Monthly Archives: January 2012

What Do Professional Organizers Do When a Loved One Dies?

We were anticipating the worst-case scenario where emotions would get the best of everybody… Continue reading

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Less Stuff, More Life – Count Your Blessings, Let Go of Your Burdens

I may have adopted my minimalist mentality from Aunt Evelyn.  She was the self proclaimed “first career girl” in the family. (“Career girl” was progressive language for someone born in 1918.) Working in Manhattan all her adult life, she had … Continue reading

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Hoarding: Fact and Fiction

I’m often asked, “How do I know if I’m a hoarder.” Unless I know the person well, I typically answer with a series of questions. However, trying to explain the science and research behind the phenomenon leaves me stuttering for … Continue reading

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JumpStart your Organizing in 2012 by Creating a Plan and Following Through

Let 2012 be the year that you finally take the time to get organized. You are worth it and you will feel a weight lifted as you release your items from your home.  Here are some tips to get you … Continue reading

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