Admittedly, “Going plastic-free in 2023” sounds much better – and it would have been better if I’d adopted this two years ago, but here we are.

Decluttering and tidying don’t mean you have to become a minimalist. As a professional organizer, I’m not going to tell you what you should throw out or donate, and I certainly won’t judge what you have and what you decide to keep. I will, however, ask you questions to help you along in your process.

As people live longer and want to age in place, we’re starting to think of our homes differently. Is it one level? If not, will I be able to do stairs? Is it too big? And do I need all of this stuff? Downsizing a home can be overwhelming. And if you’re helping to downsize the house for one or both of your parents, it can be more challenging, and you most likely will be met with resistance.