Another Clutter Guilt Conversation. I explained my thoughts on Clutter Guilt in yesterday's post (that also has a video!!). My first choice is to not worry about the guilt, but sometimes that isn't possible. If you're paralyzed, and can't get rid of things because of the guilt, you might try one of the conversations I'm sharing this … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
Approaches to Clutter Guilt – (Sample Conversations and Videos)
Clutter Guilt is a real thing. I get questions about it. I did a podcast on the subject last week, and then had this idea for a series of videos. For my own Clutter Guilt situations, I have the unique advantage of having a blog about decluttering, which means most people in my life (most, not all) KNOW I can't handle stuff and understand when I … [Read more...]
Reminder – Declutter Something!!
I have some fun stuff planned for the blog this week, but just wanted to remind you about the AMAZING giveaway going on here. It's for a $500 Home Depot giftcard and it's sponsored by Extra Space Storage. Seriously, if you decluttered something this weekend, you NEED to enter!!! Winner will be chosen at random so you don't have to have the BEST … [Read more...]
Hiding Solutions from Myself
I can come up with some great solutions. Really. But the hidden ones rarely work. While I'd love for my house to look perfect at all times, some of the ways we make things work keep it from looking perfect. Half-full (or worse, ALMOST full) water bottles grate on my nerves. I try to avoid letting them happen, but they happen. To keep … [Read more...]
039 Clutter Guilt Podcast
This podcast is about the guilt that can make it soooo difficult to declutter! Sometimes it's guilt laid on by others, and sometimes it's imagined! Posts mentioned within this podcast: GO DECLUTTER something and enter this giveaway for a $500 Home Depot giftcard by Extra Space Storage!!! Drowning in Clutter? (my e-book that … [Read more...]
Clutter Busting Concept: Replace. Don’t Just Shove the New Ones in With the Old Ones
I recently put the One In One Out Rule into action. A year or so ago, my mom gave us a small set of glass storage containers. I'm in love with those things. A while back, Costco put a similar set on sale with their monthly coupons. I was excited to get it, but by the time I got to my closest store, they were all gone. The same set (an … [Read more...]
How a Storage Unit Saved My Sanity (and a GREAT Giveaway from Extra Space Storage!)
When Extra Space Storage asked if they could sponsor a post and an AWESOME giveaway here, I was excited to do it. There was a time in my life when renting a storage space saved my sanity. We'd moved. We had two little boys and didn't know a soul in our new town. It was a good move for us, but I had been very happy where we were. The … [Read more...]
Reader Question – Help! The Clothes I Need to Donate are Dirty!
I received this decluttering question yesterday: "I have tons of clothes that need to be decluttered that are dirty. How do you justify/handle washing cluttered clothes? It just doesn't seem to be a time justified task but is causing chaos in the bedroom." First of all, I understand. Completely. So much that I've written about my own … [Read more...]
038 Decluttering Paralysis / Excuse Busting Podcast
Today's podcast keeps going with the excuse busting from last week and specifically focuses on decluttering paralysis. (Which is totally a real thing!) Posts mentioned within this podcast: Reader Question: What do I do when the clothes I want to donate are dirty? How to Start Cleaning Up When You Don't Know Where to Start But It's … [Read more...]