Posts Tagged: holidays

Regifting: The Dos and Don’ts

13, Dec 2021

In theory, when someone gives you a present, it is yours to do with as you please. In practice, however, when people give gifts, they choose a specific item with the recipient in mind. When you think about it in this way, regifting can be a precarious endeavour. However, you… Read more

Why I am a Frequent Shopper

07, Dec 2021

Most people think professional organizers rarely shop, so I bet you are surprised that I am a frequent shopper. I explained my reasons to Anita Saulite in the Tangerine article, “What Kind of Holiday Shopper Are You?” I created a “Gift Ideas” list in the Notes app on my phone…. Read more

How to Store Christmas Decorations

11, Jan 2021

My sidekick, Lil’ Chu and I made a video to help you safely store Christmas decorations. We show how to make an inexpensive storage system from items you already have around the home – cardboard, plastic cups, and glue. There are some commercial solutions available, too, and we’ve listed a… Read more

Sorting Christmas Lights – All in Lights

14, Dec 2020

My sidekick, Lil’ Chu and I made a video to help you to sort and organize your Christmas lights. In our video, we show our simple and easy homemade light sorting system made from cardboard. We spoke of some commercial solutions, which were not shown in our video, so we’ve… Read more

Cottage Q&A: Weekend Packing Tips

03, Jul 2020

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

Tips to Recover From the Holidays

30, Dec 2019

Perhaps you have enjoyed a quiet week away from home and work on a secluded beach in the south or maybe you have been at home enjoying the company of family and friends. Either way, the holidays are almost over. Sad though it is, it’s time to start planning to… Read more

Tips for Moving During the Holidays

09, Dec 2019

Moving is difficult and the holiday season can be tiring. Combining them both can be challenging and overwhelming. Our tips for moving during the holidays can help you get through this stressful period. Read our tips on moving in the winter to help prepare you and your belongings for a… Read more

Time Management Techniques for the Holidays

08, Dec 2019

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

9 Ways to Make Holiday Office Downtime Productive

22, Dec 2017

If you work in an office environment, December can mean an entirely different routine from the rest of the year. Most likely it’s a busy holiday celebratory period and then- poof- it’s office downtime when co-workers and clients take a vacation. This slower stretch at work is the perfect time… Read more