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Decluttering Tips While Quarantined

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declutter during quarantine

Here are my best decluttering tips while quarantined.  It seems we all have some extra time at home so why not create some extra space by decluttering. Watch it here: Here are some decluttering tips and tricks for decluttering while staying home.  These tips differ a little from what I would normally recommend.   Don't Pull Everything Out This is going to sound very weird, but don't pull everything out.  If you are home with all of your family the last thing you … [Read more...] about Decluttering Tips While Quarantined

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Decluttering and Organizing Towels and Closets

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declutter and organize towels and closets

A little while ago my mom asked me to come over and help her declutter some of her stuff.  We ended up decluttering and organizing towels and closets. Watch the full Declutter Video Here: Closet Declutter Tips: In the closet we decluttered quite a few things that most people overlook.  We started by pulling out all the jackets that no one has worn in a long time.  Jackets are one of those things that we tend to hang on to even though we don't wear them.  In reality most … [Read more...] about Decluttering and Organizing Towels and Closets

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What You Forgot To Declutter (Podcast)

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what you forgot to declutter interview

Today I am sharing more information on what you forgot to declutter podcast.  A little while ago I wrote a post all about what you should declutter in the New Year and how a lot of these items are overlooked.  I have been featured on the Sustainable Minimalist podcast discussing 6 out of the 8 items.  After decluttering everything in my home I found quite a few areas that I had over looked. You can find the podcast over on the Mama Minimalist blog, but today I will share my … [Read more...] about What You Forgot To Declutter (Podcast)

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The First Thing You Should Declutter

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the first thing you should declutter

Let's keep this really simple.  The first thing you should declutter is cups.  If you have never decluttered before and you are starting from scratch pick something easy.  Most people I know have way too many cups, mugs, and liquid vessels.  READ more to find out why I think it is best to start with cups, I promise there is a good reason. This is not a joke, although when I think about how many cups we use to have I literally laugh out loud to myself. The other day I … [Read more...] about The First Thing You Should Declutter

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Top 10 Most Popular Simple Living Posts From 2020

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Top 10 Most Popular Simple Living Posts

At the beginning of every new year, it feels good to look back and see what we accomplished in the previous year.  Today I am sharing the top 10 most popular simple living posts from 2020.  Instead of finding all of the things we still need to do it can feel good to look at what we have accomplished.  This simple living community has grown over the last year and I thought it would be fun to share the most popular posts from last year. Top 10 Most Popular Simple Living Posts From … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Popular Simple Living Posts From 2020

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8 Items To Declutter in The New Year

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8 Items To Declutter in The New Year

Today I am sharing 8 items to declutter in the New Year.  These items are not obvious things.  As I have continued to declutter our home over the years I have found some items are never being decluttered.  Here are just a few things you might have missed when decluttering. 8 Items To Declutter in The New Year: Declutter your Fantasy Self What is a fantasy self?  My fantasy self is when I decide to try something or try to be something that just doesn't work out.  … [Read more...] about 8 Items To Declutter in The New Year

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11 Rules to Stay Clutter Free

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11 rules to be clutter free

Today I am sharing 11 rules to stay clutter free.  Decluttering? Just go through your stuff and get rid of what you don't need.  Now staying clutter free can be much harder. Clutter creeps into our homes slowly and if you aren't paying attention you may be swimming in clutter all over again. I have found 11 ways to stay clutter free.  These are very simple rules that I have made for our family to stay clutter free.  After a year of decluttering the last thing I want is … [Read more...] about 11 Rules to Stay Clutter Free

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How To Help Someone Else Declutter

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Help someone else declutter

Today I am sharing how to help someone else declutter.  A few days ago my dad mentioned that he wanted help decluttering.  Since I love to declutter I was happy to help. My dad, being the organized guy he is, knew exactly what to get rid of, but this isn't always the case. Here is the video of us decluttering his closet. These are my best tips on how to help someone else declutter their stuff Step One Realize you are not decluttering for them.  It is really easy to … [Read more...] about How To Help Someone Else Declutter

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Decluttering and How Often You Should Declutter

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how often you should declutter

Today I am talking about decluttering and how often you should declutter your home.  We have decluttered everything in our home.  A few years ago I became fed up with the amount of items in our home and decided I wanted to live a more minimalist life. Just because you have decluttered once does not mean your home will stay decluttered forever.  Unless you never shopped or accepted anything ever again.  Never shopping is not practical especially with a growing family. No … [Read more...] about Decluttering and How Often You Should Declutter

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Decluttering and Organizing With My Mom

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decluttering and organizing with my mom

Today I am decluttering and organizing with my mom.  The other day my mom called me and asked if I could help her declutter.  Of course I can help declutter!  Decluttering is my favorite thing to do.  My mom already knew what she wanted to declutter because she had preplanned it all.  I normally suggest three piles; donate, keep, and trash.  Since she already knew what she wanted to declutter we used a slightly different system. Watch the full video here and … [Read more...] about Decluttering and Organizing With My Mom

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