Housework is something that everyone has to do - whether you like it or not. Washing your floors, vacuuming, scrubbing your toilets, laundry...the list goes on and on. For some people - they spend an entire day cleaning, purging, decluttering, organizing.....  It's time to revolt! I don't want to spend my entire Saturday scubbing toilets or doing laundry! I want to play outside - hike, garden, read magazines, watch movies, call friends..... do anything except waste a beautiful day off being stuck doing housework! So what's the answer - well -"break it up"! There is no "rule" that you have ..read more

Getting things done requires organization. You need a goal and a plan for completing your "task".  Even things as simple as "grocery shopping" or "picking up painting supplies so that you can paint your living room" are tasks that should be scheduled - so that they actually happen. Making a list of what you need to get done each day helps you stay on track and makes sure that you don't forget something important. In our busy lives - sometimes we just forget things! It happens.....   Having a "To Do" list is great - BUT - for a lot of people - it's ovewhelming. And there is a dif ..read more

Decluttering - room by room... When was the last time that you declcuttered your bathroom?  How old is that makeup? How many creams and lotions do you really need? A place that is seldom decluttered and organized is the bathroom. And it usually has a lot of "stuff" crammed into the drawers and cabinets. Makeup and lotions expire - beleive it or not! It is a good idea to put a date on your makeup and lotions so that you know how long you have had them.  Start with one drawer at a time and take everything out. Wipe out the drawer - it usually will have a lot of make-up dust in it. If y ..read more

Decluttering and Organizing is not a "one and done" process. It's a "continuing process".  As we age - so do our "things".  Each room of your home should be decluttered and organized on a regular basis.  Today we'll talk about the kitchen. We all know that there is a drawer in your kitchen that has tupperware without lids. Not sure where those lids disappeared to - but they are gone! You probably have tupperware that is cracked and badly stained (and doesn't look good). It's time to purge those old, beat up, lidless containers!  What about old chipped glasses or dishes? The ..read more

We are now in our 2nd month of 2024. Have you already thrown out your New Years Resolutions? At the beginning of every year a lot of people "resolve" to start or stop some new or old habits. By February - everything is forgotten. Why is that? Maybe it's because the goals we set were unrealistic. We have great intentions but we tend to bite off more than we can chew. Instead of saying (for example) that we are going to lose 50 pounds six months (which could be unrealistic) - we should plan on changing our lifestyle and eating healthier.  Another reason that people can't meet their ..read more

It's a new year and everyone wants to get Organized! That's great! But where should you start? The answer is simple:  start with what bothers you the most! There is no right or wrong answer. If an area of your home bothers you - fix it! Most people don't start an organizing project until things get so bad that they can't stand it any lonoger - and then they go overboard! They want to do a "whole house" organizing without really thinking about what exactly that entails - and being realistic on how long it takes. They jump right in - without planning anything. Because planning things involv ..read more

January is Get Organized & Be Productive (GO) Month and there’s no better time to consult an organizing or productivity professional. Clutter and disorganization can drain your energy and contribute to unwarranted stress, frustration, and anxiety. Ready to start the new year off right by getting organized and increasing productivity? Here are our top tips: ·      *   Clear out your files to start the new year off right! Go through each file and get rid of any papers that are not needed for your taxes or are not for any items that you no longer own. B ..read more

Stuff happens! No matter how much we think we are prepared - sometimes we have no control over things. Hurricanes, earthquakes, fires....and more - can change your life in a split second.  If something happens and destroys your home - and all of your possessions - are you prepared to tell the insurance company exactly what you have in your home and what the value is?  Are you insured for the right amount?  Insurance companies will want/need proof of what was in your home and it's value. Do you remember every single thing that you owned? Do you have actual documentation or pictur ..read more

It's that time of year where everyone is busily shopping for holiday presents. There are sales everywhere. The stores are trying to entice you with lots of new gadgets and lots of shiny things. We just have to have the lastest and greatest. We have to keep up! We have been inundated with ads. Sometimes multiple times a day by some companies. Will you be able to resist or will you succumb to the holiday pressure to buy as much possible. Because we all know that the more presents you buy someone - the more you love them!   And after everyone unwraps all the presents and the wrapping pa ..read more

Hoarding is a complex mental health issue. It can also be a safety issue. Intervention needs to take place at several levels. Hoarding cleanup can be extremely costly for property owners and local governments. Hoarding can cause a variety of complications, including: ·        * Unsanitary conditions that pose a health risk ·        * Increased risk of falls ·        *  An inability to perform daily tasks, such as bathing and cooking ·        *  Untreated medical or psychological condit ..read more