rightsizing
Zero-Waste Swedish Death Cleaning What happens when you combine Swedish death cleaning with zero-waste practices? Well, I’m going to tell you because I just went through it. For anyone who isn’t familiar with the concept, Swedish death cleaning is the act of...
Does the sudden arrival of crocus and the green shoots of daffodils get you in the mood for new summer dresses, T-shirts, and flip-flops? Spring is a time of renewal and a chance to reassess and decide if items deserve the space we give them. This is true for closet...
Happy Holidays from our team at Big Rocks Organizing! For many of us, the holiday season is a time for gift giving with our loved ones. As a result, we welcome new items into our homes that can pile up and be a drag on holiday cheer. Instead, we invite you to give...
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...
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...
We at Big Rocks Organizing want to help you make space for what truly matters. The most time-efficient way to rightsize and clear out what you no longer need is to donate your items, however, sometimes you need a little extra incentive to say goodbye to items that are...
Off the Beaten Track Places to Donate Stuff Congratulations! You’ve made some hard decisions about what to let go of. And perhaps you’d like to donate your items before December 31st to write them off on your taxes. Now, where should these items go? We all know about...
Does the thought of the upcoming holiday season cause your gut to clench with anxiety? Feeling the weight of guilt, expectations, and commitments you don’t enjoy? Are you dreading navigating safety considerations when gathering with work colleagues, friends, or...
Communication Skills As professional organizers, we primarily work with folks in their homes, their most intimate, personal space. More often than not, one member of a couple tends to be more of a "minimalist" and the other tends to be wired more sentimentally. As...
How to Foster Resiliency This past year has been challenging for all of us. It seems that every month brings a new unprecedented event. We are growing weary of these “uncertain times” and long for a return to normalcy. How do we manage to stay healthy and happy in a...