Clear out your cell phone clutter. You’ve got numbers you don’t call, old text messages, and who knows what else lingering in your cell phone.
Get rid of numbers you never call, people you now don’t like, and any other useless numbers. Go through your pictures as well. Transfer keepers to your computer and delete the rest. This entire task will only take about an hour (give or take) but it will make you feel all refreshed. It’s a small thing during this busy season that can help you stay clutter free.

There’s this popular theory that I’m sure you’ve hear at some point in your life; “Waste not, want not.”That’s true to a point, but often, people can go overboard on clutter morals. If you were raised on the whole waste not, want not theory, it may be the reason behind your clutter problems.
Here’s the thing – get over it. You won’t burn if you toss, recycle, or give away your old books or sweaters, not even if you give away an entire collection of ceramic miniatures. NOT EVEN if you throw out or give away food (gasp) that no one …read more

We’ve talked about sentimental clutter here before, and I think the general consensus is that memory clutter is by far the toughest clutter to declutter. People want to keep their memories.  One way to figure out what you’re willing to part with is to play games:
This game means you ask yourself silly questions, but silly or not, it helps you to focus.
You can ask yourself…
“In case of a world disaster, which memorabilia will I run to save?”
“If I was stuck on a desert island, which memorabilia would I want to have with me?”
And so on.
Silly stuff that works. For me …read more

We’re always talking about clutter here. How to beat clutter, get rid of it, minimize the disorder, and so on. But, here’s the deal; clutter is like beauty, sort of in the eye of the beholder. I’m a minimal type myself. If I can’t use it, don’t like it, or don’t honestly need it, an item feels like clutter to me. I like some decorative items, but not tiny ceramics or anything, I like photos and usable things like candles and incense, cool jewelry holders, etc.
All in all, I have a pretty good idea of what constitutes clutter TO ME. …read more

If you want to clear out some clutter, and are having issues getting motivated, here’s one way to get moving.
Call up a couple local charities that accept household items, toys, art supplies, books, clothing, and more. Ask what they need. Make an appointment on a set day, at a set time to drop off some goods you have that they need. It’s easier to sort and give up items that are going to a good cause; especially if you’ve made a commitment to an organizing. Women’s shelters, homeless youth transitional shelters, and low income child care centers are some ideas …read more

What’s your worst clutter confession? Can you name three clutter confessions?
A clutter confession is something you know you shouldn’t keep, but do keep. You don’t need it, you don’t use it, you have absolutely no plan to fix the situation surrounding the item, yet you keep the darn thing (or things).
If you have a clutter confession, you’re likely in clutter denial. When you’re in clutter denial you can do one of three things:

STOP IT!
Solve it; i.e. make the item work for you so that it becomes a non-clutter item.
Keep on living in denial.

My clutter confessions – and what I plan …read more

“Deep storage” is a common term found in many an organizational book or article. If there’s no room, if you want to clear clutter, you move to the whole “deep storage” scenario. Deep storage means you put the stuff away where you can’t see it – an attic, under the bed, in the garage, at an actual storage center, and so on. Many organizing books I’ve read, and plenty of folks I know are totally obsessed with the deep storage method of clutter problem solving.
I’m not so much for deep storage. Basically because I can’t figure out why you’d deep …read more

I didn’t even know what “Zwaggle” meant. Then a b5media blogger Jody Reale from a great newly launched blog, The Hawaii Traveler sent me an email about them.
Zwaggle is a new place online that can help you get rid of clutter. Their description:
“Zwaggle is a national network of parents who have come together to share. It’s simple: You receive Zwaggle points (or Zoints) by giving your gently used things to other families, then use those Zoints to obtain “new” things for your family.”
This is a great reuse, decluttering, eco-friendly idea. I would try it to get rid of stuff. I …read more

When we last revisited “What if” items I said we’d look at getting rid of sentimental items – a decidedly difficult task.
Sentimental ideas include things like; greeting cards, baby clothing, items given to you by someone important, such as your grandmother’s china, old notes from all your high school friends, and most items that have been a part of your child’s life such as school work, art projects, and birthday party items. Of course there are others.
Most everyone has sentimental items that they’d like to keep, but like all items many of these sentimental items take up space, especially if …read more

Remember our discussions about simplifying? Let’s look at that topic again. If you missed the last two posts on this important topic then read these first to get up to speed:
Organizing by Simplifying
How To Start Getting Rid of Stuff – Get Rid of “Maybe” Items
In a day or so we’re going to look at some ideas for what to do with sentimental objects you’re keeping around. But first, I wanted to see how getting rid of maybe items is going for everyone. If you’re having issues, I wanted to point out some easy tips for people who are having …read more