It's the first day of the declutterathon! My goal for the next 26 weeks is to make slow and steady progress decluttering our homes and lives in the hopes that it will create long-lasting change. If you've arrived at your computer with lots of energy, enthusiasm, and a box full of black trash bags you may be a little surprised by this first week. While other plans jump right into creating zones and immediately decluttering certain areas, I know that, for some of us, our initial enthusiasm ...Continue Reading
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Declutterathon: 26 weeks to an Organized Life
I am so excited to be announcing my new series today, Declutterathon: 26 weeks to an Organized Life. ...Continue Reading
Declutterathon: 40 Bags in 40 days Update {Master Bath & Office}
My 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge is going okay. I only have about 10 bags at this point so I'm a little behind where I wanted to be, but progress is being made so I'm choosing to be happy about that. At least I'm ahead of last year's record. I wanted a little more motivation and a more visual representation of my progress so I made a new printable, of course. The ideal way to achieve those results probably would've been to fill up another bag, but I'm a master of procrastination. ...Continue Reading
Declutterathon: Creating Zones for 40 Bags in 40 Days
Despite knowing that I have a ton of junk laying around this house that someone could easily remove and I'd never be the wiser, the idea of getting rid of 40 bags worth of stuff in 40 days is kind of overwhelming. As I said in my first Declutterathon post, if I try to focus on the entire house all at once I'll get nothing done so instead I've broken my house down into zones. ...Continue Reading
Declutterathon: How to Declutter your life in only 40 Days
Earlier this year I shared that my goals for 2014 are to live a more balanced and organized life. In this house, with 4 kids and 2 tired adults, that's no small feat. It seems every time I turn around there's another pile of dirty dishes to wash, another spill to soak up, and toys multiplying like rabbits. Seriously, where do all these toys come from? I recently had the epiphany that Clutter is like a Koi Fish, and I now know what I need to do. I need to simplify. The only way I'm going to be ...Continue Reading
Declutterathon
Welcome to the Declutterathon, a 26 week challenge to help people lead more purposeful, less cluttered lives. Just like a marathon has 26 miles, we'll tackle our clutter one step at a time over the course of 26 weeks. My goal in starting the declutterathon is not only to organize my home, but to create a community of support so others can clear the clutter too. Be sure to sign up for the Declutterathon newsletter and join the Declutterathon facebook group for tips, inspiration, and most ...Continue Reading
40 Bags in 40 Days Decluttering Challenge for 2022
Tired of living with clutter? Join the 40 Bags in 40 Days decluttering challenge! A more organized, tidy, and uncluttered home is only 40 days away. If your home has you feeling overwhelmed, the 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge can help! What is the 40 Bags in 40 Days decluttering challenge? The 40 bags in 40 days challenge is a decluttering challenge to get rid of 40 bags worth of stuff in a 40 day period. It started in Catholic circles as a challenge for the lenten season to create ...Continue Reading
11 Easy Ways to Hide Ugly Cords and Wires Around Your Home
Ever wondered how to hide ugly cords in your home? Now you can easily turn any messy cord situation into a clean and clutter-free space with one of these eleven solutions. I was over the moon when I finished decluttering and staging my entryway, but there was one eyesore that was really bugging me… seeing the lamp cord under the table. Not pretty. This post contains affiliate links. For more info, please see my disclosures page. You may be thinking, “Just use the basket to hide the ...Continue Reading
25 Best Small Laundry Room Organization Ideas
If each time you pass along your washer and dryer, you think how much you hate doing laundry, we're from the same team! I figured out a few ways to make it more pleasant and way quicker, and I've prepared 25 clever small laundry room organization ideas for you. I remember the exact day I decided to take action about this issue. Because of a few unpleasant experiences I had with the never-ending piles of dirty clothes at our house, I decided it’s time to act. There just had to be a way to ...Continue Reading
Hacks and Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen Drawers
Is the thought of organizing your kitchen drawers stressing you out? You're not alone. It's amazing how such a small space in your kitchen can bring about such clutter in your life. The good news? With a few small changes in your daily habits and future plans, you can have the cleanest and most organized kitchen drawers on the block! These super-simple hacks and tips for organizing your kitchen drawers will have you ready to tackle the rest of your house as well. Hacks and Tips for ...Continue Reading
