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Clutter Clearing Handbook Extrodinaire

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 by admin

“We see them come,

We see them go.

Some are fast,

And some are slow.

Some are high. And some are low.

Not one of them

is like another.

Don’t ask us why,

Go ask your mother.”

—Dr. Seuss

I thought this cute thought from “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish” fit us all.

We all have different clutter and different clutter problems. That is why I wrote my second book. “The Easy Organizer”. I had the thought one day that most of my clients ask the same type of questions and wouldn’t it be nice if they had a handbook when I wasn’t with them to refer to to answer their organizing questions.

Of course nothing can replace me but it is a great resource. Some of us organize fast, some slow—either way is A-O.K.

Not one of us is like the other but we all are of one mind, we want to be organized and get rid of clutter.

Don’tchathink? Or what do you think?

Email or call today to get your copy today!

801-898-7616

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Refreshing Idea For Clearing Clutter

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 by admin

“Until you value yourself, you won’t value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.”—-M. Scott Peck (Mr. Peck was an American psychiatrist and is best known for his first book, “The Road Less Traveled”

Did this strike a chord about clearing clutter? Do we feel we are of no value because when we clear clutter it just gets cluttered again so what’s the use of clearing clutter and organizing in the first place?

As you know I preach, oops, I mean teach. We can’t STAY organized, but we can KEEP on being organized. It is a constant process. You know what they say, “nothing is as constant as change”.

Today value yourself, use your time wisely when clearing clutter and rejoice for what you are able to organize in the amount of time you have to do it.


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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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Oh What A Beautiful Day

Thursday, April 11th, 2013 by admin

We had a beautiful time in Savannah Georgia. One of my favorite places was the Bonaventure Cemetery. One of America’s most popular song writers who won four Oscars and produced several Broadway shows is buried here. I guess I should tell you it is Johnny Mercer.

We couldn’t stop oohing and awing over how beautiful the azalea bushes were. Today instead of clutter clearing ideas I am sharing with you the treat of these beautiful flowers.

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Slacker Gets Clutter Control Together

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 by admin

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A portfolio is a set of pieces of creative work collected by someone to display their skills. I have been quilting about 17 years and I have always joked that I have a quilt portfolio.  I thought portfolios were only used for work related projects.

My quilt portfolio has my very first and my very last quilt/wall quilts and table runners that I have made in it. It includes a photo of the item, a story about it such as the materials used how long it took to quilt it, where it was quilted etc., etc.

I had been slack in keeping it current. I would put little pieces of fabric and the photo on top of the notebook and tell it I would come back later. I consider myself organized but there are some things that I put off too.

I set my intention to clear the clutter from the shelves around my portfolios. First I got my supplies (scissors, glue dots, paper). Then I organized the photos with the paper, typed up the stories or labels and after putting it together I slipped them in plastic sleeves and into the notebook.

Success! I feel terrific having this project all caught up and a whole lot of clutter cleared. Do you have a project that you have been putting off that needs clutter clearing?

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Be Up Front With De-Cluttering Your Home

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 by admin

Monday De-Cluttering Focus

Do you know what Photoshop is? Photoshop is the leading digital image editing application for the internet, print and other new media disciplines. It makes everything look perfect.

I thought the other day—“Do you ever wish you could Photoshop your home and make it look perfect?”

For me the answer is no. Why? Because I enjoy de-cluttering my home as it gives me a chance to see what I have and take pleasure in my things.

De-cluttering and clearing clutter isn’t just about having things where they belong; it is also about enjoying what we have. Don’t you agree? (Or not)

Besides, I don’t think I would be completely comfortable in my home if it was always magazine worthy and sterile looking. Our focus this week is to give this some thought and then share your thoughts with us.

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Failure May Mean Clutter Clearing Success

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 by admin

“Nobody wants to fail, but let’s face it, some failure is inevitable—at least it is if you ever hope to succeed.” —Rhonda Abrams (President of The Planning Shop)

I don’t usually think of failure as being successful so when I read this it gave me hope.

Some women I organize with tell me they have just given up because they have tried clutter clearing their children’s bedrooms and they just mess it up again. Or I am told, “I organized my (whatever), kitchen, closet etc) and it didn’t work for me or it just gets messed up again”.

Clutter clearing is not something that is static. When we have something organized we need to revisit those same places from time to time. How often should you revisit? It depends if it is working for you, if it isn’t then revisit and clear clutter soon. If it is working and only needs some tweaking or rearranging then every few months will do.

How often do you revisit spaces you have organized? Do you ever feel it is failure on your part if things don’t stay organized?

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Take Time Off From Clutter Clearing Guilt Free

Monday, September 3rd, 2012 by admin

Monday’s Focus:

Today is Labor Day in the United States. This is typically a day we take time off from clutter clearing to spend time with our families and not working. It is the opposite with me, I am sewing, sewing, sewing. As you know I am sewing my daughter’s wedding quilt. My goal is to have it done by the end of the year. (She is getting married in November).

The next best thing about Labor Day around here is that school starts the day after. At rug hooking last Tuesday the mom’s said they were counting down the days. How about you? Do you remember counting down the days after summer vacation until the day school started? Either as a kid or as a mom?

Our focus this week is to make one clutter clearing goal—and make it manageable and reachable. Just like I am doing with this quilt—I am not going to kill myself to get it done by November—I only had about 3 months notice—which is fine. I am steadily working on it but if it isn’t done so be it. (Is that an o.k. attitude to have)?

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1 Tip To Live A Clutter Free Life

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 by admin

Clutter Free Show ‘N Share:

We are so lucky to have farmer’s markets in the summer. Do you have them where you live? This was a small one in Park City, Utah. I love the organization of the beautiful fruit. (I would notice the organization wouldn’t I?) Note there is no clutter around this produce, because it is so beautifully displayed we were drawn to this vendor.

Isn’t that how it is in your home? When things are organized and clutter free you are drawn to that area in your home? I know every single room can be clutter free. It takes clutter clearing on a daily basis (putting things away after they have been used) and it is worth it for a clutter free home and life.

Do you have a tip for living a clutter free life?

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Express Focus for Clutter Clearing Monday

Monday, July 2nd, 2012 by admin

Monday’s Clearing Clutter Focus:

Mary, Mary, quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells, and cockle shells,
And pretty maids all in a row.

This is an old English nursery rhyme we used to chant when we jumped rope. It was one of my favorites to jump to. It ties in nicely with our focus today which is:

Mary, Mary, quite contrary,

How do your magazines and catalogs grow?

Do you need to do some clutter clearing or perhaps clutter control in your magazine rack?

Friday I had our family room carpets cleaned and I had to move the magazine rack. Now that doesn’t sound like much does it? It was so heavy I had to drag it into the next room. When it came time to move it back I did major clutter clearing. I recycled a bag full of magazines and I only kept resource ones along with the current month.

Our Monday focus is to clutter clear your magazines and catalogs. Don’t get sucked in when clearing magazine and catalog clutter by stopping and opening the cover—you might form a relationship with it and your goal is to let go.

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