The Pareto principle states that for many outcomes, roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes.  In terms of our homes, that means 80% of the time we use 20% of our items. That means, 80% of our homes are not used on a regular basis. Some of those items are used on occasion, […]

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning and the process of decluttering your whole house.

Do you get stressed about all the things coming into your house after the holidays? I have provided my best ideas to keep your home clutter free for the holidays and how to ask for gifts that fit your clutter free life.

However, as invitations roll in, you will want to consider what options are best for your family. You don’t have to say yes to every invitation that comes your way. The best way to say no is come up with your family’s priorities and boundaries before you even see an invitation!

The key to paper is having a system to deal with it so it doesn’t become piles around the house or lost when it should be addressed.

When getting organized, I always suggest starting with the areas you spend the most time in. For most people, that would be the kitchen, the primary bedroom and primary bathroom in your house. Those are the first two places I start my day. When I have a clean kitchen and primary bathroom, my day always seems to start off better.