September has long been the month of change. Organizing opportunities abound at this time of year and there is no shortage of ideas to infuse more organization into our home and work lives.

 A rainy day file is the collection of estate and vital documents, paperwork and other information gathered together in a central location for the rainy day yet to come. It’s also referred to as Legacy Organizing.

These moments of truth were turning points that greatly impacted their thought process. So much so, that Sophie continued to return to rooms already reviewed and decluttered, declaring there was still too much stuff. She was eager to simplify belongings and life and appreciated decluttering more and more and the project progressed.

June is known globally as Elder Abuse Awareness Month and its focus is to highlight the mistreatment and exploitation along with the neglect of seniors. It is a most unfortunate problem to say the very least and more unfortunately, it is not uncommon.

May is National Moving Month and the beginning of the moving industry’s busiest season. While there are lots of details and logistics to weave together, we’ll take a look at two major components of a move, choosing a moving company and packing.

A recent SIOB client recognized the need for some assistance with their move but still wanted to approach it with the spirit of a DIY project. Here’s how it went.

My wedding dress remained hidden in a box, and I don’t know exactly when the lightbulb in my mind went off. What else was I doing with this dress? Nothing.

What prompted the need for renting the unit in the first place? What is being stored there? How long has the unit been rented? When was the last time anything was retrieved from the unit? Is there an end date? How much does it cost? 

 Having this information readily retrievable makes a world of difference to those who will need access compared to hunting and pecking through piles of papers scattered throughout someone’s home.

The holiday season can be chaotic, frenzied and festive all at once. With some planning and organizing though, it's possible to enjoy the frenzy and festivities.