by Liza Algar | May 31, 2026 | Getting Started, Organizing
You’re in the final stretch! At this point you may be a bit worn out and ready for this whole move to be done. Hang in there and stay focused through this last phase… The Days Before the Move Prep your appliances, clear the fridge and freezer, remove all food and...
by Liza Algar | May 30, 2026 | Getting Started, Organizing
The first blog installment about moving was “planning ahead.” Now – at least 4 weeks from move day – it’s time to get into action.
Packing, if you decide to do it yourself, and letting people (and companies) know your plans constitutes the bulk of this phase.
There’s...
by Liza Algar | May 29, 2026 | Getting Started, Organizing
While there’s no way to make moving completely stress-free, with some forethought you can keep the move manageable. There’s a lot to cover so I’m going to talk about moving in three phases: Planning Ahead Start Packing Moving Day & Beyond Part 1: Plan Ahead &...
by Liza Algar | Feb 3, 2025 | Getting Started
“No is a complete sentence,” Anne Lamott (author) Learning to set boundaries on your time and energy is wisdom that comes with age and lessons learned the hard way. The earlier you learn to identify and set your boundaries around your time and energy, the better...
by Liza Algar | Jan 16, 2024 | Getting Started
Now that the holidays are over, are you feeling cluttered up by a bunch of gifts you aren’t actually loving or excited about? Letting go of unwanted gifts can be a challenging but necessary to declutter your space and maintain a sense of organization. Here are...
by Liza Algar | Nov 27, 2023 | Getting Started
If you regularly have a lot going on in life, the added tasks of the holidays can wreak havoc on your time management. Shopping, hosting, holiday cards, parties, travel…where does the time come from to fit everything in? 1. Time Estimating One of the biggest time...