Category: Helpful Tips

One of the first questions we ask clients is if they want just function OR function and beauty in their newly organized space? Lots of people are only looking for function in their space. They just want it to work and don’t care if all their baskets match or if their bins are clear. Their…

Step One:  Downsize Now is the time to be selective. Plan to bring only the items you want and need for comfort and daily use in your new space. Step Two:  Pack                Packing Paper vs Bubble Wrap                Packing Boxes vs Plastic Tubs Packing boxes: Plastic tubs:                Best Labeling Practices: Step Three:  Unpack…

I like to use the STACK method for our clients because it’s simple, easy to follow and it works on almost any organizing project. S – Sort: The first step is to sort your items into categories.  You’ll want to put like items with like items, (paints with paints, pencils with pencils, etc.).  This will…

To roll or not to roll…that is the question. There’s a lot of debate about the best way to pack a bag for travel.  We’ve used three different methods with our clients. The best method depends on the kind of clothing you are taking and your need of wrinkle control. LayeringThe layering or bundling method,…

Moving is one of life’s most stressful activities, so we thought we would share some move management tips to help make your move less stressful. Many people downsize prior to a move to avoid moving unwanted items. The best time to start downsizing is as soon as you have made the decision to move. Start…

Now that states are easing lock downs, many of us who have been staying indoors and yearning for a vacation currently face the question …. How do we travel in the age of Covid?  The answer to that question may include spending more time researching and organizing details in the planning phase of your trip.…

As Senior Move Managers, Your Tasks – Our Time is frequently asked to define Rightsizing and describe the difference between Rightsizing and Downsizing? Downsizing tends to put the focus on letting go or sacrificing possessions and changing your lifestyle. Whereas, Rightsizing puts more of the focus on conscious choice for a better lifestyle. The goal…

Baby boomers enjoyed tapping their toes to Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival, now they maybe tiptoeing around decisions regarding Continuing Care Retirement Centers.  As US News reports here, it is impossible to know what the future brings, but looking at our options is optimal.  Will you be able to stay in your home? …

Let’s face it we all have the same 24 hour day, so it’s not really time we need to manage, it’s ourselves we need to manage.

Reduce back to school chaos by creating easy to maintain stations.  Applying a few simple systems can save hours of frustration.  Every item must have a place to live for the home to be organized and setting up a few simple systems can make your days run much smoother.  It’s important to set up systems…

Gather all your garden tools into one location Access the condition of all the tools Repair or throw out broken or unused tools Clean and sharpen tools and oil any moving parts Replenish items such as weed wacker cord, garbage bags and garden ties Clean clay pots with a solution