Colette Robicheau

Small Steps, Big Changes

We all deal with clutter, believe it or not. Yes, even that friend with the spotless home. She doesn’t appear to have clutter because she deals with clutter before it takes over her office, home — and life. But what about the rest of us, with overflow... Read >

7 Things NOT To Do When Making a NY Resolution

Seven Things Not To Do When Creating a New Years Resolution One in four people will not make it a week with their New Year’s resolution. Here are seven things not to do when creating a New Year’s resolution that will help you go the distance: 1. Don... Read >

Alternative Gift Wrapping Ideas

Sometimes wrapping gifts can be equally as stressful as buying — and sometimes equally as expensive. Here are some quick and cost-effective ways to nix the wrapping this year. 1) Baskets: They come in all sizes and shapes and can make even simple gifts ... Read >

Holiday Shopping for Those Who Have it All or Are Difficult to Buy For

Are you struggling this time of the year, trying to figure out what gifts you will get for everyone on your list? There always seems to be that one person who appears to already have it all. Instead of cluttering up your family’s and friends’ homes with m... Read >

Room to Spare

What do you do with that extra room in the house? The one that has no real purpose except to collect things? Or you may have an empty room or two when the last of the kids have moved out or gone away to school. We end up with lots of remnants of their li... Read >

Never Lose Your Cellphone Again

Never Lose Your Cell Phone Again! Always running around looking for your phone? Do you have to search madly for you cell phone when it rings? Here are some tips to help you never lose your cell phone again: 1) When you are out, always store your c... Read >

The Rules of Disengagement: Ending Conversations Gracefully and Tactfully

Do you ever have trouble ending a telephone conversation? Do you need to speak to someone but worry because it always turns into a long drawn out conversation on topics you would rather not speak about? Do people come in your office and you can't get th... Read >

Book Organizing

To a lot people, books are like treasures. Old books hold a sense of nostalgia and quaintness for so many. But, the reality is, the knowledge they contain is the treasure. Due to technology, the information held in books becomes out of date more quic... Read >

Physical and Mental Clutter Causes Workplace Stress

Stress management is now being accepted as an integral part of any workplace wellness program. Those who report a consistent level of stress in their lives are twice as likely to become depressed. Programs seek to reduce stress on employees by evaluati... Read >

Picture-Perfect Advice for Sorting and Storing your Photos

Photographs are a great way to remember special occasions, but it's not always easy to keep them sorted. Here are a few tips you can follow when printing or picking up your snapshots that will help you organize and protect your precious moments: Go thro... Read >

Small Changes, Big Rewards - After the New Year's Resolutions to Lose Weight

Did you make a resolution to lose weight this year? This is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions, and the one that is most often unfulfilled. After all, it's not easy changing long-time eating and exercise habits. So how can you follow through a... Read >

The Roadmap for a Healthy Business Trip

A good business trip takes careful planning. So does maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a healthy weight. If you travel frequently in your line of work, or for your business, you know how difficult it can be to keep up good habits and how easy it is to s... Read >

Back-to-the-Basics with Back-to-School Organization

Although most of us are enjoying a relaxing summer break, the new school year is just around the corner. August is the time to get ready for back to school by preparing ourselves with the proper supplies and organizational techniques. Follow these suggest... Read >

Surviving Holiday Stress

Be realistic. We often start off the holiday season with lots of great ideas for family fun, decorating, parties, gifts and crafts. Now is the time to take a step back and look realistically at the time frame you have remaining to get all these things don... Read >

Quick tips for a Holly Jolly Holiday Season

It's the holiday season. Time for buying gifts, throwing parties and decorating your home. All that work can leave little time for enjoying what should be the most wonderful time of the year. So here are some quick tips to help make your holiday season... Read >