Setting a declutter schedule
April 24, 2025
If you are downsizing or just feel that your home is a bit overcrowded with possessions, one of the great ways to get started is to set yourself a schedule which can be popped into your diary. This way you are setting time aside for it and you are also holding yourself...
National Haiku Poetry Day!
April 17, 2025
As it is National Haiku Poetry Day today, we asked AI for a bit of help for some relevant haikus, and we love them. Here they are: DownsizingSorting cherished thingsMemories packed with careNew beginnings bloom.Later lifeSilver strands whisperFootsteps slow ...
Treasured memories
April 10, 2025
This month’s guest blog is written by Rosalind Furlong, a professional photographer, who captures people and memories for a living and shares here how she wishes she had dealt with her children’s memories. My name is Rosalind and I am a hoarder. I’m not quit...
Because it might be useful…
April 3, 2025
When I was 10 years old, my parents got divorced. My dad, like many men, kept many screws, nuts, bolts, etc, ‘because they might be useful’. We moved to a more suitable home and I suggested to my mum that the shed-full of these items wasn’t needed - my fath...
All of the emotions
March 27, 2025
Fire Brigade
March 20, 2025
Did you know that your fire brigade isn’t just there to help you when there’s a fire or a road incident? They also help with fire prevention advice. Fire brigades offer a home visit to make sure you are safe in your home. Check with your local fir...
Hacks for seniors
March 13, 2025
Getting older can be a bit annoying. If you have osteoarthritis, you can lose your grip; if you have declining eye sight, you can’t see things as clearly; and your balance may have started to falter. So here are some easy things that might help you: Get a small ...
Today is organise your home office day!
March 6, 2025
I’ve found it necessary to rent an office twice during the 21 years of having my own business. On the first occasion I needed space for staff, and on the second my home just didn’t have room for a desk. However, much more of my work now is done at my clients’ homes, an...
Digital Will
February 27, 2025
Not heard of a digital will? A digital will is an inventory of your digital assets. It can form part of a normal will or be a side letter. It is really important to have a note of all the passwords that your loved ones will need to access documents you have created and...
Caring for parents and dealing with overwhelm
February 21, 2025
This month’s guest blog is written by Kayane Watson, a certified Thrive Coach, exploring how to deal with the overwhelm of caring for elderly parents. Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by the emotional demands of caring for an elderly parent while strugglin...
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