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3 Common Excuses That Clutterers Use

Many people who live a clutter-filled and disorganized life hate the way they live. Clutterers  know they have too much stuff, and that is owning them rather than them owning it. Although they realize their homes are overrun with possessions, they continue to bring in more stuff without getting rid of anything first.
Very oftenclutterers vow [...]

Clear Clutter and Find Your Life

The simplest and most complete definition of clutter I can think of is: “clutter is anything in your life that no longer serves you.” It seems our western culture has taught many of us a huge desire to acquire things. We often don’t know when to stop buying, or when to get rid of the [...]

Turbo Charge Your Life

Have you heard the story about the divorced mom who successfully started a business, but hit a stagnant period in its growth?
Once she received her divorce and had to search for a serious job to support herself and her child, she had to give up her first love of community theater.  It obviously wasn’t paying [...]

Declutter the Bathroom

So . . . the last time you had company and they wanted to use your bathroom, what did you tell them?  Did you feel you had to sheepishly apologize for its appearance? Or did you quickly rush in and toss things into the cabinet below the sink?
If your bathroom is that cluttered, then we [...]

The #1 Way to Put More Living in Your Living Room

Quick, make your living room larger!
I know it was here when I left for the grocery store. Maybe I shouldn’t have left it alone with a husband, two teenage boys and a golden retriever.  Now I can’t seem to find it.
What is it that you’re looking for?  Oh?  Oh!  Your living room!  Yes, that could [...]

How to Clear a Room in 9 Minutes Flat

Grab a bin. Or a laundry basket. Or a box. Something easy to carry and deep, that will hold plenty.
Going clockwise around the room, pick up everything that doesn’t belong or is out of place and throw it in the bin. This works great for toys, but clothing can get tossed in there, as well [...]

5 Easy Steps to Decluttering a Bedroom

Do it RIGHT NOW!
Pick a bedroom, any bedroom.  It can be one of your children’s, or if you’re brave enough it can be yours.  Every bedroom seems to be a natural magnet for clutter.  Think about it.
It’s out of the way of guest traffic and its easy enough to close the door instead of getting [...]

How Much Do You Need?

Exactly how many cups does a family of four or five need? No, this isn’t a Zen riddle. How many coffee or tea or even hot chocolate drinkers are there in your family?
If you’re like many of us, you probably own several distinct sets of cups and glassware.  Brace yourself emotionally.  You’re about to decide [...]

Clutter: More Than A Spatial Problem

Haven’t tackled your closet and  clothes yet? While your spouse may say you’re just putting it off or being lazy, your subconscious mind may be avoiding it.
Clearing clothes that are currently two sizes too small may mean you have to come to grips with your current weight.  It may mean that you have to admit [...]

Deal With It Now

Did you cringe when you read the title?  You’ve already figured out where I’m going with this one.  A lot of the clutter accumulates in our homes simply because we refuse to deal with it “in the moment.”
We can take a tip from those Zen masters who always encourage us to “live in the moment.”  [...]