Too many tutus
I was shopping for baby presents and came across a cute book aimed at 1st graders, Fancy Nancy: Too Many Tutus, by Jane O’Connor. It caught my attention because it focused on tackling the overabundance … Continue reading
Category Archives: TIP
useful organizing tips
Running: Don’t forget your team!
Back in June I posted a “Running for a goal” blog. I did run a Spartan obstacle race in August. The encouragement from my family and friends, plus using a training program to prepare, helped … Continue reading
Buddha quote
I was at a restaurant when I noticed a framed quote from Buddha: “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, but to … Continue reading
Organizing a car trunk
My two good friends, G & A, are on their honeymoon traveling all over Europe in a rental car. Just the other day, they sent me a photo of their car trunk. They had neatly … Continue reading
To organize your new kitchen, start before the move
I know I talk about organizing kitchens in my blog a lot. Clients ask for it a lot, and as a fan of cooking, I love the challenge. Not having an organized and functional kitchen … Continue reading
“Slim down your mailbox and go paperless”
I don’t always pay attention to advertisement emails from my credit card company. One recent email actually caught my eye: “Slim down your mailbox and go paperless.” I was curious about how the company was … Continue reading
A simple, organized filing system
Last year I had the pleasure of working with a 90-year-old client, Sarah, who had just moved into an assisted living apartment. Her daughter hired me to help Sarah organize her living room and desk … Continue reading
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
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