Seniors Today Interview
Organizing in South Korea
This past spring I spent three weeks in Seoul, South Korea visiting my son, Christian. I knew that I would have a lot of free time on my hands, as he was unable to take time off of work during … Continued
From Psychology Today – Why Mess Causes Stress
Sherrie Bourg Carter Psy.D.High Octane Women Why Mess Causes Stress: 8 Reasons, 8 Remedies The mental cost of clutter Clutter can play a significant role in how we feel about our homes, our workplaces, and ourselves. Messy homes and work spaces leave us feeling … Continued
Quick Tips to Get Organized
January 2017 I am welcoming the New Year with some quick tips to help you get organized in the New Year. These tips will help you stop procrastinating and get organized today! Inspire and motivate yourself with the “Quick … Continued
Giving Thanks
With the abundance of Thanksgiving organizing tips on the Internet, I’ve decided to forego mine. Instead, given the stressful year that we have been through, I will give thanks for all that is good in my life. I give thanks … Continued
Crafts and Clutter
When I was younger I dabbled in crafts. Then, once I had children and was managing a household, I was bitten by the crafting bug. Craft stores were opening everywhere. A new cable channel, HGTV, featured how-to craft shows. I … Continued
Home Inventory, Part 2
In last September’s newsletter I recounted how the lack of a home inventory made it impossible for me to make an insurance claim for a theft, which happened during my move in November 2014. Additionally, the police were unable to … Continued
Organizing and Millennials
About three years ago, as I began the downsizing process, I had a Boomer vs. Millennial encounter. I kept favorite clothing my children had worn stored in a cedar chest. One day, while my daughter was home from college, we … Continued