Dana K. White

A SLOB COMES CLEAN

Reality-Based Cleaning, Decluttering, & Organizing

My “Done List” vs My “To Do List”

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I do much better at making a list of things I've already accomplished than at making lists of things I need to do. Y’know, since it doesn’t really matter if I misplace the Done List . . . As I begin 2013, I’m looking back at the things I did in 2012 as way to remind myself how much can be accomplished in one year. 1.  I rearranged/created … [Read more...]

I’m Back! (And Funny Hubby Pics!)

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I hope each of you had a wonderful New Year's Eve/Day/Week! Basically, I published my new e-book on Sunday night and then fell off the face of the earth for the week. UPDATE: This e-book is now in retirement and I've since published two books! For detailed guides, check out my books: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind and … [Read more...]

A Decluttering Guide: My New E-Book!!

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I'm sorry. This e-book has retired - For detailed guides, check out my books: How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind andDecluttering at the Speed of Life. Whew! My HUGE project is done! I am so excited to release my new e-book: Drowning in Clutter? (Don't Grab a Floatie . . . Drain the Ocean!) If you're a regular reader, you know … [Read more...]

My Laundry Metamorphosis

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I know that there are always people reading backward here, and I love that.  I especially love getting comments on old posts. But sometimes I feel a little guilty when someone comments on an old laundry post. Out of everything I’ve conquered and analyzed and failed at (only to re-analyze and re-conquer) . . . laundry has been the biggest … [Read more...]

Slob Vision

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Hmmmm.  How to define Slob Vision . . . Basically, I don't see incremental mess.  I see neat and tidy spaces and horrendously messy ones. The in-between? Not so much. Here's ONE example. I can walk by my kitchen sink and think . . . "Hmmm.  There are a few dishes in the sink.  But the kitchen looks pretty good.  And there really … [Read more...]

DFW Family Fun on New Year’s Eve

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Those of you in DFW . . . if you're looking for a family friendly way to ring in the New Year, Medieval Times is hosting a Family New Year's Eve Extravaganza! We went about a year ago, and it was truly an experience for my rough-and-tumble, joust-loving kids.  (They didn't mind eating with their hands, either!) If you're looking for something … [Read more...]