I was happy to provide time management tips for 2021 in my CBC Radio On The Coast interview. Host Gloria Macarenko raised some great issues about the challenges families face when working from home and homeschooling. Gloria asked me how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our ability to manage time…. Read more
Out of Chaos Professional Organizers in the News
Packing the Trunk – Cottage Life
Whether you’re heading off for a hot summer weekend at the cottage or a holiday visit to the ski chalet, getting all of your stuff into your vehicle can be a challenge. I was happy to provide my tips on packing the trunk to Cottage Life Magazine. Tips for packing… Read more
Cottage Q&A: Weekend Packing Tips
Last year I was interviewed by Jackie Davis at Cottage Life magazine for their Cottage Q&A column. I provided weekend packing tips for the cottage. My tips to help simplify and organize packing and unpacking include: Reduce the amount of stuff you have to take back and forth. Make a… Read more
Globe & Mail: Get Your Inbox Under Control
I recently had a lovely conversation with Rosemary Counter a journalist with Globe & Mail’s Report on Business Magazine. During the interview, she asked me about email management and how to get your inbox under control. As a result of this interview, the Ask the Experts column printed my advice…. Read more
From Downsizing to Death Cleaning, How Baby Boomers Can Purge a Lifetime of Possessions
From downsizing to death cleaning, I was happy to provide my opinions and share my knowledge with Jim Slotek of Everything Zoomer in an article entitled, From Downsizing to Death Cleaning, How Baby Boomers Can Purge a Lifetime of Possessions. The article describes the situations of people in the process… Read more
Tips for Organized Buying on MaxSold Auctions
I was happy to write an article to help people with organized buying on MaxSold Auctions. Here is the intro… “I normally spend time helping people downsize and sell their items by auction with MaxSold. However, people do need and want stuff, despite wanting to have a clutter-free lifestyle. They… Read more
BC Today: Decluttering Tips for the New Year
I was pleased to be a guest on CBC Radio’s BC Today on January 3. We talked about decluttering tips for the new year and the new decade. You can listen to the podcast episode on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. My section starts at the 26-minute mark. How to… Read more
Time Management Techniques for the Holidays
The holiday season is a stressful time for everyone because it seems so much needs to be done in a short period of time. How do you prioritize all the commitments? How do you maximize time with family and friends? Let’s take a look at some time management techniques for… Read more
What’s Your Tech: Paper Chaos Gets Organized with Fujitsu ScanSnap
WhatI was happy to share my knowledge about organizing paperwork Fujitsu’s ScanSnap scanner in the What’s Your Tech article entitled, Paper Chaos Gets Organized with Fujitsu ScanSnap. Here’s an excerpt: [Linda] Chu encountered her fair share of paper throughout a 20-year tenure in hotel management. She refers to it as… Read more
Breakfast Television: Back to School Organizing for Families and Kids
Get set to go back to school. Families with or without kids can benefit from these organizing tips I shared on Breakfast Television on August 27th. Watch the segment here. I cover the following information: Check to see if children’s clothing still fits. Remove all clothing that does not and… Read more
