We discuss these questions in today's strategy session: Besides knowing the basics from the books, can we discuss an action plan for those storage spaces for what to do first? What is your advice for decluttering the middle teen years - all their stuff - but still allowing their say - especially when the containers are not as clearly … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
The TWO Tasks that Will Get and Keep Your Home Under Control
I've seen the meme going around. It's some version of this statement: I always blamed my messy house on a lack of time. Now I know that was never the reason. Welcome to my world. The bewilderment a lot of people feel because their house isn't any cleaner even though they're home all the time is what drove me to start this blog back in … [Read more...]
252: Limiting What Comes Into the House Podcast
Frugality and My Slob Problem Podcast Stop Cluttering Podcast Container Concept Podcast Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. … [Read more...]
Decluttering Regret Vs Keeping Regret
I was so excited to run to my latest Donate Box and start digging. We'd recently received news that gyms were closed. While I'm an on-again-off-again gym user who wasn't the least bit devastated, there are members of my family who were very discouraged. So when "exercise bands" were casually mentioned in the conversation about what we wish we … [Read more...]
251: What’s Working for Me Right Now Podcast
I'm sharing what's working for me right now, plus some thoughts on how to not get discouraged when your house isn't magically even though your very best excuse (time) has been eliminated. Mentioned: My favorite (affiliate link) Kindle. (It's more expensive than what I mentioned on the podcast. Sorry.) What Counts as Decluttering? … [Read more...]
250: Decluttering with Chronic Illness and Exhaustion Podcast
I'm talking with Liza today. (Actually, back in January.) Things we discussed in this episode: How the "take it there now" decluttering strategy is a game-changer for her because of the chronic illness and exhaustion she faces. Helping kids embrace the decluttering mindset in a way that doesn't traumatize them. I also answer this … [Read more...]
Finding Hope in the Deslobification Journey
I don't have much to say to introduce this one, other than that stories like this one make all of this crazy made-up job worthwhile. I'm so thankful for the hope I found and the hope others can find. Hi Dana, I've been mentally writing this email for the last year. :) I've known about your blog for many years and occasionally stopped by from … [Read more...]
249: How to Clean Your Bedroom Podcast
Are you tackling (or do you need to tackle) your messy bedroom? I'm talking through the process in this podcast episode. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. … [Read more...]