It’s a new year. Everyone is setting goals, people are tacking their clutter and I’m pondering what this year holds for me. My home is our haven – soothing, beautiful, comforting, but sometimes, admittedly cluttered. I’ve come to terms with the […]
A Buy-Less Mindset
Sep1
There is a lot of hype surrounding the one-in-one-out decluttering system. Whenever you buy something new (or used), you give something away (or throw it out). But really, does it work? It doesn’t work for me. One-in-one-out sounds like a […]
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Apr12
Since my Clutter Countdown Challenge, that began in October and continues to trickle on, I’ve come to realize that it’s an issue in my life that I will continually need to tackle and address. Everyone has something in their life that […]
How to Declutter Books
Feb12
When we put in our new flooring last year, I had to come to terms with my huge problem of book hoarding. As an avid reader and homeschool mom, books were my friend and who doesn’t want more friends, right? […]
Clutter Countdown: Parting with Sentimental Baby Clothes
Jan2
As this new year hits, I’m continuing on with my Clutter Countdown Challenge. It’s so easy for me to get sidetracked and yet, slowly but surely, I will conquer this. Just last year, I finally got rid of our boxes […]
Speed Clean the Bathroom in Minutes (Free Printable)
Oct30
Who would think that focusing just 15 minutes a day to declutter new areas of the home would be so challenging? Well, slowly but surely, I am making my way through these daunting and neglected areas and it’s so worth […]
Clutter Countdown: Parting with Sentimental Objects
Oct28
Howdy, howdy! My name is Katie Clemons; I’m the storycatcher and journal crafter behind the much beloved-writing prompt journals at Gadanke.com. I’m going to be joining you and Jen here twice a month to talk about intentional living and crafting […]
Clutter is Postponed Decisions
Oct15
I’ve been traveling the last few days and so I haven’t been able to work on my Clutter Countdown Challenge, but I’ve been giving it a lot of thought. As I slowly declutter areas of our home, my desire is […]
Realistic Pantry Organization Tips: Clutter Countdown
Oct8
There’s something about a clean and orderly pantry that just takes my breath away. Since I shared on Day 1 of our Clutter Countdown challenge that I am going to be quite vulnerable in this series, my pantry is a […]
Plan a Clutter Countdown Family Meeting (+ free printable)
Oct6
If you haven’t already, it’s about time we get the whole family on board with our Clutter Countdown challenge. Remember, that while we may be challenging ourselves to declutter for 15 minutes a day, it’s about beginning new habits and changing the […]
The Baby Steps of Daily Organization: Clean Sink Habit
Oct4
Yes, it’s like it’s January ’09 all over again. Over five years ago, I was working on organizational steps and I still am in process. Somethings in life are just going to be constant struggles. You’ll have your ups and downs in […]
Tips for Clean Kitchen Counters
Oct3
In the hub of our home, the kitchen is the one area that announces “congregate.” When you have company, that’s where everyone first meets, don’t they? With everything from people gathering, to clutter congregating, the kitchen is an area where […]
Clutter Countdown: Clear the Counters
Oct2
The words I penned above are heartfelt. Our kitchen has always been the heartbeat of our home. It’s where many memories are made, stories shared, hugs given and of course, delicious meals enjoyed. It’s my favorite place in our house, […]
Clutter Countdown Begins Now!
Oct1
It’s time. It’s past time. For over two years, I’ve had this cute little Clutter Countdown graphic sitting in my blog drafts, but I’ve always found something else more important to commit to because deep down, I was skeeeeered (scared. […]
