•  08/06/2023 05:23 PM

Putting things in storage and living in temporary housing provides an experimental condition for us to consider what we miss and what we don't. I make some suggestions for how to create something similar and judge the results.

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  •  07/21/2023 05:24 PM

Paper ephemera took up a lot of real estate in my house. I review what I did with the different kinds of ephemera I sorted through this past year and offer some suggestions on how to proceed with your ephemera collections, whether paper or not..

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  •  01/26/2023 10:19 PM

With a new year at hand, consider how you might schedule your downsizing time to match external cues. I offer month-by-month suggestions.

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  •  11/22/2022 04:47 PM

As a downsizer, I have many things, people, and organizations for which I am truly grateful. Here are a few to commemorate this season of Thanksgiving.

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  •  10/29/2022 05:46 PM

Seeing both the scary and benign decorations of Halloween reminds me of the range of emotions I've experienced while downsizing.

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  •  08/19/2022 09:53 PM

On this fifth anniversary of my blog on slow downsizing, I offer a summary of some of my best personal insights.

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  •  08/11/2022 09:33 PM

Matthew Gilbert, Boston Globe TV critic, thumbs his nose at downsizing, and I offer some considerations to help him and other "savers" who are averse to downsizing shift their thinking.

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  •  07/26/2022 02:42 PM

Downsizing involves a juggling act involving the personal value of your things, the time it will take to disperse or preserve them, and their monetary value. I provide some ways of working through the equation.

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  •  07/17/2022 12:45 PM

If, like me, you've been a lifetime saver, you probably have items that fall into the category of "ephemera," items that were expected to have only short-term use. But someone may want these AND be willing to pay you.

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  •  06/15/2022 02:16 PM

Here are a few tips for finding, hiring, and getting the most from a professional organizer/downsizer to help you in your downsizing journey.

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  •  04/14/2022 09:07 PM

Like one in 10 Americans, I am the not-so-proud renter of an external storage unit. After 20 years, I am finally conquering that space and have advice to offer others.

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  •  03/24/2022 04:56 PM

When slow downsizing, it's important to have an overall sense of direction. But approach the overall project in any way that will keep you motivated.

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