Setting Your Downsizing Budget
As Senior Move Managers, Professional Organizers, and Downsizing Specialists, we are often asked about how much a move will cost. It’s a valid question, and we wish there was an easy answer! Moving has many
Essential Tools for a Tiny Kitchen
As someone who loves to cook, I always enjoy seeing the types of kitchen tools, appliances, and services my downsizing clients use in their kitchens. Some home cooks turn to the same trusted tools for
Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Downsizing
Are you considering a downsizing move? As a professional organizer and move manager, Ginger Willis of Element of Fun Organizing has seen lots of people through the process. While every situation is different, there are
The Price of Procrastination
You may think there’s no harm in waiting, but it can be a dangerous game! Productivity Consultant and Certified Professional Organizer Patti Howell gives us a glimpse at the price of procrastination, which can become
Pro Advice: What’s Growing in Your Garden?
Senior Move Manager Kirsten Awe has helped hundreds of clients downsize their belongings and move into smaller homes. Letting go of things is always one of the most difficult parts of downsizing, but Kirsten reaches
How to Sort Your Belongings Before a Move
A fundamental part of downsizing is sorting through your possessions. Paring down creates an opportunity to surround yourself with things you’ll use, need, and love! Kirsten Awe, a professional organizer and Senior Move Manager with
Planning to Downsize
Most would agree that planning to downsize or facing a major downsizing move can leave you a little stressed out! Plenty of people are overwhelmed by the thought. After all, making a move is stressful
Downsize in Six Months
Six months may seem like a long time, but when you are downsizing and moving, the days fly by! Of course, when necessary, people can accomplish big moves and whole-home clearouts in a matter of
Popular Books for Downsizers
Inspiration and Practical Advice from the Pros When you are undertaking a home transition, you can use all of the advice you can get! Fortunately, there are kind people among us who have dedicated their
Space Planning for Downsizers
How to Live Well in a Smaller Space with Space Planning for Downsizers Planning to move to a smaller residence? Congratulations! Such a move can be the start of a new chapter, an opportunity to
Entertaining in a Small Space
Do you love to entertain? We’ve seen that many would-be downsizers put off their move because they don’t want to give up their ability to throw a big party. We get it! You spent years
Safety Checklist for Your Aging Parents
Seniors often stay in their homes longer than they should. On your next visit, refer to this safety checklist for aging parents to assess how they’re doing. For those of us with aging parents, it’s
