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Grief, Loss and Transitions: When Nothing Feels the Same
When you are going through grief, loss or a time of transition, do you feel like nothing feels the same? “I felt like the puzzle pieces of my life had been thrown across the floor and now I was left to put them back together. I was going through so much after her...
Supporting One Another Through Challenging Times
Holding the space needed for challenging conversations when others are faced with difficult times is never easy. It can be especially difficult when you need to be strong for, and in front of, others. How do we support one another through challenging times? So many of...
The Act of Holding On & the Art of Letting Go
Below is a conversation that anyone who has helped a loved one declutter and downsize has probably had. See if it resonates with you as well: “No. I want to keep it," was something he repeatedly said, insistently, and yes stubbornly too. "Where will you put it?" I...
The best organizing solutions for you
Taking a trip to the organizing store can be exhilarating especially if you love different coloured containers, pretty baskets and the unique solutions that can be found there. However, before you make the trip, think beyond what you see on Pinterest and think about...
The Difference Between PackRat & Hoarder
While we may get frustrated with a loved one who doesn't mind clutter or seemingly never throws anything away, it's important to know the difference between a packrat and a hoarder before confronting them or asking them to do the impossible – get rid of stuff. What is...
Ask the Realtor: COVID-19 stalls Ottawa Real Estate
Like everything else in our world, real estate has felt some dramatic effects from the pandemic and shutdown over the last 7 or 8 weeks. March sales results did not see the impact, simply due to the strength and inertia of the strong sellers’ market we had been...
