A New Year brings on all sorts of new ideas and goals. Does it do that for you also? I like to think of new fresh ideas... but they aren't always easy to take to the next step. Sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn't. Here are some examples in my life, see if you can relate:

• Last June I decided I wanted a new logo for my business. Easy to say... doing it... that's another thing. I launched it on January 1st. I hope you like the new look.
• I was in Tampa, FL for our national conference. Then, I went to Ft. Lauderdale to visit a friend. While I was there, I checked out a condo that was for sale. I loved it. I could rent it to pay for it. Seems like a good idea. Will I do it? Not so sure.
• My husband and I want to sell our home here in Rochester. Its to big. But its so comfortable. There sure are lots of benefits to selling it. Will we do it? Stay tuned. (Guess that means I have to get organized... yikes!!!)
• My sister is moving here from Alabama, and joining me in my business. It's a dream of mine to have a business with her. It's finally happening after years of talking about it. She'll be here in April.
• I officially launched my Storage Unit Organizing Service. It's been in the works for 2 years. The brochures and business cards are printed.
• I'm thinking about a new office and a new location. Wow... thats a BIG new idea. But, the time is right. (and I found the space. What do you think? should I?)

2011 is going to be a very busy year with all sorts of new changes. These new ideas are born slowly aren't they? Sometimes they happen and sometimes they don't. It takes planning, timing, perseverance and lots of prayer.

If you need help with some new ideas... lets talk. If I can't help... I'll find someone who can.

Here are a couple of people that can help:

(Cleaning Service)

Tina Servis: Maid 4 Time -

Residential cleaning: 585-359-4834

www.maid4time.com

(Senior Consultants and Advocates)

Jennifer Meagher : Senior Life - 585-729-4056

www.SeniorLifeGCM.com

I have a circle of proven professionals to refer to you. We do not exchange any referral fees. We simply refer work to each other and feel secure knowing we are referring the best of the best.

Happy February! Theresa

... about the National Association Of Senior Move Managers (NASMM.org). This is a national group of wonderful women and men who help different people, in every stage of life, transition themselves or the people they care about, to new locations and homes.

Every year I have the priviledge to meet with this outstanding group to talk about the industry. We are educated by the top people in our field, and collectively learn to gain a deeper understanding of the growth and relivance of what we are doing for our Clients.

This year we are meeting in sunny, St. Pete Beach, Florida from January 13-16th. Over 300 people will be attending. We have 30 cutting-edge education sessions to choose from and lots of exhibitors educating us and giving us deals to pass on to you.

... and we also have some fun social events. These events bring us closer to our colleauges and fill us with so many ideas and ways to improve our own businesses which of course, trickels down to you our Clients.

I hope to come back refreshed and even more enthusiastic about the new year. This will be my 4th conference and every year I see how many new people are finding us and finding their way in this challenging and rewarding field.

If you or someone you know are looking for a move manger, make sure they are part of this organization. If they are, then you can feel confident knowing that we are trained and backed up by the best.

Happy New Year!!!

HOW!!!
It's the season silly!!! The love of family. Creating memories. Knowing that we are taking lots of pictures... Realizing the kids are only kids for just a few years. That's what keeps us going.

UH OH..
Everyone is gone and the house looks like a hurricane went through.

So... NOW where does the energy come from? YOU just spent it making the holiday happen. Making everyone happy. Oh... no. Now YOU have to clean it up? Here are some ideas so you don't feel abandoned.

• Delegate. To anyone that shows up. Even if its something small. You know like: Take out the garbage; stack the magazines; make a bed; collect the laundry; empty the dishwasher... there are many things to do.
• One room at a time. Start with the rooms the guests were in.
• One floor at a time. Try to save your energy on the stairs.
• Don't do it all at once. Who cares if it takes a few days? Make New Years Day your goal.
• Make small piles: Stuff to go upstairs; stuff to go downstairs; garbage; laundry; shoes; leftovers; stuff to go outside.
• Don't clean up in a grumpy mood. Put a smile on your face and remember a few laughable moments as you pick up the remnants.
• Take before and after pics. Just for the heck of it.
• If you can, close the doors if you're not ready to attack the mess yet. Now... that only means for a little while. A DAY OR SO.

The Holidays really do go by so fast.

Lets appreciate a lingering mess and enjoy the season a little longer. Pass it on.

I can hear a collective:
"Easy for you to say, you have no idea what's going on!!!!"

You're right... I don't... however, because I've been down this dark road with so many people I can confidently say... Help is Here... without hesitation.

The panic: ... it's the end of the year... it's December... and the holidays take time.

Don't worry... I've got a large crew of people ready, willing and able to work to get your project done on time... Call me and we'll figure it out... 585-797-9321.

Here are some projects we are working on right now:

• A house has sold... a new one is being built... 1/2 the size. We are downsizing to sell in an estate sale on 12/17 and then move the rest to the new house in the Spring. (by the way... after staging this home... it sold to the first person that looked at it.)
• A house is filled with too many things. We are downsizing to put in an estate sale across town. (The sale is 12/17) This home will be ready for Christmas.
• We've been downsizing and organizing a VERY LARGE home to put on the market in Spring. How nice that most of it will be done for the Holidays.
• A lake house has sold, and the new owners want possession by January 1st. Our job is to sort, downsize, donate, sell items to new owners and the rest goes to storage for a sale in the spring.
• Downsizing and staging a home to sell for a couple to move to a retirement community in the Spring.
• Mom passed away... apartment needs to be organized and packed. Items transported to Son's house so family can store items for kids to come of age in their own homes. Deadline is Dec. 15th.

If your situation is similar or, something else... we are able to help you come up with a strategy to get it done. Can't wait to hear what problems we can fix.

It's not to late... even for this year.

Holiday Blessings... Theresa D.

We all want to create wonderful memories during the holidays... My best memories as a kid were things like... the year the Turkey dropped on the floor... the year we looked up looked up and saw the dog walking across the table... the year we put the tree in a playpen to keep my little brother from pulling it down... simple, funny, easy memories with families.... how about the gifts of "I will babysit for 10 hours" or, I promise not to fight with my sister for the whole month of February...

Those same memories are still there... slow down... keep it simple... give an extra hug... make the effort to visit or call someone you haven't in a long time. These are the tips that stick. Not that extra expensive present, or, so many decorations that it takes days to put up and take down. Unless of course... those things are what you look forward to... but all in all... be easy on yourself and don't worry about big when small means so much more.

Good Morning... It's November 13th... I'm looking out at a very frosty lawn and all the leaves are off the trees... looks to me like Mother Earth is ready for a long winters nap. Me.... I'm running as fast as I can to keep up with all of you that want to move and organize before winter sets in... Once snow is on the ground... I'm sure some will give in to: "Lets wait until Spring..." but you don't have to. We can help you allllllll winter long. Let us do the work. You can stay warm and let us worry about the weather. I'll admit, it's a little more tedious... a little messier... but... we know how to do it. Think of how far ahead you could be by Spring if you cleaned out your basement. Wouldn't it be nice to get the cars IN your garage...NO SNOW TO BRUSH OFF... so... lets clean out your garage... its not to late. Just those 2 areas would make your life so much easier if they were cleaned out. We can get it done in a day... I'm not kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not sure why the photos won't behave on the blog... but you get the the main idea. They are so well done... and I'm feeling very honored today to be one of the chosen few. Thank you again Rochester Women's Network for putting on such a wonderful event and recognizing the Up and Coming Business Women of Rochester.