Tag Archives: downsizing

How We Sold Our Home in 2 Days

Actually…it’s been much longer than that. I’ve wanted to move for longer than I can remember. It’s not that I haven’t loved this home. I truly believe we can make any house feel like a home. I have been here … Continue reading →

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It is so hard to sell my stuff? Is it really worth my time and energy?

It has become so hard to sell my stuff – sometimes you can’t even give stuff away for FREE.  Is it really worth my time and energy? I have been checking the Buy and Sell groups in my area and … Continue reading →

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The First Day of the Rest of My Life

January, 2, 2019 Sounds a bit dramatic but today is the first actual day that I don’t have to go to work.  After more than thirty seven years working in mental health, I knew it was time to make a … Continue reading →

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10 Tips For Downsizing Your Life

Are you starting to think about downsizing your life?  Here are some great tips to get you started.  I compiled these tips as I was getting ready to do a half hour talk/discussion with a group of women from a … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my Grotto

I love change!  Actually, I love doing renovations in my home and always have plans for how I can improve things.  Cleaning up my space, decluttering and organizing my space and I am in my happy place.    As a … Continue reading →

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Doing the Work of Decluttering- Week 6

By week 6 the participants are really getting it and doing the work of decluttering. They are talking about some subtle shifts happening in their lives and homes. Most participants in this session are living with others whether it is … Continue reading →

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My Future Self is a Minimalist

I am not a minimalist but I believe my future self is a minimalist.  Not a tiny home kind of minimalist, more of a relaxed, slower paced kind of life minimalist.  I dream of having less, less stress, less worry and … Continue reading →

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How To Practice Harm Reduction in Hoarding

How can we practice harm reduction in hoarding? If you have a loved one or a client who is struggling with hoarding or chronic disorganization, harm reduction can help.  The home is likely not going to get to the point … Continue reading →

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Clearing Clutter Support Group Challenge

The easy part was getting the Curio Cupboard off the wall.  I knew that it would be easy, it was just finally getting around to it.  It was very dusty and had been bumped off the nails a couple of … Continue reading →

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Non-Acquiring Help Card for People Who Love Retail Therapy

Retail Therapy? It is a real thing? Are you feeling like you need to cut down on your shopping?  Do you find yourself shopping to avoid uncomfortable feelings?  Have you noticed that you are bringing items home and then questioning … Continue reading →

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