When I was in university, I relished summer employment as a letter carrier, since I thrive off being outdoors, and walking. For twenty-six years, I had a career as a social worker, which was immensely fulfilling, given that I love helping people. Now, I enjoy professional organizing so much, it often doesn’t feel like work.
Read MoreI've been an ardent environmentalist since my early teens. I cycle, recycle, and compost year- round. I have been a vegetarian for the last forty years, eschew plastic water bottles, love second hand shopping—you get the picture. Not only do I help clients remove clutter and organize, I aim to get rid of unwanted items ecologically, often via freecycle.org.
Read MoreNike’s well-known ad campaign is as valid for life in general as it is for working out. I, for example, have a mending bag, usually holding a few items of clothing. Once I actually get to the repair job, it rarely takes more than a few minutes per item. What if—instead of placing the socks in the mending pile—I went to my sewing box, threaded a needle, and sewed up the small hole right then and there? Or, if I didn’t have time when I noticed the hole, what if I took care of it later that day, instead of allowing them to accumulate?
Read MoreIn my work as a professional organizer in Montreal, I’ve noticed that some of my clients forget to eat, or simply don’t make the time to do so. Or, it could be that their lives—and their kitchens—are disorganized to the point that cooking is difficult, if not impossible. Here are a few ideas to help you eat healthy and save money.
Read MoreWelcome to my website! I’m delighted that it’s finally up. It was a thrill to compile the many laudatory reviews and comments as well as the exciting Before/After photos.
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