Downsizing Your Life

It’s called a purse if you’re American and a handbag if you’re English, like me. But whatever name you call it, most women carry one, and it usually contains far more items than they ever need. My handbag isn’t always immaculate, but I really can’t see the point…

I love my life, and I’m grateful for everything I have. Friends, family, my dog, my health, and a gorgeous (but small) apartment overlooking the ocean. It’s heaven! I can honestly say that I don’t miss the house I used to own. No more worrying about leaky roofs, lawn care, or surprise…

I consider myself a world class thrifter. I’m very proud of that credential. If I’m traveling and I have a little time, I head right to the local thrift store (there’s an app for that)…

Let’s be honest– we’ve all been guilty of taking the easy way out when decluttering our homes by tossing stuff in the trash without a second thought about where it ends up. But here’s the hard truth: our actions have consequences. And when it comes to decluttering…

Downsizing, whether by choice or necessity, is a common occurrence for people in mid-life and beyond. Many people feel the urge to live more simply and care for less. Others no longer need the big houses where they once raised families…

Sometimes the hardest hurdles we face are the ones we create ourselves. Meaning that they’re not really there – they’re only in our minds. This is especially true of the whole question of taking on a roommate…

If your wardrobes are bursting at the seams, but you still find you have nothing to wear, you’re not alone. It’s time to get ruthless and be honest with yourself. Here are 5 things taking up valuable space in your wardrobe…

As someone working with people in transition, I meet a lot of interesting women. Amanda is one of them. A wonderful, professional woman approaching 60, Amanda had her mind made up. After spending several months carefully considering…

You spent an entire weekend decluttering and organizing your garage. But less than a week later – bam! Clutter has already started creeping back in, leaving you frustrated and wondering if all that effort was wasted. Ugh! Is it time to think differently…

You’ve gone through the incredibly hard process of downsizing your house to a smaller place – maybe a much smaller place. You’ve moved, organized things, and figured out just where to put everything you took with you…