Pulling together all the papers for tax time can be traumatic.  It is such a big job that many people procrastinate even when they’re getting money back.  It may be too late to organize this years tax papers but, you can set things up for an easier tax time next year. As you are prepping […]

When you have a smaller home, every inch of space counts! Our own, Melanie Schmidt got featured by Redfin for this article about maximizing space in a small house.

When I was growing up, my mom had a little plaque in the hallway that said “Guests, like fish, begin to stink after three days”.   She had it posted in humor, but we could take this wisdom to heart. As the holiday’s approach, let’s prepare our spaces for guests so they feel welcome, and […]

Evaluate everything. When you organize a closet or a drawer or a pantry or a filing cabinet, you have to take it all out and determine if you want it or need it. Sort into piles such as toss, recycle, donate, or sell. Don’t buy any organizational system (bins, baskets, shelving, etc.) UNTIL you have […]

I know it’s not even Halloween yet, but it’s time to think about the Holidays everyone! This can be the year that you can actually enjoy the season for what it is instead of running around in a panic. So, get in the Holiday spirit….pour yourself a glass of wine…..get a piece of pie and […]