Hello Reader, I love this fun and inspirational list of clutter free gifts that was compiled by group members. General Items . Photos of events or a photo collage . Digital – birthday calendar, family recipes . Ear Ring Holder – for earrings and/or jewelery . Beautiful box and/or bag to store something specific . A portrait or painting that you did yourself . Homemade gifts are always welcome – I love homemade, natural bath products . Plants – Amaryllis, Paper White, Hyacinth or Succulents ....
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I love this fun and inspirational list of clutter free gifts that was compiled by group members. General Items . Photos of events or a photo collage . Digital – birthday calendar, family recipes . Ear Ring Holder – for earrings and/or jewelery . Beautiful box and/or bag to store something specific . A portrait or painting that you did yourself . Homemade gifts are always welcome – I love homemade, natural bath products . Plants – Amaryllis, Paper White, Hyacinth or Succulents ....
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I know for myself it can be hard to ask for help. I have worked in the helping profession all my life and I was always there for others. When it came to myself it has been a different story. Thankfully, I do find it easier now! This question really hit me when my mom was 91 and she was living on her own. I had offered to help her to downsize many times but she was adamant that she could do it herself and did not need any help. Unfortunately, I did not see any evidence of this...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I know for myself it can be hard to ask for help. I have worked in the helping profession all my life and I was always there for others. When it came to myself it has been a different story. Thankfully, I do find it easier now! This question really hit me when my mom was 91 and she was living on her own. I had offered to help her to downsize many times but she was adamant that she could do it herself and did not need any help. Unfortunately, I did not see any evidence of this...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I like to think of my glass as half full. But, of course, that is not always the case. We all have our days when we need to rest, to recalibrate and to reset for whatever we need to do next. We need to trust the pace that we need for our life. Creating white space in your calendar and in your mind is good for your mental health. Taking time to be quiet and allowing your thoughts and feelings to come through will help you to have clarity about what you need to focus on. Protect...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I like to think of my glass as half full. But, of course, that is not always the case. We all have our days when we need to rest, to recalibrate and to reset for whatever we need to do next. We need to trust the pace that we need for our life. Creating white space in your calendar and in your mind is good for your mental health. Taking time to be quiet and allowing your thoughts and feelings to come through will help you to have clarity about what you need to focus on. Protect...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Monday Reader, Many of you know that I have been taking a break from my work and really assessing where I want to go from here. It is really hard to leave this work that I have done for over 18 years. It really has been my passion, my identity and my whole being. I know that you get that! Our identity is so connected to what we do and even to our homes and the belongings that we treasure. This email platform (Kit) is one of the things I am downsizing. Oh, no worries, I love writing this...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Monday Reader, Many of you know that I have been taking a break from my work and really assessing where I want to go from here. It is really hard to leave this work that I have done for over 18 years. It really has been my passion, my identity and my whole being. I know that you get that! Our identity is so connected to what we do and even to our homes and the belongings that we treasure. This email platform (Kit) is one of the things I am downsizing. Oh, no worries, I love writing this...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Do you ever feel like it takes forever to prepare a meal and then in just a few minutes its all gone. You might even think “where did that meal go” It can feel like you just wolfed it down so fast that you really didn’t enjoy it. Sometimes life gets so busy, that you are just eating on the run. I get it! We have all been there. You have likely heard about slow food which is about truly enjoying preparing food as well as taking your time enjoying your meal with or without others....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read