There are many ways you can declutter sentimental items without guilt. Read on to find out how you can honor your memories and repurpose the stuff from your past. Your first teddy bear. That favorite book. The cute outfit you just had to have. It’s tough to part with sentimental items that bring up fond … Read more
This is the seventh and final post in a series on procrastination remedies. In the previous post, I talked about what to do when we procrastinate because we think we suck at something. Today we take a look at fear. There are two kinds of fears that come up when it comes to organizing: fear … Read more
This is the fourth post in a series on procrastination remedies. In the last post, I talked about what to do when you feel overwhelmed because you think it’s going to take too long. In this post, we’ll look at solutions for what to do when you feel overwhelmed because you don’t know where to … Read more
I have been working hard to organize my small kitchen this week. Besides the mini-makeover mentioned in a previous post, I have been scouring through the cupboards trying to rethink how I use my kitchen. I started doing some of this thinking a few years ago, but it never hurts to revisit your household systems. … Read more
Recently I started noticing how junky my kitchen was. Piles grow and sit on the counter until I become so used to seeing them, they just blend into the background. Some stuff has been around for years and has become worn out and sad-looking. The drawer I’m used to rummaging around in has all kinds … Read more
The Declutter Diaries is a series of posts I did for a former blog as a glimpse inside a real decluttering project [with occasional editorial comments from my present self]. You can start with Day One here. Read Day 13 Week Two in Review I’m at the end of week two in the attic, so … Read more