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The Emotional Side of Downsizing

Posted on July 20, 2026July 17, 2026 by NAPO

Anna Novak Almost all my clients tell me they feel overwhelmed by the prospect of downsizing. Making a move from your long-time family home into a new community is a huge undertaking and a... Read More

Letting Go with Love: Navigating the Emotions Behind Sentimental Clutter

Posted on February 2, 2026January 30, 2026 by NAPO

A collaborative blog post by Certified Professional Organizers Nicole Ramer, Kiera Malowitz, Ellen Delap, Lauren Hass, Kelly Brask, Miriam Ortiz y Pino, and Kim Mazewski If you’ve ev... Read More

Photo Digitizing: DIY or Delegate?

Posted on January 22, 2026January 21, 2026 by NAPO

By Paula Pham As I worked through my own photo digitizing project, I realized how often clients ask the same question:  Should I do this myself—or delegate it? What began as a practica... Read More

Life Transitions, Catastrophes, and Decluttering

Posted on March 19, 2020April 2, 2020 by NAPO

by Ellen Delap, CPO – NAPO Member since 2000 Over the last three years, since Hurricane Harvey, I have worked with many clients to help them declutter when they are forced to after a flood. It i... Read More

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The Emotional Side of Downsizing

Letting Go with Love: Navigating the Emotions Behind Sentimental Clutter

Photo Digitizing: DIY or Delegate?

Life Transitions, Catastrophes, and Decluttering