Looking back I see I wrote two previous essays about financial clutter back in 2005. It was interesting to re-read them now, 2-3 years later, and notice what changes I have and haven't made. (read more)

 

This past quarter has been an exceptionally busy time for me at work. I couldn't understand why I have been feeling so behind in my projects until I reviewed my calendar and realized that between team offsites and conferences and trainings and all-day meetings, I haven't been in my office more than 2-3 days a week since Labor Day. (read more)

 

Do you ever wonder how clutter gets all over your house? It’s when your life is in a rush and you just throw it all down like you don’t care at all. (read more)

 

This summer, I’m making progress on de-cluttering my backyard and tackling lots of the issues that have prevented me from fully enjoying my yard. (Read more)

 

When I first moved in with my significant other, we wanted to be optimistically cautious. What I mean by that is live together but not get rid of our belongings until we were at a point, which we were certain our relationship was solid. We decided to rent a storage locker to store our duplicates and any other items we “might” need in the future. Read more.
 

Picking up and leaving really addresses the issue of clutter.  When my husband and I decided to leave our Ontario life for a new one on the west coast, we were overwhelmed by the sudden realization of how much ‘stuff’ we actually had.  After living together for four years, we had accumulated a plethora of knickknacks, towels, dishes and furniture that we hardly remembered wanting in the first place.  We started the agonizing process of determining what was coming with us and what was staying put. Read more.

This past month my home has been invaded by a ridiculously contagious, completely debilitating and absolutely nasty cold virus. In my efforts to soothe myself and my poor sick toddler, I dragged myself to the medicine cabinet for relief. Oh dear, what a mess. Read more.

Last newsletter I said that I would tackle the awkward world of gifts that are neither cherished nor wanted.  This is one of my big personal weaknesses.  Read more.

In an effort to make this holiday season more relaxing and enjoyable for everyone my family has decided to reinvent Christmas....Read more.


Since downsizing to a smaller home we have had to really make a conscious decision to be selective about what we bring into our home. We are much choosier about finding the perfect items...Read more.

I love moving.  Starting over, and getting reacquainted with all my stuff.   We decided after the birth of our first baby to further simplify our lives by downsizing to a home that is 1000sq. ft. smaller...Read more.

15 Things to Get Rid of This Month!  After spending time helping families, including my own, gain relief from clutter I've noticed that there are some predictable and common clutter traps in our homes.  Read more.

I'd rather be in the garden - and probably you would too!  The weather is perfect for spring planting, flower and veggie bed prepping, and lawn mowing.  Clutter and gardening? ? Absolutely!  Read more.

Spring-Clutter-Cleaning gets the home and office in order so we can enjoy the good weather to come.  Read more.

Car Clutter, even I have it. A snow shovel, spare windshield wiper fluid, 2 ice scrapers, baby toys, CD's, maps I don't use or refold properly, and endless little scraps of, (gasp!) paper.  Read more.

To avoid feeling overwhelmed by clutter in your home or office . . . Read more.