As many people struggle to get into the housing market, tiny homes and micro-condos have emerged as the latest trend. These tiny condos mean many people are looking for tips on maximizing space and staying organized in smaller spaces. Today’s post has a roundup of space saving tips for smaller homes.
April goals report and decluttering update
And just like that, it’s May—although the weather still feels more like March. April was a mixed bag both for weather and for progress on my monthly goals. Read on for my April goals report, including my Tidy-Up Tuesdays decluttering update, and a look at my goals for May.
Tackling out-of-sight clutter in a January decluttering blitz
We all do it. To keep our homes looking tidy, we stuff things in drawers, baskets, cupboards, and closets. In January, I’ve been tackling this out-of-sight clutter in a series of decluttering blitzes. It has been a productive and interesting experience.
Why a digital declutter is good for you…and the Earth
When was the last time you did a digital declutter? You probably don’t give much thought to all those emails, photos and digital files on your phone, your computer, and in the cloud.
Today’s post looks at the environmental cost of our digital lives and offers tips on how to reduce your footprint with a digital declutter.
7 areas you may overlook when decluttering
When you begin decluttering, it makes sense to start with the most obvious areas—places you can see or things that will have an immediate impact. Once the low-hanging fruit is out of the way, many more opportunities to declutter and simplify remain. Today’s post looks at 7 areas you may overlook when decluttering.
10 super easy decluttering and organizing tips
Regular readers know I’ve been decluttering on and off for several years. Through two rounds of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, I’ve purged thousands of items, yet there’s always more to do. Today’s post is a roundup of my top 10 decluttering and organizing tips.
The Sunday Spark – Untangling my digital life
Technology! For all its benefits, it creates a lot of frustration. I’ve spent January untangling my digital life as we prepare to change our internet provider. Find out about that nightmare in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with upcycling e-waste into new coins, using sheep to maintain grass on solar farms, and scheduling personal downtime.
Solutions to common decluttering barriers
Our relationship with possessions we’ve worked hard to accumulate over a lifetime can be complicated. Whether you’re just getting started, or have been decluttering for a while, you’ll enjoy my tips and strategies to help you overcome common decluttering barriers.
Looking back on a year of decluttering
Last weekend, I finished a marathon year of decluttering as I completed the final task in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. And what a year it was! Today, I look back on what I learned and accomplished during the year—including my final decluttering tally. And if you’re ready for your own decluttering challenge, my five easy steps will help you get started.
Decluttering challenge – Week 49 – Christmas decorations
This is it! We’ve reached the final week of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. This week, we’re wrapping up the last item on our checklist by decluttering Christmas decorations and other holiday items.