Possessions or Possession? As Americans, we live in a society that puts a huge emphasis on possessions. Whether it’s advertisers telling us that we should have more, or trends and movements that encourage having less, there is always someone telling us that possessions, or the lack of them, are what define us. In a sense […]
Professional Organizing What is it and how can you benefit from it? As the owner of Sappari Solutions, I have been in this business for over 10 years. As our business has grown, it has been so rewarding to see first hand how organizing services can free people from clutter and truly help […]
This is your clutter wake up call. In 2004–when I started working with people to create systems, letting go of clutter and excess, and taking control of their lives–you would see the occasional article on clutter. It would likely show up in a spring cleaning issue of your favorite magazine, or maybe Martha Stewart would offer a few […]
In this world of constant stressors: work, family, finances, health, school time, etc., where do you go to find refuge? Have you considered creating a place that is all yours? For rest and rejuvenation, your bedroom might be the place to start. You already spend around eight hours in a day or a third of […]
Your clutter costs you time and money. Let’s get it under control. First, let’s define clutter. Clutter is anything that you do not love, use or need, that is keeping you from living the life you desire. It can be physical (clothes, books, paper, etc), time-related (commute, meetings, time spent looking for things, etc) […]
“I don’t know where to start, can you help with that?” asks Annie as we talk on the phone about her upcoming organizing appointment. “Absolutely. It’s what we do.” I respond. Getting organized is not just about buying cute bins at Target® to hold all the little shoes that are cluttering the foyer. So […]
Anna’s House, a part of Catholic Charities, provides housing for homeless women and children in Harford County and helps them on the road to self-sufficiency. They face the same types of challenges to getting and staying organized as many non-profit organizations do; a very busy staff, limited storage, tight budget making them hesitant to get rid […]