As a professional organizer and senior advisor, I spend more time than you might imagine in basements, closets, and family homes that hold a lot. These spaces contain memories, identities, and decades of good intentions. You’re probably reading this because downsizing is on your mind—maybe not today, but someday. Before we dive in, I want […]
Decluttering Tips
Letting Go & Living Light (Part II): The Practical Side of Decluttering
On a scale of 1 to 10, how prepared do you feel to move next weekend (or even next month)? None of us expect to have to move that soon, but if we suddenly experience a medical emergency and can no longer live on our own, we may not have a choice. It’s unpleasant to […]
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 […]
