Dear Dana, I had a Clutter Avoidance conversation! My sister hosted a swimming party at her house and asked us all (I have 6 sisters, plus we have kids) to wear tutus! Yes, it was just as much fun as it sounds. I made mine from my scrap material bin, and each of my 4 daughters already had one. I don't have to feel guilty about throwing … [Read more...]
From Our Mailbox: Why Some Homes (Like Mine) Look Cluttered and Others Don’t
Nony here: I loved this recent comment from Amanda so much, I had to share it with all of you. She makes great observations about why some people's homes (like mine) look cluttered, and others look awesome with the same amount of stuff!!     I have a job where I am in and out of different people's homes all day long. I was reflecting on what … [Read more...]
From Our Mailbox: A Reader Stands Up Against “Guilt” Clutter
 I LOVED this message I received from one of you (who asked to remain nameless) recently! I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you. I recently read your article about "guilt" clutter, and it hit home with me. I have a very well intentioned friend who constantly drops over bags of "stuff" that she finds around her house or at the … [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...]
Using the Container Concept When Decluttering with Kids
I recently received this email from Tara McDonough and had to share! I just wanted to share an anecdote of what happened yesterday in my deslobification process. Our family of 4 (+ a 100 lb dog) is moving in the next couple of weeks. We'll be losing close to 1,000 sq ft of "junk space"! Ahhh! We each seem to have our "problem spots." I … [Read more...]
From the Mailbox: A Professional Organizer Who Is Learning to Speak Slob
I loved this email I received recently from Jane at Sappari Solutions: Dear Dana, I have been following your blog for awhile. I found out about you when I purchased a book bundle and got your first book (28 days). I really appreciate you sharing your experiences with the world. I am a professional organizer. Reading your blog and … [Read more...]
From the Mailbox: “My Slobby Behaviour Isn’t Set In Stone”
I loved this email I received recently. I love seeing how simply changing attitude and thoughts about what is possible can make such a huge difference! Â Hi Dana, I just wanted to write you a little message, thanking you for sharing your journey through your blog. Someone on a mother's Facebook group I'm in shared your Facebook page, and I … [Read more...]
From the Mailbox: The Birthday Candle Decluttering Dilemma
Love this decluttering story from one of you! Oh, and the e-book she mentions about decluttering? It's now included in my new book How to Manage Your Home without Losing Your Mind! I finished reading your book about decluttering a month or so ago. One of the tips about "would I know I had this if I needed it in the future" came … [Read more...]
From The Mailbox: I Got a Complaint, But It Wasn’t From My Family!
 Oh how this letter from one of you made me giggle!! Dear Nony, I have been diligently working to get my house clean and organized before I go back to school in a week. I was so proud to be totally caught up on not only washing the laundry for my family of five but also having PUT ALL OF THE CLOTHES AWAY in closets and drawers where they … [Read more...]
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