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Oops! I did it again. I joined a Facebook group thinking I might pick up some helpful decluttering and minimalism tips. Boy was I wrong! Instead of learning something, I encountered what I call “Extreme Minimalism”.
There were some friendly and helpful people in the group. Then there were the others. Some of them were judgmental and downright nasty.
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.
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?
Welcome to Week 21 of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. This week, we wrap up our journey to a clutter-free bathroom by clearing out and organizing the area around the tub and shower.
We buy a lot of personal care and beauty products, and many of them are unnecessary. Today’s post has 12 amazing coconut oil beauty hacks to simplify your life—and save you money!
Read on to learn how a $10 jar of coconut oil replaces 12 products I used to buy and easily saves me hundreds of dollars a year.
This year, instead of giving up the usual things like chocolate or potato chips for Lent, I decided to do something I had been thinking about for a while – a Buy Nothing Challenge. How hard would it be to avoid all non-essential purchases for six weeks?
In today’s post, I’ll recap my experience and share what I learned from the Buy Nothing Challenge.
Decluttering is an ongoing learning experience. There’s so much inspiration out there and I pick up new tips and ideas every day. Today, I’m sharing the wisdom with 21 decluttering quotes from the experts, including some of my favourite bloggers who regularly put out terrific content.
If you’re a regular reader, you know I have spent the last few years decluttering and getting rid of unwanted items. At Christmas, the last thing I want or need is more stuff. Today’s post considers why gifts of experiences instead of things will likely be a hit with most people. Plus, 12 ideas for experiences that will be sure to please just about anyone on your Christmas list.
When was the last time you visited your local library? If it has been a while, it might be time to take another look. Libraries play an important role in our communities and we need them. Read on for 15 reasons to love your local library—and many of them have nothing to do with books.
Ahh…the perfect Christmas gift! Does such a thing even exist? At this time of year, we’re inundated with ads claiming to have the perfect gift for everyone on our list. But what do you do for people on your list who don’t want more stuff? Today’s post has creative Christmas gift ideas for minimalists and declutterers.
