Reader Hack: Taming Closet Clutter
September 24, 2007
Here’s a suggestion for keeping your closet and clothes under control:
When I buy a new item of clothing, I get rid of three items of clothing. This way my closet is not bursting at the seams. Generally, most people have clothes that they just don’t wear or haven’t even looked at for the past two years.
It’s also a good way to donate or give away items that you’re not using, can’t wear, or don’t wear. In Feng Shui practice, you must always clear out to receive something new!!
Submitted by Sandi
Clutter Hack: Labeling Feed Bins
September 24, 2007
For all you Sharpie fans out there:
I have a lot of animals, which makes going on trips difficult. I took a Sharpie pen and labeled all of the different grain bins with feeding instructions for the horses and goats.
I never have to write up instructions on a note for the pet sitter again! Hallelulah!
Related Product: Try these great feed bins.
Letting Go of Clutter is a Joy!
September 21, 2007
Sometimes we need to step back and evaluate our spaces and see them with fresh eyes. Often we don’t see clutter until we are drowning in it.
Take a tour of your home and really look at everything. Find the joy and simplicity in everything you own (and do) and give yourself permission to let go of everything else.
I am really trying to simplify things as much as possible by making sure we are actually using and loving the stuff we own all of the time.
This past weekend we swapped beds in our girls’ rooms, which prompted a general re-arranging, over-hauling and purging of all our kids’ rooms. Continue Reading