If you’re staring at clutter and thinking “I don’t even know where to begin,” you’re not lazy, broken, or failing. You’re overwhelmed and you are not alone, that’s a very human response. Decluttering isn’t about doing everything. It’s about doing one small, manageable thing that creates momentum. Stop looking at the whole house or the…
I helped set up a kitchen last week after a move. We got the shelves, drawers and pantry looking absolutely perfect. Like Instagram worthy. Just when I thought my job was done, the movers realized they missed a ‘kitchen’ box and it wasn’t a little box either. It had a little bit of everything for…
We all know that an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force, according to Newton’s first law of motion. I have so many areas in my life where I know this to be true. Exercise, cleaning, writing and anything I’m procrastinating. It’s just so hard to start when we…
I love to find new tips and strategies with organizing and often take advantage of the library to help find new ideas and resources. If they are a great find, I can purchase it and mark it up with my notes and if not, it doesn’t create more clutter. Organized Ninja sounded interesting, at least…
It can be overwhelming to even think about downsizing a lifetime of possessions, let alone doing it. Add sentimental objects to the mix and it can leave you in decision paralysis. Consider the following tips when you’re considering downsizing your home. Just get started. The best time to start is now. It’s best to start…
I feel like Margareta Magnusson’s ‘The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning’ has been out forever. I had no idea that when I first read it back in 2018 it was a new publication. I felt like I couldn’t go anywhere without hearing about Marie Kondo or the Swedish Death Cleanse, but I’ve recently realized…
Things don’t get lost. Cluttered cupboards and pantries make it hard to find items. It’s easy to forget about things and only discover them once they’ve expired. When it’s easy to see things in your cupboards, on your shelves and in your closet you know what you have and don’t make the mistake and buy…
