When I was a newspaper reporter, I occasionally went to courthouse to see who had been arrested — just in case a legislator had a DUI or a famous person murdered his wife. I used to think the courthouse was the saddest place on Earth. Because if you are at the courthouse, it’s not a […]
The Best Handyman
I am an only child, so I hated sharing clothes with my college roommates. Luckily for me, I am so short, most of them did not fit in my clothes. But I have always shared names of service providers I love. I happily share names of babysitters. I love telling friends about Rivka From, the business coach […]
Trip to New York City — Experiences over Stuff
I asked my daughter if she wanted a party for her birthday or a trip to New York City. She chose the trip. So we met my mom in New York last weekend. And I want to tell you about it so you too can emphasize experiences over buying stuff — even when it comes […]
Your Dog Does Not Want It
Do you have a doggie toy bin overflowing with stuffed animals, Kongs and squeaky toys? Does your cat have baskets of things on a stick and little balls? Just like your kids, your animals do better in a calm, cleared atmosphere. Your dog and cat do not need a million toys. It’s overwhelming. Throw out […]
Things I’ve Learned as an Organizer, Part 2
On Tuesday, I wrote about the first 5 of 10 universal patterns regarding people and stuff. Today, I give your the rest of the list. Universal Pattern # 6: Clean out your attic now, or it will become your children’s problem. On Tuesday, I told you people who hold on to furniture from deceased relatives […]
Things I’ve Learned As An Organizer, Part 1
Since I started my professional organizing business in 2013, I’ve worked with lots of clients, and I have learned people create certain universal patterns with their stuff. Today, I present the first 5 of a Top 10 list of those patterns. I will present the other half on Friday. I want you to digest them! […]