Thanksgiving is officially over. Are preparing for Christmas? Since September the stores have seemed to be in full swing. Have you finished your shopping? Have you even started? By the time you read this blog, I hope to have my tree up. Between running a business, life's bumps, family; I totally understand the challenges and stress of trying to get things done. My goal this season, is pretty simple, other than keeping up … [Read more...]
A Different Thanksgiving Day
It’s OK to have a different Thanksgiving Day. I had to make peace with that last year, it wasn’t easy but I’m truly grateful. Growing up in a big Italian family in New Orleans, mom and dad would bring us to a family members home that was hosting the meal. All the aunts and cousins would cook or bring food. A very massive spread of food. Conversations were lively and filled with laughter and the occasional arguing. Well, maybe a little extra … [Read more...]
Seven most important books to read
There was an article on a social media platform titled, “Most important books to read for success”. Since I am a professional organizer and business owner, my first response was curiosity at the names of the books and then I thought to myself, “no thank you”. Some of these people read a lot and I wondered, “When do they have time to grocery shop, cook, dishes, laundry, and clean? They must have other people doing that.” Then I thought, "Well, … [Read more...]
A clutter free desk and how to be productive
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a clutter free desk and be productive? I do, but it’s not always reality because I’m a piler. An organizing client asked me, “What is a piler”. I said, “They’re two people in this world; those who just take their pieces of paper and stack them in piles all over their desk and there are others who filed things promptly. Whenever I read great articles online, I print them for ideas and print emails of … [Read more...]
Are you ready for the holidays?
Are you ready for the holidays? It is mid-October and the holidays are around the corner. Walking into the grocery store, I love the to smile at the sights and smells. Fall is all things pumpkin and cinnamon. It brings back fond memories of enormous meals surrounded by relatives and lively conversations. Well, maybe a few loud disagreements. I enjoyed being a part of a big Italian family. Are you ready for the holidays, are you thinking about … [Read more...]
