Couples

My Stuff and Your Stuff – Creating Space for "Our"

5 to 15 hours

When two people come together, they usually bring a lifetime of belongings with them. The antique doll collection and stockpile of fraternity beer steins suddenly become part of your new relationship. And the two of you may see the same items in very different ways. As you bring your material possessions together, how can you balance your interests? What do you really need to keep? How do you prioritize limited space?

We take the time to work through each person's priorities, learning about those things that are truly important. With these priorities as a guide, we plow through the "stuff" finding space for the things that we need, and letting go of the things that don't fit your life as a couple. By working through this process as a team, we enhance your new life together and avoid creating friction and resentment.

Later, when it's time for you to move again, we can help you fit your existing life into your new space. Is your new place larger? Smaller? Will you be adding a new member to the family? As we pack up and get ready for the move, we can create a set of priorities that maximizes what you already have, minimizes the need to purchase more, and gets you out of your moving boxes in record time.

Half the work? Creating new roles for a Team of Two

2 to 3 hours

He has no idea how to mow a lawn. She has never cleaned a bathroom. How do you decide who does what? How do you find time for everything? How do we decide the best way to get the chores off our "to do" list? If you have different approaches to maintaining a household, how do you mesh them?

These are the questions that vex most new couples. But when priorities are shared and agreed upon, the answers fall naturally into place. We work with couples to create new, mutually agreed upon roles, and help you manage your schedule while creating time to be together. Once you approach time management from the perspective of "us," you'll find that you both have all the time you need.

Four rotisseries for two vegetarians: dealing with the wedding gifts

2 to 4 hours

What do we do with all this stuff? When the champagne is gone and the guests have left, you have a big job in front of you - unwrapping, cataloging and storing the gifts. Oh - and writing a few hundred thank-you notes.

You may need some help. We sit down with couples and go through the gifts, helping you decide what to keep and what to do with the stuff you don't want. We'll even show you the easiest ways to thank your friends and relatives. (Did you know: all those names and addresses can be a tremendous resource!) You want to start down the road of life together - getting done with this chore can make the journey a little easier.