Top 5 Reasons Moving is Stressful
Moving to a new home and/or a new town is a big deal at any age. In fact, one poll in 2020 found that 45% of Americans think that moving is by far the most stressful event in life! It’s no wonder that downsizing out of a long-time home and into a much smaller space can be such a significant life event. If you find yourself lost, overwhelmed, and wondering how to start your transition,
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 back to her father’s wisdom to help her clients gain perspective on what matters the most. Pro Advice: What’s Growing in Your Garden? “I grew up on a farm, and one of the things my dad taught me was that
How Consignment Stores Work
As you downsize, you’ll quickly realize that even after you decide what to keep for the future, paring down your possessions can be a lot of work! Donation can be an easy and gratifying option, but another fantastic way to dispose of unwanted belongings is to try consignment. This way, you can feel good knowing that your once-loved items will be loved a second time, and you’ll get a chance to make some money back
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 Rightsize Moving Solutions in Wichita KS, offers some pro tips on how to choose what to bring with you, and what should be left behind. How to Sort Your Belongings Before a Move Select the Furniture to Take With You
What’s It Worth: Value of Hummels
We see lots of Hummel figurines in our downsizing business! With so many different editions spanning over 75 years, there are endless combinations of collections that have been lovingly gathered and displayed in homes across the world. But as interest in collecting as a hobby wanes, so does the value of collectibles that would have brought hundreds of not thousands of dollars in the past. Here’s a review of how these adorable figures came about,
How to Clear Out an Estate
If you are asked to handle or clear out an estate of a loved one, the tasks and the stress add up quickly. Many times, the expertise and local resources of a downsizing pro, Professional Organizer or Senior Move Manager can make the process go much more smoothly. Estate services pro and Collectibles Advisor Randi Hutton of RZ Connection shares the most common responsibilities and tasks you may face when you need to clear out
