How is life going? You may be in the sweet spot now, nearing or enjoying retirement, witnessing the successful lives of your children, and enjoying more time with friends or grandchildren. When things are going well, it may be hard to imagine a time when you won’t be able to (or no longer want to) […]
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Fear Factors: Why It’s Hard to Downsize (Beyond Decluttering!)
You opened this blog post, which tells me something about you: You’re thinking about downsizing. Maybe you’re thinking about doing so in the next year or in the next ten years; regardless, I’m glad you’re here. Here’s why… Thinking about downsizing can be even harder than actually doing it (you know, decluttering, packing boxes, cleaning, […]
9 Reasons to Serve Peanut Butter Pretzels in a Waterford Bowl
Last night we had some friends over for snacks and drinks before heading to a concert. I told everyone, “We aren’t having anything fancy, just a quick snack.” I had planned to serve cheese, crackers, chips, and homemade salsa because we wouldn’t be hanging around long. One friend showed up with a Ziploc bag of […]
Thinking About Having a Yard Sale?
The idea of making some extra cash is appealing. Is it as easy at it seems? When people start to declutter, one of the first ideas that comes to mind is to have a yard sale and make a little extra cash. It makes perfect sense. They don’t need the stuff, someone else will surely […]
You Started Your Home Clean Out, Now What?
A guide to selling possessions in the second-hand market You’ve finally decided to take a step towards simplifying your life and your living environment by downsizing. Now you are staring at a blank to-do list wondering how to get started and move forward. The best place to start is by sorting and organizing the things […]
Asking for Help Keeps Seniors In Control
This is a companion article to The Most Important Reason to Talk to Your Parents About Their Future. Mom and Dad were so excited to have their daughter, Anna, and her family visit. They missed seeing her and with the grandchildren nearly grown they welcomed the opportunity to hear about their dreams and aspirations. BUT…there […]
