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The hardest area of the home to declutter is the sentimental items that you store as keepsakes, but there are a few decluttering tips to keep the amount manageable and in order.
Welcome to the final post in our decluttering series! Today we are each discussing sorting through sentimental items like photographs and keepsakes.
In the book, author Marie Kondo suggests doing this category of possessions last because they are the hardest to get rid of. Through practice in decluttering clothes, books, and the other items in your home you should be more prepared for knowing what you should and shouldn't keep in terms of sentimental items.
Welcome to the final post in our decluttering series! Today we are each discussing sorting through sentimental items like photographs and keepsakes.
In the book, author Marie Kondo suggests doing this category of possessions last because they are the hardest to get rid of. Through practice in decluttering clothes, books, and the other items in your home you should be more prepared for knowing what you should and shouldn't keep in terms of sentimental items.
Tidying Sentimental Items {The Secret to Decluttering}
Technology is one area of your life that can become cluttered quickly. Whether it is your computer, cell phone, storage devices, or inbox, it is important to spend time decluttering regularly to keep the job manageable.
An area that I really seem to be struggling with right now is in technology. USB drives, camera cards, my computer desktop, cell phone, and even my Pinterest boards. We've been defining clutter as anything that overwhelms life and your home and keeps you from being productive. Does your technology world overwhelm you?
Decluttering Technology {The Secret to Decluttering}
Happy Sunday! I hope that your weekend is going well. Today is the next installment in our decluttering series. Have you been following along on the journey to finding what possessions bring you joy?
In case this is your first time here, each Sunday I'm joining some of my blogging friends in posting about my views about how to gain control over your clutter. Many of us are focusing on things that we learned from The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. Links to everyone participating appear at the end of this post.
Tidying Books {The Secret to Decluttering}
One of the biggest sources of clutter in our homes is having an excess of accessories and beauty products that we never use. Learn the secrets of decluttering this area of your home and keep the clutter from returning ever again.
Welcome back to the third week in our series on decluttering and sparking joy. This week we are digging into our accessories and beauty products.
This is an area where I think many of us struggle with clutter and having an excess of things we don't use because accessories and beauty products are relatively inexpensive and we want to experiment with new things. Today's post will teach you everything you need to know to overcome this problem and I've created a few helpful printables to help you as well.
Tidying Accessories + Makeup {The Secret to Decluttering}
The first place to start decluttering your home is in your drawers and closets. Sorting through your clothes to find what you actually wear and love can make a big difference and will make getting dressed in the morning easier! Read on to learn the tips to decluttering your wardrobe once and for all.
There are probably very few of us who don't have more clothes than we could ever possibly wear. It is said that we all wear just 20% of our clothes, 80% of the time and I completely believe that is true. Clothes are the easiest things to replace, yet seem to be one of the hardest to part with.
Tidying Clothes {The Secret to Decluttering}
Before you sort through a single possession when decluttering your home, you have to understand what clutter is and how you want you space to look and feel when it is done. This first post in a six part series guides you through this important beginning step.
I always feel the need to declutter and organize in the fall. Something inside of me associates the season with new beginnings. A new school year has always signaled a fresh start. For that reason, our decluttering series is starting as we enter into the month of September.
When I posted a survey over a month ago, there was a resounding cry for a desire to learn about getting your life back on track. Ninety-seven percent of you who took the survey said that you are interested in decluttering. And over half of you are interested in the book that is taking the world by storm, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo.
I always feel the need to declutter and organize in the fall. Something inside of me associates the season with new beginnings. A new school year has always signaled a fresh start. For that reason, our decluttering series is starting as we enter into the month of September.
When I posted a survey over a month ago, there was a resounding cry for a desire to learn about getting your life back on track. Ninety-seven percent of you who took the survey said that you are interested in decluttering. And over half of you are interested in the book that is taking the world by storm, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo.
The Secret to Decluttering
If you need some pretty new labels for your spice jars in the kitchen, these are the ones for you! There is a free printable page, plus, I'm sharing tips on how to make them yourself.
Free Printable Spice Jar Labels to Organize Your Kitchen
When the seal on your refrigerator or freezer is not tight, the appliance has to work harder and uses more energy. Fixing the problem is surprisingly easy and cheap, however, and anyone can tackle it!
Fixing a Loose Fitting Freezer Door with Vaseline
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