I was happy to write an article to help people with organized buying on MaxSold Auctions. Here is the intro… “I normally spend time helping people downsize and sell their items by auction with MaxSold. However, people do need and want stuff, despite wanting to have a clutter-free lifestyle. They… Read more
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BC Today: Decluttering Tips for the New Year
I was pleased to be a guest on CBC Radio’s BC Today on January 3. We talked about decluttering tips for the new year and the new decade. You can listen to the podcast episode on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. My section starts at the 26-minute mark. How to… Read more
Time Management Techniques for the Holidays
The holiday season is a stressful time for everyone because it seems so much needs to be done in a short period of time. How do you prioritize all the commitments? How do you maximize time with family and friends? Let’s take a look at some time management techniques for… Read more
What’s Your Tech: Paper Chaos Gets Organized with Fujitsu ScanSnap
WhatI was happy to share my knowledge about organizing paperwork Fujitsu’s ScanSnap scanner in the What’s Your Tech article entitled, Paper Chaos Gets Organized with Fujitsu ScanSnap. Here’s an excerpt: [Linda] Chu encountered her fair share of paper throughout a 20-year tenure in hotel management. She refers to it as… Read more
Breakfast Television: Back to School Organizing for Families and Kids
Get set to go back to school. Families with or without kids can benefit from these organizing tips I shared on Breakfast Television on August 27th. Watch the segment here. I cover the following information: Check to see if children’s clothing still fits. Remove all clothing that does not and… Read more
Vancouver Sun: Back-to-School Organization Begins at Home
I was happy to have a chat with Claudia Kwan of The Vancouver Sun. We discussed how back-to-school organization begins at home. It is important to set up schedules, routines, and systems. It will create a solid foundation of organizational skills. In doing so, parents won’t be worried about running… Read more
Pivot Magazine: The Kondo Boom
I was delighted to be interviewed for the CPA Pivot Magazine about the public’s fascination with the KonMari Method of organizing. Here is part of my interview: “Marie Kondo is like the Keto diet… Her approach is very hot right now. But there are other diets out there that are… Read more
Breakfast Television: Does ‘The KonMari Method’ work for you?
Last week I had a segment on Breakfast Television Vancouver to talk about how the KonMari method has sparked buzz in the organizing community. The KonMari method focuses on decluttering. You imagine if the item has a place in your future by asking if an item sparks joy. Sparking joy,… Read more
CBC Radio: Is a minimalist lifestyle right for everyone?
Marie Kondo’s series Tidying Up debuted on Netflix earlier this month. In each episode she suggests that people let go of items that do not “spark joy.” What her KonMari Method has sparked, is a bit of controversy. To clarify and explain the decluttering and organizing process, I had four… Read more
Breakfast Television: Packing Up and Storing Your Holiday Decorations
Last week I had a featured segment on Breakfast Television Vancouver to provide tips and tricks for easy packing up and storing holiday decorations. I showcased several different products that I listed below to will help make next year’s setup super easy. Gift Wrap A plastic under-the-bed bin is ideal…. Read more
