Moving to a new home can be very stressful, especially if you have never moved or just don’t have time to take care of all the details. Last month we presented five reasons to hire a move manager. Here are four more things a move manager can do to streamline… Read more
Tips for Organizing Clutter and Much 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
Maximizing Productivity Using Time Blocking
Time blocking is an effective way to schedule tasks and help you manage your time to be more productive. When we maximize physical space, we put similar items in boxes and stack the boxes in a closet. We can easily rearrange the boxes within the closet to better access the… Read more
5 Reasons to Hire a Move Manager
Moving can be very intimidating. There are many details to manage from preparing your home for showings to hiring a moving company. It is hard to know where to start. Here are five reasons to hire a move manager. They can streamline your move and reduce your level of stress…. Read more
New Year’s Resolution Success
With the holidays fast approaching, many people start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Embracing a healthier lifestyle is often at the top of the list. Preparing meals at home, exercising more often, and getting more sleep are great goals that will serve you well in the long run. For New… Read more
Productivity Pointers from Productive People – Jacki Hollywood Edition
Do you ever wonder how some business leaders are so productive? They are incredibly busy yet accomplish what they want in less time than many others. As a Professional Organizer, I’m lucky to meet many inspiring individuals who fall into this illustrious category. In this Productivity Pointers from Productive People… Read more
Long Distance Moves with Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Moving companies will not move some items. For local moves, you can easily load specialty items in your car and drive them to your new home, making several trips in one day. You cannot do that with long-distance moves. It is certainly not possible if you are moving abroad. Some… Read more
4 Reasons Why Marie Kondo’s Life-Changing Magic Does Not Work for Everyone
In 2011 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up was first published by Japanese tidying expert Marie Kondo. The book quickly rose to the top of bestseller lists. Its promise was to make decluttering and organizing magically easy and life-changing. While Kondo presents a unique perspective on the subject, some of… Read more
Why We Should Be Right-Sizing Our Homes
It’s true, we can all get caught up looking at the big houses on TV shows and in magazines. Great rooms, two story foyers, mudrooms and ample lawns. In fact, you may live in one now. But, does it really reflect how you live day-to day? The idea of right-sizing… Read more