Embrace the Step-by-Step Approach to an Organized Life

The Step-by-Step Approach to an Organized Life:
Everything You Need to Get Your Home & Life in Order

If you’re interested in decluttering, downsizing, getting organized and gaining greater control of your life then you’ve come to the right place.

My goal is the help you eliminate all the unnecessary stuff that weighs you down and learn the skills that will allow you to live an organized lifestyle, free from the chaos that comes with too much clutter.

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What's New

Letting Go Is Liberating

I consider myself a purger. As an organizer, it's in my blood. Every couple of months I make a run to the thrift store to drop off donations. As such, I did not expect to have much to do in the way of downsizing when we decided to move homes recently. To my surprise, the opposite has been true. To my delight, I have greatly enjoyed the process.

How to Maintain Your Sanity During a Move

My husband and I are currently undergoing our 17th move. We did not anticipate moving when this year began, but as we all know, 2020 has been full of surprises. While the chaos and turmoil of moving cannot be avoided, they can be limited. Following are tactics and practices that are working well for us, and which I hope will work well for you, if and when you find yourself relocating.

How to Choose the Perfect Home

To help us in our search for a new home, we developed a grading system for rating both our current home and other homes we were considering. We were then able to compare potential homes to each other and to our current home. This gave us a clear picture of which homes were clear contenders and which ones were not worth our time.

Why a Little Clutter Can Be Good for the Soul

When my grandchildren visit, clutter often reigns. Instead of feeling put out by the added chaos this brings to our lives, I embrace it gladly. With the kid clutter comes a fresh, child-centered view of the world. I enjoy the learning and living that the clutter represents. While I wouldn't want to live with it all the time, I see the benefits it has to offer.

Embracing Change as an Instrument of Gratitude and Growth

Change is inevitable. Change is often difficult and almost always uncomfortable. Change is also necessary and beneficial. When viewed with the proper perspective, change can be an instrument for gratitude growth in our lives.

Organizing for Illness or Injury

Long term illnesses or injuries can make it difficult for a person to function comfortably within his or her normal surroundings. The more that can be done to accommodate the recovering person's needs and abilities, the more comfortable that person will be physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Organizing Your Home to Sell

For the past month or so my husband and I have been looking at houses with the intent of buying. As I walk through other people's homes, I find myself taking mental notes regarding best practices for organizing a home to sell, notes that I fully intend to use when the time comes to put our current home on the market.

How to Prepare for Home Learning

If you have school age children, there's a good chance you're feeling some amount of stress with regard to your kid's schooling this fall. No matter what your school district is currently planning, it's a good idea to be ready to oversee your children's education, as a spike in cases could easily lead to another shut down.

Tips for Planning a Cross-Country Road Trip During COVID-19

With the arrival of summer, many Americans are making travel plans, myself among them. While it is a relief to most of the population to have the freedom to travel, doing so during an ongoing pandemic requires careful planning and consideration in order to ensure your safety and that of others.

Does It Spark Joy?

Japanese organizer Marie Kondo's asks clients to consider a simple question when determining what to keep and what not to keep - "Does it spark Joy?" I gained an increased appreciation for the wisdom of this approach while organizing with my mom. I find this unique approach to decluttering quite liberating. In addition, I have learned that letting go of the things that no longer bring you joy can help you better appreciate the things that do.