Don't Toss My Memories In The Trash: A Guide To Helping Seniors Downsize, Organize, And Move

Are you a senior who is facing an upcoming move - perhaps from the family home to a retirement community or condo? Does the idea of downsizing fill you with worry? The good news is it doesn't have to be a scary or difficult process. Written by veteran organizer and senior move manager Vickie Dellaquila, this 153-page softcover book shares her most valuable tips. Here is a guide that will help you downsize, organize, and move in an organized, efficient, and caring manner. With a background in healthcare and social services, the author brings expertise and warmth to helping seniors face the physical and emotional aspects of moving to a new home. Whether you are a senior embarking on this new chapter of your life or are helping family members or friends downsize and move, this book is your roadmap. This guide includes: stories of real families facing the downsizing process,practical tips for cleaning out and letting go,information about housing options for seniors,guidelines for packing, moving, and settling in with ease,30 pages of forms to track every aspect of your move,.

Generations Of Life And Love: A Manual For Decluttering And Downsizing

Decluttering can be hard when you are surrounded by family heirlooms and beloved belongings. But downsizing doesn't have to be so painful, and can bring greater peace and freedom to your life. Written by veteran organizer Mary Sigmann, this 26-page 8.5"L x 11"H workbook will guide you through the process of cleaning out. It provides practical and heartfelt tips for reducing the excess, without letting go of the treasured memories. You will learn: Tips for creating a simpler, less cluttered life,Criteria for determining what to get rid of,Ways to preserve memories of loved belongings,Options for donating, selling, or giving away,Ways to keep the clutter from returning again.

1-2-3...Get Organized Series - Downsizing To A Smaller Residence

When you're ready to get your life in order, you don't need to wade through stacks of books on organizing theory - you want to get right to work! Written by veteran organizer Beverly Coggins, this series of 10 printable "mini-ebooks" (in PDF format which can be read by any computer) make organizing easy. Each is brightly colored, focuses on one area of your life at a time, and offers practical tips and techniques - broken into 3 simple steps for completing the organizing task. "Organizing Your Kitchen" (21 pages) is a step-by-step guide to turning your kitchen into a pleasant and organized place to prepare meals.,

"Organizing Your Office" (24 pages) guides you as you create an efficient, functional place to work.,

"Planning Dinner" (21 pages) gives you a game plan for cooking quick yet nutritious meals in the shortest amount of time.,

"Clever Cleaning" (26 pages) offers practical suggestions on how to clean more effectively, plus annual and weekly cleaning schedules.,

"Time Management For The College Student" (42-pages) will teach you to accomplish homework tasks and other life responsibilities in a timely manner.,

"Time Management For The Stay-at-Home Mom" (34-pages) is a step-by-step guide to fitting it all in when you have kids.,

"Organizing Your Child's Room" (20 pages) describes how to create a fun and functional room for your child.,

"Downsizing to a Smaller Residence" (39 pages) will help seniors determine where you'll live, what you'll keep, and how to plan your move.,

"Time Management At The Office" (68 pages) will help you use your time to your best advantage and eliminate work-related time wasters.,

"Decluttering" (25 pages) will help you clear your life of excess and unwanted "stuff".,.Each is available individually - or buy a combo pack of 4 e-books for the price of 3!

Moving.Kit Organizing Binder

Are you planning a move - and worried about how to stay on top of everything? This comprehensive 90-page personal organizer guides you step-by-step through the moving process. It will help you close up your old house, plan the move itself, and get settled in your new home - we've worried about, stressed over, and obsessed about every possible detail so that you don't have to! Information is broken into 6 tabbed categories that cover every aspect of your move - each with info tracking forms and a folder for storing important paperwork in one central location. Also comes with moving tips and checklists of easy steps to make the transition to your new home as seamless as possible. Best of all, you can take the durable 10"W x 11"L binder with you to have on hand when you interview movers, set up your new utilities, and unpack the moving truck. Includes: pre-formatted estimate forms for movers,change of address tracking forms,stickers for important boxes,timelines for 2 months up to the move,.

A Checklist For Organizing Your Estate

If you were to die tomorrow, would your family and friends be able to handle your affairs? Written by veteran organizer Claire Josefine, this quick 13-page printable electronic "e-booklet" (in PDF format which can be read by any computer) offers a list of documents and information you should have on hand, to make things easier on your survivors. Comes with detailed instructions for organizing your vital records and files, either into a binder or a portable file box. This simple little checklist will help make sure nothing is forgotten, including your: important contacts and advisors,assets and property,business and personal records,financial accounts,legal and insurance paperwork,final wishes and funeral instructions,.

Exit Strategies: A Plan And A Place For Your Estate Information - Workbook Version

Organizing your estate is a "gift of love" that extends beyond your lifetime. In case of illness, death, or other emergency, would your family know what to do - your wishes, who to call, where important papers are kept, and how to manage your finances? Created by a pioneer in the field of Estate Organization, this easy-to-use program provides you with a place to record your vital personal information and wishes to get your affairs in order. This system is adaptable to fit any situation - with a handy family resource guide offering tips and advice, and 130+ categories of information to record about your estate, personal situation, and final wishes. Choose either the 69-page spiral-bound printed workbook version filled with forms you can copy and complete by hand - or the software program designed for use with MS Word 2000 or higher (PC only), that allows you to update your information directly into the computer. When complete, you will have a strategic action plan for your family to follow when faced with any crisis. Plus, get a bulk discount when you buy 6+ programs - a great gift for your family, friends, and clients! This software: Organizes all your vital information,Records decisions about your affairs,Reduces stress during a time of grief,Opens discussion on vital issues,Lets you face crisis with peace of mind,.