Don’t get me wrong, I love storage solutions. With a little ingenuity, you can install shelves in your entryway, bike hooks in the garage or build clever window seat boxes to hide kitchen paraphernalia. There are wonderful baskets, boxes, hooks and drawer organizers that corral your necessities and keep them… Read more
Do you ever wonder how some business leaders are so productive? They are incredibly busy, yet accomplish what they want in less time than many others. As a Professional Organizer, I’m lucky to meet many inspiring individuals who fall into this illustrious category. In this Productivity Pointers from Productive People… Read more
School may be out, but teaching isn’t over! Unfortunately, there is no “Organizing 101” class so it’s up to parents to give their kids the tools to be more organized. From my Breakfast Television Vancouver visit, here are some skills and tips I think kids need for success. Time Management… Read more
Beyond assisting homeowners to edit the volume of their life possessions, we also have another important job: finding secret hiding places. Many people have secret spots in their homes where they hide valuable items like money, jewelry, or important documents. Often, these spots are so private that they are overlooked… Read more
With summer around the corner, you might feel inspired to remove some junk from inside or outside your home. Maybe you have leftover renovation materials, damaged furniture, broken appliances or just stuff you’ve stacked aside– to deal with later. Why not tackle it now? If you have too much for… Read more
This May, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Katy Mackenzie for her I Love Vancouver Real Estate podcast. We talked about the services that I provide, the biggest challenges people face trying to get organized and the 5 steps to becoming more organized. We discussed the 5 Step Process… Read more
Do you ever wonder how some business leaders are so productive? They are incredibly busy, yet accomplish what they want in less time than many others. As a Professional Organizer, I’m lucky to meet many inspiring individuals who fall into this illustrious category. In this Productivity Pointers from Productive People… Read more
Organizing a move, whether you are downsizing, upsizing or rightsizing is high on the stress meter. But assisting someone who has dementia adds another complex layer. If you are helping move a loved one into a new family home or care facility, typical communication patterns may not be effective. We… Read more
If you’re someone who wears gold jewelry, chances are you have a stash of miscellaneous gold items in your drawers or jewelry box collecting dust. They may be random broken pieces, single earrings or just pieces you no longer wear. Well, they are worth taking a look at! Valuable pieces… Read more
Whether you work at home or not, chances are you have a stash of business documents you no longer need. From bills to business documents to tax records, this paperwork is likely just sitting around taking up space. Yes, you must keep your Revenue Canada income tax and business-related records… Read more
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Linda Chu really motivated me to be organized – I liked her 15 minute rule for getting started.
— North Vancouver City Library, Program Participant