Be Strong & Amazing

Be Strong & Amazing

By Claudie Benjamin At 6, well before his service in the Israeli military, Tsahi Shemesh was already engaged in hand-to-hand combat, the Israeli self-defense training called Krav Maga. “My parents were interested in encouraging me to be self-confident....
Song, Taxes, Movement

Song, Taxes, Movement

By Claudie Benjamin Phyllis Jo Kubey approaches all that she does with glass half-full (even brimming) enthusiasm. She’s also committed to being the best she can be in accomplishing the very different goals she sets for herself.  At 68, Kubey is a highly...
Coming to “yes” with a Toddler

Coming to “yes” with a Toddler

By Claudie Benjamin In the rush of daily life, your toddler is not behaving in ways you’d like and/or expect? The situation may be driving you crazy. One ah-ha moment may be that it’s not your expectations...
Organizing for Life

Organizing for Life

By Claudie Benjamin The field of organizing behavior has evolved tremendously worldwide over the past three decades. And, having started her business The Organized Student, 32 years ago, educator, writer, consultant, and lecturer Donna Goldberg is certainly at the...
Evergreen Storage Needs & Solutions

Evergreen Storage Needs & Solutions

By Claudie Benjamin Do you dream of how much more pleasant it would be to have more storage space in your apartment? Decades ago, residents of many or most apartment buildings had access to basement storage areas where everything from albums of coin and stamp...