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Streamlined Closet Makes BIG Hit

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 by admin

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Before

Have I told you lately I love to get rid of clutter and organize? Closets are so much fun to do as we always find great treasures and other things that don’t belong.

After

How did we get rid of clutter here?

· Donated clothes that were too big.

· Took things out of the closet that belongs elsewhere. (All you English majors—was that correct grammar?)

· Controlled sheet sets by containing them in matching pillow cases.

This is now an AHHHH closet—AHHH that feels good to look in it and see the space and feel the freedom of getting rid of clutter.


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1 Treasure Of A Tip To Clear Clutter

Friday, May 31st, 2013 by admin

Sorry, no organizing product review today, instead….

Can you believe this is the last day of May? Where does time go? Wouldn’t it be nice if we could clear clutter as fast as the months pass by?

Here’s a treasure of a tip to help time pass faster when clearing clutter. Set a timer. It is that simple.

I was teaching a class and I suggested they set a timer when organizing so that…

· You can work against the timer to see how much you can get done in 15 minutes. (You will be surprised how much you will get done in that length of time).

· It gives you a goal to work toward.

· When it rings it gives you permission to stop so you don’t feel guilty.

The funny thing is the next week in class several people said that was the best tip ever, they tried it and it worked. One woman said she tried it and thought the 15 minutes would never end.

We are all different, we all organize differently. Using the same guidelines organizing can be fun and fast or slow if that is what you prefer. How do you prefer organizing?


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The Joy Of Clutter

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 by admin

“Unless someone like you

Cares a whole awful lot,

Nothing is going to get better.

It’s not.” —Dr Seuss

It is up to US to care about clutter around us isn’t it? When I used to jog I would see a man jogging along with a sack (bag) in his hand and he would stop and pick up clutter on the way. He has done this for years and years. I saw him today and he is still doing it. I am way impressed that he does this.

Impress yourself today and pick up two things of clutter in your home and either get rid of it or put the items where they belong so they aren’t clutter.

Did you take this challenge? What did you do to get rid of clutter?

Do you care about clutter? What do you do about it? You know some days we don’t care, and that’s o.k., we aren’t always passionate about getting rid of clutter. Another day we will have the energy to get rid of clutter and see clutter differently, it can even make us happy because we know we can make it better.


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Freshen Up Pantry Organizing Tips

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 by admin

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This is the third in our pantry series this month.

This is a smaller space under the stairs that utilizes this space very well. At least it does now that we got rid of clutter. The space in this room was not being used to its full potential because it was hard to get IN the room.

Two vacuums and a 25 pound bag of dog food blocked the entry to it. To put anything on the shelves it was more or less a harum-scarum process. We got rid of clutter by taking all of the bottles off the floor and recycling them as they were not a good kind of plastic for water storage which is why they had been saved. It depends on the number on the bottom of plastic if it food/drink safe.

Appliances were moved into the other room so all likes could be together. Vases were grouped together—no longer will she have to search for vases. A shelf was left empty so as bottles are emptied there is space to put them.

They have other plans for the top shelf but for now it works great. Getting rid of clutter doesn’t have to happen all in one day. Do a little at a time and revisit the space to ensure it is working for you just the way you want it to.

Do you have a space you need to revisit in your home?


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Same-Day Solutions For Clutter Free Pantry

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 by admin

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This is the first in a series of three that shows how we cleared clutter in this pantry. Clearing clutter was actually easy as they wanted to get rid of clutter and make this space more useable. As we were going through things we found containers that could be used elsewhere which made them very happy. They were beautiful pieces of pottery that they hadn’t been using and now they have a purpose instead of just living as clutter.

Emergency supplies were moved to a more convenient location in the home in case they have to evacuate in case of an emergency. This freed up space for drinks that had been scattered in several other places.

Can you see how easy it is to clear clutter by putting likes together and considering what the space is being used for? Getting rid of clutter doesn’t have to be hard so my advice is to not make it hard. Take it one step at a time and clear clutter as you go.

Are all likes together in your pantry or do you find that things are scattered and you have to hunt for items you know you have?


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Invaluable Tips To Clear Clutter

Monday, May 6th, 2013 by admin

Monday’s Clear Clutter Focus:

I read an excellent book last week — Gifted Hands, the Ben Carson story. The last two paragraphs in the book read:

“If we choose to see the obstacles as hurdles, we can leap over them. Successful people don’t have fewer problems. They have determined that nothing will stop them from going forward.

