I was quoted in Investment Executive last week in a retirement and downsizing article entitled, Take a Load Off. I highlighted some practical steps retirees can use to organize their estate. It will reduce the burden on their executors after they have passed on. On Purging Possessions… One challenge is… Read more
Out of Chaos Professional Organizers in the News
All Things Renovation
I was thrilled to chat with Brandy Kawulka, a ticketed journey-woman, on their All Things Renovation Podcast. Brandy’s company, Wood be Art focuses on home renovations, and we discussed how to stay organized before, during and after your renovation. We covered the types of materials you need to pack and… Read more
In The House Podcast
I was delighted to be a guest on the In The House Podcast with real estate experts & dynamic hosts Jenny Wun and Toni Sing. Their energy sparked a great conversation. Here are some of the highlights of our discussion. The Out of Chaos Story I discussed my background and… Read more
Where to Sit in the Office to Be More Productive
Many companies have permanently moved to a hybrid working model. As a result, they adopt “hot desking,” where employees can choose whichever desk they want when working on site. The location of the desk can influence an employee’s productivity. For that reason, CNBC asked my opinion on where to sit… Read more
Decluttering Your Life in 2021
I was quoted in the CBC News article 3 tips for decluttering your life in 2021 along with a few colleagues. However, it doesn’t matter when you start organizing; you can apply these tips at any time. Get Help to Get Focused A family member or a friend can help… Read more
Time Management Tips for 2021 – CBC Radio On The Coast Interview
I was happy to provide time management tips for 2021 in my CBC Radio On The Coast interview. Host Gloria Macarenko raised some great issues about the challenges families face when working from home and homeschooling. Gloria asked me how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our ability to manage time…. Read more
Packing the Trunk – Cottage Life
Whether you’re heading off for a hot summer weekend at the cottage or a holiday visit to the ski chalet, getting all of your stuff into your vehicle can be a challenge. I was happy to provide my tips on packing the trunk to Cottage Life Magazine. Tips for packing… Read more
Cottage Q&A: Weekend Packing Tips
Last year I was interviewed by Jackie Davis at Cottage Life magazine for their Cottage Q&A column. I provided weekend packing tips for the cottage. My tips to help simplify and organize packing and unpacking include: Reduce the amount of stuff you have to take back and forth. Make a… Read more
Globe & Mail: Get Your Inbox Under Control
I recently had a lovely conversation with Rosemary Counter a journalist with Globe & Mail’s Report on Business Magazine. During the interview, she asked me about email management and how to get your inbox under control. As a result of this interview, the Ask the Experts column printed my advice…. Read more
From Downsizing to Death Cleaning, How Baby Boomers Can Purge a Lifetime of Possessions
From downsizing to death cleaning, I was happy to provide my opinions and share my knowledge with Jim Slotek of Everything Zoomer in an article entitled, From Downsizing to Death Cleaning, How Baby Boomers Can Purge a Lifetime of Possessions. The article describes the situations of people in the process… Read more
