I have spent the last few weeks preparing homes for sale. And I will continue for the next few weeks due to the amount of possessions these individuals own and are storing for others. Both are moving due to health reasons and they are making the decisions about what to keep, what to sell and what to give away.

I have just completed the following tasks and we are now on a road trip to Washington, DC and Virginia Beach. 13 easy tips to get you on the road this summer. Make it fun...

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We can always find
or make yet another excuse
for putting things off once again. 

And most likely every time you look at that drawer or space that is cluttered it bugs you.

Next time you have one of those nagging thoughts, schedule 1/2 hour or even just 15 minutes in your calendar to get started and follow these 3 simple suggestions:

This is the time of year when many people plan a move or have made the decision to move.  

And, a great time to be honest with yourself about everything in your home including décor, furnishings, small appliances, clothes, tools – everything.Here are 5 tips to help make your transition easier:

It's becoming fashionable to add indoor type decor like cushions and area rugs to the back yard patio. 

The good news...

As a continuum
to clearing out
our spaces here
are a few
reminders on
how to handle
all that “stuff.”

Although Earth Day just past, Earth Day is everyday and best said here…

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors;
we borrow it from our children."  - Haida Indian saying

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Planning and Organizing a Garage Sale: Part 2

 Follow These Last 4 Steps

and 

The Worst Is Almost Over. And Yes, I Do Understand… 

When we merged 2 households almost 12 years ago, like most I packed everything into the moving truck and away we went. It was May long weekend. The weather was gorgeous. My husband convinced me that I should forget the stuff; it would be there later. And it was - a year later. I suffered that year andthen organized a neighbourhood garage sale and made a lot of money.

Planning and Organizing a Garage Sale: Part 1 

 Let’s make room in your life… 

make some money and have fun too!

Everything must be priced - Use old labels, masking tape, sheets of paper. Price items based on what they are worth as second-hand items. If your items are collectibles seek out experts who can sell them on your behalf (see who we refer to on our recommended page)

Good email management means setting a consistent time that does not interfere with the most productive time of your day.

 Here are some suggestions on how to manage your inbox:

It feels like we just wished each other a Happy New Year!

And we have so much to be happy about...

We have all the new bills, receipts and money we are making rolling into our homes and offices but the last year's or for some the past year's taxes have not rolled out. The dreaded tax man is knocking at your door and the deadlines are set, so let's just get them done.

Follow these 7 Steps to get past taxes out of your office.