Tips for Organizing Clutter and Much More

Tips for Organized Buying on MaxSold Auctions

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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

Keep or Toss the Wedding Dress?

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One item that we often find when we help clients declutter is a wedding dress. They often ask me if they should keep the dress, or let it go. It is a tough decision! Different people take different factors into consideration when they make their choice. Over the years, I’ve… Read more

Deciding to Delete

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Deciding to delete specific projects can improve our productivity. By working on the “right” projects, we don’t feel overwhelmed by the endless tasks on our to-do lists. Professional organizing colleague Julie Bestry tweeted, “Fridays, weeks before holidays, and the end of the year are good times to declare bankruptcy on… Read more

The Downsizing Party

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I recently read an article about a couple who had a Downsizing Party. They had lived 45 years in the same house. They sent out invitations, served food and drinks while their friends came over and chose their favourite objects. A Downsizing Party might be a great idea for some… Read more

BC Today: Decluttering Tips for the New Year

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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

Tips to Recover From the Holidays

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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

Introducing Lil’ Chu

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During my years in business, I’ve often wanted to work with a sidekick. Someone to help me talk about the services we offer at Out Of Chaos, this side-kick would also be able to share and demonstrate organizing and productivity tips. So… today, I am introducing Lil’ Chu! Watch our… Read more

Clean Up Your Contacts

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As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to think about some goal-setting in your work life. Those goals might be optimizing customer engagement, increasing conversion, and building better relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues. All of that will be challenging if your address book is a mess. It’s… Read more

Tips for Moving During the Holidays

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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

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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