The Out of Chaos team has helped hundreds of people relocate to a new home during our 20+ years in business. Over that time, we helped people organize, pack, and move to a new home. Read below for our top 10 tips for taking the stress out of your next… Read more
I’m starting this year with a quick little post with a list of things you can declutter this year. Although I say, “toss it” and “throw it in the trash,” I don’t want you to send everything to the landfill. Please take the time to dispose of your items responsibly…. Read more
With a struggling economy, many people are looking at cost-cutting measures, and entrepreneurs are no exception. For that reason, I’ve put together a list of ways to save money in a small business. Because these tips focus on organizing and business systems, they can also save time and reduce stress…. Read more
Often clients ask me how many moving boxes they need for a move. The answer depends on the household. A minimalist living in a studio apartment might use 20 or 30 moving boxes, whereas a family in a 4-bedroom home would require over 200. But it isn’t just the number… Read more
Do you rummage through an overflowing sock drawer looking for a matching pair every morning? Are your tights and pantyhose tangled in knots? Although it’s a small task, organizing your socks and stockings will save you a lot of time every day. Declutter Your Socks and Stockings The first step… Read more
There are times when a workplace leave of absence is necessary. Perhaps you require medical treatment or are caring for someone else (parental or compassionate leave). Alternatively, you may decide to take a sabbatical to further your education or fulfill military obligations. Employment laws govern the specifics of leaves of… Read more
We recently packed a client’s personal library for an international move. There were a lot of books – 95 boxes in one room alone. Books are among the heaviest items to move. Yet, because they are paper, they can be delicate. You don’t want to damage the paper, covers, or… Read more
Food is more expensive than ever, so organizing your shopping and buying only what you need is essential. Overbuying leads to waste; not buying enough means you make more trips to the store and not necessarily get the best price. Here are some tips on building a grocery list to… Read more
I joined social media many years ago because it was “the thing to do.” Everybody was doing it. Consequently, I spent hours reading other people’s status updates and articles they posted. Then, to my amazement, it was past my bedtime, I hadn’t prepared for the next day’s client, and the… Read more
I must admit there’s something special about books. A lovely old-fashioned read is not only good for the brain but also for the soul. The ideas in these titles help mould our identities, and the characters – even the fictional ones – become cherished friends. So, how do you declutter… Read more
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