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Where to Donate Your Treasures

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:29-06:00June 7th, 2017|Categories: Decluttering, Downsizing, Recycle|Tags: charities, donate, purge, recycle, tips|

I’m often asked, ‘where do I donate _______?’ (fill in the blank). When I’m asked this question is typically during, or after a purge session. Whether it’s spring cleaning, or time to downsize, you may come across items that are not trash-worthy. These items still have mileage in them and you don’t want them to end up in a landfill. The obvious solution is to recycle them. Recycling has a variety of meanings; send to a recycling facility, repurpose/reuse, sell or donate. This post focuses on where to donate specialty items. There are many charities that accept donations. The [...]

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Mindfulness of Organizing

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2021-03-04T14:04:00-06:00September 26th, 2016|Categories: Home Organization, Organizing Tips|Tags: clutter, organized, purge, storage|

Mindfulness is a very important component of the organizing process. When I work with clients, we work on the concept of mindfulness as it pertains to organizing. Organizing comes naturally to many, but not to everyone. It’s a skill that can be learned, and being aware of some basic concepts as you go about your daily activities, is key to organizing your spaces to keep them organized. The concepts below are simple, yet effective. Some you may have thought about already, and some may be new to you. For those that have challenges organizing their things, I encourage you to [...]

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Minimalism – The Path to Health & Happiness

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:32-06:00August 25th, 2016|Categories: Downsizing, Home Organization, Organizing Tips, Rightsizing|Tags: clutter, downsize, organized, purge|

There have been a lot of posts on the internet lately about minimalism. It seems to be surfacing in a lot of ways everywhere. As an organizer and Feng Shui enthusiast, I love the concept. The idea of letting go of items that aren’t necessary is simplicity in the most basic form. Eliminating unnecessary items, clutter, allows the energy (chi) to flow freely through your living spaces. Good energy flow allows for health and happiness. Everyone I know tells me they have too much stuff. I hear that from pretty much every client that I have ever worked with. [...]

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4 Options to Securely Purge Old Papers

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2023-02-07T16:51:21-06:00February 9th, 2016|Categories: Home Organization, Paper Management|Tags: papers, purge|

In my younger years I kept old papers such as, statements, receipts and cancelled checks for every personal business transaction. My parents didn’t teach me to do this, I just did it because that’s what they did. No one ever told me how long to keep these papers, so needless to say I had quite a bit that I had been storing for many years. Fast forward to now, the digital age. So many business transactions take place online, over the internet. We use credit and debit cards instead of checks or cash to purchase products and services. There are [...]

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How to Squash Your Paper Clutter Pests

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:37-06:00August 24th, 2014|Categories: Home Organization, Paper Management|Tags: clutter, papers, purge, recycle|

What is at the top of the list in terms of clutter in your home? Most everyone I talk to about organizing says that paper is their number one issue with clutter. I can relate because paper is on the top of my list as well. It accumulates at an alarming rate. Some of it is important, some not so much, and some not at all. Wherever it may fall on the scale of importance, I think we can all agree that too much paper equates to paper clutter pests. It comes from a plethora of sources. It may arrive via snail [...]

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9 Tips to Rightsize Your Stuff

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:37-06:00August 10th, 2014|Categories: Home Organization, Organizing Tips|Tags: acquire, clutter, discard, organizing tips, proportionate, purge|

Image courtesy of renjith krishnan/FreeDigitalPhotos.net Did you ever wonder how you ended up with so much stuff? The answer is…life happens. You need things; things to take care of you and others. You need things to help you earn a living. You need things to clean your home. You need things to prepare and eat food. You need things to decorate you and your living spaces. The list of things you need can seem endless, especially when you’re just starting out. You acquire things as you discover that you need them. Then as time goes by, you find that you [...]

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Rightsizing For a Move

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:41-06:00August 12th, 2013|Categories: Downsizing, Moving, Organizing Tips, Rightsizing|Tags: moving, planning, purge|

There can be a lot of reasons why you may decide to move to a smaller home. Your decision could be economical, you may no longer want the responsibility of maintenance, you may no longer need that much space, or your health may dictate the need of assistance for daily activities. Whatever the reason, moving to a smaller home is a big event at any age. Wherever you live, you want your home to be a peaceful, comfortable living environment. When you have a lot of stuff surrounding you it can feel like the walls are closing in. You need your [...]

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Clothes Swap Party

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:46-06:00June 25th, 2012|Categories: Decluttering, Recycle, Rightsizing|Tags: declutter, purge, recycle|

Years ago a good friend of mine made a very good suggestion for a girl’s get-together; a clothes swap party! She had a lot of clothes that no longer fit or that she no longer loved. She was thinking that her friends may have the same dilemma. Since we are all different sizes, and have different tastes, we may want clothes that others are ready to part with. And how many times have you admired a blouse or pair of jeans that a girlfriend is wearing? Like minds typically become friends and hang out together. Shopping for new clothes can get [...]

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Organize Your Garage in a Weekend

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:46-06:00June 11th, 2012|Categories: Home Organization, Organizing Tips|Tags: organize garage, purge, sort, storage|

What’s in your garage? Do you have garden tools, lawn care equipment, sporting equipment, boxes of who knows what that won’t fit in your house? Does your car have to stay in the driveway because it won’t fit in the garage? If the answer to any of these questions is a resounding YES, then maybe it’s time to organize your garage. The garage can become a catchall for stuff that hasn’t been assigned a home or that you intend to put away later, then you get busy with something else and forget. A lot of people use the garage for [...]

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Get it Now or Get it Later

By SOS Simple Organized Solutions|2020-11-17T13:41:47-06:00May 1st, 2012|Categories: Decluttering, Downsizing, Organizing Tips, Seniors|Tags: clutter, moving, purge, seniors|

Do you still have stuff at your parent’s house? I think I’m in the minority because I don’t, but my brothers still do. It’s amazing how many things kids can accumulate as they grow up. A lot of these children move out of their parent’s homes and leave a lot of stuff behind. They may be moving to a smaller space with a roommate or two, or they may get married, but in any case, they usually don’t have enough space to keep all their stuff in their new abode. They figure they will get it later. Moving to a new [...]

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