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Well-used phrases like “the lesser of two evils” are well used for a reason. They put into words a common human struggle. Choosing between two evil (or even just unpleasant or irritating) things isn’t fun. But sometimes it happens. Neither choice in a situation makes me jump for joy. But I have to choose. Because […]

When I decluttered that back corner of our gameroom recently, I discovered a lot of things in the pile were photos or wallhangings or signs that I knew I wanted to keep but hadn’t found a place for yet. So I had to wrestle with myself a little/lot. Do I find a corner somewhere else […]

I’m decluttering. What? You thought I was DONE decluttering just because I wrote a book about it? Har-dee-har-har-har. Anyway, that picture up there is why I have absolutely no problem with someone else making money from my stuff. (Oof. Grunt. Ehhhh. OK. I just climbed up on my soapbox. Be ready for a little preachin’.) […]

Over the weekend, I shared on Instagram a set of pictures of some decluttering that I did in 31 minutes. I know it was 31 minutes because I took the before picture, so I had a time stamp to compare to the after picture. The feedback on the photos made me realize I should share […]

When you’re decluttering, taking a “before picture” is so helpful. “I’ve been working in my yard a lot lately.” That’s a phrase that sounds normal coming out of someone else’s mouth, but it doesn’t feel normal coming from me. Working in the yard is helping me stay sane. My yard had been on my “we […]

Before we begin, allow me to address all current/former English teachers/grammar nerds. I was one of you. I have purposely chosen to use artistic license in the title of this post. “Routines as the Things Up to Which I Catch” doesn’t have the same ring to it. And now I’m questioning the pluralization of “routines.” […]

As someone whose biggest housekeeping struggle is . . . focus . . . I’ve developed checklists that help me stay on track. When I have a list, the chances are much higher that I’ll remember where I was when I got distracted. And I’m always getting distracted. Because of this blog, I started creating […]

To declutter is hard enough. Not knowing how to get rid of clutter makes it even harder. Here's a list of ways to get rid of your clutter.

I LOVE before and after decluttering photos! I especially love the “three months later” photo. I know y’all know I know what a big deal that is. Included in this post are some of my favorite photos sent in to share about the Take Your House Back course. Honestly, I cried tears of joy when […]

We spent last week enjoying the world’s most gorgeous weather. Look at this picture: It’s the stuff family memories are made of, right? I wonder if I’ll remember that we didn’t eat breakfast until noon? Because the fire kept going out. Even though our coffee never perked, it was a blast. A mile away from […]