Things my Mother told me!  “Clutter attracts clutter”. When you plop something “here for now” does that one item seems to multiply? You drop a bag of items from the store by the door because you don’t feel like putting them away right now. You set the mail on the counter “for now” because you [...]

Things my mother told me! ” When is a drawer a mirror”? You might think your mind is not as cluttered as your closet or drawer.  Go right ahead and tell yourself that. When you are finally honest with yourself, however, you will look inside that kitchen drawer, filled with old batteries, twist ties, expired [...]

Things my mother told me!  “Your priorities change once you start to declutter} and learn what makes a friend a friend”. Will your relationships with people change when you have decluttered your living space? Yes, indeed.  Your priorities change and you learn what is important. You will find yourself removing dead wood of tired relationships [...]

Things my Mother told me!! “Clear the clutter, channel your energy and be successful. There are those who will tell you that certain corners of your house, certain areas of your life, need to be cleared before you can channel your energy and be successful. I am telling you that if any corner of your [...]

Things my Mother told me!! ”Let the sunhine in – eliminate unnecessary possessions”.  How would you feel if every window, every door was blocked? You cannot see outside; you cannot walk outside! There is not light, no escape! Your unneccessary possions and disorganized clutter block the way! When you stip away the debris, you let the [...]

Things my Mother told me!! Why do you own what you can’t remember you have? How many pairs of shoes do you own?  Don’t check yet. Got a number in mind? Now go to your closet and count.  Twice as many? Three times as many? Why do you own what you can’t remember you have? Think [...]

Things My Mother Told Me:  Clutter is a safety hazard, eliminate the clutter and reduce the risk of home accidents.  Put things you use daily in easy to access places. Kitchen: Lower cupboards are best or frequently used items. Get rid of  things not often used. Eliminate the need for step stools/ladders. Bathroom: Store only [...]

Things My Mother Told Me:  Remember it has taken you a lifetime to collect all your things.  It will take time to determine how to move forward to the next phase of your life. 1.  Develop a plan. 2.  Start the process slowly; small steps. 3.  Determine a time table, daily, weekly, monthly. 4.  Begin [...]

Things My Mother Told Me:  First step… get started and stay committed.   F.A.S.T.  Fix a time   Anything can be eliminated Storing someone else’s stuff, why? Trash..turn clutter into cash  F        Fix a time to get stared. A       Anything you have not used in 12 months eliminated it. S       Storing someone else’s stuff, why?           Call [...]

Things my mother told me:  If you don’t want or need an item someone else will. 1. Sell it secondhand             Consignment Shops             Goodwill Community Stores             Once Upon a Child             Play it Again Sports             Salvation Army             Second Hand Stores             St Vincent de Paul (Society of)             Value Village   [...]