Downsizing Your Life

You can learn a lot about a woman by looking at her closet. Some closet spaces are tidy and arranged by color while others are in disarray with heaps of clothes that didn’t quite make it onto a hangar. I think that the way we feel about our aging bodies…

If there is one thing we all noticed a little more of during the Covid lockdown, it was the amount of clutter we had accumulated and the impact it can have on how we feel in our own homes. Perhaps for the first time, you clearly felt the impact…

The first time I tried No New Things was last December after reading Ashlee Piper’s book by the same name. Piper promises a simple 30-day guide to save money, be kind to the planet and protect your sanity. My first try did meet one of these goals. I saved more money than I expected. But, because I gave myself permission to buy holiday gifts, I was still shopping and didn’t feel the real impact of a commitment to no buying…

We all know the old saying that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and the same principle can be applied to clutter clearing too. The trick is to begin small and take it a step at a time. Begin by choosing a small area that contains things you…

Do you love changing up your home’s décor? Do you get happy thinking about design but want a tip or two to elevate your game? Even if you yawn at the idea of redoing your space because your skill set and joy lie elsewhere, this information could help you with all the holiday decor…

If you have watched social media, YouTube or HGTV lately, you have likely seen more and more people choosing to downsize and live in a tiny home. At first, they all looked similar. Small spaces, clever designs, and a simpler way of living. Tiny Homes are even being used as a manageable way to age…

If you’re moving with a dog (or two… or a cat), choosing between a condominium and an HOA community isn’t just about price or location. It can determine whether your pet is even allowed, how big they can be and how easy your daily life will be…

A friend of mine used to say, “Why do today what can easily be put off until tomorrow?” Downsizing a substantial photo collection can definitely be one of those things that can easily get started tomorrow, or the day after…

It’s long been the conventional wisdom that, as you grow older, it makes sense to retire and downsize from the house that has been home for decades. For many, that conventional wisdom may no longer be the case. In fact, instead of downsizing, many retirees are upsizing.

Home is supposed to be our safe place. A refuge from the busyness outside. A place where we can relax and feel comfortable. But is it always? I used to get home, trip over shoes in the hallway, struggle to key in the right code…