Mess Around: Cleaning Your Clutter This New Year
January 8, 2025
So with a new year, are you thinking of sweeping out the old and bringing in the new? Or, just sweeping out the old and living in a more orderly, clutter-free environment? Many if not most of us have way too many possessions sharing our living space, much of which…
For What It’s Worth: The Financial And Emotional Aspects Of Cleaning Up And Clearing Out
October 16, 2024
As we’re heading toward the end of the year, are you considering a “clean sweep” of your life and environment, and planning for something new to look forward to? Maybe you’re reading up on how to downsize your home and belongings or clear out the clutter that overwhelms your residence….
Smaller And Smarter: Suggestions When Contemplating Downsizing
June 26, 2024
It’s a chaotic and unpredictable time for the current US housing market. Yet for many, thoughts of downsizing to a smaller, less burdensome, and less expensive home are ever-present. While many believe that it’s a money-saver to downsize to a smaller home for lower taxes and mortgage payments, less maintenance…
Tips For Tidying: Trying To Clear The Clutter
January 3, 2024
Now that it’s 2024, many will start the year by saying, “Out with the old, in with the new.” But when it comes to the products and possessions that fill your life (and your living space), “in with the new” may be a questionable tactic and even downright dysfunctional. Too…
Memory Lane: Nostalgia Has Taken Hold
August 2, 2023
If you are confused by the sudden appearance of many cultural touchstones from the past (such as Barbie, conversations about Oppenheimer, and a new Ninja Turtles movie!), you’re not imagining things. It seems like we have suddenly resurrected many cultural icons and ephemera from our past and embraced them once…
All Dolled Up: Are You Embracing Barbiecore This Summer?
July 26, 2023
So unless you’ve abandoned Planet Earth, you probably know that this is the summer of the new movie Barbie and that all things “Barbie” have suddenly exploded into popular culture, including fashion. As an older adult, you may wonder if all this hoopla has any relevance for you. Beyond the…