We think of ourselves as helpers. Everyone needs a little help once in a while, right? That is the motto we have based our company upon. We have always been "those" people that have helped others move and get organized, rearrange furniture, offices, kitchens and of course much more. Most people know that there is a need for order in a particular area of their home but either they don't have the time or don't have any idea where to start. This is where we come in. 
        We have acquired an array of accomplishments and experience through many different facets in life. In someways we are different yet compliment each other in a synchronistic type of manner and in other ways we are completely in tuned and thinking the same thing.

          From as early as elementary school, I have always thoroughly enjoyed organization; both in my life as well as helping others attain it. I'm not sure when it began however, I do remember having labels for shoe boxes and color coordinating my closet by type of apparel as early as sixth grade. Since then I've graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a BS in Organizational Psychology and have lived on my own in several different places. Eventually I became aware of my ability to create inviting yet organized spaces that my friends and family members always complimented on or about. 
          After college, I began working in the residential Real Estate and Land Development industry in Northern California. I have a very dedicated and ambitious work ethic which was evident after becoming the Director of Sales for the Central Valley region within only two years. With all the jobs responsibilities I had during the total eight years I was there, the two areas that I loved the most were the escrow coordinating and sales agent training aspects (for those of you who are unfamiliar with real estate jargon, that's fancy for supreme organization and time management skills, as well as educating peers). Although my resiliency prevailed through our economic down turn,  I eventually came to the realization that my heart wasn't in that industry and decided to move to Long Beach in order to go back to school for my teaching credential; my original plan and goal post graduation.
        I'm currently getting a dual credential in Multiple Subject and Special Education at Long Beach State however, with my  overly ambitious character, I will probably get my Masters in an area of education as well.    
        As I've started to get older, I've realized my passion for organization has evolved into a well developed and tremendously sought after skill and I can't wait to share that with you.

        My name is Auntie Sam and I have no clue what you are talking about.

        You may already know one of us or both, but for those of you who are new to Aimee, Sam or to Simplify Your Life, here is a little "family" history to help understand how we became a team.
        Sam Upton and Gwen (Aimee's mom) have known each other since their early twenties and have stayed close friends ever since. Aimee has grown up with Sam (and Pat) kids and vice verse. We consider each other family so when you hear Aimee refer to Sam as "Auntie Sam" now you will know the story of "why?".