Category: Blog

  • Stacks of disorganized papers piled high, representing the challenges of managing cluttered documents and paperwork.

    Leaning Piles of Paper

    Did your shopping-frenzy receipts, holiday cards, and to do lists officially destroy any semblance of order you had going on before the holidays? Is 2022 paperwork starting to smush into 2021 paperwork? Did the holiday rush turn your “office” into one giant (and growing) to do list? Once the papers start to take over, the…

  • Close-up of hands tying a blue and gold ribbon on a beautifully wrapped gift, symbolizing clutter-free gift ideas.

    Clutter-free gift inspiration

    It’s the time of the season when there are those last few folks on our holiday list we are struggling to buy gifts for. Either they have too much already or you’ve already given them the socks/tie/sweater trifecta and you are out of inspiration. But when we’re stumped on gift giving ideas, we’ll rush to…

  • Close-up of a person holding coins and a small piece of paper with the words 'MAKE A CHANGE,' symbolizing the theme of giving and generosity for Giving Tuesday.

    Give the Gift of Giving

    Giving Tuesday used to be the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with care and gratitude…before the one-day-only chaos that was Black Friday. But Black Friday isn’t just Friday anymore. It’s expanding…from days to weeks (to nearly months!), and so is the chaos and stress that comes with it. The healthy answer to…

  • Stack of colorful envelopes and papers, illustrating the chaos of holiday gift planning and spending.

    Gift Buying Reality Check

    This time of year we tend to get a little frenzied with buying. Everywhere you look there are “must-have deals” that find a way to actually make you feel you must have them. But do you? Or do the folks on your holiday list need them? Your friends and loved ones wouldn’t want those costly…

  • Stack of precariously leaning packages against a vibrant purple door, symbolizing the chaos and abundance associated with holiday shopping.

    It’s *not really* Holiday Madness

    Holiday shopping keeps sprouting up on us earlier and earlier…and especially earlier this year! Between supply-chain issues and our seemingly permanent pandemic-induced buying frenzy, stores have been sneaking out holiday isles and announcing Black Friday deals since September. But does anyone know what month it is anymore anyway! Pandemic-time has been a blur. Like all…

  • A serene view of a person with outstretched arms standing by a calm lake, with a city skyline visible in the misty distance, symbolizing clarity and a clutter-free life.

    Visualize a Life Less Cluttered

    One of the biggest challenges I hear is finding, and maintaining, the motivation to get and stay decluttered. For some, it’s a challenge to even start. Others can start, but quickly get mired in “decision fatigue” as soon as they get rolling. Still others can declutter in a mad burst but struggle to keep it…

  • A cozy setup on a bathtub tray with candles, a cup of coffee, a book, and decorative flowers, creating a serene and indulgent atmosphere.

    Every Day is a Special Occasion

    With Mother’s Day right around the corner we’re all thinking about how to best celebrate mom. She’s got everything, I mean everything, and you’re really struggling to find something to make her happy. Well, turns out, what moms want most is quality time with their family, and to know that they’re happy. So what better…

  • Modern minimalist kitchen with a white tiled backsplash, black cabinets, open under-sink storage with recycling bins, and small plants on the countertop for decor, highlighting recycling pro tips.

    Recycling Pro Tips

    One product of decluttering (along with your new fabulously liveable home!) is a lot of stuff going out the door for good. When you’ve been decluttering as long as I have, you come to know a lot about keeping that stuff out of the trash bin. Check out my list of 15 things you didn’t…

  • Stacks of papers and files piled high on a desk, illustrating the challenge of finding an effective and manageable filing system.

    The Perfect Filing System is One You Will Use

    I hear you out there…shuffling through piles of paperwork, looking for your tax documents and wishing you’d made that time to declutter and organize back in January so you could actually find what you are looking for today. Well, it’s never too late to start making changes so next year goes more smoothly. And bonus,…