I love this story. I gasped at the shirt count, but then admitted that I have probably been in exactly this situation in the past. I especially love how she used the actual numbers to help loving shirt-givers understand that the giving needed to stop! Yay math! I just finished a purging (really, the only word that truly describes it) of …
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Finding the Family Clutter Threshold
I love this post by Molly. I'm a huge fan of figuring out cleaning and organizing strategies that work for your unique family, and that's exactly what she did! As a mom to three boys the clutter threshold at our house is low, real low. I used to think my kids were the only ones who couldn’t put the blocks in the block bucket and the cars in …
Grasping the Container Concept When Decluttering!!! (And How it Doesn’t Mean Getting More Containers)
I absolutely love this email I received from one of you! Just a warning that the first part is totally a recommendation to grab the audio version of my book. But that is how SHE opened the letter, so it's not like it's ME trying to convince you to get it! I love hearing from people who declutter while they listen to my book …
Trying Out this “New Way” of Decluttering: A Reader Tackles Her Stuff
I loved this comment left last week on one of my most popular posts: How to Declutter Without Making a Bigger Mess. I loved it so much that I wanted to share it here! As someone who had failed SO MANY TIMES at decluttering, I totally understand her skepticism. And I love how excited she is to finally experience success! If you have resisted …
A Foster Mom Gains Control Over Her Home
Dana here: I received this email a while back, and I hope it encourages you. I hear from so many people who desperately want to foster and/or adopt but are held back by the fear of a home inspection. I love hearing about the power and impact of these four simple habits. If you're overwhelmed and have no idea where to start, start with the habits. …
I Was Living In A Landfill ~ A Reader’s Story
Affiliate links included. I love hearing from readers who have experienced real change and improvement in their homes. This story was especially good because it hits on the exact hangups I personally experienced and that I hear about from so many other readers. Pay attention to the price tag she mentions . . . Hello Dana, I have mentally …
From Our Mailbox: Perseverance Makes Re-Decluttering Easier
I love this message from one of you. Re-Decluttering is a thing, even though it isn't a thing I ever wanted to believe was a thing. Honestly, the thought of having to declutter again one day in the future kept me from seeing the point of getting started in the present. Who wants to redo this painful process? Wouldn't it be better to wait until I …
Walking the Deslobification Journey Even when Husband Isn’t on Board
I loved this message! Stella has an amazing and realistic perspective of the challenges of navigating change in your home when you're not the only one who lives there. The main thing I know: You can't change other people, but you can change your home. This podcast has helped me so much over the last couple of years - Husbands and Decluttering …
A Crazy Easy Necklace Organizing Solution (that actually works!)
Sometimes, the simplest solutions are the best! Love this idea from one of you! Dana, I tried to use this cute jewelry tree for years for all my jewelry. My necklaces would catch on the other branches and make earrings fall off, or get tangled with each other. It was awful. I finally just got some cheap hooks at the hardware store and …
