Decluttering, Organizing, & Simplifying - Page 7

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Keeping Toys for the next generation? started by ~Journey~ (7/2/07 at 1:26pm) 1 2 3	My inlaws saved a lot, and I am so grateful. My partner's... 7/9/07 at 12:28pm by the_lissa	43	1,015
When the gift-givers find out you decluttered things they gave you? started by Beauchamp (12/14/09 at 5:37pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Caneel Why did you DH even... 12/23/09 at 12:11pm by Beauchamp	43	2,542
really horrible chores started by songbird45 (2/3/09 at 5:29pm) 1 2 3	Glass shower doors really do clean up far faster and look a... 2/9/09 at 4:57am by sunnysandiegan	43	1,178
Decluttering the kitchen started by justmeandmybrood (4/25/10 at 1:30pm) 1 2 3	RuthieGirl, it sounds like you have made a great start, woo... 5/3/10 at 2:46pm by justmeandmybrood	43	1,700
Poll: shower curtain - closed or open, which is less cluttered looking? started by boheime (6/7/09 at 12:08am) 1 2 3	I like closed so that company can't see all the toys etc left... 6/12/09 at 11:38pm by JustVanessa	43	1,949
s/o Staying simplified in larger homes: 2000sqft+ started by ILoveMyBabyBird (10/22/10 at 3:24pm) 1 2 3	those institutional rules can definitely help! and, they... 11/6/10 at 6:36pm by accountclosed3	43	1,969
I need a Compacting buddy!! started by boogiemonster (10/22/07 at 1:19am) 1 2 3	I fell off the wagon today. We went on a coffee date on... 11/23/07 at 7:31pm by boogiemonster	43	1,239
WHAT do you do with your messy "horizontal spaces to throw crap?!" started by peaceful_mama (8/14/10 at 2:27am) 1 2 3	I actually got rid of almost every horizontal surface possible... 10/4/10 at 11:39pm by mommaof3boz	42	2,336
Anyone else NOT allowing video games? started by turnipmama (11/18/06 at 1:06pm) 1 2 3	On the original topic of video games. I've found that I'm most... 12/4/06 at 1:20pm by sapphire_chan	42	1,335
Craigslist Vent started by ChampagneBlossom (4/20/09 at 5:06pm) 1 2 3	this is why I always add on 25% than I want to end up with.If... 4/23/09 at 7:55am by minimunklemama	42	1,558
Motivated Moms 2011 started by Hopefulmama (12/31/10 at 4:53am) 1 2 3	I only print out two weeks at a time -- i.e., one page front... 1/31/11 at 10:18am by Comtessa	42	2,489
Most freeing thing you've decluttered? started by treespeak (1/8/10 at 1:39pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Caneel Yearbooks are an issue... 1/11/10 at 5:38pm by Juvysen	42	1,879
How Often Do You Change the Sheets on Your Bed? started by MommyErin (1/29/08 at 8:57pm) 1 2 3	Oooh, what are your "sickhouse rules?" Sounds intriguing! ... 2/3/08 at 8:46pm by rose angel	42	1,188
Have you ever taken decluttering/simplifying too far? :) started by RunAround (10/14/09 at 2:39pm) 1 2 3	There is this one coffee cup I sold at a garage sale that I... 12/10/09 at 12:05pm by Ruthiegirl	42	2,486
Do you use a bread box? started by Morgan's mama (6/10/09 at 7:12pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by hottmama No, we just keep our... 6/25/09 at 4:42pm by granola_mom	42	1,325
Do sellers of floorplans just live in another world? started by sapphire_chan (10/6/06 at 12:05pm) 1 2 3	Subing because DH and I want to try to build our own house and... 10/13/06 at 5:16pm by IdentityCrisi...	42	1,693
Could you live with just nine spices? started by maryjane (2/15/07 at 2:49pm) 1 2 3	1. onion powder 2. garlic powder 3. pepper 4. Italian... 2/17/07 at 2:59am by Jade2561	42	916
BLAZER HELP NOW PLEASE -- I found a few more and some shoes started by sarasprings (1/20/08 at 10:27pm) 1 2 3	Thanks LionTigerBear and organic-momma. That's great news... 1/31/08 at 10:44am by sarasprings	42	1,091
How to Deal With Relatives Who Like to Contribute Clutter started by HelloKitty (9/13/05 at 11:20am) 1 2 3	Could you suggest something like giving savings bonds as the... 10/16/05 at 10:25pm by westernmamomma	42	1,503
Contentment with my tiny house started by cdmaze (10/14/06 at 2:30am) 1 2 3	It's a cute structure, and your colors are just gorgeous. I'd... 10/18/06 at 10:57am by Stone Fence	42	1,987
Need your opinion.... started by couponqueen (2/4/07 at 6:17pm) 1 2 3	oohh.. great thanks! 2/14/07 at 4:35pm by ollineeba	41	1,037
Books - keep or get rid of? started by frugalmama (9/2/10 at 5:41pm) 1 2 3	half.com it's owned by eBay but it's not an auction - you list... 12/21/10 at 9:42pm by MsFortune	41	1,854
Organizing digital photos... is there an easier way? started by Devon (11/18/06 at 2:39am) 1 2 3	Maybe this will help someone else becaue it REALLY helped me.... 1/3/07 at 3:06pm by jessjgh1	41	2,133
If you could only own one pair of warm-weather shoes... started by chilliepepper (7/7/07 at 3:28pm) 1 2 3	Do any of these run wide? I have really wide feet and love shoes. 7/10/07 at 11:36am by jlazx2	41	1,018
