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Why Hire a Senior Move Manager?
Many of our clients wonder why hire a senior move manager and specifically, what services are offered. ShipShape Organize is proud to be a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) and the National Association of Productivity Organizers (NAPO). When it comes to downsizing and moving to a smaller location or a […]
10 Steps to a successful Senior Move
Working with seniors has taught me a few things….When training our staff, or talking to family members, we remind them of the small steps that make such a big difference and lead to a more successful move. Let the senior help. This is so important. Since I don’t love the word senior and it seems […]
Moving to a Retirement Community
It’s moving day. Moving to a Retirement Community can be tough. Movers are unloading the truck, family or professionals are helping you unpack and get the boxes out of the apartment. Somehow, the boxes seemed to have tripled in volume from your last home and you are questioning where to put everything and how it […]
The ShipShape Story: Why I Do What I Do – Deb Stone
My husband works for a marketing agency, and preaches that every company should have a story, strategy and system. All his talk about stories has made me want to contemplate mine and what the ShipShape story is all about. Our customers always ask, “how did you get into this business”? More often than not, when […]
To-Do Lists
I love to-do lists! They are a way to organize priorities, stay focused and on task, remember everything and hold yourself accountable to get things done. We all have our strengths, and we all have our weaknesses. The challenge is to acknowledge both and come up with strategies to deal with the weaknesses. For me […]
Downsizing Tips from ShipShape Organize Clients
Hear what our clients who have moved into independent retirement communities or downsized for an apartment renovation have to say.
As seen on NBC!
We enjoyed filming this segment with NBC and want to share these simple tips with you. Lazy Susans for hard to reach corners or smaller items such as condiments; risers for canned goods or bottles; expandable drawer dividers for your junk drawer; and elevated spice drawer organizers. A few simple devices can create order out […]
Give the Gift of Experience
With the holiday season upon us, and the joy of gift giving (and receiving), give the gift of an experience. The memories experiences provide. I recall some of the experiences I have received as gifts. The cross-country train trip when I was in 8th grade; the show my parents took my future in-laws and us […]
Questions to ask your Moving Company
Choosing a Moving Company If you are in the middle of planning a move, it is essential to obtain multiple quotes (typically 3) and get your list of questions ready for interviewing moving companies. To select a reputable company, see if you can get some referrals from friends. Ask around….and check with the Better Business […]
10 Tips for a successful move
It has been said that the stress associated with moving falls just after death and divorce. I now can personally speak to that. Here’s how a professional organizer handled her own move. This is a story about a 50 year old woman (o.k. a little over 50 but not yet 55 – phew!) who orchestrated […]