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  In the spring of 2013 by husband Murray and I decided that it was time for us to rightsize from our big house in New Hamburg where we raised our family, into something more size appropriate for our stage of life.  At that point our two oldest boys were done college and living and […]

My husband is a Mr Fix-it (which I am so grateful for), but with that comes the tendency to keep and collect LOTS of bits and pieces “just in case”. As I was preparing this blog this was an idea that I came across and I think it would be a great solution in our

Remember the basic foundation of organizing? Everything needs a home, and that applies to not just things in the house, but in your vehicle as well.  It is critical that you have a home for garbage even if it is as simple as a plastic grocery bag over the head rest.  Without a home for

Our entryway is the first impression that people have as they come into our home.  Some have the luxury of  lots of space and adequate closet storage.  Others of us are challenged with making best use of a small space. Are mountains of shoes overtaking your space?  Several times each season do some evaluating.  Match

Children are wonderful, but they come with a lot of stuff!  Many are collectors and enjoy playing with things that have copious amounts of pieces and require clever storage solutions so they don’t drive parents crazy. Such things as stuffed toys, Shopkins, Polly Pockets and Dinky Cars are things that can be played with but

Buy a chest of drawers…..and discover that this versatile piece of furniture can be an organizing gem. Here are some possible uses: Of course the traditional use for storing clothing in a bedroom. But also consider it as…… a TV stand – the drawers can be used for remotes and storage of movies and gaming

Between regular bathroom cleanings, keep things looking good with the ‘Daily Swish and Swipe’. Be sure that you have a good supply of hand towels for your bathroom.  Each day at some point when you are in the bathroom, use the damp hand towel to give the sink, taps and other surfaces a quick wipe,

I’m talking to the pilers today.   Some of you would prefer to pile because you feel that it keeps things front of mind, as opposed to filing because that means something is out of sight and out of mind. Others of you pile because it is just easier and quicker than actually creating a

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I just need someone to help me organize my life!”?     We have lots of clients who would like us to move in with them, in the attempt to transform their space AND their family.   Although Heart of the Matter doesn’t provide this type of service, we’d

Spring is here and it is time to DEFROST and get going on the organizing goals that will get you moving in the direction you want to head! One of the things that most families deal with as the nice weather arrives is the switchover from winter clothing to spring and summer clothing.  Make a