Readers' Clutter Hacks: Five-Minute Clutter Relief

hurryYou suggested 10-minute clutter relief. I do it in five- minute spurts. Five-minute projects are clutter clearing that you can do while you’re waiting on hold, waiting at appointments, waiting for the repairman, waiting for the meeting, waiting for the bus…well, you get the idea.
My list ranges from cleaning out my wallet and purse to sorting though magazines on the bedside table. I also file papers, do a quick check of e-mail, wipe off my computer screen and keyboard, and throw a load of laundry in the washer. Continue Reading

The Ultimate Multi-Purpose Storage Item: Shoe Pockets

pocketsIn her post on Associatedcontent.com, Mary Moss mentions several uses for the over-the-door shoe pockets. One of them is for dog supplies. What a great idea!
I’m forever losing Spanky’s (my dog) brush and nail clippers. I have one of those handy shoe pocket organizers on the back of my laundry room door that currently houses four or five compact umbrellas. I think it’s found a new use. Continue Reading

Getting Started Letting Go of Clutter

costarica_cloudforest_monteverde_752101_l-step.jpg“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
– Confucius
Starting to let go of clutter can feel overwhelming – especially if you have a lot. The trick is to get started.
A single step in the right direction may be all it takes to gain momentum you never even imagined possible.
Choose something easy for you. Start by taking just two minutes. Continue Reading