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What is a “mentor”?  According to Oxford Dictionary, it is an experienced and trusted advisor.  As I have journeyed through my life, I have had many mentors. Most of them have been family and friends, unstructured relationships, that I lean on when I am dealing with big decisions and stressful times in my life.  I […]

Do you wake up feeling overwhelmed with all the tasks you need to get done? EVERYDAY is there a list of chores that you can’t possibly complete? What if everyday had a theme? each day has a different focus certain jobs are left for certain days that way you don’t have to be overwhelmed everyday

Simplify by Bill Hybels was an amazing book that I finished in a couple of days.  Hybels covered many strategies to simplify in all areas of your life including finances, scheduling, possessions etc.  At the end of each chapter he included action steps which required self reflection, journalling and tasks to complete. Some of the

Hi Everyone! It’s Rhonda here today 🙂 I am so excited to launch our “15 Days of Conquering Clutter” campaign next Monday, May 20th! This has been a work in progress for several months and it has finally arrived. I am sure that some of you are wondering what “15 days of Conquering Clutter” means,

The key to having an organized purse is to keep it simple!  Pare down to just the essentials. Carry just what you need and consider storing the non-essentials in a separate bag in your car or in your desk at the office.  Choose a wider purse over a deep one to avoid having to root

My guest blogger this week is my friend and colleague Amy Sonnenberg. Amy is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who believes that life can get complicated, but eating healthy shouldn’t be. She strives to make nutrition fun, delicious and not at all boring! Amy says……. So you’ve decided to right size your home, your belongings and

They Left Us Everything – A book review A Memoir By Plum Johnson Toronto: Penguin Canada, 2014 Our team member Carol shares this book review. Sounds like a good read 🙂 Heart of the Matter/Senior’s Move has walked this journey with many families. Does it strike a cord for you? In this beautifully written memoir,

As Donna and I celebrate 15 years in business, we continue to look around and are sometimes overwhelmed by everything that has happened since the beginning of Heart of the Matter. We have met so many people that we would have never otherwise met. We have relationships that have continued beyond “business” relationships into lifelong

Clutter is the result of postponed decisions. As you declutter this spring, make the keep/toss/donate decisions easier by asking yourself: Does this item serve a purpose or add beauty or meaning to my life? Getting organized is not about getting rid of all your stuff; it’s about honouring what truly serves you and letting go

Some of you are new to our Heart of the Matter family and others have been around since our early days back in 2004. In June of that year two friends, with no previous business experience, decided to jump into the world of entrepreneurship! Below is a photo of Rhonda and I back then. I