08, Oct 2018
How long does food really last in the freezer? I’m sure you’ve wondered about this from time to time when you open the door and inspect some freezer-burnt packaging. Many people are very good at keeping track of their food. However, others toss things in their freezer (with good intentions)… Read more
10, Sep 2018
While you may not be a stamp collector, you may find yourself wondering what to do with old postage stamps. Perhaps you’ve inherited them, discovered old letters in a drawer, or even stashed some exotic stamps away over the years because they looked kind of cool. However, if you do… Read more
13, Aug 2018
More often than not, when we are decluttering or downsizing a home, we are faced with a cupboard or wall full of wine and spirits. Imagine going into your grandparent’s home, and you find dusty shelves full of bottles that have been sitting around for years. Does alcohol expire? Great… Read more
30, Jul 2018
Recycling has become a great way to be resourceful. It also happens to be trending in most households. Recycling is not only great for the environment, but it can help you reach that next level of tidiness and organization in your home. Here are ten home items that are actually… Read more
29, Jul 2018
On behalf of Professional Organizers in Canada, I spoke to Kaitlyn Herbst from Global News Morning Weekend about clever storage ideas to help you organize your garage.
09, Jul 2018
Summertime is road trip time. There’s something special about travelling on land at your own pace and stopping when the moment is right. But with luggage, snacks, souvenirs and other stuff, your vehicle can become a bit of a disaster zone. Whether you’re on vacation or just using your car… Read more
14, May 2018
We seem to be hearing more and more about natural disasters. Fires, floods and warnings about earthquakes. Are you ready? This is the one time, in particular, we need to be organized and prepared for an emergency situation. I urge everyone to have a prepacked Emergency Kit with an Emergency… Read more
23, Apr 2018
Yes, we do live in a new world of Craigslist ads, Kijiji posts and Facebook groups, but nothing quite beats a garage sale. Particularly if you’re moving, it’s a fantastic way to get rid of a bunch of unwanted items all in one day. Here are some of my top… Read more
10, Apr 2018
If you missed my appearance as a “spring cleaning expert” on CBC radio last week, check it out below. I visited the home of CBC staffer Jake Costello who recently moved into a new home and needed some advice on spring cleaning. With a short radio intervention, we didn’t have… Read more
19, Feb 2018
If you know me, you know I often lament there are no fantastic stores in Canada dedicated to organizing products. We have large retailers that carry bits and pieces of storage and organizing solutions: Bed Bath & Beyond, Canadian Tire, Home Depot etc. And we do have a smaller… Read more
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I am extremely organized but was overwhelmed in a major life transition about how to move forward. Linda came in, sat on my floor, took my laptop in hand, and asked me to tell her the story of each piece of paper I was immersed in. Four hours later, I had a neat basket of properly sorted “active” files and, more importantly, a fantastic “to do” spreadsheet which has allowed me to move forward quite dramatically in the days since. I have felt clear, excited, and energized about my life and business again. I know exactly what my priorities are and how to honour them.
The service was expensive, but worth it! Linda is warm, comfortable, relaxed, non-judgmental, and easygoing- yet very focused, efficient, and fast. She is knowledgeable and skilled. She can “hear” a person’s presentation of needs and blocks quickly and accurately -she is clearly experienced with how overwhelmed people are feeling and thinking. I loved having my blocks understood and Linda having ready strategies for those. She is also referring me to tradespeople to whom I can delegate some of my tasks.
The irony of this is that, again, I am *very* organized and have even developed similar systems for moving forward. But Linda’s system introduced a couple of tweaks that made all the difference for me. And, frankly, having paid her I feel that much more motivated to follow through on the system I paid to have developed!
— Yelp R.