Y'all, worrying about the cost of replacing something can be a real decluttering stumbling block. I recommend asking yourself if you'd be willing to pay the replacement cost of the item (whether $1 or $100) to have a usable space. For example: "Would I be willing to pay $20 to not be hit by falling clutter every time I open this cabinet?" For … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2020
272: Making the Best of It Podcast
Here we go into the holiday season of a year that's totally bananas. Things are far from normal, but I'm determined to make the best of it, and am sharing what I'm doing. My books Join us on Patreon … [Read more...]
271: Figuring Out Laundry Day
We discuss: what are appropriate expectations for kids ages and their participation. how to accomplish laundry so that it doesn’t feel impossible. Successfully completed the first laundry day. how to determine what is a good place where something should be kept and how to transition to putting things in a new place. My books Join … [Read more...]
270: Reclaiming Your Space for Good Podcast
In this episode, we discuss: where to start with a huge pile of papers that have been in the office for far too long. where to start in a double garage that holds many sentimental objects as well as clutter. ideas on how to finish jobs well. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Use the code … [Read more...]
A Reader Helps Son Gain Control over His Stuffed Animal Collection
I love this story of decluttering kids' things SO much! I've been there, I know it isn't fun, but I also know the Container Concept is magic. I'm so happy to hear how it worked for this reader! You are a true miracle worker! My 9 year old son has a HUGE stuffed animal obsession. I recently finally got him talked into keeping only … [Read more...]
269: The Problem with Miscellaneous Podcast
In this podcast, we discuss: ways to think about kid toys and getting them under control. how to incrementally clean up something an overwhelming space where there are lots of different categories that should be stored together and you don’t know how it will all fit until it’s done. where to start when you have space and have containers … [Read more...]