Organizing
The 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 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 MoreGwenyth Paltrow, the GOOP Podcast & me
Why decluttering and creating a schedule can help kids NOW Do you feel disoriented, stressed, and overwhelmed by what’s going on? Most of us do. So, how do you think this is affecting our kids? Our children look to us to see how we’re behaving and what we’re saying for a sense of how “safe”…
Read MoreAsk for help – we’ll answer the virtual call!
A little help to organize your space and time to be most productive… By now, many of us are settled into the “new normal”, THE AFTER that we really weren’t prepared for. Many employees are now #workingfromhome, social distancing, possibly caring for and schooling children and trying to stay mentally well and positive. That’s a…
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…
Read MoreIs your stuff your FRENEMY??
Hello, Mean Girls and Frenemies. You know who they are. The negative people and emotional vampires that drain you physically and emotionally. When you part from a “friend”, do you feel energized, uplifted and positive? Or do you feel drained and negative? Yup. That’s a frenemy. And frankly, it’s the same with the stuff we…
Read MoreMittens, Mittens Everywhere
Welcome to mid-winter (almost) It’s less than a week to Groundhog Day. And regardless of what that pesky groundhog declares on February 2nd, we all know there’s a lot more cold and wet to come. So, are you maintaining your transitional space to manage the crush of boots, jackets, mittens, gloves and snow gear? It’s…
Read MoreNo more “file piles”
Start fresh for 2020 It’s your mid-winter organizing check-in. How are your intentions going for 2020? We all start out the year with good intentions and goals to “do better” in the new year. Eat better. Exercise more. Spend more time with friends and family. Find a balance in our lives. Be more organized and…
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