Decluttering, Organizing, & Simplifying - Page 137

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Does anyone else get Real Simple magazine? started by wynkenblynken&nod (10/2/05 at 2:04pm) 1 2 3	Yeah, I pretty much Real Simple with a grain of salt. It can... 2/14/06 at 5:37pm by fremontmama	45	1,761
January Decluttering Challenge! started by kissum (1/1/08 at 5:28pm) 1 2 3 4 5	i went to the storage building yesterday with a load of stuff... 1/28/08 at 2:59am by hellyaellen	87	1,761
Getting Rid of packrat's Stuff on the Sly started by Upside (7/10/07 at 12:46pm) 1 2 3	: 1/25/08 at 3:56am by Peppermint Leaf	50	1,763
Motivated Moms:1 week challenge-slackers, newbies & MM curious come join me! started by thewaggonerfamily (6/18/10 at 8:05pm) 1 2 3	I "wuz-gonna" do this, but didn't do well. I am caught up on... 7/1/10 at 1:42pm by mkksmom	53	1,763
Simple Living started by boogiemonster (8/18/07 at 2:42am) 1 2	I agree, Erin, that key element to simple living is only... 8/31/07 at 8:40pm by velochic	32	1,768
Dumb Ikea question. started by kellid (4/3/07 at 10:47am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mothertoall what do you all... 4/9/07 at 1:34pm by polyhymnia	22	1,768
kitchen cabinets: how do you organize all your "tupperware" type containers? started by HappyLamb (3/14/11 at 11:14am)	I don't know if this is what you're looking for, but I... 3/25/11 at 9:08am by Mulvah	15	1,772
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
Front loader or regular wash machine? started by mamagrigsby (7/27/10 at 12:47pm) 1 2	is it covered for 25 years, or that's the typical life? as... 4/30/11 at 6:51am by Panserbjorne	39	1,779
Kids bedrooms- do you require them to clean them? How often? No-why? started by completebeginnings (5/4/11 at 11:05am) 1 2	I find that insisting on 5 minutes a day of tidying their... 9/3/11 at 4:51pm by Shantimama	34	1,780
Help! No Dresser, No closet... Ideas? started by MonP'titBoudain (12/25/07 at 5:12pm)	I have a closet from ikea.. For the kids I have wooden... 12/28/07 at 8:43am by Meg_s	15	1,784
~~ APRIL ~~ Decluttering Challenge started by anthasam (4/3/06 at 1:11pm) 1 2 3 4 5	FFS, here on MDC. And mailed them, last week. Whew!!! What a... 5/1/06 at 11:15am by tessamami	80	1,792
Simple shoe storage for multiple children??? started by Logan (7/27/11 at 3:50am)	We have cubbies in the garage. Every family member has his/her... 8/2/11 at 5:33pm by boheime	13	1,792
I feel really bad now started by CountrylivinmomtoB (1/2/07 at 2:53pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by CountrylivinmomtoB just wanted... 1/9/07 at 7:04pm by phatchristy	34	1,792
No Plastic- Where do you draw the line? started by Lissybug (3/7/06 at 12:45pm) 1 2 3	I haven't read the whole thread because now I'm all fired up... 3/30/06 at 1:52am by trmpetplaya	40	1,794
My house is so messy.... started by transformed (10/21/07 at 8:51pm) 1 2	Quote: Maybe we can work that into the role play... "I'm such... 11/4/07 at 3:24pm by happyhippiemama	37	1,806
So how organized are your kiddos' toys? - UPDATE @ 20 started by AndVeeGeeMakes3 (6/10/10 at 9:37am) 1 2	I have been sewing simple drawstring bags for my daughters'... 7/7/10 at 4:23pm by AE+Mama	22	1,808
Organizing and decluttering before baby comes started by CarolynnMarilynn (11/5/06 at 12:09pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Tracy Tom Cruise & Katie's... 11/7/06 at 12:51am by RiverSky	6	1,808
Making peace with chaos and clutter started by gitanamama (5/7/12 at 12:22pm) 1 2	thank you for your kind reply...it actually gives some relief... 9/30/12 at 3:34am by newmama2011	35	1,809
STOP what you're doing right now... started by greenfaery* (12/11/08 at 3:46am) 1 2	Okay, sidetracked... Kids needed to eat. I need five minutes... 12/22/08 at 12:03pm by MonkeyPrincess	38	1,815
have you seen this blog? started by Serendipity (5/23/08 at 5:41pm)	i was going to post a disclaimer in my OP, that most of it... 5/23/08 at 9:11pm by Serendipity	7	1,827
Anyone else need to do a major house purging? started by kamilla626 (11/17/05 at 1:15pm) 1 2 3	My house is a disaster area! We also do not have visitors, if... 12/22/05 at 12:59pm by aidansmom05	51	1,827
Bathroom next to dining room started by mommytoavery (8/26/08 at 11:36pm) 1 2	Our bathroom and dining room share a wall, and I think it's... 9/11/08 at 6:18pm by Juliacat	29	1,838
