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 …
reader stories
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 …
A Reader Shares How She Washes the Dishes AND Works a 12-Hour Night Shift
Dana here! I loved getting the following message recently! I just finished your book and am coming up on a week of having clean dishes every single day!!!! We had to switch things up a little to fit our schedule, but the point is my counter is clear. I come home from my 12 hour night shift and can throw supper in the crock pot before I go …
Readers of How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind are seeing results!
The book is out! Do you have it yet? You can order from just about any online retailer, and they've been spotted in some Mardel stores and Barnes and Nobles stores. Go here for links to order online or just search How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind wherever you buy books online. I'm so so happy to share results. My heart loves …
Different Culture, Common Struggles
Dana/Nony here: I loved this email from Shruti, who lives in India. First of all, I love hearing about life in other parts of the world. But I also love how she applied certain principles about clutter to a home that is run very differently from mine. Clutter can be a problem anywhere. Dear Dana, I came across your blog a long time …
