It's Just Stuff

A Labor Day story from our Chief of Chaos to Calm from a few years ago. In the midst of COVID, the high holidays, and general chaos, we still find reasons why we love what we do!

https://www.itsjuststuff.co/post/labors-of-love-a-labor-day-weekend-story

This testimonial seemed fitting during Healthy Aging Month. A double thank you to Mitchell, both for the review AND for helping your neighbor with hisr project. owes you a thank you as well!

September is Healthy Aging Month. Our team has helped so many people who are aging, downsizing, or simply trying to figure out what to do with a lifetime of stuff. One constant truth is that having a solid support system is one of the best ways to age gracefully. If you're thinking of downsizing, grab a copy of our free Senior Downsizing Guide at https://itsjuststuff.co/senior-downsizing-guide

We all know the saying "Finders keepers, losers weepers".
At the time this proverb was first put out into the world there were a lot less controls over our possessions and who had ownership rights.
So to think that just because you find something it should automatically be yours really isn't right.
Nor is saying that the original owner has no recourse and should mourn the loss of the item.
So when one of our team members recently found a ring that our client had been missing for quite some time, it obviously wasn't hers to keep any more than anything else we may find during the course of any project.
The client was thrilled to have eyes on it again...and because she knows how much time was spent sorting through a pile of jewelry on her dresser where the ring had been all along but just couldn't be seen amongst all the other stuff...she is never going to take her eyes off of it again!
That said, she now has a system to keep track of all of the jewelry so hopefully she won't have to keep that close of an eye on any of it.

"All that clutter used to be money." Josh Becker has written 6 books on minimalism, but we've found that these 7 words often have the impact that serves as a catalyst for starting that organization overhaul project. If this quote did that for you, contact the It's Just Stuff team to set up a FREE 30-minute consultation: https://www.itsjuststuff.co/contactus

“We had to clear out my mother-in-law's apartment and get it ready to sell. It would have been impossible without Beth's help. She is organized communicative and works really hard. We are so grateful we found her” Thanks Tai - we get it, keeping our own space organized is hard enough, let alone the complications that come with helping a family member get organized!

August is National Wellness Month. While our team loves the good vibes you get from getting (and keeping) a space decluttered and organized, wellness looks different for everyone. As we are savoring the last few weeks of summer, please remember to take care of yourself. If you have any extra energy, take care of someone else too!

OK - we're back in school, but the organization tips don't stop there. Throughout the school year, try implementing this rule in your family - ONE IN, ONE OUT! As new supplies, clothes, toys, gear, electronics, and crafts come into your home, find a similar item that is no longer used to donate, sell, or, if needed, just throw it away. This model is sustainable and helps us to not overconsume.