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Making Space for Things You Love

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Are you ready for a five-minute challenge that could transform your home? Yep, you read that correctly. In just five minutes you can take one huge step in decluttering your home. Wanna know the best part? You can get the kids involved too!

You should be able to enjoy the items in your home without feeling bogged down by the clutter. And in five minutes you can create habits that will tidy your space and ease your mind!

- Annie 


Your home should be your sanctuary, a safe space where you can relax and get away from it all. But if you live in a space with no order, it can be difficult to actually unwind, even when you’re within the walls of your own home.

You should be able to enjoy the items in your home without feeling tense when you spot clutter. It’s about time to make space for the things you love!

Quickly glance at the surface areas in your home. Are there items that you like but don’t love? Do you have a beautiful picture of your family with no place to put it? Are all your surface areas covered with things?

Congratulations, you just conquered phase one of decluttering!

Now it’s time to put on some music, grab a box or a bag, and set your timer for five minutes.

Pick a room, look at the surfaces, and ask yourself this: 

  • Do I use these items?
  • Does this item work?
  • Do I love this item?


If you answered no, it’s time to donate these items and let them go to someone who will make better use of them!

It’s not always easy to comb through your belongings, but when you have a common goal in mind, it makes it a lot simpler.

If you have a gift from someone you love, take a picture of the item and cherish the memory, not the item! Before you buy more ‘stuff,’ ask yourself, "will I use this?” And before you buy multiples of something, consider if you have a place to store them? Can you maintain them, and do you really need two?

The key to success is finding a home for the items that you love!

​- Schedule 5-10 organizing days on your calendar.

- Have an accountability partner.

- Work when you have the most energy.

- Don’t tackle the whole space. Tackle one pile or shelf at a time.

Post Holiday Checklist

December 19, 2024
Post Holiday Checklist: Update your holiday card list and address book from cards received If you haven’t photographed your decorated spaces and taped the pictures to the front of your storage containers, do so before you pack things up. Each of my holiday décor storage tubs contains the items needed to create the scene that is taped to the box. It’s so simple and cuts down on the amount of decisions I need to contemplate. After all, it’s actually the millions of holiday decisions that wipe us out. Take those photos and give your brain a break next year. Throw away/ Recycle: Lights that don’t work Broken ornaments Excess left over holiday cards you sent Holiday books you don’t read Donate: Gifts that you don’t want Holiday décor that did not get put up Excess wrapping paper that you won’t use

A Season of Gratitude

By Annie Kilbride • November 9, 2024
As we step into November, the season of Gratitude is here! I want to take a moment to share just how thankful I am for each of you, as well as our incredible team and trusted vendors who make everything we do possible! (Above is most of my team missing Karyn and Martina). Reflecting on the past year, I am reminded of all the connections we’ve built and strengthened! To our vendors, thank you for being reliable and supportive partners! Your collaboration means so much to us. To our clients, thank you for trusting us with your homes and lives. We’re honored to play a role in making your spaces more comfortable, organized and enjoyable. For all our moving and staging clients, thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. Introducing Our New Services To make life even easier for you, we are excited to announce 2 new services! 
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Helping Kids Get Organized

October 16, 2024
1. Keep a family calendar in one central location. Track everyone activities on the calendar. Go over it everyday with the kids. 2. Use chore charts to show what chores are to be done. Daily check list of what is expected reminds kids: brush teeth, make bed, read 20 min etc. Use daily lists to keep track of homework too. Reward with extra minute of book time electronics etc. This tool helps kids learn to prioritize. Develop a reward system to help your child develop a routine. Be consistent it takes 21 days to get in a routine. 3. Assign chores that involve sorting, like sorting socks, laundry, mail or emptying the dishwasher. 4. Help kids prepare the night before by picking clothes out for the next day. Packing school or/and sports bag. Packing lunch and snacks. 5. Create systems for toys, clothes, closets, and books . Showing and teaching kids there is a home for everything. 6. Teach kids to use or binder for homework and each subject 7. Establish a homework routine. Set a timer and create a homework area that works for the child. 8. Kids love to help. Let them help when cooking or baking
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