Do it yourself organizing

March 2020

“You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome, but you can control your attitude and how you deal with it.”

Author Unknown

Timely reminder that we can change our thoughts, and in turn, we will change our perspective and outlook. Take the high road and choose positive over negative. You won’t regret it.’

Do It Yourself Organizing

Due to the coronavirus, it appears that many of us will be spending more time at home in the coming days and weeks….what better way to fill the time by doing some good old fashioned decluttering and organizing! You can do as much or as little as you like. And it all starts with taking one small action.

For those of you who can dig in on your own, try this:

Decide which room in the house upsets you the most.
Pick one small area to tackle in one sitting.
Sort ‘like things together’ and toss/recycle/donate the items that you no longer use/need or have way too many of (think extra bags, pens, socks…depends what room you’re in)
Decide what items you definitely need to keep in the area due to frequent use.
Relocate anything that you don’t use often…think top shelves or more remote areas but if you’re afraid you’ll forget where you put it, make a ‘cheat sheet’ to tape on the inside of a cabinet in the room where you used to keep it.
Shop around your home to see if you already have storage containers or organizing products BEFORE you buy anything new.
Bag/box anything that’s trash, recycle or give away.
Schedule time in your calendar to get rid of what you no longer need.
Celebrate by doing something fun for yourself (except for impulse shopping).

For those of you who are completely overwhelmed and numb about how to start, consider contacting me for a virtual session. That’s right – we can connect via FaceTime or Phone or Zoom and get you started in minutes! Our virtual session can last 30 minutes or an hour. We can get you started and you have the option to continue the call after you do your agreed-upon assignment or we can schedule a follow up session when the mood strikes. This could be a great way to restore peace and order in select areas of the home without investing too much time or money. And remember, a call with me includes resources for how to get rid of what you don’t want!

Email me today to learn about pricing and how to schedule your virtual organizing session. (PS – if you would like to schedule an in home session, a member of the Aim 4 Order team is ready to work IN your home anytime – please email me for information about that, too!).

Make the most of these unusual times – you won’t regret one minute of decluttering time – I promise!

Got Stuff to Sell?

Let us eBay your items.

Howard Bernstein, eBay seller extraordinaire, is happy to discuss selling your collectibles and valuables for you. He handles all facets of the sale – pick up, listing and shipping. You will then get a check in the mail with your share of the proceeds. For more information on potentially valuable items in your home, contact Howard at 443-255-8969 or eBay4lessclutter@gmail.com.

This month’s “Item(s) of the Month” are Designer purses and shoes… popular favorites and highly desired by eBay buyers. Take a peek in your closet and see if there are any purses or shoes that you no longer wear that could be turned into cash

“Helping Baby Boomers and their Parents Lighten their Loads”

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home, contact me. Together, we can transform your home into a happy, tidy place where you can feel at peace. We can also get you ready for your next move… more enjoyably, faster and easier. We specialize in senior moves and helping families find new homes for the things they no longer have room to keep. We can also take care of clearing out homes that need to be listed quickly for resale. Contact me to schedule an appointment.