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GET YOUR LIFE IN ORDER!
Create a detailed list of all passwords and user names, including company name, account number and contact information, secret questions and URL address for every single account you use on and offline. This list, which is way more comprehensive than your average password manager, should be No.1 on everyone’s list of things to do. I
RIGHT-SIZING IS AN ONGOING PROCESS
When the time comes, and trust me, everyone’s time will come, I’d like to think my house is “death ready,” meaning, quite literally, that all of my ducks are in a row, including my paperwork, and that there’s no financial or physical clutter anywhere, which is exactly what you’d expect from...
SHOPPING CAN LEAD TO BEING DISORGANIZED
As a professional organizer, I’ve seen it all. So, when I say, shopping can – and in far too many cases does – lead to being disorganized, I know what I’m talking about. The theory is pretty simple: the more you shop, the more you own. The more you own, the less space you have. The less space you...
DRESS LIKE A FRENCH WOMAN: LESS IS MORE
The National Association of Professional Organizers has designated January as Get Organized Month. The month-long event is dedicated to raising public awareness of the benefits of getting organized by hiring a professional organizer.
THE TRUTH ABOUT DOWNSIZING & MOVING
For most people, the thought of moving is enough to make them stay put for the rest of their lives, but as we all know, sometimes staying put is not an option.
HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS
No matter what your age, it is important your medical records are current, accurate and easily accessible at all times. Here are a few simple ideas to help you get organized and organize your medical records. In Case of Emergency Card: Having an I.C.E. Card can save your life! Besides listing...
GET ORGANIZED, THEME PARK SURVIVAL WITH CHILDREN
Finally, make sure all children have identification, including the name and contact telephone of an adult, safely pinned into the inside of a pants pocket or on a lanyard. (Note: checkout State of Florida issued state ID.)
PHOTO ORGANIZATION MADE EASY
No one cares about the bins of photos you’ve been saving since your parents saddled you with those same bins 40, 50, 60 years ago, especially not your children who will throw them all out when you’re dead and gone.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CAR
American drivers spend more than 290 hours on the road annually. That’s a lot of time to spend in the close confines of an automobile, especially if you don’t take care of your vehicle.
THE QUINTESSENTIAL TOILETRY CHECKLIST
Packing for a trip, no matter how long or short, comes down to two things, anticipation and preparation. If you know packing your toiletries is something you hate to do, why not put together a toiletry kit that’s grab-it-and-go-trip-ready way in advance?
ONCE A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT, ALWAYS A VICTIM
No matter what anyone tells you: if you’re a victim of identity theft, it will be YOU, and not the criminals who will be the victim.
TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY, TURN OFF YOUR PHONE
Putting your phone aside is not just about increasing productivity and efficiency at work, but more importantly, it’s about making more time to enjoy the things in life that matter the most – friends and family and your own well-being.
SWEDISH DEATH CLEANING
No matter how young or old, rich or poor, organized or unorganized you are, as each and every one of us enters (and exits) the different chapters of our lives, circumstances, such as death and taxes, are inevitable. This is where Swedish Death Cleaning comes in. It’s how we transition and navigate...
DOWNSIZING TESTIMONIALS
Downsizing will change your life. If you don’t believe me, following are some testimonials from friends and clients who simplified their lives and started fresh.
IDENTITY THEFT, YOU CAN NEVER BE TOO CAREFUL
Account takeover is the newest form of identity theft and cyber crime. Never use an unsecured Wi-Fi, such as the free Wi-Fi at an airport, cafe or hotel.
OFFICE ORGANIZATION: A CLEAN DESK EQUALS A CLEAR MIND
When it comes to our personal surroundings, each of us has a distinct comfort level and sensitivity as to what makes us feel relaxed and at ease. Not surprisingly, as an inherently organized person, I’m most comfortable AND productive in a clutter-free, carefully curated and orderly environment....
SENIOR SAFETY: CREATING A SAFE HOME FOR THE ELDERLY
Be it a smaller apartment, house, retirement or assisted living facility or nursing home, when it comes to organizing spaces for older people, common sense is of the upmost importance. It’s essential the new home be set-up in an ergonomic manner, taking into account reachability and accessibility,...
DEATH & DYING: BE PREPARED AND PLAN NOW
No matter how it hits – fast and furious like an earthquake or painstakingly slow like a hurricane – the death of a spouse, partner, child or parent is an earth-shattering experience. It's imperative you be prepared and plan now, die later. As a professional organizer, I work closely with...
DOWNSIZING MADE EASY: YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
The simple act of paring down and taking control of the stuff in your life before it takes control of you will make the task of downsizing so much easier.
EXPERIENCES, NOT STUFF, MAKE THE BEST GIFTS
The reality is pretty simple; the more stuff you acquire, the less room you’ll have; the less room you have, the more clutter you’ll have and the more clutter you have, the more disorganized you will be.
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