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My thread to keep myself on task while I purge for my move! started by Pumpkin_Pie (1/6/11 at 8:54am) 1 2	You and I have both been busy today..did mostly cleaning and... 1/15/11 at 5:14pm by catscharm74	27	549
Woo-hoo! Found an organizing book I actually like! started by Lisoula (12/27/10 at 7:36pm)	Wha? That is absurd. I love "Its All Too Much" by Peter Walsh. 1/14/11 at 10:26pm by tree_hugger	2	286
Now THIS is de-cluttered... started by Hopefulmama (1/4/11 at 6:19pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Haven't read the entire thread- but I agree with lots of the... 1/14/11 at 7:56pm by laurabfig	96	5,673
How to get super motivated to de-clutter..... started by laurabfig (1/11/11 at 11:12pm)	We have this too! I have a rule to never say "no". I am sure... 1/14/11 at 1:18pm by mags.bubble	8	340
From anxiously disorganized to kinda, sorta, actually... clean! How I've been changing my... started by cyclamen (1/11/11 at 11:54am)	Thank you SO much for posting. We do have a good-sized house... 1/14/11 at 12:16pm by Ellien C	11	565
Just coming to this forum makes me anxious started by Ellien C (10/7/10 at 10:45am) 1 2	see - your stuff just didn't look that bad to me. MY stuff... 1/14/11 at 11:47am by Ellien C	27	1,320
150 Before Christmas started by catscharm74 (11/7/10 at 2:07pm) 1 2 3…14	WHEW - That sweatsuit is gone!dunno what happened to the... 1/14/11 at 11:42am by Ellien C	276	4,354
Nevermind started by PeacefulSeams (1/13/11 at 3:12pm)	This is awesome!!! Pics if you have them. : ) 1/13/11 at 4:09pm by catscharm74	1	128
Do you have a junk drawer? started by minta (1/10/11 at 5:56pm)	I call it my misalainos draw and try not to put trash or... 1/13/11 at 1:29pm by Graceie	6	220
anyone else chronically, hopelessly disorganized? started by maisiedotes (1/5/11 at 12:46pm) 1 2	Another vote for Organizing from the Inside Out. This book... 1/13/11 at 12:43pm by NicaG	21	916
Husband resisting simplifying. Gah! started by Beauchamp (1/8/11 at 11:35am)	It took me 5 years..yes 5 YEARS...to chip away at hubby's... 1/13/11 at 6:19am by catscharm74	9	404
Need clothes storage ideas for 4 kids in one room started by elisheva (1/1/11 at 9:04pm)	So far the laundry basket system is working. We do have a... 1/12/11 at 6:35pm by elisheva	15	1,244
Striving For A More Simple/Minimalist Life Tribe started by Amys1st (4/5/10 at 11:14am) 1 2 3…9	I have stumbled upon Fair Indigo (they have a website as well... 1/12/11 at 10:10am by septmama	176	13,445
tackling my clothes -help please! -x-posted 2011 in 2011 started by farmergirl (1/11/11 at 7:28pm)	I donated a lot of my clothes last year. I don't know if it... 1/12/11 at 2:17am by pear-shaped	1	121
simplifying the kitchen started by lookatreestar (1/10/11 at 3:02pm)	Gadgets that I can't live without? sharp cleavercutting... 1/11/11 at 9:55pm by skreader	11	592
Jumping up and down! started by journeymom (1/9/11 at 9:13pm)	Foster care organizations like bags like that so the kids... 1/11/11 at 12:50pm by Ellien C	4	197
Got rid of three very important pieces of 'clutter' ... started by Usually Curious (1/10/11 at 2:59pm)	Quote:Ah! ....OK...well maybe I shouldn't hang on to the... 1/11/11 at 3:05am by clutterwarrior	4	265
The toys are really getting to me started by laohaire (1/10/11 at 11:28am)	since she seems to be game with rotating, i would start with... 1/11/11 at 12:11am by zoebird	6	277
I realized while donating clothes started by catscharm74 (1/2/11 at 5:55pm)	so, i have very little by way of clothing. and when i was... 1/10/11 at 11:55pm by zoebird	13	608
Excessive House Dust - Can it be from our cotton futons? started by taubel (1/10/11 at 10:43am)	Our vacuum does have a HEPA filter. It's not a... 1/10/11 at 2:12pm by taubel	6	209
Really old toys started by Pumpkin_Pie (1/4/11 at 5:10pm)	Well done, old toys are the hardest! 1/9/11 at 9:57pm by Oceanone	10	503
Managing hand me downs started by happysmileylady (1/3/11 at 12:02pm)	I have them in vaccuum sealed bags to help protect from... 1/9/11 at 9:49pm by OkiMom	8	378
Storage for dress-up clothes? started by Curlyfry7 (1/7/11 at 11:12am)	OMG, you just described exactly what I plan to do when our... 1/9/11 at 1:55pm by sapphire_chan	8	858
Yoga ball - keep? donate? aack. started by renaissanceed (1/5/11 at 6:19pm)	I have a 65 CM anti-burst stay-ball, it has a weight or... 1/8/11 at 9:00pm by noahs.mom06	7	254
The clothes horse/toy hoarder/stacker, aka DH started by JTA Mom (1/5/11 at 3:40pm)	I think this is a "man" thing, because my DH does it, too,... 1/8/11 at 1:51pm by HerRoyallHigh...	7	340
