Maintenance. It feels pointless and impossible when there's so much that needs to be done FIRST! But maintenance, even when the house is in shambles, is the key to making maintainable progress. Really. I'm talking about the parallels between my recent gardening (jungle-recovery) efforts and when I first started my deslobification process. Sign … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2020
Finishing the Project = Decluttering
As we've been cooped up in our home, I've been thankful for the outside space we have. As we've spent more time outside, I've put a little more work into our yard. I saved up and bought a new outdoor dining set after eating many Spring of 2020 backyard dinners on a folding table and the same metal patio chairs I sat on as a toddler. But I … [Read more...]
258: Cleaning for “Us” and Not the Doorbell Podcast
The doorbell is a great motivator to get the house clean, but when there aren't any doorbells coming, motivation can be hard to find! I'm talking about the mental and strategical shifts that help me make real progress in my home even without the motivation of a doorbell. My books Patreon Sponsors: Go to thirdlove.com/clean and get 15% … [Read more...]