Appliance Closet
As our homes have gotten bigger so have the the number of different things you can put in them. I am not telling you to go buy a bigger place to store all of the things you own. In fact, I would tell you to go through all of the things you own, keep only the things you want and love... then spread them out giving them (and you) room to breathe.
Squatters or Residents: Why it can be so difficult to let things go
If you've been around for a while you've noticed that I like a good analogy. I find it easier for people to understand what you are saying if they have a category to put it in. As with any analogy, sometimes you can't carry them over one-to-one but the spirit is what we're going for. When helping people see that they get to choose what stays in their homes and what leaves their homes this might be a good way for you to think about it.
Not Your Usual Suspects
During the month of April I ran a series on social media using #covidcleanout in which I posted a different area to focus on cleaning, decluttering, or organizing each weekday. They were not meant as a challenge but prompts for those who were looking to get some things done and just couldn't figure out where to work next.
When "Lazy" is a Rescue
One of my favorite product solutions is a "lazy susan" or "turntable." See a before and after using this product.
When We Finally Get to Look Back
It took me a while to come up with a title for this post. Things like "That Time I wrote a Book in a Week" and "How a Printable Turned into a Book" and "How Will You Remember This Time?" all sounded good. None of those titles quite fit what I wanted to convey.
This is the story of My Pandemic Time Capsule, A Guided Journal. It's a quick one, as you may have gathered by the alternate titles, and I wanted to share it still. I want this to be a testimony to the way that this time has been different for everyone and even within one person's life.
Rainbow Wall
Over the past month we have found ourselves in an unusual, unprecedented time that has left us with a lot of unknowns, sadness, and potentially fear with the Covid19 pandemic. I wanted a creative way that I could keep track of the days, the thoughts, the good, the hard, and the truth.
Covid Cleanout
While we are staying home for the good of our friends, family, and neighbors let's take some time to clean out our spaces. That can look like whatever you want it to look like.
Need to declutter?
Need to actually clean?
Need to reorganize?
Need some structure?
How to Clean Your Entire House, Top to Bottom
Spring cleaning is upon us! That's the time of year when we do the baseboards, back splashes, and grout cleaning. We get into the cracks, corners, and crevices where things have been sitting but we haven't had time to get to them.
Board Games You Can Play Via FaceTime
While the majority of us are practicing social distancing by leaving our homes only when necessary we could use some creative ways to interact with others. Here are some games you can play via FaceTime or other live interactive video chats.
Not as Scary as it Looks - NBC 26 Women Today
I got an inquiry in January to do an interview for a local news station. One of their talented reporters does a recurring segment called NBC 26 Women Today that showcases women who are making a difference in the local area. I am honored to be a part of this wonderful group of professional women and to be recognized for the passion and help that I bring to others.
In Case of Fire
I ask a lot of questions when working with people to find peace and freedom in their home. The questions vary by person and situation. "Do you like this item?" "Do you want to keep up with the care and storage of this item?" "Is this item an excess duplicate?" And so on.
Just in Case: The 20/20 Rule
There are dozens of tips and questions to ask to help you decide what to keep in your home. There are too many to say all at once while in a decluttering session. Some, however, hold more bang for their buck. One of them is the 20/20 rule.
Top Ten of 2019
Choosing only 10 after photos of all the work I did with the greatest people this year was super tough! I had the honor of walking with people through tremendous growth and that just doesn't show up in a two dimensional image. For that reason, I'll share my favorite images and the stories behind them. And to make it even easier on me I'm going to do them chronologically. I just can't show favoritism! I love everyone I work with so much!
A Place to Start - A Bookshelf
"I feel paralyzed."
"I don't know where to start."
"I'm so overwhelmed."
Can you join with the countless number of people who utter these words in regards to how they feel when looking at their clutter? Is there so much stuff that you don't know where to start so you just stare at it and walk away defeated? Are there so many places that you can't make a decision on where to start?
Today I want to give you a place to start.
Write on Your Sheets
Did I just say, "write on your sheets?" Well, yes, yes I did. While you're at it write on your sheets before your guests come! I mean, you are changing the sheets anyway, so you might as well do it now.