Finding Joy in Holiday Hosting
Here’s a step by step guide to finding the joy in hosting for the holiday and beyond! Less stress, more enjoyment and more fun for everyone including YOU!
The Secret Life of a Christmas Gift: A Tale of Guilt, Obligation and (Hopefully) Joy
Obligation? Gratitude? Joy? Are you giving gifts that really spark joy or that will just gather dust in a cupboard? Let me help you give the gifts that they really want!
Decluttering the Dugout: A KonMari Consultant’s Take on Blue Jays Memories
The Toronto Blue Jays took us on a wild ride! I was there in 1992 and 1993 and loved every minute. Lets’ talk memorabilia, Blue Jays and sentimental items!
Secret Organization Strategies from a Professional Organizer
Want the inside scoop on how a professional organizer makes the decisions that really spark joy? Here you go!
Decluttering Feels Easier With Help—and What That Says About Us
Accountability. Objectivity. Motivation.
These are a few reasons that you actually get decluttering, organizing and tidying done when you’re working with a professional organizer or a KonMari Consultant like me!
Before You Buy That Reindeer…
The retailers have the Christmas bells jingling and we’re still wearing our shorts! It’s easy to fall into the trap of buying holiday items just because they’re so lovely and tempting. But wait!! I’ll show you how to pick only what you love, need and have room to store! Then, buy whatever sparks joy with out buyers remorse!
Why You Can’t Keep Your Home Organized (And Why That’s Totally Fine)
Let’s talk about the “whys” of staying organized. There’s lots of reasons why you could be living in a less than printrest perfect home and what that’s perfectly ok!
Teaching Kids to Declutter: A Life Skill Learned Over Time
Life is messy - especially with a young family. But kids can learn to declutter and tidy with help from you! Read the full blog to help you set up systems to teach your children this useful life skill.
The Three Golden Rules of What Stays in Your Home: Function, Accessibility, and Joy
How do you know when it’s time to let go of something? Easy! Follow my simple rules to help you decide. Clutter won’t stand a chance once you master these!
3 Back-to-School Prep Tips to Work on Now!
It’s still a heatwave out there, but if you’re even thinking about getting the kids back to school, you’ll want to read this! A few simple ideas to put into place in August that will mean a much easier September!
The Six R's of Staying Organized
Replace - Refill - Review - Rotate - Remove - Reset
These are the 6 habits that will help you stay organized!
Organizing the Cottage for the Summer Season
Opening the cottage or getting it ready for renters? Here are a few things to get you organized so that you and your guests have a joyful experience! Let’s tidy the cottage the KonMari way!
The Joy of a Tidy Drawer: How Small Spaces Are The Start Of Something Big
That feeling you get when you a open a drawer and see only what you use, love and need? That sparks joy! And it matters more than most people realize!
A Gift of Clarity and Care - Leaving a Legacy of Love
There are only two things that are certain - death and taxes. If you want to ensure that your loved ones are left with a legacy of love, not clutter - this is a must read.
Clear the Clutter: A Fresh Start for Your Garage This Season
Got a messy garage? (I do!). Here’s how to get it sorted and tidy. That’s valuable space in there and clearing the clutter sparks joy when you open the door!
5 Common Questions About Organizing – Answered by a KonMari Consultant
Your questions - answered! These are the things I get asked most about decluttering, tidying and the Marie Kondo method!
The Cost of Clutter
What is your clutter costing you? Let’s look at some stats and do some math. Bottom line - clutter costs in more ways that you think. It affects your mental health, physical well-being and pinches your wallet.
Spring Cleaning Made Easier: The Benefits of a Clutter-Free Home
Is it spring where you live? By golly, Mother Nature is being very slow to move from winter the spring here on the Niagara South Coast! But there are glimmers; and with them come all the signs that some deep cleaning of the house is needed. Having a home that’s decluttered makes the job so much easier!
Why Sparking Joy Is My Yardstick!
Is “Sparking Joy” really a feasible way to judge what to keep? Absolutely! And I use this yardstick in many more aspects of my life. Because, if something doesn’t spark joy, why am I keeping it around?
10 Things to Declutter from your closet TODAY!
Looking for a quick way to get your decluttering in today? Here are 10 things you can declutter from your closet right now! Let’s go - your spark joy is waiting!