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Weekend Mini-Organizing Challenge: Flat Surfaces
Need some organizing motivation and inspiration, or a gentle kick in the rear:) Subscribe to receive mini-organizing challenges several weekends a month. They will be automatically emailed to you so you won’t have to remember to visit the blog. Mini-organizing challenges are doable. They will focus on de-cluttering a tiny area of your home. If…
Organize Your Holiday Stuff
Happy New Year! Have you taken down your decorations? My tree is still up….. for now. After the holidays, it’s super tempting to throw all your holiday decorations, wrapping supplies and dishes into a box or closet and forget about it until next year. Do yourself a favor and organize it all before putting it…
Expressing Gratitude for My Mom
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m especially thankful for time with my mom and deeply grateful for Agrace Hospice. My mom has been on hospice since August, 2013. Since then I have felt every emotion. From sadness to relief. Sadness settles over me as I watch her get weaker and more confused. Relief washes over me when…
Are You Afraid to Get Rid of Stuff?
During the decluttering process you may find that fear prevents you from getting rid of stuff. Fear won’t let you move forward, it keeps you stuck. You are afraid that you might need the stuff “someday.” When FEAR takes a hold of you, try this……ask yourself what would happen if I need it? How bad…
[Day 31] Maintaining: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
It’s the last day of the 31 Day Kitchen Clutter Clear Out! Is your kitchen feeling less cluttered, brighter, and welcoming? I’m going to help you keep it that way with tips for maintaining clutter-free spaces. It’s a struggle for everyone. First take a moment, if you have made it through all 31 days or…
[Day 30] Catching Up: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
It’s Day 30 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. Time for a breather. You have been working hard, busting clutter. Are there some areas you wanted to clear out and didn’t get to? Go here to see a list of the assignments and pick one you haven’t done. If you are feeling stuck, I have…
[Day 29] Dirty Dishes: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Welcome to Day 29 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. Are there dirty dishes in your sink? Maybe the dishes and pots are overflowing onto the counter. I don’t think anyone likes to wash dishes but everyone feels great when they are done. It won’t take as long as you think it will. You…
[Day 28] Lazy Susan: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Day 28 is here! Welcome back, we are almost at the end of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. If your kitchen has a lazy susan or a cabinet with turn tables, we are going to clear it out. If not, take the time to clear out one of the areas you may have missed. They…
[Day 27] Kitchen/Dining Room Table: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
We are at Day 27 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. Yesterday we focused on our counters so it makes sense to turn our focus to the kitchen/dining room table today. Our tables are another favorite spot for clutter, much like the counter. Would you like to eat at your table once again? Invite friends…
[Day 26] Counter Tops: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Let’s face it. It’s convenient to set things down on our kitchen counters. It’s a wonderfully flat surface. This is why we are focusing on our counter tops for Day 26 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out. Kitchen counters need more attention than other kitchen areas. I have to de-clutter mine on a daily basis…
[Day 25] Kitchen Towels: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Day 25 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out’s focus is the dish towel drawer. We tend to over stuff this drawer with towels and dishcloths. You may have the hang of this clutter purging process and can probably guess what the first step is going to be. Here we go! Remove everything from the drawer. Sort…
[Day 24] Small Kitchen Appliances: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out
Welcome to Day 24 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out! How many small appliances do you own? If the answer is too many, put your purging cap on because today we are going to clear out a few small appliances. Walk around your kitchen area and make a list of all your small appliances. Look…
