Moving Home
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What you should and shouldn’t store in your loft
So, what should you keep in the loft? After years of helping people go through mountains of items they have forgotten they own, our advice is simple. The only things…
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How many sheets do you really need?
Storing sheets and towels is a problem for everyone! If you have a big home, you’ll have lots of beds and lots of linen and towels. If you have a…
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The benefit of labelling cupboards and drawers
You know where everything is, so why would you bother labelling anything? As you get older, you may find that other people are coming in to help you with things,…
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Planning Future Care
Do join us for our talk on Planning future care, at Milner House in Leatherhead on 19th November 2026.
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Why we should all be talking about death more
At Poppy’s, we’re known for having open conversations about death, dying and funerals. Ever since we were founded by Poppy Mardall in 2012, we’ve been passionate about bringing funerals out…
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You’re still the same person if you throw it away!
Throwing something away does not erase who you are. We often cling to objects — old notebooks, broken gadgets, clothes we no longer wear — because they feel like pieces…
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Changing locks at your home
Did you know, it’s not an insurance requirement to change the locks on your home when you move. But think about it.
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Your home move survival kit
When you move home, there are some things you are going to need, or will need to think about knowing where they are.
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The worst part of a home move
For me, in my past life as a serial renter, it was always the ‘not knowing’ where I would live next. You are given notice on your flat, or you…
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The ‘put me away’ basket
Mess, clutter, untidiness, disarray, muddle, jumble – whatever you call it, some people live well in this environment and some people don’t. If you’re like me, you can tolerate a…
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Giving something away day
The 15th July is ‘national give something away day’ in the US. Well, of course, this is something we approve of, even if it is not ‘observed’ in the UK. …
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Why we love Olio
The app was originally designed to stop food going to waste, but it is used for lots of additional things now like toiletries, household cleaning products, toys, small bits of…
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Is It Okay If I Look In Your Knicker Drawer?
Decluttering, organising and supporting clients with downsizing means they share a lot of personal information with me.
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Heat Pumps – A Smart Choice for Older People
As we get older, comfort, safety, saving money, and environmental considerations become more important in our homes.
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Setting a declutter schedule
If you are downsizing or just feel that your home is a bit overcrowded with possessions, one of the great ways to get started is to set yourself a schedule…
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National Haiku Poetry Day!
As it is National Haiku Poetry Day today, we asked AI for a bit of help for some relevant haikus, and we love them.
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Treasured memories
This month’s guest blog is written by Rosalind Furlong, a professional photographer, who captures people and memories for a living and shares here how she wishes she had dealt with…
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Because it might be useful…
When I was 10 years old, my parents got divorced. My dad, like many men, kept many screws, nuts, bolts, etc, ‘because they might be useful’. We moved to a…
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Learning Lounge at Kyn Bickley
Join us on 1st May for a talk at Kyn Bickley covering LPAS, wills, financial support, assessments, personal wishes and the practicalities of moving into care.
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Fire Brigade
Did you know that your fire brigade isn’t just there to help you when there’s a fire or a road incident?
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Caring for parents and dealing with overwhelm
This month’s guest blog is written by Kayane Watson, a certified Thrive Coach, exploring how to deal with the overwhelm of caring for elderly parents.
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Letting things go
Some people find the act of decluttering simple, and some find it very difficult. It can be a bit like baring your soul to a counsellor
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What if the charity shop doesn’t want your unwanted items?
What do we do with the things that can’t be taken to a charity shop? Here are some ideas.
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Retirement Villages
Choosing to live in a retirement village / assisted living can be a fantastic solution for many older people who are looking to downsize, but it’s not right for everyone. …
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Making Broadband Simple
If you want to have access to the internet you need a device and to make the device work well and fast in your home, you need broadband. But what…
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Get that ‘back to school’ vibe
September is a time for new beginnings, just like January, as it has the back-to-school vibe that is inescapable even if you don’t have children or grandchildren in the education…
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Deciding to move into a care home
Making the decision to go into a care home is never an easy decision. In-home care is a great alternative, but it doesn’t work for everyone.
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Get your boiler serviced in the summer!
Your heating system is probably far from your mind. But now is a good time to get your system serviced.
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Why might you want to move in later life?
We help many different types of people move home, not just older people.
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Decluttering for Hoarders
Decluttering is difficult for anyone and it’s even harder for hoarders. Hoarding is related to difficult experiences and feelings and it is not possible for a hoarder to ‘just get…