Tip Tuesday

Happy New Year! I hope 2019 brings you health, happiness, and that much closer to your goals. Did you know that “Getting Organized” is the THIRD most common New Year’s resolution? “Exercising More” and “Losing Weight” are #1 and #2. If getting organized is your resolution for 2019, I suggest you try a free organizing…

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns chaos into order, confusion into clarity…it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” Melody Beattie Thank you to the readers of my “Tip Tuesdays” and to my past and current Simplify You clients. Your support and…

This Friday the 21st will be the shortest and darkest day of the year so I encourage you to “lighten up”! Invest in good light bulbs that give off a nice sunny glow, and turn your dimmers up to make your home welcoming and bright. Pull out those candles that you are “saving” and actually…

If you’re taking a road trip to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, I encourage you to create not just a packing list but also a “loading list” for the car. Figure out all the things you want to take, and, more importantly, how it will all fit into your vehicle. Doing this now…

What does “Giving Not Gifting” mean? It means it is never too early to start GIVING your things away, rather than buying new things to gift. I think that no matter your age, it is time to consider implementing “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning.” (Yes, this is a real thing, and I’d highly…

There is no time like the holidays…to start simplifying your life! One way to scale back and create less clutter for yourself and loved ones is to establish a “Four Gift Standard.” The idea behind the Four Gift Standard is a catchy rhyme you may have heard: “One gift you want, one you need, one…

FDR got it right when he established Thanksgiving as a holiday the fourth Thursday of November in 1941. Thanksgiving is the perfect non-denominational holiday—every American celebrates it! How can you go wrong with a national holiday that is ALL about sharing a special meal with family and friends? And the best part about it? No…

In honor of “Young Readers Day” (today, the second Tuesday of November) I want to encourage every Tip Tuesday reader, young and old, to read for pleasure. And when I say “read,” please know that listening to audiobooks absolutely counts! In fact, for those that are auditory learners, listening may be the best way to…

Do you have an excess of unneeded or expired prescription medications hanging around? I see this type of clutter in almost EVERY home that I organize, so know that you are not alone. Many of my clients simply don’t know how to safely dispose of prescription medications. The “old fashioned” way of flushing is NOT…