Am I A Hoarder?
I look around my office and see bookshelves so stuffed that one of them is now on a diagonal, unable to stay even under the weight of the double layer …
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One Woman’s Journey Letting Go of Keepsakes
It all started when my parents divorced. They departed from their family size home and shuffled years of memories to my sisters and I in the form of totes and …
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A Fashion Solution for the Style Challenged
The minimalist lifestyle isn’t anything new, but it’s been gaining traction as of late. A “less is more” attitude can be applied to almost any area of your life—from home …
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Collection or Hoard? How to Know When You’ve Gone Too Far
Do you like to shop, even when you don’t need anything? Are you afraid to get rid of things because you might need them later? Are you creating new storage …
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Enough is Enough: Setting Limits on Your Buying Habits
We all splurge now and then. When your favorite jeans are 50% off the already-on-sale-price it makes total sense to grab another pair. When a new gadget comes out that …
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Our Strange Addiction to Cleaning Videos
While inspirational cleaning videos existed prior to the pandemic, the number of cleaning content vloggers exploded while we were all sitting home during the shelter-at-home mandate. It was a perfect …
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Tips for Letting Go of Sentimental Belongings
For Jennie, it was her collection of Swarovski figurines. Collected over decades of travels and gifted by family and friends on birthdays and holidays, her collection numbered close to one …
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How to Cleanse Your Bookshelf
If you’re an avid reader you have likely read countless articles about all the wacky ways you can organize your bookshelf. I have tried countless arrangements. I’ve sorted my books …
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How Long Do Your Nail Care Items Really Last?
As you embark on a spring cleaning mission or a major decluttering spree, certain areas of the house often take precedence: clearing out unused clothes, kitchen items, or even tackling …
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When to Ditch Your Old Makeup
When you think about decluttering, the first thing that probably comes to mind is cleaning out the garage or a closet. But there are other areas of your life that …
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A Psychologist’s Advice on Letting Go of Stuff You Don’t Need
After being stuck at home this past year, you may find a solid dose of spring cleaning and major decluttering, reorganizing, and redecorating is becoming a necessity. But there can …
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