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Challenge Makes For Change
My daughter called me up after the New Year and said, “Mom, I want to start a wellness program, but I need someone to join me to keep me accountable. Are you in?” Knowing I needed to get in better shape myself I was up for a challenge. She then proceeded to tell me...
Make Purchases Based on Your Values
My daughter, who loves fashion, recently told me she was embarrassed by some of the clothing I wore to her grade school when parents were invited into the classroom. This made me laugh out loud! I could laugh because we have a great relationship, and I knew back then...
In the Blink of an Eye
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on January 18, 2019. The saying, “Life can change in the blink of an eye,” became my reality. A couple weeks before Christmas one of my eyes became so blurred I could no longer see clearly out of it. I also began seeing flashes of...
Organizing Your Digital Files
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on December 7, 2019 I received an email from a man who needed help organizing his digital files. His search function capability was no longer helpful because of the amount of files he had to manage, plus his inconsistent file...
Does your stuff have a purpose?
AS seen in the Dayton Daily News on November 2, 2019. As I was working in my home office the other day, my attention went to my dog, Heidi, who was sleeping next to me. I could tell she was dreaming because her paws quivered in sporadic motion, and her small squeaking...
Relationships are more important than stuff.
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on October 5, 2019. I recently read an article where a mother told her daughter she could have her home after she died, but the daughter had to keep her home exactly the way it is. You read that right. The daughter could have the house...
Adult Children’s Stuff is on its Way
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on September 14, 2019. How many of you are empty nesters, but your adult children’s stuff is still in your home? Have your children been living on their own in their clutter-free homes, while you’ve been storing all of their childhood...
Is Your Excess Stuff Worth Your Life?
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on June 8, 2019. I read an article in our local newspaper the other day about a woman who died in a house fire. En route, the firefighters were informed there was a woman inside the burning home. They rushed to save her and tried...
Organizing your child’s room
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on May 25, 2019. Have you ever raised your voice to your child because their messy room was driving you crazy? If so, you’re not alone. Many children today have way too many things, and it’s causing stress in households. As mother of...
What’s keeping you from getting organized?
As seen in the Dayton Daily News on May 11, 2019. You’re tired of being disorganized. You tell others how much you want to get organized, and you have plenty of organizing products. So why aren’t you organized? As a professional organizer who works with people...