The Surprising Financial Perks of Downsizing
Your family home has served you well over the years. It was where holiday dinners gathered loved ones around a full table, where children grew up, and where many cherished memories were made. But as life changes, our needs and priorities often change too. What may not change quite as easily is the cost of […]
What Happens on Moving Day?
Keep calm and pass the packing tape. Moving made eazy peazy! Congratulations, you’re moving! Now what? The thought of downsizing can feel like standing at the base of a towering mountain, with years of belongings and memories making the climb seem overwhelming. The good news is that with a clear vision and a thoughtful plan, […]
Conquering the Mountain of Downsizing
The first and most important step to take is to pause and imagine your vision. What are you dreaming about right now? Perhaps it’s repurposing a room, creating more space, or maybe your mobility has changed and you want to move to a retirement living community. Having this clear objective will guide your decisions and […]
Ready to Start your Downsizing?
Remember the uncomfortable conversation your parents had with you as a young teenager about growing up? Now here’s the irony, the roles have reversed and now it’s your turn to have a sensitive discussion with them. This time though, you’re the one gently suggesting that your aging parents think about downsizing. Helping parents downsize isn’t […]
Recreating the lifestyle you desire through compassionate downsizing and relocating
Downsizing your closet!
Getting organized is not about being perfect
When my husband and I moved in together, I would end up tossing out small notes that would sit on the kitchen counter for days, with no understanding that the notes were part of his system for keeping track of things. Obviously, we were operating on two different organizing methods, and we needed to better […]