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"Get rid of the trash to make room for the treasures." - Peter Walsh

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. For me, it is about seeing the people I love, and coming together to give...

Memories are the greatest thing to take with you - they don't take up space, or need to be packed

11 years ago today, my family and I moved from New Jersey to begin a new chapter in Leesburg, Virginia. Having lived our whole lives in...

"The luckiest things that can happen to you in life is to have a happy childhood and a loving home."

Anyone who has been involved in selling a childhood house knows it can be emotionally stressful and bittersweet. It is more than just a...

"Collect moments, not things." - Karen Salmansohn

As my kids and I walked the hill behind our home for the 57th time of this quarantine, a conversation about what three possessions you...

It's Going To Be Okay"

Obviously dogs don’t have to deal with the stress of keeping a house tidy, not getting enough sleep, or the commitments that bog us down....

"The valley will teach you lessons the mountaintop never could" - Lauren Fortenberry

In times like these, it is difficult to be optimistic – to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Right now, we are longing for how...

"Out of clutter, find simplicity." - Albert Einstein

Anyone who has sold a home knows getting it ready to list can be a daunting task; whether you have lived in your home for a year, or 50...

“Cardinals appear when angels are near”

Anyone who has lost a loved one knows it is not easy; they know that the pain doesn’t just disappear with time; they know that, no matter...