Unexpected Gifts

Unexpected Gifts for Christmas

As December winds to a close I wish everyone reading this Happy Holidays! I have an injury (broken foot) that has limited my mobility for several weeks but have discovered some Unexpected Gifts as I continue to heal. One such Unexpected Gift is appreciation. That is, I have a much better appreciation for mobility in […]

NAPA Wine Country Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga STAIRS

The MAGIC of Incremental Improvement

While we want results now, incremental improvement—taking one step at a time is where real success leads to unexpected gifts.

Clutter in the garage

Declutter to Avoid being Frozen in Time and Place

Physical stuff that occupies our space and mental clutter that clouds our thoughts, weigh upon us and freeze us from moving toward a freer way of life.

Brenda Avadian with Lisa Lopez on her birthday

A Walk Down Memory Lane

If you hesitate to reach out to someone from years earlier after finding old notes while decluttering you may miss out on unexpected gifts for both of you.

Brenda Avadian and her father Martin Avadian looking at pictures

“When I get rid of this stuff, then I will… “

A change in thinking will unleash unexpected gifts. Instead of postponing dreams as Brenda Avadian’s late father did in order to declutter, STUFFologist Brenda asks, “What will I do once I am finished letting go of my stuff?”

ENCORE of an Unexpected Gift – A Deep-Fried Thanksgiving

  ENCORE of an UNEXPECTED GIFT – A Deep-Fried Thanksgiving When one of our possessions is not used, over time it distracts us and creates a feeling of clutter. When curiosity got the better of me and I just had to try a deep fried turkey, Eric let me use it and four families gathered […]