Baltimore Beacon article
Thank you Baltimore Beacon I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the Baltimore Beacon‘s Carol Sorgen for the February 2017 issue. You can read the full issue of the paper here: Baltimore Beacon.
Time to get motivated and organized!
Motivated and organized in the new year At the beginning of each year many of us make resolutions. You say you are going to go to the gym, you are going to eat more healthy, you are going to get organized. By the end of a few weeks, those resolutions tend to go right out […]
Easiest Clutter to Toss in 2017
JANUARY 2017 “What you possess in the world will be found at the day of your death to belong to someone else. But what you are will be yours forever.” – Henry Van Dyke Quite a thought…. the minute you die, technically speaking, all your stuff belongs to someone else. And you were going to do […]
Road trip – over the river and through the woods
Many of us take to the road during the holiday season. Before embarking on any road trip, it is essential to have an emergency kit and things to occupy your passengers. It is in your best interest to be prepared. Have an oil change and do any other routine maintenance if it is due before […]
Moving a Parent
DECEMBER 2016 “….some poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next. Delicious Ambiguity.“ – Gilda Radner Moving Dad My beloved mother-in-law passed away in October – […]
Organized Gift Wrapping
Gift wrapping woes ’Tis the season to start wrapping gifts, and the stress of that chore can wreck your good mood. Unless you have things gift wrapped at the store, it’s something you’ll have to do. Here are some tips to organize your gift wrapping. Getting Started Doing all of your wrapping at once rather […]
Oh my! Thanksgiving is just around the corner
Thanksgiving is already upon us. The kids come home, bring their families. Friends come over. You have to cook a big dinner. How can you do it all and stay organized through the weekend? Start with a game plan Take a look around your home with an objective eye. Try to see what others see […]
Lessons Learned from Burglary
NOVEMBER 2016 “Better safe than sorry.” Parents worldwide Read on to see how you can be safer in your home! What I Wish I Had Known On Monday morning, October 17th, we were the unfortunate victims of a burglary. At about 5:00 am, someone(s) […]
Hope for the disorganized
We all aspire to be organized people. But realistically, not everyone can get organized. Others have problems staying organized. So what do disorganized people do to stay ahead of the clutter? Dust collectors Don’t use it? For someone who has a difficult time with clutter, the less stuff you have, the better off you will […]
Closet shopping spree
Shopping in your own closet It’s time to take a shopping trip in your closets. As you add clothing to your closets, it’s time to edit your wardrobe to make more space. What’s an easy way to do that? Go shopping! Take everything out of the closet. It’s a pain, but the best way to […]