Going Through Family Members’ Remaining Items
“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 […]
Simple Steps to a Tidier Home
“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 […]
End of Year Clutter Quiz
“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 […]
Fall Treasure Hunt in Your Home
“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 […]
Are Garage Sales Worthwhile?
“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 […]