11, Dec 2023
When you’re hosting out-of-town guests, organizing beforehand makes the visit more relaxed and enjoyable. Use these tips to leave a positive impression on your visitors. Before the Out-of-Town Guests Arrive Have a family meeting to discuss expectations during the guests’ visit. It is important to remind younger children to respect… Read more
13, Nov 2023
Last year, during an estate clearout, the Out of Chaos team found some military medals. We posted a few pictures of them on social media. Colleague Jacki Hollywood chimed in and identified the medals for us. This year, I thought it was fitting to have her write a guest post… Read more
26, Jun 2023
As warmer weather arrives, many business owners experience slower months. They often take holidays and spend less time on work-related activities. Also, there are fewer tradeshows and conferences where entrepreneurs can connect. However, summer networking offers unique opportunities to make connections and build your business. Of course, as a business… Read more
27, Mar 2023
One of my favourite fables, The Grasshopper and the Ant, has a message that applies to the business world. The hard-working ant prepares for the future by gathering and storing food. His lazy neighbour, the grasshopper, spends his time in idle pursuits. When winter comes, the ant enjoys the fruits… Read more
13, Feb 2023
I often discover trading card collections when I help families organize their homes. Children amass them to trade with their friends, and parents frequently roll their eyes at these messy piles of cards. However, there are benefits to card collections. Gaming cards can boost reading skills and memory retention and… Read more
19, Sep 2022
Dear Out of Chaos, I’m ready to declutter and downsize, but my basement is full of other people’s stuff. What should I do? Yours truly, Retired Boomer. Very often, we receive questions like this one. Or we arrive at a client’s home and find bins of stuff that don’t belong… Read more
22, Aug 2022
Without a doubt, spending time alone without distractions can increase your productivity. But that doesn’t work for everyone and might not work in every scenario. Sometimes, working with others can give us the boost we need to get more done. This post will discuss working with an expert as a… Read more
25, Jul 2022
Without a doubt, spending time alone without distractions can increase your productivity. But that doesn’t work for everyone and might not work in every scenario. Sometimes working with others can give us the boost we need to get more done. I’ll discuss using a mastermind group as a productivity partner… Read more
27, Jun 2022
Without a doubt, spending time alone without distractions can increase your productivity. But that doesn’t work for everyone and might not work in every scenario. Sometimes working with others can give us the boost we need to get more done. In this post, I’ll discuss using an accountability buddy as… Read more
23, May 2022
Without a doubt, spending time alone without distractions can increase your productivity. But that doesn’t work for everyone, and it might not work in every scenario. Sometimes working with other people can give us the boost we need to get more done. In this post, I’ll discuss using a body… Read more
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