I'm answering some questions you've asked about cleaning and organizing with kids and pets. How do I get ready for baby when I'm in the midst of deslobifying? What cleaning tasks can toddlers do? Do I declutter my kids' rooms with them or without them? How do you deslobify pets? Mentioned in this podcast: My e-book: 14 Days to Opening Your … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2019
How to Get Rid of Clutter
When the urge to declutter hits, I want to know how to get rid of clutter now. Like, right now. I want to get rid of clutter fast. The fastest way to get clutter out of my house is to donate. If a place will pick up and take whatever I have without making me sort out clothing from electronics, they can have it. I know, though, that many … [Read more...]
226: Energy Takers vs Energy Givers Podcast
Some basic tasks give me more energy than I usually realize they will, and some kinds of messes drain my energy more than others. Identifying and acknowledging these helps me manage my energy better. … [Read more...]
225: Organizing and Storing Kids Toys (and more) with Kristi Clover Podcast
I had such fun talking with my friend Kristi, author of (affiliate link) M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem Connect with Kristi at KristiClover.com. … [Read more...]
Ultimate Homemaking Bundle Flash Sale – Wed and Thurs ONLY!
I'm so sorry, but this sale is gone forever! It's such a great deal because it's only available for such a limited time. Sign up for my newsletter so you don't miss it when things like this come around! Great News!!!! The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2019 is BACK FOR A FLASH SALE!!! My affiliate links are ALL OVER this post. Today and … [Read more...]
Doing the Dishes and Getting The Clutter Out Changes Lives
I loved this email I received recently! Hello Dana! This email has been with in my mind for over a year (TPAD)... I decided today I had to finally send it! I am so very thankful for you, for your podcast, audiobooks, and the fact that you are a believer. It's all so refreshing and helpful. I have listened to … [Read more...]
224: Decision Fatigue Outside the House Affects the Inside of My House Podcast
The last few weeks, I've been feeling pulled along faster than I was ready to go by some projects outside my house. I saw a direct effect on the inside of my house with the reappearance of some of my issues. I'm exploring that and which things that I've put in place over the years things from getting completely out of hand. … [Read more...]
223: Dealing With Stuff after the Death of a Loved One
I've been sharing about downsizing and helping older relatives declutter, and today I'm sharing some thoughts and our own processes from the final cleanout of my mother-in-law's assisted living apartment after her passing. … [Read more...]
The Good and Bad of Checking Out Library Books On My Kindle
I've shared before that I can't afford library books. I love to read, and I was born frugal/cheap, so I should be a fan of anything that provides an endless supply of reading material for free. Except that library books aren't free for me. I have tried so many times to get a system going. I have sworn I'd change my … [Read more...]