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 […]
“Beat the Heat” Ideas
“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 […]
Decluttering Hacks
“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 […]