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 ID 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.
TURN OFF YOUR PHONE TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
IT’S NOT DOWNSIZING IF YOU’RE STILL HOLDING ONTO ALL THAT STUFF
October 2023 | FLORIDA WEEKLY
THE ULTIMATE
HURRICANE CHECKLIST
June 2022 | MARLA OTTENSTEIN
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR HOME OFFICE
July 2020 | GULFSHORE BUSINESS
In Case of Emergency
June 2022 | MARLA OTTENSTEIN
THE ORGANIZERS CLOSET
January 2020 | FLORIDA WEEKLY
GET ORGANIZED
March 2019 | USA TODAY NETWORK
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
July 2018 | NAPLES DAILY NEWS
BEST OF 2018
May 2018 | FLORIDA WEEKLY
AN ORGANIZED OFFICE
April 2018 | NAPLES DAILY NEWS
ON THE GO
MS. ADVENTURE
March 2018 | GULFSHORE LIFE
PRODUCTIVITY
BEGINS AT HOME
March 2018 | GULFSHORE BUSINESS
DOWNSIZING MADE EASY
February 2018 | NAPLES DAILY NEWS
CREATING SPACE
September 2017 | GULFSHORE LIFE
ORDER UP
March 2017 | NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
IT’S A PICNIC
June 2015 | NAPLES DAILY NEWS
THE RIGHT WAY TO RECYCLE
Oct 2015 | NAPLES DAILY NEWS
WHAT’S A SINGLE
WOMAN TO DO?
June 2015 | NAPLES DAILY NEWS
READIED FOR THE STORM
May 2014 | NAPLES DAILY NEWS
THE ORGANIZER CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
July 2014 | GULFSHORE LIFE
5Q SERVICE/BIZ PROFILE
June 2015 | NAPLES DAILY NEWS
BALANCE/CLOSET LIBERATION
June 2013 | NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
BEST OF 2012
May 2012 | FLORIDA WEEKLY
THE A-LIST
September 2010 | NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
TRAVEL LIGHT/LOOK FAB
April 2012 | NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
CLOSET CASE
September 2010 | NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
RESOURCEFUL SOUTHWEST FLORIDIANS
September 2009 | FLORIDA WEEKLY
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