Organization Rules March 2010 Newsletter

Check out the article "What can you get for mom's stuff?" in Liz Pulliam Weston's column on MSN.COM, featuring Vickie's book Don't Toss My Memories in the Trash. Liz is the web's number one personal finance columnist.

02/27/10 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, article - Home & Garden Show celebrates potential

03/05-03/12/10-Vickie will be working at the NAPO Pittsburgh booth and giving organizing workshops at the Pittsburgh Home and Garden. Be sure to stop by, received a free mini consultation, learn more about the organizing industry and register for some great prizes to be given away from NAPO Pittsburgh.

03/16/10-Get organized class, Concordia Lutheran homes, Cabot, PA

03/16/10- Hoarding and Chronic Disorganization CEU presentation, Riverview Towers 8:30-10:30 am, Pittsburgh.

03/18/10-Don’t Toss My Memories in the Trash Presentation. Mt. Lebanon Public Library 7:00 pm website

03/24/10- Don’t Toss My Memories in the Trash Presentation. Northland Public Library, 7:00 pm website

Stay tuned for upcoming events…

National Association of Senior Move Managers Conference 2010

I just got back from the 2010 NASMM conference and wow was it great. It was really great because I got out of the snowy northeast and had four sunny, warm days in Las Vegas! I met many senior move managers and professional organizers from around the country that are helping so many seniors with the downsizing and relocation process. It was great to see how that there are so many professionals available to help those who need it. Here are some ideas and products that I would love to share with you from the conference:

Life Bio This is a wonderful book that helps a person to create and share stories about themselves and create a written legacy for their family. There are places in the book that are meant to answer questions about yourself, your family history, and it is kept in a lovely book. It makes a wonderful gift for any senior to be able to share their story forever in a beautiful hardback book.

United Van Lines United Van Lines has added a Senior Move Specialty Division to their moving services. In addition to moving services for anyone, they specialize in special needs for senior moves.

There are senior move managers and professional organizers around the country that can help you with your needs. Here are a few, check them out:
Senior Transition Inc.
Beyond the Fork in the Road
More than Moving Inc.
Allow Me Home Transitions
Grandma’s Helpers LLC

Yes, anyone can need organized, including Donny Osmond. I was fortunate enough to meet Donny Osmond after one of his shows in Las Vegas. Also check out my friend, Brendan McDaniels of Action Organizing Services located in Milwaukee and featured organizer on the show Hoarders on A&E.

If you live in the Pittsburgh area, please check out NAPO Pittsburgh organizing workshops and booth at the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show.