Whatever direction we choose, if we can realize that every hurdle we jump strengthens and prepares us for the next one, we’re already on the way to success.”

This week as you assess clutter in your home and are determined to get rid of clutter for whatever reason—maybe to be able to find that important piece of paper without searching, no more hassle in getting ready for the day in the morning or to have 10 extra minutes to do what you want to do—think of those pockets of clutter as hurdles that you can jump over.

Do you think obstacles can strengthen and prepare us for other things if chose to let them?


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The Fun Begins With Revisiting Spaces—

Monday, April 22nd, 2013 by admin

Monday’s Focus:

As you know—or not—Monday’s focus is a focus for the week, not just for one single day, in fact we may focus on just one clutter clearing focus for weeks. I say this for those of you who are new to my blogs—WELCOME.

As you may or may not know I taught several classes on organizing last week. In the first of each class someone asked me if they could come to my home and look in my closets. Without hesitation I gave a resounding Yes.

When I went home I checked several closets and cupboards to see if they were as organized as I thought they were. I call this “revisiting spaces” which is our focus this week. Even though something is organized we can make it better or at the very least refresh our memory of what we have.

I was surprised to find a curling iron tucked under a shelf. I am glad to know it is there. I think it is o.k. to have a spare on hand in case mine suddenly stops working. However I do not keep everything…just in case I may need it!

I did get rid of some clutter as there were things I haven’t used and I don’t see myself ever using. I tossed extra lids from spray bottles and gave some unused cosmetics away I know I won’t use but had been hanging on to.

Revisit your spaces, get rid of some clutter and let us know what you did and how you feel by leaving a comment. We would love to hear from you.


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Joyously Welcome Freedom To Clear Clutter

Thursday, March 21st, 2013 by admin

“I freely and easily release the old and joyously welcome the new.”—Edna Hess

What a beautiful thought. As I was clearing clutter in my file drawers I had to leave the room after a little while because I was getting tired and I just wanted to throw everything away. Yet I didn’t really want to toss everything.

By releasing old patterns I know I will never make gives me such a freeing feeling—and what a great time of year, after all today is the first day of spring 2013.

Are you doing anything special on this spring day to clear clutter? Or are you going to go out and enjoy the weather—whatever that might be in your neck of the woods?

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Engaging Thought On Being Clutter Free

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 by admin

“Wishing you warm smiles, bright flowers, a lot of sunshine, and lots of happiness”. (Hallmark card)

When our homes are clutter free we feel like we have all of this don’t we?

What have you done lately to bring you a lot of happiness? This is what I have done:

  • Organized and gotten rid of tons of clutter in my quilt pattern drawers. (Well, maybe it wasn’t literally tons, but it feels like it).
  • I have finished 10 unfinished craft projects in the last month that freed up space and got rid of clutter—along with blessing others lives as I donated many things.
  • I got my quilt book caught up—I’ll tell you all about it next Tuesday for Show ‘N Share.

Now it’s your time to share what have you done to bring you a lot of happiness?

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3 ‘Humble’ Organizing Tips To Clearing Clutter

Monday, March 11th, 2013 by admin

Monday Clearing Clutter Focus:

Yesterday it rained much of the day.  I loved it.  First of all I love the rain and second of all it helped to melt our snow.  Oh, we still have a lot of snow, no grass can be seen yet but I am sure it is down there. (This is coming from someone who loves the snow and winter).

Actually I love each season. We have had such a great winter I am now ready for spring to arrive. It must have gotten me in the mood to clear clutter as that is what I did all day Saturday—well a good chunk of the day that is. (I’ll show you tomorrow what I did).

I think a good focus right now as we are transitioning from one season to another is to just do some thinking about clearing clutter in your home. Make a plan to clear clutter:

  • Chose one area that has been bugging you
  • Set a time frame—when to start and a target date to finish
  • Enjoy the “journey”

Once you have your plan you will be chomping at the bit to clear clutter and make yourself feel lighter as winter gives way to spring. The saying about March, “In like a lamb, out like a lion” means we will have more harsh weather to come. But that just gives us another good reason to clear clutter.

What area in your home has been bugging you?

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