Twenty years ago Doug and I were called to take a large load to landfill for a realtor so he could list a home. There were broken lights, broom handles, hundreds of empty margarine containers, out dated food, used nails, rolls of used string and balls of used tin foil… Seniors often have trouble throwing … Continue reading The 5 Steps of Downsizing #5 What to Discard
Many seniors have been through “tough” times and they want to sell items that will not sell. They have great difficulty donating things. As a retired teacher I often give our seniors “homework.” I hand them a new box and ask them to fill it with items that will bless someone else – nothing dirty, … Continue reading The 5 Steps of Downsizing #4 – What to Donate
CALLS CALLS CALLS People call us and say, “My children won’t take much, the consignment shop doesn’t want anything, the auctioneer is very negative about selling my furniture.” Some weeks we get many calls from people asking if we can tell them if any of their “stuff” will sell and what the value could be. … Continue reading 5 STEPS OF DOWNSIZING # 3 WHAT TO SELL
Many seniors feel they have heirlooms – items that have been in their families for generations. They actually feel a responsibility to pass them down to the next generation. Unfortunately many of the children and grandchildren really don’t want them. I have an antique biscuit jar that had been given to my grandmother’s grandmother as … Continue reading 5 Steps of Downsizing #2 What to Give to Family
We have helped over 3000 people with the downsizing process and have often found that older seniors don’t know what to keep. We start by asking them what is important to them and how do they want to live in their new “Home”. It doesn’t matter if it is a bungalow, condo, retirement residence or … Continue reading The 5 Steps of Downsizing #1 What to Keep
Downsizing For Boomers And Seniors 