JAN: How To Say “No”
There are lots of ways to say “no” – some more polite than others. Here are a few of our favorites: Deferred Commitment I wish I could, but have promised my ________ (self, partner, kids, boss) not to take on … Continue reading
Category Archives: Organizing Tips
Becoming Organized: The Case of the Missing Slippers
If being organized is not how you were raised but you’ve started to become more orderly, you may already know: it takes time getting used to “being organized.” We learned this with a new client: Kim (not her real name) has struggled … Continue reading
DEC: Develop Expiration Criteria
Having teen kids and grandkids really keeps us young. So we know that BAE stands for Before Anyone Else…as in: “My BAE and I are staying in tonight.” We’re also hip to YSK: for You Should Know as the preface to … Continue reading
NOV: Nothing Outlasts Value
Don’t LOL (laugh out loud) when we say Nothing Outlasts Value. So often we have to haul away donations of “disposable clothing” because one in every color was on sale. Or discuss how long to hold onto clothes whose alterations will … Continue reading
Permission to Brag
Our favorite convos start: “you would be so proud” followed by a litany of things sorted, donated and put away! We love these boasts. We love cheerleading you on to be: • your most organized self. • your most on time … Continue reading
OCT: Organize Chaos Today!
You know the clever acronym YOLO? It means You Only Live Once… By now, you’re probably hip to our series of catchy phrases encouraging decluttering inspired by the month’s abbreviation. This OCT, spend 30 minutes each week organizing chaos using the mantra organize chaos today. Organize Chaos Today! … Continue reading
SEPT: Schedule Everyone’s Plans Together!
You know the clever acronym FOMO? It’s the Fear Of Missing Out. We’re continuing our own version of catchy phrases to encourage decluttering based on September’s abbreviation. With the start of school, use SEPT to re-evaluate your schedule, priorities and time (even if you’re not a student … Continue reading
Treasure What You Keep
When we are hired for a move, our clients describe everything they want to get rid of. Instead, we direct the conversation to what they want to take WITH them. You and I know, they will have to part with … Continue reading
AUG: Anything Unused Goes!
Have you heard of BOGO? What about FOMO or YOLO? These acronyms are clever and catchy: BOGO: Buy One, Get One is an advertising phrase that pushes purchasing for the promise of more. FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out is a phenomenon of refusing to commit to … Continue reading
Why Curate Your Stuff?
At a recent client walkthrough, Joy and I suggested a family curate their collection of furniture, kids’ toys, fine musical instruments and artwork yet-to-hang. They loved the idea. What struck me was not how willingly they agreed. They did, after all, hire Joy In … Continue reading