Decluttering Challenge: Days 5-13
August 26, 2008 by Maricar
Filed under Organizing and Clutter Control
This decluttering challenge is not as easy as I thought it would be. It only requires one item per day. But it also means that there are days when I don’t actively think of finding that one item that I can either get rid of or take action on. The good thing is that this challenge is really forcing me to do it.
Here’s how I did over the past days:
Day 5 – Two really dirty old rags thrown away for good
Day 6 – Threw away a bag of potpourri that is past its fragrant stage
Day 7 – Threw away …read more
Decluttering Reminders from Menus4Moms
July 13, 2008 by Maricar
Filed under Cleaning, Homemaking Blogs and Websites, Organizing and Clutter Control
One of the challenges of decluttering is knowing where to start. Often, the task is so overwhelming that it’s easier to just throw up one’s hands and give up, before even starting.
I have learned that it doesn’t really matter where I start decluttering. The important thing is that I do, one small task or area at a time. I’ve subscribed to the daily reminders from Menus4Moms. The name of the website is a little misleading. They offer help in putting together weekly menus and meal ideas, but the site is not limited to that. One of their most …read more
