Putting things off
Earlier this summer, a client told me how excited she was to start using her grill. There was part of the grill Abby had to clean first, and she kept putting it off because the … Continue reading
Author Archives: elesheva
Asking your bank what to stash and what to trash (or shred)
Lots of people I know, especially those who grew up during the depression era or were taught about money by those who did, were told that when it comes to financial documents, you save EVERYTHING. … Continue reading
Why not to clean up?
At a recent networking event I was talking to an acquaintance about the work I do. I mentioned that I encourage my clients not to clean up their spaces before I arrive. She gave me … Continue reading
Running for a goal
It is official: on May 22 of this year, I started training for a 5k race that I will be running in mid-August. You may find it humorous when I say this, but I hate … Continue reading
Gift cards, love ’em or hate ’em
Ahhhh, spring in the air brings high school graduations, college graduations, birthdays, weddings, even times to appreciate your staff – and that means gifts. Sometimes all those presents come in extremely small packages… gift cards. … Continue reading
Simple tips: Bathroom cabinet
Simple tips are fast organizing tricks that can have a big impact on your space. Here’s a simple tip for an overstuffed bathroom cabinet: Check the dates on your over-the-counter drugs. It’s a good idea … Continue reading
Get your unwanted medicines out before April 27th
April 27, 2013, is the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day! That makes this month a great time to clean your medicine cabinets. Place anything that has expired or is no longer needed in a separate … Continue reading
“Living with a lot less”
The New York Times recently published an op-ed, “Living with a Lot Less.” The writer, Graham Hill, describes feeling weighed down from living in a big home with a lot of things, and how much … Continue reading
One in and one out
I’ve been on a hunt for a new dressy winter coat for quite a while. I kept my old one, since I didn’t have a replacement yet, even though I hadn’t worn it for a … Continue reading
Recycling cassettes and CDs
Technology changes so fast that I’ve saved documents to hard disks, CDs, thumb drives and now the Cloud. Who knows what’ll be next by the time this blog goes live! It is fantastic that … Continue reading