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Swedish “Death Cleaning” – not as macabre as it sounds!
This is a favorite blog post from our archives. We originally posted this in 2018 but have recently heard from many clients who were...
Melissa Belliard
May 16, 20223 min read


ADHD and Decluttering
In working with clients with ADHD I frequently see a variety of interests and hobbies. Those with the ability to hyperfocus can become...
Hillary Case
Apr 23, 20222 min read


Decluttering with Kids
“But, Ma, I might play with that someday!” Sound familiar? I assure you that you are not alone. My eleven-year-old has a difficult time...
Keryn Shaffner
Apr 4, 20223 min read


Simplify: Letting Go, Clearing Space & Reducing Wardrobe Part 3
This is Part 2 of our 3 part series on reducing wardrobe. We have reposted this from our blog archives and it is still so pertinent...
Melissa Belliard
Mar 16, 20223 min read


10 Things to Declutter Before You Move
After moving myself 12 times within the last 12 years, I am here to tell you the golden rule of moving: declutter first. The last thing...
Elizabeth Oakes
Mar 9, 20223 min read


Simplify: Letting Go, Clearing Space & Reducing Wardrobe Part 2
This is Part 2 of our 3 part series on reducing wardrobe. We have reposted this from our blog archives and it is still so pertinent...
Melissa Belliard
Feb 25, 20224 min read


Simplify: Letting Go, Clearing Space & Reducing Wardrobe Part 1
This is another great post from our blog archives. Times are a little different now as some of us are just heading back to the office...
Melissa Belliard
Feb 18, 20223 min read


Cardboard Boxes in the Times of Home Delivery
“There were 131 billion parcels shipped worldwide in 2020, according to Pitney Bowes. The figure tripled in the past six years and is...
Elaine Faria
Feb 9, 20223 min read


Want Better Organizing Results? Focus on Building Better Habits
It is not uncommon to hear one of the following comments when I first meet with a client: “I installed my dream closet system but my room...

Gabriela Burgman
Feb 1, 20223 min read


Keeping, Letting Go and Making New Traditions
As we move into the holiday season, many of you may be feeling a certain amount of dread or overwhelm as planning kicks in, not to...
Melissa Belliard
Dec 8, 20212 min read


Play with these 3 Treasures - A Minimalist's Game
“Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of...
Wendy Buglio
Nov 30, 20212 min read


How to Entertain Imperfectly
Between Pinterest and other social media, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to hold get-togethers with gourmet meal plans,...

Gabriela Burgman
Nov 17, 20212 min read


Organizing your Kitchen for Efficiency
When you move into a new home, trying to figure out how to organize a completely new space can feel overwhelming. One area that will...
Melissa Belliard
Sep 21, 20212 min read


September is Save Your Photos Month
September is Save Your Photos Month, an initiative created by APPO “to teach individuals how they can preserve life’s irreplaceable...

Gabriela Burgman
Sep 8, 20212 min read


It's Time for Back to School! Getting Organized for the New School Year
August is a great time to do a little organizing with the kids before they head back to school. Sure, they are all excited about the new...

Gabriela Burgman
Aug 25, 20212 min read


3 Minimalist Principles to integrate into your Life
Or do you feel like you’re losing your mental clarity? Do you just have too much stuff? Maybe your organizing goals aren’t as lofty as...
Wendy Buglio
Aug 12, 20213 min read


5 No-brainer Tips for Paper & Email Organization
Need some help with paper and email organization? These 5 tips can help you be the master of all those paper piles and email chains. 1....
Wendy Buglio
Aug 3, 20213 min read


The Ins & Outs of Organizing your Photos: Preventing Photo Disorganization from the Get-Go
If you have thousands of disorganized print and digital photographs, the backlog more than likely seems overwhelming. How about we take a...
Wendy Buglio
Jul 28, 20212 min read


How to have a conversation with your kids about decluttering/donating their things
There comes a time when you have to have a conversation with your kids about decluttering/donating their things. With my kids, it came...
Melissa Belliard
Jun 22, 20212 min read


Travel Tip: Experience vs. Stuff
It’s no secret these days that our culture encourages buying things. This can be especially true when traveling, or going on vacation....
Wendy Buglio
Jun 16, 20212 min read
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