We all have mementos and keepsakes tucked away, discovered every now and then but mostly forgotten. These may be souvenirs from a trip or first date, sentimental items from childhood and long-lost relatives. Often, people will tell me these items…
If you keep it, then use it! If you have worked with me or read my blogs, then you know I don’t believe in keeping things for special occasions. In my own home, there are several pieces of nice pottery…
Open your doors and change the energy in your home. For me there is no better way to enjoy my home than to host a party, but even better - the energy of a party has a ripple effect that…
Random Acts of Kindness are good deeds you can do any time to make the world a better place. Each year, we respond to the tragedy of April 15th, 2013 with One Boston Day. A day that encourages random acts of kindness and the…
Paper! We are besieged by bills, junk mail, school notices, insurance policies, magazines, catalogs, invitations, correspondence, warranties, receipts and bank statements. Our lives, work, home and families can require us to deal with enormous amounts of paper. It can very…
The sun grows stronger, the days lengthen and the urge to tackle spring cleaning blossoms! In many cultures, cleaning for spring is a long-standing ritual. For many of us in the northeast, it is a biological response to waking from…
The small businesses in Bridgewater are essential to keeping the community alive and thriving. Though it can be easier to fill up a shopping cart on a website, supporting small businesses can be a rewarding and worthwhile experience. The money you…
Meal planning can feel like an inconvenience, but not having one causes stress, leads to poor choices or even worse - take-out - five nights a week. I've broken down some of my favorite steps to creating a meal plan.…
Sentimental items can be paralyzing the organizing process, halting people before they even get started. Sorting through childhood keepsakes, items from a loved one or stacks of letters and cards can freeze people in their tracks. When memories become clutter,…
Remember when your child was learning to walk? You encouraged them often, rejoiced in their success, and understood it was part of their growing up and developing independence. Just like walking is an exciting milestone, letting go is a learned…