The moment you have kids you’ll find yourself in the world of a special kind of clutter, one that will take up space on every surface and cover your floors in no time flat. From toddler blocks to Legos you’re going to be dancing through the minefield of tiny toys unless you do something fast to get things under control. Where do you even begin? Recognize Everything Starts in the Ground Rules Tell your kids they can’t play with something new without first putting away the old toys. That helps ... VIEW POST

It seems like the bigger space you live in, the more you will accumulate. It creeps up on you over time. You buy stuff for your kids, your house, your spouse, and even yourself. Next thing you know, you have clutter. Use these tips to help you declutter. Invest in Containers Sometimes, the problem is not the amount of stuff you have, but where you put it. When you put your unused items in containers, this is an orderly way to organize your possessions. You still may need to shed some ... VIEW POST

Getting organized is not just a good idea because your mom said so. There are lots of benefits to being in control and developing a clutter-free lifestyle. Less stress When organized you are automatically less stressed, you know where your keys, wallet, important papers, phone charger and phone are. Similarly, if your project plan is up to date and you complete your reports on time, there’s no need to worry about on-the-spot requests for project updates or meetings. More time Planning your ... VIEW POST

One of the things you notice when you start decluttering is how so much of the clutter in your house reflects the clutter in your mind. If you’re hanging onto to clothes that don’t fit, or the ugly vase your mother gave you for Christmas or the exercise bike you might get around to using, you don’t just have a problem with too much stuff. You have a problem letting go. Chances are you’re also hanging onto a whole bunch of bad feelings, ill-founded assumptions, old grievances and future worries. ... VIEW POST

So you’ve followed all the advice and decluttered your house. But all too soon, you realize that you have clutter creep. Stuff is starting to build up again. Maybe you ended up replacing some of the stuff you got rid of or maybe everyone isn’t pitching in to keep the house decluttered. Here are a few simple, quick habits that all family members can do to keep the house decluttered. Deal with mail immediately—The last thing any of us wants to do after a long day at work is deal with the mail. ... VIEW POST