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With Gratitude and Thanks to Our Clients at Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, we are feeling more grateful than ever for our wonderful clients like you. Modifying the way we help others in a global pandemic was possible because of the trust and confidence you placed in us. Your flexibility, positivity, and resilience helped make everything go smoothly. Working with people like you is what makes […]

2020 Pandemic Gift Giving in the DMV

The 2020 holiday season will be like no other. Thankfully, even a global pandemic won’t stop the tradition of giving great gifts to friends! Because of social distancing and other COVID-related impacts, your holiday gift giving may require more creativity in 2020, so it’s essential to be prepared earlier than normal. Even getting your holiday […]

Organizing the Pantry: 6 Pandemic Tips from a Professional Organizer

Since March, your kitchen has likely become a hot spot in your home. As we all stocked up on basics and created just-in-case inventories, the demand for pantry space soared. Pre-pandemic, all that eating out made it easier to maintain order. Does your pantry set-up still work for you? Follow These Steps to Take Back […]

Children Moving Back Home? Use These Tips To Stay Organized!

The coronavirus outbreak has pushed millions of young adults to move back with family members. An adult child returning can cause major shifts in a household and regardless of how much you love them, it can add stress. Here are some tips that may help with the transition: Declutter – Is your son’s old bedroom […]

Genius Tips for Simplifying Your Email Overload

These days, many of us are relying on email more than ever. Like physical clutter, an overloaded inbox is distracting and causes stress. Essential emails can easily get lost if you lack organization and an efficient system for your incoming and outgoing messages. Here are some tips to consider to simplify your email communications: 9 […]

Home Organization Tips: Back to Basics

Anxiety levels are higher in these uncertain times and clutter around the house doesn’t help ease your mental load. Now that your home is being used as a multi-purpose space, clutter accumulates quickly with personal, work, and school items all mixed together. Decluttering and re-organizing can be productive ways to spend time while engaging in […]

Vetting Vendors During COVID-19

Advice from Move Managers, Professional Organizers & Personal Assistants In this uncertain environment, it’s imperative to take extra precautions before allowing anyone inside your home. This includes vendors such as electricians, plumbers, handymen, HVAC techs, appliance repairmen, interior designers, moving crews, professional organizers, and personal assistants. Here are some questions to ask before hiring anyone: […]

11 Video Conferencing Tips to Help Look and Sound Your Best

These days, many of us are connecting through Zoom meetings. If being on camera is new to you, read on for things to consider to ensure you are being seen and heard in the best light possible. 1) BACKGROUND – Your messy bookshelf is distracting to others. You don’t need a white-studio background, but ensure […]

How to Prepare Kids for a Move During a Pandemic

Moving into a new home is exciting for most children, but the temporary disruptions of a relocation can also be stressful. In these uncertain times, it is even more important to plan every stage of a move in advance to ensure the process is seamless and safe for your kids. Tips to Make Your Move […]

Eight Tasks to Check Off Your Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

We all look forward to the slower pace of summer and spending more time with family and friends. However, the responsibilities that come with owning a home don’t go away when the weather is nice. Make sure the chores get done. Here are eight important tasks to check off your home maintenance checklist this summer: […]

How to Manage Essential Household Tasks Safely Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

As we wait for a return to normalcy, some jobs can’t be put on hold. You may have an upcoming move that can’t be postponed. Perhaps listing your home next year is dependent upon decluttering this year. There are essential errands to run and food to buy. Masks, gloves and social distancing are now a […]

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