How to use a to-do journal to stay organized and reduce the mental clutter. Welcome to Day 16 of our 31 Day Decluttering Challenge! One of the biggest sources of clutter and disorganization in my life is my own brain. If I don’t write down the things I need to do, they simply won’t get…
Magazine subscriptions are inspirational, but they can contribute to the clutter problem. Use this quick idea to stay inspired while also keeping clutter out Today is Day 15 of the 30 Day Decluttering Challenge. Today we are addressing a big source of clutter in many homes: magazine subscriptions. I used to love getting magazine subscriptions…
The clutter in our lives and homes is costly—knowing the negative effects of clutter can help you keep it at bay. Welcome to Day 14 of the 31 Day Decluttering Challenge. As I’ve been working to declutter my life this past two weeks, I have been thinking a lot about what all the clutter has…
One of my very favorite things to do at Christmas is send out cards to all of the people I love. Obviously to family members who live all over the country—mostly very far away from us, but to many, many friends as well. My husband and I have lived in four different cities in three…
Too many books and not enough shelf space? Use these 7 questions to help you declutter your books. It’s Day 13 of our 30 day decluttering series, and today we are talking about books. I have a lot of books. As a child, I was a voracious reader. While my parents had lots of children’s…
Does your email overwhelm you? Use these tips to organize your inbox and stay on top of the emails. It’s day 12 of our 30 Day Decluttering Series, and we are going to start looking at a few surprising forms of clutter. We’ve been focusing solely on physical clutter to this point—all the STUFF that…
Take control of your make-up! How to get rid of old cosmetics and organize the things you actually use. Today is Day 11 of the 30 Day Decluttering Series and we’re talking about the bathroom. Specifically make-up. I like make-up. Therefore, I have a lot of it! And because I have a lot of it,…
Understanding the reasons why clutter happens is the first step to living a clutter-free life. Today is Day 10 in our 31 Day Declutter Challenge. As I work through the clutter in my own home, I am realizing how important it is to understand why the clutter exists in the first place. Today I want…
Just in time for fall, a pumpkin layered dessert recipe that everyone will love! Easy to make, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious! Just in case you weren’t aware, I love pumpkin. Seriously. Have you SEEN my Pumpkin is My Favorite Food Pinterest Board? It’s gotten a bit ridiculous: At the time I am typing this there…
When your house is being taken over by paper clutter from school, use these ideas to organize all the papers. Today is Day 9 of our 30 Day Decluttering Series and we are tackling one of the worst forms of clutter there is: Papers. Specifically papers from school. I don’t think that there is any…
Do your kids hang their clothes on the floor? Here’s how to keep them organized and put away. Welcome to Day 8 of the 30 Day Decluttering Challenge. This week I am sharing ways that I’ve applied the principles of decluttering in my own house. So far, we’ve seen my closet, the playroom, and how…
How to turn a drawer into a charging station for your electronics It’s very simple to turn a small nightstand or cabinet with a drawer into a charging station for your cell phones and other devices. Welcome to Day 7 of the 31 Day Decluttering Challenge. For the next few days, I’m going to show…