Archive for May 2017
How-to: Declutter the Decor
Decor can be confusing when one plans to declutter. Most want something on the wall, but should it be a grouping? Should there be something on each wall? What goes together? When I was growing up, my mom sold Home Interiors (a network marketing company) and the entire business model was to simplify the process for…
Read MoreHome Organization for the Minimalist
So you’ve gotten rid of more than 1/2 of your possessions and thought the house would just fall into place, but it hasn’t. How do minimalists organize their stuff? This should be an easy task right? First off, maybe you need to get rid of more. This is going to vary for everyone, but generally…
Read MoreI Used to be Lazy, But Now I LOVE Housework
Keeping the house clean was something I didn’t understand how to do. Sure, I knew how to deep clean. And now and then, I would… I would scrub the tub and the toilet, clean out the fridge and vacuum the living room floor. But the house was never kept clean. Honestly, it’s not something I really…
Read MoreLarge-Family Minimalism
When you have a lot of children, there is simply a lot to manage. The grocery list is a mile long; every meal is an event. The schedule can become a frenzied rush to get from here to there in one piece if you’re not careful. And the laundry piles can be epic! Am…
Read More3 Steps to Take When Decluttering Sentimental Items
First off, let me say this: if you are just beginning your decluttering journey. Save all the sentimental items for later. Focus on the tools, the utilitarian things around the house that bring no emotion to mind when you wonder “should I keep this or let it go?” The beginning of your journey is not…
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