If you lost your wallet, how easily could you identify and replace everything in it? How quickly could you find your birth certificate or other important papers? In week 33 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, we’re taking on the critical task of organizing important documents. We’ll also put together an emergency binder so we, or our loved ones, can easily find things in case of an emergency.
Clutter Tales – Home office treasures bring back fond memories
When I cleared out my home office after I retired at the end of June, several treasures I found stashed away reminded me of the wide-reaching impact of technology on our workplaces. In today’s Clutter Tale, I share the story of three items that reminded me of how we found jobs, networked, and collaborated in the days before the Internet.
Clutter Tales – The podcast edition
I recently had the opportunity to record an episode of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter with the wonderul Wynne Leon and Vicki Atkinson. In the episode, I shared some of the fun stories from my Clutter Tales series.
Decluttering challenge – Week 31 – Desk drawers & office supplies
For many people, the shift to full-time home working in 2020 introduced big changes to their household. As a hybrid worker before we even gave that a name, I was fortunate to have a well-established home office space. For me, the disruption was minimal. Even so, home office decluttering and organizing is never a bad idea. That’s this week’s focus in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge.
Decluttering challenge – Week 30 – Fridge and freezer
Here we are at the end of July already. Is it just me, or is the year just flying by? This week, in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, we finish our kitchen clean-up by decluttering the fridge and freezer. Like last week’s pantry clean-out, this is a task that’s long overdue for me.
Decluttering challenge – Week 29 – Pantry
Welcome to week 29 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. For the next couple of weeks, we’re going back to the place where we started in January—the kitchen—to wrap up a couple of areas we missed in the early weeks of the challenge. This week, we’re decluttering the pantry.
Decluttering challenge – Week 28 – Closet organizing and decluttering
When it comes to closet decluttering, most people immediately think of clothing. But what else is lurking in your closet?
In weeks 5 to 12 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, we decluttered and organized our clothing and accessories. This week, we’re doing a different kind of closet decluttering, focusing on all the other stuff. I’ve also got some tips for dealing with kids’ artwork.
Decluttering challenge – Week 27 – Night Table Drawers
Today, we’re kicking off the second half of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge with some night table decluttering. If you missed last week’s mid-way recap, I reported that I had decluttered 716 items in the first 26 weeks. Let’s see if I can beat that total in the second half!
Decluttering challenge – Week 26 – Bedroom surfaces & halfway update
Can you believe this week marks the halfway point in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge? To celebrate, I’m starting some bedroom decluttering, focusing first on those horizontal surfaces that always seem to be a magnet for clutter.
I’ve also got a recap of my progress in the first 26 weeks of the challenge.
Decluttering challenge – Week 25 – China Cabinet
This week’s task in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge is one that’s bound to inspire debate on usefulness versus sentimentality. If you have a china cabinet, you’ll know exactly what I mean. Are you ready for china cabinet decluttering week?