Organizing Blog
Lions and Tigers and Bears! Organizing the Toy area
While it may not actually contain real lions and bears, your toy area may feel like a wild jungle. There are all kinds of species: stuffed, plastic, and maybe a few homemade treasures. Toys are scattered everywhere. How do you tame a room like this and make it work for you and your…
Read moreWhat will fit into your new home?
“You can’t fit a gallon of water into a quart size jar!” This insightful statement also applies to the furniture and belongings we hope to fit into our homes when we downsize. No matter how hard we push, shove or squeeze we probably can’t fit everything from our larger…
Read moreD is for Den
Whether you call it the den or the family room, this area of your home is a great place to relax, enjoy downtime and hang out with family and friends. This multipurpose room is more than just a gathering place for people. It can also be a gathering place for stuff. With…
Read moreTake a Second Look
You’ve found your new place to live. You are excited about it. You’ve walked around in it, sat in it, and even pictured yourself living it in. You know how many bedrooms it has, if it has a porch, or if you need to use an elevator. These are all great things, but…
Read moreThe Kitchen…so much more
The kitchen is more than a place to cook; it can be the “heart of the home”. It is a place where we gather with friends and family and build relationships. Most of the conversations in the home as well as many of life’s decisions happen around the kitchen table. So ask yourself,…
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