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A group where we will have a weekly de-clutter assignment. Let's get our homes clutter-free and make it fun too ? Any ideas welcome

Members: 57
Latest Activity: Nov 27

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It's time to get into the habit of letting go of excess stuff, rather than finding a place to stuff it. Having to walk around stuff or over stuff does not make for a peaceful living environment. Let's go room by room and take care of some of the most common clutter problems.

1.) Kitchen: ask yourself what items do I use daily?

These items really deserve the primetime space in your kitchen. They should be within arms reach in the best location available. Watch out for space hogs in the kitchen such as multiple coffee mugs, plastic bags and cleaning products.

2.) Next ask yourself how many of each of these items you need to have a reasonable amount on hand.

Do you have 6 of something but only use one. This is a common problem. Setting limits will help you maintain an organized kitchen easily. Any broken, stained or chipped items need to go.

3.) Donate or discard your extra items, or in the case of glasses or dishes store them in long term storage until needed.

That is only if you have room in or for long-term storage. If you already have a long term storage problem go ahead and get rid of your excess, unless its an item that you can not replace like grandma's good china, in that case get rid of something else and store grandma's china. Remember to periodically go through cabinets and drawers to purge extras and replace worn out or damaged pieces.

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Comment by Dawn Lidwell on November 26, 2009 at 10:22pm: Is this group active anymore? Seems like all the groups Ive joined over the last week have 0 activity :( Kind of disheartening honestly. I havent even been able to get any help in another group Im in to help me get ideas on an issue im having in my business :( Come on ladies, lets get more active here!!!

Comment by Kim Schmitt on November 4, 2009 at 3:51pm: last week was 5 min a day under the sink in the bath.. took a couple of days but it is now organized. (or as my bri hubby would say... it is now sorted)

Comment by Kim Schmitt on November 4, 2009 at 3:51pm: and agonizing hours trying to decide what project to start AND then don't do it because it feels so overwhelming.

today is the dining room table day!! tomorrow the buffet or not.. maybe another area that could use 5-10 min

Comment by Rebecca Hurt on November 4, 2009 at 3:15pm: I have been doing exactly that recently and I agree with you Kim, it is less stressful and doesn't seem so overwhelming either.......great idea, only 5-10 minutes everyday vs spending agonizing hours to declutter.

Comment by Kim Schmitt on November 4, 2009 at 7:42am: here is a tip.. pick a place and spend 5=10 minutes decluttering. each day. then it is less stressful

Comment by Kim Schmitt on November 4, 2009 at 7:41am: there is actually a support group for a clutter free house?? Awsome

Comment by Kristi Gibson on June 15, 2009 at 6:15pm: Is this group active anymore?It looks like agood idea

Comment by Alice MacKinnon on May 14, 2009 at 12:18am: Am I missing some connection here? I joined thinking that there would be different tips/assignments regarding de-cluttering addressed on a weekly basis. So far the only topic I've seen has to do with the kitchen! Are there more tips/assignments somewhere on this page that I'm not aware of? If so, please let me know! Are we supposed to be adding our tips or solicit help with specific problems areas? Would love to have some feedback!