One of my best/for-realest excuses reasons for clutter is I don't have much storage space in this house. Really. I don't. I have a tiny coat closet, one cabinet in the gameroom, and a pantry. But y'all, I've seen storage CLOSETS in other people's houses. Like, closets for no other purpose than storing stuff. One house we looked at had, … [Read more...]
Decluttering
Decluttering is the foundation to transforming your home. But don't be afraid! We can start small.
The First of Two Things: Clearing My Bathroom Counter
I'm rather behind posting some decluttering "projects" I've done over the past month. The weather has been beautiful, and we've had lots of randomness going on each Saturday. But a few weeks ago, I decided to do Two Things. I knew I couldn't get EVERYthing done that I should/desperately-needed-to do, but I could do two things. Two small … [Read more...]
Organizing Kids’ Rooms: Containers (Used Correctly) WORK!!
Wait. You saw that picture and clicked over because you thought it was a before pic? Oh. Well, this is uncomfortable. That's not a before picture. It's actually a celebration picture. Here it is without all the extra bloggy stuff: It's a success picture because it's an "organizing solution" that works for us. And it has been working … [Read more...]
When the Donate Box Becomes a Normal Part of Life
Remember the game that became a victim of the One In One Out rule? There it is, sitting in the a Donate Box for the second time. On the day it was deemed "outgrown" it went straight to the Donate Box. That's where things go when they're identified as clutter. Pants too small? Take it to the Donate Box. Sweater too itchy? Take it to the … [Read more...]
How to Not Get Distracted from a Decluttering Project (by Other Decluttering Projects)
I've been asked a certain question many times since I published this post explaining how I have learned to declutter without making a bigger mess. The game-changing decluttering strategy? Taking things where they go . . . now. Right now. Not making piles of stuff to deal with later. In my distractible world, "later" doesn't always … [Read more...]
Where I Would Put It vs Where I Would Look For It
We now return to our regular decluttering-focused programming. Whew. I have quite a bit of lessening to share. That has been my focus lately. Life has been crazy, but I've tackled several areas even without time to actually finish them. I've been celebrating "less." I may not be able to call it Before and After, but I can call it Before … [Read more...]
Finally Decluttered. I’m Pretty Sure We’ve Officially Tried Everything Now
Ahhhhh, that cute bench. That bench I ordered from eBay years ago, and was sure would solve our shoe storage issues. Back in 2012, I finally accepted that instead of collecting shoes, it was collecting stuff. It was a catch-all spot that I couldn't keep clear, so I got rid of it. That was a wise decision. I haven't missed it in that … [Read more...]
Two Second Task: Pitching the Completely Useless Counter-Space-Taker
This morning, my Slob Brain registered my own annoyance that there was one-too-many phones on my kitchen counter. For two days, there have been two phones in that space. But lest you think two days isn't that bad, I should admit that there has been one-too-many phones in that space for months. And months. A Phone That Doesn't Work Even … [Read more...]
Re-Decluttering Is a Real Thing
In case you're new around here, let me explain something. I truly believe the #1 thing I have to give to my kindred slob spirits is permission to keep going. Photo-proof that "after" photos turn back into before photos, and it's okay to tackle that same space again instead of throwing my hands up in the air and declaring there's no point in even … [Read more...]
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