Seasonal, family/friend events, holidays etc
Boxing day was on December 26, a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day when historically, the upper class regift unwanted gifts to the poor. Today Boxing Day is equivalent to a shopping holiday.* Oftentimes we get … Continue reading
I recently worked with Rosemary* to help decorate her home for Christmas. In the span of her children’s lives, the family moved three or four times. Decor changed in each new home to accommodate different … Continue reading
The most valuable document of this year is the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card. I have already found at least a couple of COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards hidden among piles in my clients’ homes. They’re stuck … Continue reading
Working from home has its own pros and cons. We are home more than ever and for some, stress levels are higher than we are used to. Some people saw working at home as an … Continue reading
In the last few years, there have been a lot of news articles on how most of the younger generations do not want their parents’ and grandparents’ stuff. Due to different lifestyle choices (hello simplicity … Continue reading
What I love about seeing the change of colors on trees, is also seeing leaves fall. I enjoy the feeling of leaves crunching under my feet while walking or running. It is a great reminder … Continue reading
Today I am stepping away from advice on organizing things in space. With Illinois and many other states issuing shelter-in-place and urging social distancing, social flexibility and creativity is a must. Easter, Passover and other … Continue reading
It is no surprise that we’re not going to live forever. There are things you can do to make it easier for the next person to deal with your stuff when the time comes. Cleaning … Continue reading
I was at friends’ house for a meal when they mentioned one of the guests was bringing his sister who’s blind. They had a coffee table in the middle of the living room. To get … Continue reading
Do you have a designated place to store your incoming documents for 2019 tax season? Some clients keep a container nearby only for that, sort mail by their filing cabinet so it’d be put in … Continue reading