Comments on: Letting go of stuff and clutter excuses…

By: smugmarrieds

smugmarrieds — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:36:51 +0000

[...] into piles – donate/toss/sell/keep/relocate – sort like with like – purge excess – the more you purge the less you have to find a home. Your goal is to bring back into your [...]

By: How to get organized? Follow these PROCESS steps…. : I'm an Organizing Junkie

How to get organized? Follow these PROCESS steps…. : I'm an Organizing Junkie — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:57:47 +0000

[...] into piles – donate/toss/sell/keep/relocate – sort like with like – purge excess – the more you purge the less you have to find a home. Your goal is to bring back into your [...]

By: Breanna

Breanna — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:40:28 +0000

I bought organizational everything. Now where and how to start.
I have hobbies such as painting, scrapping, knitting, reading and etc.
I teach medical classes and have so much. I have books and props and years worth of endless work. I have the house to myself for almost 10 days and feel like if I don’t fix some of this clutter I will go crazy. I have 3 dogs and 2 cats, a teenager and well, we will call him the teenagers father. The house is not mine but all of the responsibility is. I just need a few tips on what to start with. A little direction. I have IKEA organizer furniture that I have acquired from Craigs list with much respect financially. I have baskets and cubes that fit into the furniture. I have clear tub organizers. I’m ready with the items. I just need the emotional push in the right directions. I’m also dealing with some important deadlines for work. That is an entire beast of its own. Any help would be great!
Breanna F. Austin Texas

By: Judi

Judi — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:47:30 +0000

thought I got rid of a lot of stuff a few years ago. But it is still there. I moved from a 5 bedro0m home to a mobile park. So I brought lots of stuff with me. I have been slowly working in one of my sheds that it was to the point of being dangerous to walk into. It is about a third done, my trunk is full & 2 large boxes on my deck to go to someone who will love & need the things. Lots went in the garbage. Hope to finish this within the next two weeks, so some of the things that are in the house can go out. And be put in my empty space for the things that I do need. Getting rid of things I no longer need one box at a time.
It took me so long because this all came about because of a 34 year marriage split. And I just couldn’t deal with it.
I won’t need one of your happy mugs because I will be doing the ‘happy dance’.

By: 6 brilliant organizing ideas | How Does She...

6 brilliant organizing ideas | How Does She... — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:25:54 +0000

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By: Kathie

Kathie — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:45:05 +0000

There is a company in NC that buys and sells “replacement” china, crystal etc. It’s called Replacements Unlimited.

By: Beth L

Beth L — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:18:24 +0000

I am really enjoying reading all of these ideas and how everyone has a hard time getting rid of things. I try to keep organized. I just went through my kids clothes and everytime I go to clean the house I keep a plastic bag with me to throw anything away. It works for me. I just have a hard time organizing toys. What to get rid of and what to keep. I just don’t like clutter and things on the floor except for when the kids are playing. Let’s all keep clutter free. We are to store up treasures in heaven not here on earth.

By: Velinda S

Velinda S — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:05:11 +0000

beautiful handmade baby blankets…3 to be exact.

By: Zahra

Zahra — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:39:43 +0000

Okay, I have been struggling for quite a while now. But my determination is in full force as I try to complete one area at a time. I have made enough progress to keep me motivated. This was my New Year’s Resolution to get organized. My mantra has been to not give up and there are days when I do things in 15 minute stints just so I don’t burn out. But one of my problems is that I am afraid to get rid of things, especially clothing. My fear stems from the fact that I do not have any money or resources to replace any of these items if I do need them later. Even the things that I do not fit. I might one day and then I might need them. I recently lost 13 lbs, ditched those larger jeans but only have 2 pair now that fit. Then I had a scare where I thought I might actually gain the weight back and NEED those other jeans. How do I reconcile these fears? In my purging I found that I keep things because I might need them again AND might not be able to afford to replace them. I did get rid of some (not all) of the uglier and out-of-fashion items. Due to a back injury several years ago I cannot wear shoes with heels any longer and I did get rid of those too. It felt like a weight was lifted off of my shoulders when I sent these items te the thrift store. There wasn’t any panic with them, just relief. But these other items are more challenging. Any advice?

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:06:17 +0000

I have 2 sisters, all of us are about the same size. Twice a year (spring, and fall) we have a ‘sister clothing exchange” We have lunch and spend the afternoon trying on clothes. We all leave with a pile of “new” clothes. Whatever is not taken home goes to a consignment shop, and the money we make pays for a sister outing. Twice a year we go away for a couple of days, stay at a nice hotel, eat out, and shop. Consignment money usually covers the hotel, and a great meal. You are more likely to part with an item of clothing if you think that one of the sisters will enjoy it. The swap is alot of fun. By the way, we are all in our late 60′s early 70′s.