If you've been here since the beginning, or even the beginningish, you might remember that I used to have young kids. My oldest was 7 when I started this deslobification journey. Now, instead of reminding him to pick up his toys, I remind him to shave. And we're deciding which colleges to visit. And figuring out when to visit … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2018
186: Ten (More) Things Making Life Easier Podcast
A while back, I did an episode sharing things that were making life easier. I'm back with more. Yay for easier. Other Important Links (affiliate links included): Fourteen Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests Deleting email in bulk in Yahoo or Gmail Free Kindle app The newest version of my … [Read more...]
A Foster Mom Gains Control Over Her Home
Dana here: I received this email a while back, and I hope it encourages you. I hear from so many people who desperately want to foster and/or adopt but are held back by the fear of a home inspection. I love hearing about the power and impact of these four simple habits. If you're overwhelmed and have no idea where to start, start with the habits. … [Read more...]
185: NOT Ready for Baby with Emily Thomas
If you have kids, did you gather (and gather and then gather some more) stuff to be ready for their arrival? Me too! If you don't have kids, have you gathered stuff for some future event, just so you will be totally and completely and perfectly ready when it happens? Most of us around here have done the gathering thing. A lot. I asked … [Read more...]
Always and Never
My mother once told me (once that I remember) to stop saying always and never. Evidently, I said those words often. And incorrectly. I’m sure she made this suggestion after I told an overly dramatic story that didn’t actually meet the qualifications of always and never. Since very few things meet those qualifications. I’m 44 now, and … [Read more...]
184: Automating Cleaning (the mental game) Podcast
Ever wish you could automate cleaning? You can't, actually, but I'm sharing ways to set things in motion to make it feel a little more automatic. Mentioned in this podcast: Decluttering at the Speed of Life Patreon 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests (the e-book) 14 Days to Guests Podcast part one 14 … [Read more...]
I Was Living In A Landfill ~ A Reader’s Story
Affiliate links included. I love hearing from readers who have experienced real change and improvement in their homes. This story was especially good because it hits on the exact hangups I personally experienced and that I hear about from so many other readers. Pay attention to the price tag she mentions . . . Hello Dana, I have mentally … [Read more...]
183: Decluttering the Whole Messy House Podcast
When the entire house is messy, the thought of decluttering is overwhelming! What if there ISN'T a place for everything?? Is it okay to go with a "temporary" solution? I'm answering those questions and more in this podcast. Spoiler alert: It's all going to be okay. You can relax. Things Mentioned in this Episode: My … [Read more...]
Ridiculously Simple Laundry Trick for Organizing Shared Closets
Sometimes I feel like I'm the Queen of the Obvious. Welcome to my kingdom. I've recently come up with a solution that's so obvious, I'm pretty sure every mom of more than one kid has been doing it since she washed her first load of baby-plus-toddler laundry. But whatever. I don't write for the moms who already have it together. I write … [Read more...]