I wrote this back in June, but I'm putting it at the top for those who are wondering what is going on around here for summer! I've been publishing some fun and inspirational stories from YOU, so keep scrolling to see those! It's officially-but-not-officially summer!!!! Calendar schmalendar. The kids are out of school!!!! Yeehaw!!! (Read to the … [Read more...]
From Our Mailbox: A Reader Stands Up Against “Guilt” Clutter
I LOVED this message I received from one of you (who asked to remain nameless) recently! I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you. I recently read your article about "guilt" clutter, and it hit home with me. I have a very well intentioned friend who constantly drops over bags of "stuff" that she finds around her house or at the … [Read more...]
From Our Mailbox: A Reader Who Finds the Courage to Have “The Conversation”
Today's Reader Story: A reader tells exactly how she mentally worked through her potentially overwhelming clutter scenario and shares her victory in managing a well-meaning friend and her hand-me-downs. Dear Dana, You don't know me, but I just listened to all your 30 minute podcast episodes and have now started on your blogcasts - which are … [Read more...]
The Wonder of 5 Minute Pick Ups – a Guest Post
This is a guest post from Angela at Setting My Intention. As I scrolled through the “before” pictures of my future decluttering projects on my phone, my oldest son was looking over my shoulder and asked, “What are you doing with all those photos Mom?” I told him that I was planning on decluttering our house this year and he replied, “Why? That’s … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Falls (Texas Waterpark) Giveaway!!
I was provided with tickets for my family in exchange for writing this post. It's summer. I love summer. Summer is all about fun, and this post is all about fun. I am SO excited to host this giveaway for a FOUR PACK of tickets to a Hawaiian Falls waterpark!! Wahoo!!! Hmmmm. How to relate this to cleaning?? Well, even if you forget … [Read more...]
Decluttering the Garage’s Lawn Equipment Area (And a TORO SmartStow Lawnmower Review)
Father's Day was Sunday. This year, Hubby got a new mower! Toro happens to have a really cool one that takes up significantly less storage space AND we needed a new mower AND it just so happened to be Father's Day. Translation: This is a sponsored post for Toro that came at just the perfect time! This was the Lawn Equipment Storage (etc. … [Read more...]
Is an “Easier to Clean Toilet” a Real Thing?
Attention: This is NOT a sponsored post. I'm not being paid a dime to write this follow-up/reality-check-report from a post I wrote in December (which was a sponsored post). I am using an affiliate link, though. Back in December, I got a new toilet. It's the Optum VorMax from The Home Depot. It's a "high-tech" toilet, and has features … [Read more...]
Using DrinkBands to Reduce Dirty Cup Clutter (Review and Giveaway!!)
NOTE: This giveaway has closed, and Brittani A. was the winner! Summer starts in less than a week!! Yaaayyyyyyy!!!!!!!! Can you tell I'm excited?? Oh, how I love summer. I love pretty much everything about it, but it does present some challenges. Swim towels everywhere? Magically disappearing flip-flops?? How about using up every … [Read more...]
It’s OK Future Me, Don’t Freak Out
Sometimes I have the ability to see into the future. I see Future Me, deciding at the last minute to make mac 'n cheese for dinner. (Because mac 'n cheese is what I make at the last minute.) Future Me is in a hurry. She's a little frazzled. She grabs the box from the pantry and rushes to the stove. While she is trying to do a thousand other … [Read more...]
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