Kim Kubsch Moving into a senior venue for independent or assisted living can be a big shock to your lifestyle, as so many aspects will change. Don’t underestimate the time and energy required to downsize before you move. You have a lifetime of accumulated stuff to go through. It needs to get done at some…
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Features, November 2023
Joyful Downsizing: Organize Your Move with Two Essential Ingredients
Kim Kubsch As a transition specialist who orchestrates client moves each week, one key tool I cannot live without is the preparation of how to pack an organized “Open-First” bin and suitcase. Ideally, pack two Open-First containers. One will be a clear-lidded bin to hold all the house stuff. The other is a suitcase, and…
Features, October 2023
Joyful Downsizing: Put Your House on a Diet!
Kim Kubsch To put yourself on a diet, you consume less and are more discerning with your daily food and beverage intake. So, apply that to your home and Put Your House on a Diet! A few guidelines to Put Your House on a Diet: Do not add to your space without subtracting from the…
Features, September 2023
Does All Your Stuff Really Require Storage?
Kim Kubsch Are you overflowing with stuff in your home? Stuff is a collection of things without value, so let go of it! But if you can’t do that just yet, proceed with caution in choosing a storage unit using these helpful insights. How can you protect your belongings in a storage unit? Choose the…
Features, August 2023
Joyful Downsizing: 10 Decluttering Mistakes to Avoid
Kim Kubsch Time is precious, and decluttering takes time. By avoiding the 10 decluttering mistakes, you clear the clutter to make room for the good stuff! 1. Touching each item a bunch of times You won’t make much progress if you move items over and over again. Touch it once, decide what to do with…
Features, July 2023
Hey Siri, Help Me Organize My iPhone
Kim Kubsch iPhones have a built-in assistant named Siri to organize your life and help you feel less frustrated. Here are five ways Siri will help you get your life more organized and your brain less cluttered. To turn Siri on, go to Settings on your iPhone. Scroll down about 16 lines to “Siri &…
Features, June 2023
Joyful Downsizing: Declutter All Summer for a Fall Garage Sale
Kim Kubsch As a professional organizer, when someone indicates they want to participate in a community garage sale, I encourage them to start decluttering now! Getting Ready for the Sale: Decluttering is a fact of life! Consider the rule “one item in, one item out.” Keep looking critically at what you own and why you…
Features, February 2023
Joyful Downsizing Free Workshop: ‘Getting Your Life Together Organizer’
Certified organizational specialist Kim Kubsch of Joyful Downsizing will present a free workshop as she launches her new book, Getting Your Life Together Organizer, on Friday, Feb. 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The workshop will be held in the Sun Lakes Country Club Mirror Room, at 25601 S. Sun Lakes Blvd., in Sun…
Features, September 2022
Joyful Downsizing
Moving Is Stressful Kim Kubsch Five top reasons moving is stressful and tips to make a move as smooth as possible: Fear of Change: Fear is a powerful emotion, and dealing with the fear of an impending move can create negativity and procrastination that only makes things worse. Budgeting Concerns: Among the countless stressors that…
Features, August 2022
Five Ways to Mentally Prepare for Downsizing in Retirement
Kim Kubsch Can less be more? Is it still possible to have a home that you love after purging your long-treasured belongings and significantly downsizing your home? Yes, you can! Here are a few essential steps you can take to make this process easier. During times of transition, you are already coping with a variety…