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Why Does Getting Rid of Clutter Upset Me?

(Guest Post: Amanda Jacobs)

So many households have so much unnecessary stuff and rarely have the time to deal with it. This situation raises stress levels and frustrations and can turn our homes into unhealthy environments. One of the big reasons that people give up organizing and un-cluttering is because of the difficult emotions that can arise when deciding which items to keep and which to dispose of. Read on for some insight into these feelings and tips on how to master them.

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De-Clutter Your Bedroom in One Day

(Guest Post: Chia Trams)

Walking into a bedroom full of clutter is robbing you from the feelings of relaxation and comfort that an organized bedroom has to offer. But de-cluttering a bedroom is a task that can be completed in just one day. So don't accept the clutter any longer do these easy things to finding a room of perfect relaxation and peace.

How to Store Kids Dress Up Clothes

(Guest Post: Shelby Strong)

Your children love to play dress up. In fact, they love it so much they dress-up almost daily, and then every evening dress-ups are scattered across your floors...

Sound familiar? You may need a dress-up storage option that is more child-friendly. Perhaps you don't even have storage for those Cinderella dresses yet! Storing dress-up clothes doesn't have to be headache. This guide will help you determine what type of storage option you need so that you can find the best dress-up clothes option for your family.

5 Simple Steps Towards Discovering True Treasure Hidden Amongst Your Clutter

(Guest Post: Debbie Tremblay)

Looking for a little treasure? I'm not talking about diving in the deep blue sea or climbing up the Himalayas Mountains in search of lost buried treasure.

While that may sound fun, finding true treasures begins at home in the darkest corner of your basement or attic.

Need proof? Let me share with you the treasure my client recently uncovered during one of our de-cluttering expeditions that took place in her basement.

The Six Reasons Why You May Not Declutter

(Guest Post: Cindy Brock)

Decluttering is no fun. As someone who was (and still somewhat is) a former clutter-junkie, it took a long time to figure out exactly why I kept what I did. These are some of the reasons that seemed to fit my particular situation:

Get Rid of Clutter Fast and Easy With These Simple Tips

(Guest Post: Marilyn Bohn)

Let's face it, there are some things that we don't like to do either because we think they are hard or we don't know where to begin or how to do them. A few years ago I was making one of my daughters her freedom quilt (this is a red, white and blue quilt I give them on their 21st birthday). I was appliquéing blue snowflakes onto a white background. I hit a wall and I couldn't continue making the quilt. Just the thought of sewing on it almost made me ill. Another daughter suggested I make only 21 blocks instead of the number I was aiming for. That one small suggestion is all it took; I changed the pattern and was able to finish creating this beautiful quilt.

If you are stuck with clutter and you want to change but don't know where to start I have several tips on how to get rid of clutter in four rooms in your home.

How to make Organizing Fun for the whole Family!

Does the thought of organizing make you want to scream? Do you procrastinate when it comes to getting organized because you feel it is too overwhelming?

Organizing does not have to be a chore there are ways to make it into something fun that you and your family actually might enjoy!

Here are some tips.