Dana K. White

A SLOB COMES CLEAN

Reality-Based Cleaning, Decluttering, & Organizing

Ready to Declutter?

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This post contains some referral links!  I hope you had a WONDERFUL Christmas! Did you know that today starts the week of Decluttering Mania? Well, it does! I used to think it was just me that got the urge to declutter in January. Now I know that the moment the excitement bringing stuff into the house starts to fade, a frantic desire to get … [Read more...]

My Chance to Serve as an Aflac Holiday Helper #AflacHolidayHelpers #ad

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This post is sponsored by Aflac. I was compensated for writing it, but all opinions are 100% mine. Sometimes, this crazy job I have brings the most amazing opportunities. A few weeks ago, one of those opportunities hit my inbox, and I replied with a "YES!!!! I'd love to do that!" so fast that I'm sure the person who sent the email assumed it … [Read more...]

Is It Okay to Gift a Cleaning Book??

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Is it okay to give cleaning-related gifts? The one thing I know for sure is that the question itself is a controversial one. I also know that what's considered totally normal and acceptable gift-giving-practice in one family can be considered offensive in another. I personally come from the … [Read more...]

Oh yeah. I Guess I Do Need Those.

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We hosted a group of 13 for Thanksgiving this year. It was great fun, and I find myself looking forward to the next time we'll host. For the last ten years or so, my family has rotated the hosting privileges/obligations between my mom, my sister-in-law, and me. But for my last few turns, I've done my year at my parents' lakehouse since we … [Read more...]

Get 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door!

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If you didn't grab it when it was available for those who pre-ordered How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind, you have another chance, since CHRISTMAS IS FOURTEEN DAYS AWAY!!!* For a limited time, you can claim my new e-book, 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests for FREE as a bonus for purchasing How to Manage Your Home Without … [Read more...]

112 Simpler Christmas Podcast

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Things I mention in this podcast: My Patreon page. Less. How to Not Get Distracted from a Decluttering Project by Other Decluttering Projects How to Declutter without Making a Bigger Mess Traditions Happen Christmas Decorating Podcast Christmas and STUFF Podcast Sausage Strudel Sub Sandwich Get my book!  Affiliate link … [Read more...]

If Someone Uses It, It Can Stay

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I was in a totally random situation having a totally random conversation with a totally random person I've met probably three times in my entire life. That person randomly started talking about stuff he can't believe someone would ever purchase. Something totally and completely useless and destined to turn into clutter. His very best … [Read more...]