“Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.” — Paul Boese So – I come to you with my head hanging a bit lower than usual. I found out just a couple of days ago that my website has not been sending me ANY inquiries for YEARS – 5 YEARS to be […]
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” – Robin Williams. As the season of renewal blossoms around us, it’s the perfect time to embrace the invigorating spirit of spring cleaning! Imagine transforming your home into a sanctuary of organization, where every cluttered corner becomes a serene haven tailored just for you. At Aim 4 […]
“Sometimes you don’t realize the weight of something until you feel the weight of its release.” Unknown As you may have heard before, the definition of Clutter is Delayed Decision Making. Once you make your decision about letting go, you will feel lighter – it’s basically a guarantee. Try letting go of ONE hard to […]
“A life without leisure is no life at all.” Unknown I recently read a quote and of course I can’t remember exactly what it said and which famous person said it, but the above is the message I heard. It gave me pause to remember that leisure is not a bad word – taking a […]
“When in doubt, leave it out.” Unknown This is probably one of the most common responses I have when someone asks me if they should keep an item. If you are asking, it means you probably don’t need it. Keep the things that one could not ‘pry out of your hands’ due to sentimentality or […]
“Riches do not consist in the possession of treasures, but in the use made of them.” Napoleon Bonaparte It is a common occurrence for people to find items of value as they downsize and declutter. Hidden treasures, right under your nose. Read ahead to find out how to uncover treasures. Fall 2024 A (Treasure) Hunting We […]
“The value is always in the eye of the beholder. What is worthless to one person may be very important to someone else.” -Peter Ackroyd Value – the million dollar question and the one sticking point that can cause delays in downsizing and decluttering. Summer 2024 I am a long time member of the National Association […]
“Dear Weather, Stop showing off….we know you’re hot.” -Author Unknown May-June 2024 I regularly hear people tell me about “Snow Day” projects that are waiting for them when they’re stranded at home. Now that it’s topping 100 degrees in the coming days, this is a GREAT time to do some in-home projects that involve letting […]
“Lead me not into temptation….Oh who am I kidding, follow me, I know a shortcut.” -Author Unknown April 2024 “A stitch in time saves nine.” This old proverb means that if you sort out a problem immediately it may save a lot of extra work later. I’m thinking about short cuts and hacks to getting […]
“Free time is death to the anxious, and thank goodness I don’t have any of it right now.” -Jon Stewart Just thinking about this extra day, February 29th, and how it can be best celebrated. Would you, could you consider it as “Free Time?” February 2024 Many of us yearn for ‘free time’ and many […]