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How I keep on top of tasks

  I’d like to share with you a mental system that I invented for myself many years ago and use at least once daily (but more often twice), to stay … Read More

My closet got audited!

You know what’s better than spending tons money on clothes? Investing in a professional Closet Auditor who will teach you how to buy only the right clothes. My friend Linda Davis … Read More

My kitchen organizing favorites!

Introducing our The Organized Kitchen shop in our brand new Simplicana Shop! Here are my hands-down favorite kitchen organizing supplies:

My Parents Are Downsizing!

After helping many families downsize, or readjust in their space after their folks downsize, last month it was finally my turn to sit in the hot seat! Yesterday, my parents moved from … Read More

Losing each other in the mess

Clutter eliminates opportunities to connect with each other. I used to meet with a client whose house was so packed with items that her children refused to bring her grandchildren … Read More

The Sinister Six: Loss

Welcome back for my final post on the six fears that keep us from shedding our excess baggage… The Sinister Six! Here is a recap: Potential (use) Investment (cost) Identity (ego) Control (perfectionism) Obligation (guilt) Loss … Read More

The Sinister Six: Guilt

“If a gift has come to you wrapped in obligations and tied tightly with a ribbon of guilt, then it’s not really a gift at all. It’s a manipulation.” -Peter … Read More

The Sinister Six: Identity

Welcome back, as we continue to examine the Sinister Six: The six fears that make us pause before we place something in the donate bin! Potential (use) Investment (cost) Identity (ego) Control (perfectionism) Obligation (guilt) … Read More

The Sinister Six: Investment

Welp, we’re continuing with our examination of The Sinister Six. Here’s a recap of all six fears and excuses that make us hold on to things for too long: Potential … Read More

The Sinister Six: Control

We continue with the Sinister Six: the six fears that hold us back from shedding what no longer serves us. Here’s a recap of the Sinister Six: Potential (use) Investment (cost) … Read More