Food is more expensive than ever, so organizing your shopping and buying only what you need is essential. Overbuying leads to waste; not buying enough means you make more trips to the store and not necessarily get the best price. Here are some tips on building a grocery list to… Read more
I joined social media many years ago because it was “the thing to do.” Everybody was doing it. Consequently, I spent hours reading other people’s status updates and articles they posted. Then, to my amazement, it was past my bedtime, I hadn’t prepared for the next day’s client, and the… Read more
I must admit there’s something special about books. A lovely old-fashioned read is not only good for the brain but also for the soul. The ideas in these titles help mould our identities, and the characters – even the fictional ones – become cherished friends. So, how do you declutter… Read more
We worked with a client recently to pack their book collection for an international move. It got me thinking about collecting, caring for, and organizing your personal library. Owning vs Collecting I remembered an article from a few years ago that states, “…labelling a group of similar items a ‘collection’… Read more
We’ve spent two or more years working from home and wearing whatever we want. Now people are moving back to their office spaces and dressing in their office-type clothing. And I wondered, “Does clothing enhance your productivity?” Enclothed Cognition About ten years ago, scientists performed experiments asking students to perform… Read more
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
Your child is off to college. It can be tempting to rush into their empty bedroom and declutter, organize, and redecorate. Although I love to help clients get their homes in order, I’m going to ask you to pause on reorganizing your college student’s bedroom. Emotional Connection There are many… Read more
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
Moving day is stressful – but not just for you. The hustle and bustle of movers, furniture, boxes, and giant trucks can impact the people living around you. And while you are relocating to a new part of town or beyond, you should still be a good neighbour on moving… Read more
Did you know that Canadian charities offer a charitable tax receipt for certain items that you donate or gift? However, the gift or donation must meet specific criteria described in the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines. Let’s look at what will and will not meet these criteria. Is the recipient… Read more
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