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Tips for getting your estate organized

It can be uncomfortable to think about what will happen with your estate, but it is a necessity if you want your wishes known. For most, procrastination is the biggest stumbling block. You may need medical care as you get older. Planning for your physical and financial care is an important step in your personal […]

Get a handle on boxes and bags of papers

Even though we are moving into an age where people attempt to go paperless, we seem to have a ton of paper around the house. Getting it sorted and organized seems like an endless task. Here are some tips on making the process easier. Sorting This part of the process is the most difficult. You […]

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Tips and Tricks: March 2015

Quote of the Month “The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don’t.” Marie Kondo Spend a few minutes each day or week identifying the items in your home or office you can live without. Don’t worry about what or where they’ll go – just make […]

Choosing a professional organizer

We all know that taking the first step is the hardest part of the journey. Sometimes you need a little help to make that move. If you struggle with a house full of stuff and have no idea how to get started, you might need to hire a professional. How do you pick an organizer […]

Grocery Shopping 101

Have you ever come home after a long day of work, dreaming about having that last something in the refrigerator only to find that someone had already gotten to it? No one mentioned that you were out of whatever it was, the only way you knew was that you went looking for it and discovered […]

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Tips and Tricks: February 2015

Quote of the Month “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” Gandi If you think you’d be happier in a more decluttered environment or with better systems to manage your time and space…..if you say that you’re going to get your act together this week/this month/this […]

November Tips and Tricks

Quote of the Month “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” Melody Beattle What caught my attention most […]

Switching closets for cold weather clothes

As the leaves start to fall from the trees, you know it is time to tackle the bedroom closets. Every spring and fall we all dread that closet change. Here are some tips to make things a little easier. Many people think that they have to empty out the closet first. The only time I’d […]

Tips to help you downsize to a smaller home

Downsizing can be a tough time for many people. The move often causes a person to leave a lot of memories behind, along with friends in the old neighborhood. The perceived trauma of a move can make it difficult for people to get started and many people have no idea where to begin. Start with […]

Why hire a professional?

As a professional organizer, I often see situations that have gotten completely out of hand. Other times, a client is temporarily overwhelmed and just has no time to put a home or office in order. Either way, how can you tell if you need to hire a pro rather than organize yourself? Professional organizers are […]