Motivated Moms Question started by just_lily (1/7/11 at 8:11am)	I did the one page per week last year and also added my menu... 1/8/11 at 9:24am by mags.bubble	5	327
anyone use a pocket chart or something similiar to stay organized? started by ILoveMyBabyBird (1/5/11 at 9:25am)	hmm, that sounds really cool! 1/7/11 at 1:02pm by doubledutch	3	169
Favorite space-saving ideas for small spaces started by ReadingMama (1/6/11 at 9:17am)	We have slanted ceilings on the second floor and there were... 1/7/11 at 12:31pm by crunchy_mommy	5	610
4 New Storage Bins - who-hoo started by e13lorena (1/3/11 at 6:58pm)	I actually just emptied 2 under-the-bed storage bins, so it's... 1/6/11 at 5:41pm by pearl2	2	181
Has anyone every made their own "motivated moms" chore list? started by nanette0269 (1/4/11 at 9:39am)	I'm not really sure about MM or FL, but I have something that... 1/6/11 at 3:11pm by Learning_Mum	6	610
How many pounds of stuff do you own? started by KoalaMama (12/9/10 at 8:20pm)	I love hearing about how much stuff you all have! Thanks for... 1/6/11 at 11:37am by KoalaMama	14	711
Critique my idea for food storage shelves. Show me yours! started by diana_of_the_dunes (1/6/11 at 6:21am)	I love This Old House I think your shelves sound perfect! I... 1/6/11 at 8:42am by columbusmomma	1	218
so do i betray DH and throw it all out? started by sosurreal09 (11/18/10 at 4:10pm) 1 2	I agree with the deadline. I am going to start doing that... 1/6/11 at 7:20am by maisiedotes	21	1,104
What should I do with my pain meds? started by MamitaM (1/2/11 at 2:13pm)	i kept mine. most stuff just gets weaker, not dangerous.... 1/5/11 at 7:19am by chel	4	219
Condiment clutter started by diana_of_the_dunes (12/27/10 at 5:28am)	We had this problem too and used a basket approach. We... 1/4/11 at 9:35pm by renaissanceed	5	263
Looking for safe toy box, suggestions?? started by carlaboz99 (12/28/10 at 10:56am)	What I use for now...... 1/4/11 at 9:40am by dayiscoming2006	9	471
Organizing sewing clutter? started by skybluepink02 (12/20/10 at 6:50am)	Those thread racks with pegs for each spool are fantastic. ... 1/4/11 at 9:21am by sapphire_chan	5	310
Has decluttering changed your gift buying habits? started by Punchy Kaby (12/15/10 at 6:50pm) 1 2	I see "decluttering" as part of our entire push to consume... 1/3/11 at 2:02pm by MsFortune	24	923
What is your favorite furniture item for organizing stuff? started by DaughterOfKali (12/28/10 at 11:53am)	I admit that I would love a big house. 1/3/11 at 1:28pm by DaughterOfKali	19	719
Do you ever feel "done" decluttering and/or simplifying? started by laurabfig (12/23/10 at 11:38am)	I am in maitenance phaseand have been for 2 years. Now about... 1/3/11 at 11:47am by MsBirdie	12	529
what to do with random toiletry items? started by marinak1977 (12/27/10 at 10:44am)	Around here you can also dontate them to the Food Bank. You... 1/3/11 at 12:28am by zebra15	11	376
Crying on Christmas! :-( started by Turquesa (12/25/10 at 6:11pm) 1 2 3	This. If I were dying of thirst, drowning still wouldn't... 1/2/11 at 9:45pm by Storm Bride	47	3,237
how do you organize medicines? started by bootsvalentine (11/24/10 at 1:26pm)	Medicine is definitely tricky. At least for me. I put our... 1/2/11 at 6:11pm by SomethingAnon...	16	437
What to do about the partner that loves clutter? started by Koalamom (12/28/10 at 5:07am)	We've been married for 3.5 years, and only just now has he... 1/2/11 at 5:11pm by HerRoyallHigh...	12	515
2010 in 2010 started by Hollysmom (12/31/09 at 6:22pm) 1 2 3…65	Thanks! I worked really hard and am especially proud of... 1/2/11 at 7:52am by PoetryLover	1,297	41,037
I think I need permission to toss some stuff! started by MamitaM (12/31/10 at 11:21am)	I donate my breast milk and I call the babies that I donate... 1/1/11 at 8:49pm by MamitaM	13	390
50 items by Friday? Anyone want to join me? started by amyandelle (12/28/10 at 10:17am) 1 2	I have been working slowly on this and I am sure I made the... 1/1/11 at 10:13am by thriftyqueen	29	560
Help me figure out how to display a giant pow wow drum started by Koalamom (12/28/10 at 3:52am)	So Anchored up high it will be. Now my real question is a... 1/1/11 at 3:29am by Koalamom	5	192
Overwhelmed by maintaining my organized and tidy house! started by FloridaBorn (12/28/10 at 4:20pm)	I'm right there's with you I'm a total type i clean freak and... 12/30/10 at 7:44pm by Graceie	9	583
Respecting Materials vs. Fostering Creativity started by Ellien C (12/25/10 at 8:26pm)	I have been terrified in the past that my disposing of DD1's... 12/30/10 at 9:23am by Masel	12	503