tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post8935309686855421932..comments2023-12-08T11:22:59.898-08:00Comments on house of habit: Clearing OutMrs. Habithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433750570342329609noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-31091592173269016962015-02-01T00:40:06.118-08:002015-02-01T00:40:06.118-08:00Hiya, I'm a new reader and I haven't comme...Hiya, I'm a new reader and I haven't commented on here before. However, I think you might like a book called The life-changing magic of tidying up, by Marie Kondo. She's a Japanese lady whose job it is to help people organise their clutter (apparently you can get paid to do that!). I don't have much of a problem with clutter so for me she was preaching to the converted, however I've seen lots of bloggers who do have a problem saying how great her book is! I did enjoy it and there are lots of useful comments in there, so I think it might cheer you up and keep you motivated!Milliehttp://planetmillie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-86913669593802460462015-01-19T19:35:39.685-08:002015-01-19T19:35:39.685-08:00I have always struggled with the ups and downs of ...I have always struggled with the ups and downs of de-cluttering. And, for some reason, it always comes back! This past year I took a personal challenge to focus, really focus, on what comes into our home. Do we need it? Will it eventually be thrown out? Is it something I truly want or love? And if the answer is no then I don't bring it home. It's been very hard, especially with kids, but we focus on items we need or truly want. And with the kids I have taught them the importance of saving their money for items they will enjoy rather than toss aside because it's cheap junk. <br /><br />One room at a time, one closet and one drawer at a time! Good luck on the de-clutter. Hope it becomes a lifestyle change for you. And definitely lots of coffee :) xoxo ElizabethMJaocbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873627518183982168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-56592431325704920132015-01-16T22:28:03.647-08:002015-01-16T22:28:03.647-08:00Decluttering is quite a task. Something I avoid at...Decluttering is quite a task. Something I avoid at all costs. But, as you say, it begins to basically encroach on all your territory and you can almost get swallowed up in the mishmash. Deary. I have a friend whose place ALWAYS looks so neat & tidy. It occurred to me one day- she doesn't have a whack of ornaments and keepsakes all over (as my home does). When it finally dawned on me, I asked her how she was able not to keep all her "treasures." Her response: "I have no trouble at all with that." I asked her- Even when it is a gift, etc.? "Nope- I hate clutter." I really admired her forthright attitude about this and I remember it when I am having a hard time parting with some little token or other. Something about empty spaces is so appealing. <br />Good luck with your task. Wonderful that you have a sis that doesn't mind getting her hand in the pie. I love my sisters dearly, but I would never volunteer in decluttering their homes. Cripes, it is daunting enough to tackle my own mess.<br />Happy New Year to you and your amazing family and that sweet, sweet dog, Jack.I have to smile whenever I see him in your pics.Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-21270060124036460652015-01-16T13:20:05.658-08:002015-01-16T13:20:05.658-08:00Ok, also, don't forget about my "de-burbi...Ok, also, don't forget about my "de-burbing your house" post. Love you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-36610646134784385352015-01-16T11:26:18.046-08:002015-01-16T11:26:18.046-08:00good for you, jess! im in the same boat, helps tha...good for you, jess! im in the same boat, helps that i have the extra push of "nesting" pregnancy phase to keep me going. but seriously, the unburdening yourself with physical stuff just clears out SO MUCH emotionally and mentally, it's great. now, to try not to acquire new things...that is going to be my challenge! good luck, sister! Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836650955124308268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-31556031319239285422015-01-16T05:52:24.085-08:002015-01-16T05:52:24.085-08:00I've been doing much of the same in my home ov...I've been doing much of the same in my home over the last year or so. Slowly and periodically. It started with my closet and clothes of which I swear I found things I've had but not worn since high school. It's fine if one wants to keep something from high school that still fits and they still wear, but if it doesn't fit or you're not wearing it...you get the point. Anyhow the 6 or 7 large garbage bags I donated made me feel so good and light. So I started slowly doing the same throughout the house. For Christmas my in-laws got me 4 rev-a-shelves for my pantry/kitchen cabinets. You can retrofit your cabinets to pull out and it forced me to clean out my pantry. I had so much crap in there that I haven't used in years and I didn't even realize it was in there. Once something gets pushed to the back, you forget about it. They were easy to install (so says hubby) and they've saved me so much room by making all the space actually useable/visible. I'd highly recommend them if you don't already have the newer cabinets that pull/roll out.cindyleedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161716905108582070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-44853798000548576942015-01-15T20:24:40.552-08:002015-01-15T20:24:40.552-08:00It's happening here too and feels so good! I&#...It's happening here too and feels so good! I'm looking forward to moving into a fresh new year with less of the "stuff" that matters and more of the substance that does! Best of luck in your decluttering!Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588052397864149916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-48378879088406077992015-01-15T16:49:52.175-08:002015-01-15T16:49:52.175-08:00I am so with you on this one. I was starting to ac...I am so with you on this one. I was starting to actually feel like I didn't want to go home after a long day as it only made me sad and depressed. Over the last 3 or 4 years things have gone from bad to worse and I cannot stand it any longer. I believe the room by room approach works really well and although it is very easy to feel defeated, this year I'm determined! I wish you well on your journey. My motto is to simplify. I NEED to! Thanks for sharing this. I look forward to more decluttering posts. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04188859045854137302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-38057109468676377482015-01-15T16:30:54.344-08:002015-01-15T16:30:54.344-08:00I've been trying to tackle the same problem in...I've been trying to tackle the same problem in my own life, though I haven't had the long bouts of time (or energy) to tackle it in such big chunks. But yesterday we had a snow day, and I managed to get my closet under control and all of the kids' dressers. I'm trying the roll the clothing method so popular at the moment. I seriously hope I manage to stick to it. Tomorrow, the two junk drawers in the kitchen. Progress I hope. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462812305909231695noreply@blogger.com