Plastic Purge! started by mommabear207 (5/10/09 at 10:59am) 1 2 3	I just saw this, so I'm glad you revived the thread!!!!!! We... 3/29/10 at 12:52pm by hildare	41	2,258
What are the basic items to make rooms feel homey? started by youngspiritmom (9/9/10 at 2:43am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by MonkeyPrincess This is my plan... 10/20/10 at 4:08pm by youngspiritmom	41	3,044
How small of a space could you live in? started by MoonMama78 (4/9/09 at 3:47pm) 1 2 3	Like others have said, it's all about the layout. As a family... 4/21/09 at 10:28am by CortLong	41	1,324
Pics of my DECLUTTERED home!!! started by njbeachgirl (7/2/07 at 12:56pm) 1 2 3	Oh, I love your house! Gorgeous! 7/9/07 at 11:38am by becoming	41	1,564
What don't you need? started by notwonamesalike (5/6/08 at 6:28pm) 1 2 3	I've got more: A guitar Dryer sheets 5000 assorted items that... 5/14/08 at 8:23pm by MyOcean	41	1,723
Great ideas on keeping a kitchen tidy! started by sedalbj (11/3/07 at 7:02am) 1 2 3	I can't say mine was CLEAN, but it was much easier to cook in... 11/23/07 at 6:07pm by sedalbj	41	2,744
May Declutter Challenge! started by jennay (5/18/05 at 9:55am) 1 2 3	Ohhh I like the idea of picking a room or a specific area. I... 6/1/05 at 10:39pm by MyTwoAs	41	1,054
Do you have a "family clothes closet"? started by mykdsmomy (10/10/07 at 12:35am) 1 2 3	Yep, we do! Large family here and we set aside one of the... 1/25/08 at 3:33pm by mommaduck	41	1,634
Start fresh! Declutter now through NYE? started by Pariah (12/25/09 at 5:09pm) 1 2 3	Went through the Tupperware drawer. If it doesn't have its... 12/29/09 at 11:28pm by philomom	41	1,327
How much stuff do we really need? started by stretchmark (6/10/05 at 12:16am) 1 2 3	I am in the middle of this de-cluttering too. I now we can... 8/1/05 at 10:37am by orangefoot	41	2,488
Give Me Your Tips for an Organized Kitchen started by Mommy&Will (6/13/05 at 2:40am) 1 2 3	Go through your cabinets and pull anything you use once a... 1/8/06 at 9:03pm by Golden	41	2,200
What is in a minimalist kitchen? started by Pinoikoi (7/24/09 at 4:45pm) 1 2 3	Ironically I found I am short some pie pans for Thanksgiving..... 11/25/09 at 10:27pm by Pinoikoi	41	1,880
I just removed my tv, tell me I did the right thing! started by redhotmama (3/9/06 at 5:38pm) 1 2 3	We had our TV in our main living area and instead now have a... 7/27/06 at 2:42pm by cuttiebearmom	41	1,354
A cheap but great summer started by Dr.Worm (6/6/08 at 11:23am) 1 2 3	Oh boy! I was so excited to see this thread was bumped!! I... 6/17/08 at 3:43pm by Dr.Worm	41	1,776
'Getting ready to move' Thread. started by Paxjourney (10/17/12 at 7:26am) 1 2 3	I love Freecycle!!! A nice family just picked up a big car... 1/25/13 at 7:17am by Ruthiegirl	41	860
Post 3 organizing/decluttering things you want to do by Friday! started by laurabfig (6/28/10 at 1:32am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by clutterwarrior My 3 things this... 7/8/10 at 9:15am by clutterwarrior	41	1,302
Tell me how do you organize your days? started by kellid (1/6/09 at 4:36pm) 1 2 3	I have a 1 year old and a 4 year old and they usually go to... 3/18/09 at 2:38pm by flowers	41	1,738
Very simplified mamas--were your parents packrats? started by honeybee80 (10/3/09 at 11:30pm) 1 2 3	My parents are HUGE packrats and they smoke...so it makes... 10/19/09 at 7:13pm by catscharm74	41	1,427
. started by mom2sol (2/10/11 at 5:22pm) 1 2 3	. 3/11/11 at 3:11pm by mom2sol	40	2,484
MIL will not stop buying for DS - WWYD? started by Dabble (2/12/08 at 11:25pm) 1 2 3	Here's what we did for V Day. We sent DS (2) out to dinner... 3/6/08 at 10:23am by elephantmargaret	40	1,703
where do YOU find a simple wardrobe???? started by mothertoall (1/10/07 at 10:54am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by sphinxie I'm subbing... while I... 1/12/07 at 9:25pm by aweynsayl	40	1,412
84 sq ft house! started by insahmniak (7/18/07 at 12:34am) 1 2 3	I'd love to live that simply!! 9/18/07 at 3:15pm by I-Love-Alaska	40	3,048
What's on your bathroom counter? started by melissel (3/1/07 at 12:54pm) 1 2 3	I hate clutter. I have our toothbrushes in the tooth brush... 3/20/07 at 1:14am by GooeyRN	40	987
How do you deal with your dirty kitchen laundry? started by babyjonesmama (8/5/10 at 4:47pm) 1 2 3	and now for a less organized answer: I throw them down the... 8/16/10 at 11:54pm by tine1973	40	1,561
Chore Wars - mdc mama Tribe started by Kivgaen (1/6/10 at 6:38pm) 1 2 3	I just started one today, but don't know how to use it. 2/27/10 at 4:37pm by AngelBee	40	1,321
I wish I could get rid of..... started by jennay (11/1/07 at 12:55pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by ustasmom A couple of family... 11/6/07 at 3:12pm by olehippy	40	1,232