Category: Decluttering
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How a Season of Struggle Led Me to a Simpler Life
I couldn’t clean for months—and clutter took over. That hard season taught me why simplifying is essential for every homemaker. Why Simplifying is Important During the course of my life, I’ve gone through different seasons and had varying levels of ability to keep up with housework. When I was younger, I really enjoyed seasonal decorations, Read more
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The Best Decluttering Outcomes: Creating Room for What Matters
Explore the real-life rewards of decluttering—less mess, more time, better habits, and a life that you have always wanted to live! Introduction When I started decluttering my house, I was looking forward to having a space that would be easy to tidy and clean. I didn’t expect all the other benefits, and I didn’t realize Read more
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The Best Decluttering Tips: Keep It or Let It Go?
Not sure what to keep or donate when decluttering? Learn how I tackled this challenge—and what made the decision easier. My Success and My Struggle While Decluttering Do you find it hard to make decisions about your stuff? I started decluttering about eighteen months ago. I got rid of a lot of things. I don’t Read more
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How to Teach Other Family Members to Declutter
Over a year ago, I started to see the benefits of decluttering in my house. I got rid of a lot of my stuff, along with some neutral items in the kitchen and living room. But my two adult sons still had closets overflowing with excess items. How did I know that?Well, I had a Read more
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What a Home Means to Me – a Place to Restore and Recharge
At different points in my life, I imagined my home in different ways. When I was younger, as a perfectionist, I tried to make everything perfect. So, when my children or husband went about their daily lives—disordering the bedrooms, making dirty dishes, or leaving a mess on the countertop—I would get really upset and angry Read more