your memories
What’s important to you? Your family. Your home. Your car. Your things. Are these things important to you? If so, we invest in and insure these things so that they’re preserved. What about your memories and specifically your photos? Are they important to you as well? Most of us say yes. Take the time to…
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