I was happy to share my thoughts on collapsible storage solutions for apartment dwellers in an article on LivingEtc. One solution I often suggest is collapsible boxes. They are light and portable, and you can pack them flat when not in use. You can also use them to store many… Read more
Part of my job includes helping homeowners downsize from a larger home to a smaller one. The Out of Chaos team often edits through their life collections and uncovers beautiful gifts and purchases never used (and sometimes never even opened). As they look at their items and decide what to… Read more
I was thrilled to be quoted in this article discussing the trillion-dollar wealth transfer and the challenges it brings. As this wealth transfers from baby boomers to their millennial heirs, it isn’t only about money. In fact, the younger generations are expecting to inherit tons of their parents’ stuff –… Read more
As we approach a new year, let’s reflect on the home organizing trends. At Out of Chaos, we’re seeing a shift in focus. People are choosing practical, low-cost, easy-to-maintain systems. Here are some trends on their way out and those we want to see more of. Out: Unitasker Novelty Products…. Read more
The office holiday party is (thankfully) changing to become more inclusive and respect employees’ personal time. Because of an increasingly diverse workforce, these contemporary events focus less on one specific cultural tradition. Instead, companies invite employees to participate in entertaining activities such as sports or dance lessons or art or… Read more
Intergenerational wealth transfer is when younger generations inherit the wealth of older generations who downsize or pass away. However, this is a unique historical period as the Great Wealth Transfer is underway. It’s the phenomenon where Gen-Xers and Millennials inherit the massive wealth accumulated by the Interwar and Baby Boomer… Read more
For the past decade (or more), time management experts (including me) have told people that multitasking decreases productivity. But has it all been a myth? Possibly! I believe you can multitask successfully, but it depends on what you’re doing and how you’re doing it. Let me explain. My Multitasking Success… Read more
A while ago, I wrote an article explaining different definitions of value, indicating that people perceive value and worth differently. Behaviour economists and psychologists call this phenomenon the Endowment Effect. The Influence and Impact of the Endowment Effect Influence Several theories attempt to explain the psychology behind the endowment effect,… Read more
At some point in our lives, we all experience grief. This intense emotional state typically involves sadness and crying. In the movies, we often see people eating ice cream straight from the carton or numbing their emotions with a more potent substance. However, today’s fast-paced world still has high expectations… Read more
Is there such a thing as a stress-free move? Yes! It’s a move managed by the Out of Chaos team. We take care of all the details before, during, and after your move. We often hear horror stories about household moves gone wrong, but we won’t let that happen! The… Read more
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I was feeling overwhelmed with the amount of clutter in my home and was particularly frustrated with my teenage daughter and her pack rat tendencies. I dragged her to a seminar of Linda’s and the results were life changing.
— Barbara P.