I get this question a lot: Where should I put clothes I’ve worn (so they’re not technically clean), but that aren’t actually dirty, so I want to wear them again? Usually, the question is followed by an explanation that these clothes end up piled on a chair. Or hanging on an unused treadmill. I get it. This is a problem. A real problem for … [Read more...]
3 Clues That an Item of Clothing is Clutter
Decluttering clothes? Or . . . trying to declutter clothing? Overwhelmed because you have a hard time identifying which pieces are clutter? I feel your pain. Clothing seems to multiply when I'm not looking, and decluttering clothes is a constant battle in our home. While a big purge is awesome, there are clues I find on an ongoing basis that … [Read more...]
Decluttering Clothes (Even Good Ones)
Over the weekend, I decluttered my closet. It's significantly more usable now. Yay for more usable. I decided to use my beloved (referral link alert) velvet hangers as the deciding factor when choosing which clothes should stay and which clothes should go. I was able to part with some clothes that were mostly fine but I didn't wear often … [Read more...]
How I Saved More than $200 AND Cleaned Out My Closet (At the Same Time!)
This post is sponsored by thredUP. Which is awesome because thredUP is a company I've been using for several years and totally love. The opinions and experiences and clutter-prone closets and modeling/fashion-ability-or-lack-thereof are all mine. The photography skills (or lack thereof) are my kids'. I love a bargain. Sometimes too much. … [Read more...]
4 Kinds of Clothes to Purge (Obvious, but Strangely Not)
I'm on a quest to purge my clothing. I keep telling myself I need to make a project of it, but that hasn't happened yet. Thankfully, though, I've learned the value of Purging as I Go, or a lifestyle of decluttering, so I pitch a few things here and there when I realize their time has come and gone. Here are a few of my latest clothing purges, … [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...]
2 Days for Free Clothes at Schoola (& How to Donate Clothing to Benefit Your Local Schools)
(All the links are my Schoola.com referral links. Keep reading to see how to get your own referral link!) (Please note that the free shipping ends sooner than expected! I've tried to change dates. It now ends on Jan 21st!) Who likes free stuff? I sure do! Last month, I shared several sites that allow you to mail in used clothing to be … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Holiday Stains – a Guide
This is a little guide from my lovely friends at Maytag/Whirlpool. Last year, I personally met the experts in the Maytag labs who come up with this incredibly helpful stuff! Have a wonderful Christmas!! … [Read more...]
Did I Really Just Say That???
I'm meeting my best friend for one last lunch date before the kids get out of school. Usually, we try to combine them with some thrift store shopping. But right now, I'm running ragged trying to get e-books up on Amazon and such so I can relax at the pool next week with my kids. I told her I could meet half-way for lunch, but . . . "I don't … [Read more...]