Happy Black Friday! In case you're not from the U.S., that's the day after Thanksgiving and it's the biggest shopping day of the year. To get in the spirit of things, I thought I'd put something on sale. How about this? Get Year One and Year Two of ASlobComesClean.com in e-book form for less than half-price as a package deal. They are normally … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2014
Last Resort Clutter Avoidance Conversation – Play the Crazy Card
I saved this one for last. It was a last minute, impromptu brainstorm, but it's also kind of my favorite. Sometimes, you just have to get your point across. If you can't see the video, click here. Enjoy time with your family!! I'm taking off the rest of the week to be with mine! Save … [Read more...]
“You’re so funny!!” Clutter Avoidance Sample Conversations
This is the last of the Clutter Guilt Conversations for now. Watch them at your in-laws' house and maybe you'll avoid having to actually go through these situations in real life! FYI, I'm taking the rest of Thanksgiving week off from posting on the blog. Watch for a Black Friday sale on my e-books, but let's just spend this week … [Read more...]
“Let’s Get This Clear Before I Take It” – Clutter Avoidance Conversations
This one will help you avoid the need to use any of the Clutter Guilt Conversations I posted a while back. I call it “Let’s get this clear before I take it” approach. Click here if you can't see the video. Script: Me: It is so great to see you!! Them: You too! Me: I can’t believe how big Annie is now! I’m not ready … [Read more...]
“You Know I Can’t Handle More Stuff” Approach – Clutter Avoidance Conversations
I've got five six of these Clutter Avoidance Conversations to help you get through family gatherings without bringing home stuff you don't need. Today's approach: “You Know I Can’t Handle More Stuff” Click here to if you can't see the video. Script: Them: Hey sweetie, come in here for a minute, K? Me: What do you need? Them: … [Read more...]
043 Avoiding Clutter Podcast
Links Mentioned Within This Podcast: Clutter Avoidance Conversations - "I'll See What I Can Use." Clutter Avoidance Conversations - "Oh, I Already Have One of Those." "You Know I Can't Handle More Stuff" Last Resort - Playing the Crazy Card "You're So Funny!" "Let Me Ask You Something First" And pretty please?? … [Read more...]
Tackling Puppy Stains (and a Giveaway!!)
Meet Scruffy. She's fit into our family perfectly since we adopted her from a local shelter in April. Really. She loves us, we love her, and my 8yo finally has the roommate she's always wanted. But Scruffy is the reason why I immediately agreed to try out Spot Shot carpet stain remover. Scruffy's done well with house-training, but … [Read more...]
“Oh, I Already Have One of Those” – Clutter Avoidance Conversations
Today's Clutter Avoidance Conversation takes the "But I Already Have One of Those" approach. So logical. (Sometimes) so hard to communicate. (Click here if you can't see the video.) Script: (Me, entering the door, carrying food.) Me: Hey, we’re here!! Them: (Coming around the corner) Well, hello!! Do you see it? Did you … [Read more...]
Clutter Avoidance Conversations – The “I’ll See What I Can Use” Approach
I had too much fun doing sample Clutter Guilt Conversations a few weeks ago. Really, too much. (Waaaayyyy too much.) As the Holiday Season starts here in the U.S. next week with Thanksgiving, I thought it appropriate to share some approaches for avoiding clutter that well-meaning friends and family try to give you at family gatherings. I'm … [Read more...]