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Why I don’t sell my stuff … and why I don’t think you should either
I have decluttered thousands of items from my home over the last few years. I can count the number of items I sold on one hand. Selling things is not my go-to method of getting rid of my excess stuff...
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How to sell your stuff without losing your mind
Whether you just want to free up some space in your home or you’ve decided to adopt a minimalist lifestyle, you have to get rid of some stuff. Selling your excess stuff has probably come to mind....
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For me, right now: December 2017
Well, I’m a year older since my last montly update. I quietly celebrated my 40th birthday midway through December. For me, Christmas never starts until after my birthday. I managed to get the Christmas...
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How to reduce your mental load – tips for clothing and dressing
At high school, I wore a uniform. It was hideous. An itchy brown jersey, yellow polo shirt and a brown box-pleat skirt. Maybe it was the height of style in the 70s when the school opened, but...
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How to declutter with little kids in the house
My first decluttering project was the linen cupboard. It was full to overflowing. I mainly used what was on the top. Putting stuff away was a delicate game of linen Jenga. One day, I took the plunge...
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For me right now: April 2018
April has been about two things: school holidays and decluttering. Term 1 was long and we all needed a break. I get the feeling that as a parent, I’m meant to dread the school hoidays, but I like them....
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Three easy ways to kick-start your decluttering
Have you got too much stuff? Do you want to free up some much-needed space and create a sense of calm, but have trouble getting started? You’re not alone. The thought of sorting through all your junk...
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Why to join a toy library – even if you already have too many toys
Somehow, we ended up in the toy aisle, probably something to do with it being located right next to the kids pyjamas. My son was examining a display of dinosaurs from a well-known movie franchise....
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Why “do I use it?” is the wrong question to focus on when decluttering
You’ve probably seen the meme: “Turn all your clothes hangers backwards. Whenever you wear something, turn the hanger the right way. In six months/a year, donate every piece of clothing still hanging...
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How to declutter toys without the guilt
Ahhh, the joy of a child playing quietly in his room. I pop my head around the door, only to see tufts of white stuffing poking out from under my son’s bed. Hmmm, it turns out that ‘playing quietly’...
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