In and Out Organizing

10/11/2026

This week’s newsletter has the one question I asked about every tradition before I changed anything, plus a free page to help you ask it too. It’s the first in a series of Tuesday newsletters leading up to Christmas.

Read it here:- https://mailchi.mp/4744bad0bc86/november-010-2026-6755386 Have you changed a Christmas tradition, or is there one you’d never change? Tell me in the comments.

03/11/2026

🎄 **Come Christmas shopping with us this Saturday!**

Fifteen years ago, I started the Roncesvalles United Church Christmas Arts & Crafts Market to help raise funds for our church's outreach programme.

And here we are, 15 years later, with **120 vendors** ready to welcome you!

You'll find handmade gifts, Christmas decorations and all sorts of wonderful things made by local artists and craftspeople.

🌶️ **Come hungry!** Brad and Greg, my partners at In and Out Organizing, will be running the Rainbow Kitchen, serving homemade chili. We'll have lots of homemade baked goods, too!

❤️ **And your visit supports a wonderful cause.**

Our church's outreach programme, centred on Kindred Kitchen, serves about **15,000 free, freshly prepared meals every year** to people in our community. Proceeds from the market help us continue this work.

📅 **Saturday, November 7**
🕙 **10 a.m. to 4 p.m.**
📍 **Roncesvalles United Church**
214 Wright Avenue, Toronto
🎟️ **Admission $5 | Children under 12 free**

I'll be there all day, probably running around making sure everything is going according to plan!

Please come say hello. I'd love to see you!

And if you know someone who enjoys Christmas markets, please share this post with them. 🎄

26/10/2026

Professional Organizer Diane Quintana wrote a post about what to do when your plans change, and it’s a good read if you’re in the middle of a move or a downsize. She shares how a mix-up with her calendar turned her day upside down, and why being flexible doesn’t mean giving up your priorities:

When plans change, flexibility helps you move forward. Learn how to adjust your schedule, protect your priorities, and make the most of your day.

26/10/2026

My colleague Sabrina Quairoli wrote a post on managing your time that’s worth a read, even if you don’t run a business. She says you don’t need an injury or a crisis to rethink how you spend your days, and her questions are a good starting point if you’re planning a move or a downsize:

Learn effective time management for small business owners and discover how to fit valuable tasks into your busy schedule.

21/10/2026

https://dnqsolutions.com/focus-on-the-finish-how-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-organized Diane shares some practical advice on staying motivated when you're getting organized. I especially like the idea of keeping your attention on what you want to accomplish. A helpful reminder when the job feels overwhelming!

Discover how to motivate yourself to get organized by focusing on the result, taking small steps, and celebrating progress instead of perfection.

21/10/2026

https://www.timespaceorg.com/post/take-time-to-check-your-meds A helpful reminder to take a few minutes to check the medications we have at home. It's one of those small organizing jobs that can make a big difference to our safety.

Check your meds day is on October 21. This day is set aside each year as a public-health observance to encourage people to gather up all of their medications and review them.

21/10/2026

https://www.ohsoorganized.com/blog/inspire-action-and-explore-possibilities Linda shares a lovely reminder that even small steps can open up new possibilities. Sometimes a little encouragement is all we need to get started!

Are you struggling to imagine and bring about what’s possible? Discover three ideas to harness the present, embrace your season, and be open to what’s possible.

21/10/2026

https://theseanamethod.com/2026/10/kitchen-clutter-culprits Seana shares some great advice on those kitchen items that take up valuable space. A few small changes can make your kitchen so much easier to use!

Of all the rooms in the house, the kitchen is frequently the one where we spend the most time AND have the least free space.

07/10/2026

I'm a professional organizer, and I still ask for help.

My clematis needed to come inside for the winter. I knew exactly where I wanted it, but I couldn't carry the heavy pot up 28 stairs. I asked Brad and Greg to carry it, and I chose where it went.

We work the same way with clients who are downsizing. You make the decisions, and Brad and Greg do the lifting.

Call Brad at 416-859-0518 for hands-on help in Toronto and the GTA. For advice from anywhere, sign up for the newsletter at inandoutorganizing.ca.

Send this to someone who does everything themselves.

04/10/2026

Should you sort before you move or after?

Movers charge by the hour. Every box you don't need on the truck is money you don't spend.

Sorting before the move also gives you options you won't have after. Right now you have the space to spread things out, take photos, and find a good home for what you're not keeping. Once you've moved into a smaller place, that room is gone.

Read the full guide here: https://www.inandoutorganizing.ca/post/declutter-sort-before-moving
If you have a client who is planning a move and hasn't started sorting, call Brad at 416-859-0518.