You never know how much stuff you have until you have to move it all somewhere. Especially when we’ve gradually accumulated possessions over decades, the idea of sorting through it all in order to make a move — and the decisions we have to make about each item along the way — can … [Read more...] about Make Moving Manageable
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Revive Your Family Photos With These Devices And Services
There is a special joy in flipping through old photo albums or slides, reliving weddings, birthdays, and vacations from long ago. And watching family movies on tape lets us see loved ones laugh and dance once again. But while these physical photos and tapes hold our most precious … [Read more...] about Revive Your Family Photos With These Devices And Services
Finding Shelter…In My Home…Part 2
Shelter is my guiding word for this year. It is a non-striving word. A shelter offers refuge, provides safety, and embraces calm and quiet. I'm happy to report that I have lived to tell the story of my Swedish Death Cleaning Adventure -- my effort to make it easier for those … [Read more...] about Finding Shelter…In My Home…Part 2
Living Large In A Small Space
The dream of a forever home is that it be used for decades of happy memories. Think about it — holiday dinners featuring smiling children and grandchildren passing the rolls and butter, playsets and pools in the backyard utilized during the warmer months, and glasses of sweet tea … [Read more...] about Living Large In A Small Space
A Clutter-Free Kitchen: Everything Has Its Place – Part 2 of 2
Kitchen shows clutter free countertops. Only items on the counters are things used on a regular basis, like olive oil, butter, and pepper, which are situated close to the stove. “Clean, crisp, and with not a lot of things going on,” is how Crystal Mains defines her clutter-free … [Read more...] about A Clutter-Free Kitchen: Everything Has Its Place – Part 2 of 2