Rightsizing
“Ask The Organizer” 2026 Series: “Where and How to Shop” - Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Pacific on Zoom. This event has passed. You can watch the replay below! Discover how everyday shopping habits can be transformed into powerful tools for...
Greetings, We’re excited to share some wonderful news—Big Rocks was recently featured in two articles about holiday rightsizing and storage! We are delighted to appear in both Rent.com and ApartmentGuide blog posts! One article highlights creative tips from organizers...
Are you really ready to rightsize? Take our quiz! Spring is finally here. It’s the perfect time to lighten up, spruce up, cheer up. A good place to start? By rightsizing some of the household clutter that always seems to magically grow during the long winters. Wait...
As humans, we put off death as long as we can (just like organizing), but (just like organizing) it has to happen eventually. Do yourself and your loved ones a huge favor and prepare long before then. We’re here to help, with a list of things you need to know about...
If, like me, you’re north of forty, there’s a good chance you have more papers in your possession than subsequent generations. What in the world should we do with them all? What about those that carry emotional weight? This month, we are talking about sentimental...
We all have to go sometime. So does our stuff. Whoever coined the phrase “Swedish death cleaning” really needs a new marketing person. Death cleaning? Really? That’s the best they could do? Anyway, it’s a terrible name for a good idea: Getting rid of your excess stuff...
Are you stepping into the world of secondhand goods, or do you have some experience and want to learn more? One of the best ways you can discover the potential of your possessions is to work with professionals who can connect you with people who will appreciate the...
Is your pantry or garage overflowing with recyclables? Perhaps you’re waiting for the next big recycling event, Fix-It, or Repair Fair, but in the meantime, bags of corks, plastic lids, and other random recyclables are piling up. Without a clear system, adding new...
You’ve done (or are doing) the hard work of deciding what no longer fits your space. Maybe you even used different options to donate or sell those items. But what about the things that don’t fit either of those categories? Are they destined for the landfill? What...
Blended families come in all shapes and sizes. Parents move in with their adult children. Two households merge after a marriage. Kids boomerang back after college. In short, there are many combinations. This can create both harmony and utter chaos as a result. How do...