Just letting you know up front that I'm going to use Amazon affiliate links to the tools that have made shower cleaning so much easier for me. In case you didn't know yet, my cleaning tips aren't based upon a love of cleaning. Really, though, they're not based upon a hate of cleaning either. My cleaning tips are from the perspective … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
How a Zaycon Pick-Up Works
I've shared my love of filling my freezer with Zaycon chicken many times. But I know it's weird. I mean, drive to a parking lot and get MEAT out of the back of a truck? Ummmm, okay. Zaycon's offer to pay me in bacon to write some posts about the process was great motivation to remember to take pictures of the pick-up I did recently so I … [Read more...]
Year Two in E-Book Form!!!
Last May, I released the first year of ASlobComesClean.com in e-book form. Now, almost six months later . . . Year Two is done!! It took so long because I only work on it for one hour each week during my daughter's gymnastics class, and she didn't go to that during the summer. This one is LESS than 800 pages!! 786 is LESS than 800. In case … [Read more...]
From the Mailbox: Help for a Homeschooling Mama!
I don't homeschool, but I know many of you do. I thought this email conversation I had with one of you recently might encourage some who are in this unique situation that presents its own challenges. My favorite part is seeing how focusing on the basics naturally produces energy and inspiration to tackle the bigger things! P.S. I'm … [Read more...]
How International Bird Rescue Partners with Dawn
Disclosure: I'm a paid brand ambassador for Dawn and am sharing a series of posts this fall highlighting their commitment to saving wildlife. All opinions and experiences are my own, and I truly have loved learning what goes on behind the scenes of organizations who are committed to saving wildlife! I've always been an animal lover, but it … [Read more...]
My Favorite Way to Avoid Clutter Guilt
No script today. You can totally do this one without even opening your mouth. Just take the box of clutter, stick it in your trunk, and drive over to the nearest donation place. Basically, it's the Declutter Now, Answer/Avoid Questions Later approach. Click here if you can't see the video. I have had WAY too much fun doing these … [Read more...]
When All Else Fails (If Snark Is Your Style . . . )
I'm kind of questioning whether I should include this one in my series of Clutter Guilt Conversations this week. It's not my goal to offend the ba-jillion well-meaning people who've said stuff like this to me. OK. Fine. I'll share. This is my favorite response when people just WON'T stop. When they insist they can solve all … [Read more...]
040 Decluttering Momentum Podcast
Decluttering momentum is a real thing. In this podcast, I talk about how I developed my own momentum that has truly changed my perspective on clutter. See all my podcasts here. See my recent video series on my Videos Pinterest Board. Connect with me wherever you are on social media. … [Read more...]
The “Please Save Me From My Stuff” Approach – Clutter Guilt Conversations
Another video for the Clutter Guilt Series I have going this week! Honestly, other than just not telling someone I'm donating something they gave me, this is the method I use most. It's what I've found to be most effective when explaining to someone that I need to get rid of something they think I should keep. It's always been pretty obvious … [Read more...]