Note: I found this post when looking through my "drafts" for things I'd started writing but never finished. The only problem with posting it now is that we're in talks/negotiations about how we're going to celebrate this child's 10th birthday. Which means I wrote this post almost a year ago. Whatever. I'm sharing it. It's a birthday … [Read more...]
Decluttering
Decluttering is the foundation to transforming your home. But don't be afraid! We can start small.
Searching for the Schtank. (Identifying the Nasty Smell in My Fridge)
I'd known there was a problem. I started knowing when I got a whiff one day as I dug through my fridge. I continued knowing when the same kind of whiff happened every time I opened it. I knew something had to be done when I was in the living room and realized someone had opened the fridge because I could smell that same … [Read more...]
Working Through The Feeling of Being Overwhelmed
Remember when I compared Swiffer with the store brands last week? Remember the overwhelming mess when I pulled out the couch? Right. I made it through that mess in 8 minutes that included finding my camera and (random affiliate link alert) an extra SD card when the first one was full. Unfortunately, I have plenty of experience with … [Read more...]
The Medicine Cabinet Cleanout (It was about time!)
I had been meaning to do this for a very long time. Like, a ridiculously long time. Every time I emptied the dishwasher and had to squeeze and push and finagle to get all my cups and glasses into the small amount of space available, I'd shoot a dirty look at the mess of meds and bandaids and vitamins stealing their rightful … [Read more...]
Eventually, the Guilt Will Fade
About a year-and-a-half ago, I learned something. Socks . . . are a big deal. Especially to boys. What I've never considered an important fashion statement in my own wardrobe has turned into a high dollar industry. What used to be a type of specialty socks for people with diabetes (tight and something you have to get used to) now have … [Read more...]
It was (truly) the (very) least I could do . . .
I was going through pictures the other day and ran across photo after photo of socks. Socks on boxes, socks on floors and socks under tables. I was confused, but not surprised. Random pictures of messy things is an occupational hazard of this slob blogging gig I have. (One of the reasons I "help" my mother-in-law when she's looking at … [Read more...]
When the Thought of Decluttering is Overwhelming, Start Here
I get it. Decluttering a slightly messy closet is a nice thought. Decluttering an entire house with cabinets that won't close, entire rooms that can't be used, a walk-in closet that hasn't been walkinable in months/years . . . is completely overwhelming. Really, I get it. Decluttering is overwhelming. The best advice I can … [Read more...]
And Then There Was Only One . . .
I'm down to one trick-or-treater. I knew this on October 31st of last year, but somehow I guess I still put away two Halloween buckets. There comes a time when you move from being the candy getter to the candy giver, and 2/3 of my kids are now givers, working at our church's event instead of going trick-or-treating. Yet, last week as I … [Read more...]
Preventing Clutter with Pre-Made Decisions: I Don’t Keep Holey Socks!
As someone who has decluttered ridiculous amounts of stuff from her home, I love (like totally love) making single decisions that prevent me from having to make lots of little decisions in the future. When holey socks come through the wash, I throw them away. No questions asked. I used to judge the severity of the holes and/or dream about being … [Read more...]
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