Happy RIM Month!
Did you know that April is “Records and Information Management Month (RIMM)?” — What a coincidence that it should fall on the same month when we are filing our tax returns. Or, at least, filing for an extension. — RIMM … Continued
Why you should downsize, even if you don’t move
I recently attended a networking event held by the Grass Roots Organization for the Well-Being of Seniors (GROWS). At the event I listened to a presentation on a new movement called “Villages.” The purpose of Villages is to help seniors … Continued
When love won’t do
February is the month of love — cards, flowers, and candy abound. However, you may not always feel the love if your significant other is disorganized. Here are some suggestions to help make life at home less stressful. • Set … Continued
Happy New Year!
The end of January is nearing. How are those 2015 Organizing Goals coming along? Why didn’t I say “Resolutions?” When we make New Year’s Resolutions we think big, and big can be intimidating. So much so, that our resolve to … Continued
Reduce, reuse, recycle!
I confess…I hate to throw things away. However, that doesn’t mean I plan to move all my unwanted items with me. Instead, I find a responsible way to dispose of them. First, if I think something is a little too … Continued
Got drugs?
The “National Prescription Take-Back Day” has returned! This Saturday drop off all your unused prescription drugs at designated locations. For more information and a drop-off point near you go to:
Paper, paper everywhere!
Last autumn I made the decision to put the house on the market sometime in 2014. Once that was decided, I wanted to start decluttering as soon as possible because, as an organizer, I knew how long the process can … Continued
Simplify! Simplify! Simplify!
Simplify! Simplify! Simplify! Oh, my! Can it true? Was my last blog post really on April 25? As is true for everyone, life took a quick turn after my last post. In May I started working on getting the house … Continued
Never assume!
Too often my clients will say, “I can’t get rid of these things. I am saving them for my children.” The problem with saving things for your children is that they may not want them! One rainy day I pulled … Continued
Ah, Memories!
Ah, Memories! Downsizing your keepsakes is no small task. Many of us save pictures, letters, cards, souvenirs, and other items that remind us of happy times. I am no different. I love looking through them as well. While I have … Continued