by Julie Starke | May 22, 2026 | Declutter, Resources
This blog was originally published in 2023 and has been updated for accuracy. As a professional organizer, I often hear clients ask, “Where does all my donated stuff go?” My answer is one of my favorite parts of the job: “I can take that to the Free Store!” Most... 
by Julie Starke | Apr 12, 2026 | Declutter
My husband and I have lived in the same home for 38 years. We raised our family here, and while we don’t have immediate plans to downsize to a smaller home, I’ve been intentionally working to declutter our home, especially the basement and our children’s bedrooms.... 
by Julie Starke | Dec 8, 2025 | Organizing
Let’s face it…We are bombarded with pictures of perfect homes. Pinterest, Instagram and HGTV to name a few. But we don’t live like this. Our homes are lived in! We need to strive for done over perfect. I have many clients who have been paralyzed in the... 
by Julie Starke | Apr 14, 2025 | Declutter
Over the years, I have seen a lot of items in homes. These things represent the lives that my clients have lived. Some were acquired as gifts or were received after a loved one died. In some cases, the items were useful. But are now obsolete. There are some recurring... 
by Julie Starke | Feb 18, 2025 | Your home
Self-care. We think of many things when we hear this phrase. Massage, yoga, a hot bath, an evening reading beside a fire (or candle), watching a movie, just to name a few. Peggy DeLong, PsyD, an author and psychologist says this, “Self-care is the...
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