Do you think that happiness is elusive? We believe that living a simplified life can achieve happiness. Buddha’s ‘With our thoughts we make the world’, is a realistic reminder that we have the power of our minds over the matter of our lives. And it’s more than having a clean kitchen, organized desk and minimal house objects. The […]
Category Archives: Home Organization
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Apr
Apr
One of our readers has this organizing problem – a ridiculously disorganized garage. It’s seriously so bad we can barely walk in there. Aside from storage for old furniture, books, toys (and sadly my kids are grown), not to mention papers, it became a dumping zone for whatever we didn’t want in the house. I […]
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Apr
Apr
Mess can be defined a few ways: 1. A cluttered, untidy, usually dirty place or condition: The lounge room was a mess. 2. Something that is disorderly or dirty, as an accumulation or heap: Who left the mess on the bedroom floor? If your weekly clean up involves both having to tidy and clean at the same time, you […]
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Mar
Mar
Spring signals the winter’s end, regrowth and it’s a prerequisite to summer fun. From spring, springs hope and happiness! For a lot of us, the new season signals spring cleaning, reopening of windows and dusting away winter’s memories. It can mean there is a lot of work to do, but it still brings everybody into a brighter mood […]
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Mar
Mar
There’s no better time to get started with your wardrobe seasonal switch. Our northern hemisphere friends are embracing spring, while our southern hemisphere friends have started autumn. Whichever hemisphere you live in, sometimes the seasonal change in clothes can bring new dilemmas. These dilemmas might be due to: weight gain or loss a change in hair colour which means a change […]
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Mar
Mar
Do you have: a messy desk paper piles drawers overloaded with stationery items an uncanny ability to lose or forget about things a disorganized system (no system!) for staying organized? I’m sure you know that desk clutter can affect your performance and productivity. But that doesn’t stop you from piling pieces of paper near the computer or […]
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Mar
Mar
The holiday highlight for many of us is the shopping! Oh, the treasures found. Now … where to put them? Organizing Your Holiday Souvenirs It might be a t-shirt from Thailand, or nesting dolls from Russia. An uber pretty figurine from Italy, or a beer stein from Germany. Once you get home and the after-glow of the […]
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Mar
Mar
To be able to let go of clutter, we must first understand its possessive power. The Clutter Collection There are several reasons why we collect clutter. Why we can’t seem to let go of things we have gathered over time. We can blame our brain power! In a study conducted by researchers at Yale, it has […]
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Jan
Jan
Who loves coupons? For those who are experts in organizing coupons, the feat can be done as easy as folding the laundry. However, if you are a newbie, the concept of coupon organizing can be confusing. You can be left wondering: How do I categorize the coupons? Should I group them by date of expiry, type of […]
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Jan
Jan
Infographic: How To Organize Your Closet Want o Try Our 14 Days To An Organized Closet Program? This program is perfect if you’re the kind of person who: Has plenty of clothes in the closet, but ‘nothing to wear‘ Likes to look your best Likes to feel a sense of order Would like to buy new-season clothes or shoes, but there’s […]
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Jan
Jan
You know what I thought held me back from having an organized closet? $$ Money $$. I thought money was the root of the problem, so therefore because I couldn’t afford to buy new clothes, I had to keep and wear the ones I already had. The trouble was that I didn’t wear the ones I already had. […]
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Jan
Jan
As much as I love to embrace the way technology allows us to access music, I can’t bring myself to throw away some of my CDs … yet. I’m sure the time will come. I have managed to declutter my book collection, and it didn’t hurt or scar me! I’m not a big DVD collector, […]
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Dec
Dec
If you’re a person who loves ‘signs’, then this is it! Our 52 Organizing Missions program is ready and waiting for you to start January 1. Join the community and have a happy and organized new year! Thanks for making this simple! There are plenty of these type of plans out there but I needed […]
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Dec
Dec
In Australia, our school year is coming to an end. Six glorious weeks of school holidays lay ahead. No strict routines. No school lunches. No homework. I’m just as excited as the kids! Our readers in the US & UK are about to head into the Christmas/holiday break, after having a few weeks into the new school […]
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Nov
Nov
As always, we are here to help you get & stay organized! We have two fantastic tools to help you take action and be ready for the holiday season. You’re welcome! Get Organized Tool No.1: 7 Days To A Dramatically Decluttered Home Program Currently on sale for $29. This program is perfect for people who: Are […]
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Nov
Nov
Do you hate the thought of preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner every day? For big families, this can be a daily dilemma that causes stress and unrest in the family environment. If you’re not into planning your menu, then you probably spend most of your time scrambling through the pantry or making quick trips to the grocery store. There […]
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Nov
Nov
Often the first piece of advice others like to give when you’re procrastinating about starting a declutter project is … Just Start! One you start, everything else will follow. For some, this may be all the encouragement you need to take action. “Just Start” or “Start Small” are the gems of the decluttering world; perfect for people who can […]
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Oct
Oct
Quick Quiz: What Is The State Of Your Closet? Neat, tidy, organized. I feel great when I see my closet. Could use some work, but it’s workable and meets my needs. Untidy & Impractical. Lots of misplaced items. Lots of unwanted clothes taking up valuable space. Bursting with mess, I really need a detox but don’t […]
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Oct
Oct
Excuses, excuses! Do you like to hide behind those? What’s the biggest decluttering hurdle you face? For lots of people it’s the lack of time. Or perceived lack of time! For others, it’s the amount of clutter that needs to be sorted. Mostly though, we can probably all agree, it’s about lack of motivation. Let’s Break Down […]
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Oct
Oct
Decluttering can cause a lot of stress. This stress is magnified when it’s inherited clutter. Pressure can mount when you are faced with the decluttering task of things that are not yours or are left to your care. Why? Because simply, this isn’t your mess! Yet you have to clean it up! It’s an emotional and sometimes […]