If I had to pick one word to sum up the change I’ve seen in my lifetime, it would be convenience. On the surface, it sounds so appealing. But have the things that promised to simplify life delivered on their pledges? Or has convenience culture just complicated our lives and put our happiness, our relationships, and ultimately our lives, at risk?
Clutter Tales – A life-changing summer in France
Welcome to Volume 21 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter.
Today’s tale was inspired by an old trip diary I found when decluttering my bookshelves. When I opened it, I was transported back to a life-changing summer in France, and treated to a view of the world through the eyes of 18-year-old me.
Decluttering update – stocking up on bargains can create waste
After last year’s decluttering marathon, I decided to go back to the beginning for round two the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. To stay on track, I committed to sharing monthly progress updates, along with new decluttering tips I learn along the way. This month, I look at how stocking up on bargains can create waste and end up costing more money.
Clutter Tales – Let’s revive printed photos!
Welcome to Volume 20 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter. Today’s Clutter Tale is one of mine and it was inspired by a set of film negatives discovered during one of my decluttering sprees. It made me realize that, even in our digital age, we still need printed photos to preserve memories and family history for future generations.
Is it time to rethink the one-in one-out decluttering rule?
At the beginning of this year, I started my 52-Week Decluttering Challenge over from week one. To stay on track, I’m sharing monthly progress updates, along with any new decluttering tips I learn along the way. In this month’s decluttering update, I rethink the one-in one-out decluttering rule recommended by many experts.
Clutter Tales – Notes from a visit to a fortune teller
Welcome to Volume 19 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter. Today’s Clutter Tale is one of mine and I hope it will entertain you. I recently discovered several pages of handwritten notes from two visits I made to a fortune teller forty years ago. Did she predict anything significant about my future or was it just cheap entertainment? Read on to find out.
February decluttering update – closets revisited
At the beginning of this year, I decided to go back and start the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge over from week one. Like last year, I’m keeping myself on track by sharing monthly progress updates, along with any new decluttering tips I learn along the way. With that in mind, it’s time for my February decluttering update.
Simple tips from top decluttering experts
When I wrapped up last year’s 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, I mentioned I was in no way finished with decluttering. Today’s post is my first monthly decluttering update for this year. Plus, I’ve got some exciting news to share about an awesome roundup of tips from top decluttering experts that I was a part of.
Clutter Tales – What’s on TV tonight?
Welcome to Volume 18 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter. Today’s tale was inspired by something I found when decluttering my bookshelves. It took me back to the days when answering the question “What’s on TV tonight?” wasn’t as simple as bringing up an on-screen guide.
Christmas Clutter Tale – A tree trimmed with love
Welcome to Volume 17 of Clutter Tales, a series where we tell the stories of our lives through our clutter. Blogmas is winding down for this year and I couldn’t let it go by without a Christmas Clutter Tale. Today, I’m taking a look at some of the homemade ornaments on our Christmas tree that hold a special place in my heart, although many people would dismiss them as clutter.