by MaryV | Apr 15, 2019 | Advantages of decluttering, Baby Boomers, Benefits of downsizing, Benefits of downsizing, Closet clearing, Clothing, Cornerstone content, Decluttering, decluttering tips, Downsizing Tips, inherited stuff, Midlife, pawn shops, second-hand stores, Selling excess belongings, Senior Planning, Sorting, Space Clearing, thrift stores
As part of my recent series about downsizing or decluttering by selling, here is the final method to consider: second-hand stores. Wherever you live, there is sure to be at least one second-hand store in your town. There are a few different types so I will share three...
by MaryV | Mar 20, 2019 | Advantages of decluttering, Benefits of downsizing, Benefits of downsizing, Change, Clutter, Cornerstone content, current, Decluttering, decluttering tips, Downsizing, Downsizing Tips, inherited stuff, Midlife, On-Line Selling, Planning, Pricing your belongings to sell, Selling excess belongings, Senior Planning, Senior Transitioning, sentimental stuff, Sorting, Space Clearing
So you’ve made headway with identifying what items must go….. terrific! Perhaps you’ve got a wide array of things to sell, ranging from fly fishing rods to a Scandinavian blonde bedroom suite. Are you ready for some online selling? Think...
by MaryV | Mar 5, 2019 | Advantages of decluttering, Attitude adjustment, Baby Boomers, Benefits of downsizing, Benefits of downsizing, Change, Clutter, Cornerstone content, current, Decluttering, decluttering tips, Distributing the family estate, Donating, Downsizing Tips, Family Dynamics, Feeling stuck, Good habits, inherited stuff, Midlife, sentimental stuff, Sorting, Space Clearing, Uncategorized
set yourself free! Does this sound familiar? The kids are grown and on their own…yet their childhood stuff is still stashed in your guest room/rumpus room/basement. Mom’s Lenox china and silverware for 16 are stowed in your dining room hutch. Dad’s...
by MaryV | Feb 26, 2019 | Advantages of decluttering, Baby Boomers, Benefits of downsizing, Benefits of downsizing, Change, Closet clearing, Clothing, Clutter, Cornerstone content, current, Decluttering, decluttering tips, Downsizing, Downsizing Tips, Good habits, Senior Planning, Senior Transitioning, Sorting, Space Clearing
Setting the stage When you’re ready to pull the trigger on decluttering, start with establishing a few ground rules. All new habits take time and intention. It’s invaluable to think through what you want to accomplish..to envision how you want things to...
by MaryV | Feb 19, 2019 | Advantages of decluttering, Attitude adjustment, Baby Boomers, Benefits of downsizing, Benefits of downsizing, Change, Closet clearing, Clothing, Clutter, Cornerstone content, current, Decluttering, decluttering tips, Downsizing, Downsizing Tips, Feeling stuck, Good habits, Health, Helping older parents, Philosophy of Decluttering, Planning, Sorting, Space Clearing
The 4 Pillars of my Decluttering Philosophy will Kickstart your Fabulous Second Act! Decluttering seems like a no-brainer activity, doesn’t it? Get rid of the junk, organize your stuff, boom! But if it’s truly so simple, why is it so hard for many of us to...
by MaryV | Jan 29, 2019 | Advantages of decluttering, Benefits of downsizing, Change, Closet clearing, Clutter, Cornerstone content, current, Decluttering, decluttering tips, Feeling stuck, Good habits, Sorting, Space Clearing
Let it go! The advantages of decluttering….well, aren’t they obvious? On the surface, yes: less stuff to deal with…boom! But have you ever realized how insidious clutter really is? It’s more than just having too much physical stuff in your...
