Can you bottle it to use later? I was cleaning underneath the kitchen sink and found FOUR different bottles of dish soap, TWO empty Windex spray bottles, 12 sponges, TWO almost empty containers of disinfecting wipes, and more. There is a reason I will explain later, but for now, finding these made me think that […]
Day Before Thanksgiving Shopping
It was November 28, 2014. I couldn’t find my blender after searching through many boxes in the garage. (Still haven’t unpacked after 2 years. But that’s another story.) Went to Bed, Bath, & Beyond to get another one Wednesday. The day before thanksgiving shopping is B-U-S-Y and hubby doesn’t care for the crowds and chaos. […]
What Is Stopping You?
Can we have a serious talk? You are here because you want to learn to lighten your load, i.e., get rid of stuff. So, what is stopping you? Here is where I am at, and maybe it will help. I have been getting rid of a lot of stuff for many, many years. You would […]
Stress Free Living – Decluttering Series #12
You made it! This is week twelve and our final week of the decluttering series. I am so excited to be a part of your journey to stress free living! Knowing the process, giving yourself grace, and trying to enjoy the journey are important steps in completing your decluttering plan. Knowing The Process This series […]
50 Easy Items to Toss on Your Decluttering Journey – Decluttering Series #9
Decluttering Journey Toss Deciding what to get rid of is one of the toughest parts of your decluttering journey. It is natural to develop a certain attachment to your possessions, and it can seem wasteful to give away something you hardly used. Believe it or not, there are some things that really are not that […]
What Not To Do When Decluttering – Decluttering Series #6
When Decluttering Most of us are not experts when it comes to decluttering and organizing our homes. Unfortunately, when decluttering, it is common to get about halfway or even completely through the job, only to discover we have gone about things in a poorly planned manner. Perhaps you discover the process is taking much longer […]
Why Are You Keeping It?
How many of you buy collectibles or keepsakes to admire but never take them out of the box or wrapping, for fear of ruining their value? I collect Snoopy and Peanuts memorabilia. They are worth more in the box and untouched than out of the box. They have been in their original packaging for many […]
Chronic Illness, Scheduling & De-Cluttering
I was asked to write an article that addressed how to conquer clutter and set up a schedule when someone has a chronic illness that limits his or her abilities. After chatting with the person a bit I wrote this article. Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. First I’d like […]
Release Things That Weigh You Down – Planning Tips
Planning Tips Here I go again, trying to encourage you to release those things that weigh you down. Here are some thoughts and planning tips for releasing things that weigh you down. If you were to drive through my neighborhood right now (2011) you’d see a lot of rented bins that people have delivered in […]