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Simple, Clutter-Free Living
Declutter your home. Learn how to declutter, which areas to declutter, and make managing your home easier than ever.
If you’re feeling motivated to clear things out after Christmas, don’t ignore that feeling. This is when things actually get done — if you have a plan. Here’s how I reset our home after Christmas in a way that’s efficient, realistic, and finished — not dragged out until February. Christmas is over, the decorations are …
“Can I sell my clutter?” Letting go of clutter is tough enough already—but add in the guilt of how much money you spent on that stuff, and suddenly, decluttering feels downright impossible. If you’ve ever found yourself holding a barely used purse or looking at a stack of clothes with tags still on them and …
One of the biggest reasons people don’t declutter their homes is because they are afraid of decluttering too much. I remember the day I packed up the last of my scrapbooking supplies and shipped them off to my mom. As I was stretching the packing tape over the top of the box, I was also …
Living clutter-free can feel like a vacation. When was the last time you went on vacation? Where did you stay? We recently went on our annual family vacation, and we rented a very tiny studio condo. I will admit it. I was partly dreading the tiny condo. We booked it over a hotel room because …
Are you feeling overwhelmed by housework? Maybe you are thinking, what is wrong with me? Why can’t I stay on top of housework? First, take a deep breath. It’s going to be OK. It’s just housework. 🙂 There are far more important things in life, and sometimes, we are in a season that doesn’t let …
Is your bathroom messy? It could be as simple as clearing the bathroom clutter. Learn how to easily transform your bathroom into a calming place. Bathroom Clutter is Making Your Bathroom Messy I used to be the girl who kept everything on top of her bathroom counter that I needed to get ready every day. …
Deep clean your bathroom like a pro with this step-by-step guide. Let’s face it—bathrooms are one of those places that need regular TLC, but it’s easy to put off deep cleaning when we’re juggling a million other things. The good news is, with a simple step-by-step plan, you can get your bathroom looking fresh and …
There are some things no one warns you about before decluttering a house. The dream of a clutter-free home is so appealing, but the journey to get there? Not as glamorous. When I first decided to declutter, I was overwhelmed and ready for change. I thought controlling the chaos would be the answer, and ultimately, …
Inside: Find a list of daily cleaning chores you can do to keep your home looking beautiful without giving up your weekends to hours of cleaning. “Do I really have to clean up every day?!” This is a direct quote from my youngest daughter, who can turn a room upside down in a single afternoon …
Encourage your kids to declutter toys before Christmas…Yes, they can even help you! Every single year, my kids and I declutter their toys before Christmas in one big clean-out month (usually November). We don’t usually have time throughout the year, nor are they very motivated. Maybe it’s shallow and privileged to say it, but if …
Enter the great decluttering dilemma: Should you sell or donate your clutter? Do you sell your clutter for a bit of extra cash (I mean, things are expensive these days!), or should you opt for the compassionate route of donating it to those in need? It’s a question that stirs the hearts and minds of …
Where do you start when overwhelmed by decluttering? Believe it or not, there’s a bit of an order or steps you should take when decluttering your home. Will the clutter police show up if you declutter out of order? Nope. However, you may create yourself unnecessary heartache, messes, or even give up before you even …
Can you really declutter in ten minutes a day? Is that even reasonable to suggest?! You bet ya. If you declutter in ten minutes a day, you won’t see overnight results. In fact, you may feel like you are spinning your wheels with no progress at all. There’s magic to daily decluttering though. Slow and …
Ready to declutter with a touch of ADHD flair? Let’s dive into the (somewhat) organized chaos and learn how to declutter with ADHD. The Challenges of Decluttering with ADHD Decluttering with ADHD can make things…slow. Well, maybe not slow, but inefficient. via GIPHY As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post …
What if you only have cracks in your day, chronic pain, or no motivation but still want to declutter quickly? The answer may be easy 10-minute decluttering tasks, one of my favorite quick decluttering strategies. These are the time-saving decluttering ideas you do while dinner is cooking, when your little one is taking a bath, …
Want to declutter your home this year? The first step is to stop clutter from ever entering it. It doesn’t matter how much you declutter. If you don’t prevent the inflow of clutter, you won’t ever see a difference. You will be pulling stuff from the bottom of the pile while simultaneously adding to the …
Need to declutter your home but have no idea where to start? There are three simple secrets that make such a daunting task seem a whole lot more doable. Getting started decluttering your home can be tricky, especially when you have piles of things on your counters, floors, and stuffed into your closet. This post …
Yes, you can declutter your books. Before you say, “Nope, not doing it,” please stick around. It might not be as painful as you think! I love books. I cram them onto as many bookshelves as I can fit into my home. They are literally squeezed in on the shelves. No bookshelf decor for me. …
Want to give your house a good spring cleaning without feeling overwhelmed? Did you know a clean, tidy home can actually make you feel better? It can lower your anxiety, make you feel energized, and generally put you in a better mood. I’m not saying you should spend your entire spring season doing housework, but …
The powerful benefits of decluttering your home. It’s not just about cleaning up. The benefits of decluttering go well beyond just a clean home. It’s not even the act of giving up stuff that benefits you. It’s the act of clearing out all the excess that makes you wish life were simpler, easier. If you …
How do you declutter before the holidays? Holidays are stressful enough. Then, we had a whole bunch of excess to the mix. The holidays are the source of sooooo much excess. We buy more food, watch the piles of gifts continuously stream into our homes, and our calendars fill up while our obligations grow exponentially. …
Clutter can cause anxiety. It may not be the root cause of it, but it certainly doesn’t help. I battle with anxiety, and I hate it. I hate that my worries and my emotions can dictate my mood and general well-being. Decluttering didn’t cure my anxiety, but having a clutter-free home has greatly reduced my …
I jokingly say my husband is clutter blind. I’m a firm believer some are more bothered by clutter than others. I don’t just love a clean home. I thrive in one. When the house is a mess, I feel like a mess. What is clutter-blindness? Clutter-blindness is a person’s inability to see clutter in a …
A 30-day clothes decluttering challenge may be the answer if you are wondering how to declutter too many clothes, and you aren’t sure where to start. It’s time to declutter your closets and clothes with this monthly decluttering challenge! Don’t forget to download the FREE 30 day clothes decluttering challenge PDF found at the bottom …