Here's my plan...anyone want to join me? :) started by trini (7/7/06 at 11:14pm) 1 2 3 4	Katia, Congratulations! Isn't it a wonderful feeling??? BTW,... 8/2/06 at 4:13pm by trini	74	1,840
functional storage for hats and gloves started by umami_mommy (10/10/05 at 10:27am) 1 2	okay, this isn't high-tech, but I just got a very tall basket... 11/16/05 at 12:38am by Bearsmama	21	1,843
i want to simplify! started by mamaley (9/17/04 at 1:52pm) 1 2	I love these declutter threads. DP and I spent yesterday... 12/6/05 at 11:47am by mamajessica	35	1,844
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
House of Slobs started by Ahappymel (10/1/08 at 2:00pm) 1 2 3	I just want to say thank you for the honesty and heart... 10/4/08 at 11:16pm by Ahappymel	51	1,854
Container Store's ELFA shelving systems started by BookishVonLiberal (6/4/09 at 7:16pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Hazelnut Any pictures??? We are... 6/24/09 at 1:06pm by BookishVonLib...	12	1,855
obnoxious to hang large photos of your kids in the living room? started by dbsam (12/2/07 at 6:38pm) 1 2 3	We have pictures of the kids, well our oldest as I still... 12/12/07 at 2:46pm by sweetfeet	40	1,855
Done with being a great mom and mediocre housekeeper... started by dkenagy (3/18/10 at 12:17am) 1 2	Getting rid of stuff ----> that was key for me. It is easy to... 3/21/10 at 8:41pm by CrunchyVTMom	28	1,861
Why do I have carpet beatles in my home? Help!1 started by Squeakycleanx (3/14/12 at 4:06am)	Well I was curious about carpet beetles after reading your... 4/5/12 at 1:58am by clutterwarrior	4	1,865
Convenient temporary storage in clutter hot spots started by durafemina (3/18/10 at 1:37am) 1 2	LOL sorry if I confused you!! Yes we re-wear our clothes but I... 4/13/10 at 2:45pm by crunchy_mommy	32	1,866
Tips for keeping up with laundry started by Adamsmama (1/14/09 at 2:54pm) 1 2	I try to do one load a day, but sometimes fall behind. When... 1/23/09 at 4:01pm by Queen of Cups	39	1,868
Is this extreme? (getting rid of books) started by MiriamF (7/17/08 at 2:23pm) 1 2 3 4 5	We have books we love, but not a huge collection. If I've read... 7/30/08 at 7:20pm by mommaof3boz	84	1,869
Simple and joyful holidays started by G-love (11/16/07 at 12:18pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by truelife We're Christians and we... 12/1/07 at 11:09am by mamamelia	39	1,870
I want to sell my house, but we have too much clutter! started by MommyDOK (3/11/05 at 10:26pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by DebraBaker But how many people... 3/17/05 at 4:32pm by boingo82	16	1,871
shelf liner alternative started by raingyrl (3/12/08 at 1:59pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by epdeans Can you tell me a little... 3/14/08 at 2:53pm by rere	11	1,874
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
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
the best advice you've received started by doubledutch (12/20/07 at 5:38pm) 1 2	Through my teenage years I didn't really have my mom around,... 1/5/08 at 3:38pm by loitering	39	1,882
How do you keep your house clean? What is your routine? Trying to declutter and find a routine... started by nikandbud (8/26/10 at 4:05pm) 1 2	It is hard when you are pg is the first thing I have to say... 9/1/10 at 11:57pm by Katie T	21	1,885
My laundry epiphany... started by CeciMami (2/10/10 at 12:11am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by LCBMAX I've made a rule for... 2/23/10 at 9:57pm by 2lilsweetfoxes	34	1,886
Monthly Room Challenge - August = Boudoir started by kathirynne (7/24/08 at 3:15pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by SAHDS I also need hooks for all... 9/4/08 at 5:50pm by kirstenb	59	1,888
how to live in a small space.. started by dearmama22 (11/9/08 at 8:19pm) 1 2 3	I was just thinking about my apartment... I am thinking that I... 12/4/08 at 5:17pm by PatienceAndLove	47	1,890
OMG! FlyLady started by TypicalSituation (4/10/06 at 11:49am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by seeking sisters I do FLY lady. My... 7/8/06 at 2:00am by RiverSky	38	1,894
I think I figured out why Flylady has you wear shoes all day... started by tboroson (2/28/05 at 3:11pm) 1 2	Wanted to add- I use this oxygen bleach powder stuff. I scrub... 3/30/05 at 8:52pm by Leilalu	25	1,899
Using mason jars to store dry goods-advice? started by Brighids Flame (9/23/11 at 11:52am)	I keep flour, sugar, and rice in glass gallon jars that I have... 10/5/11 at 1:23pm by nd_deadhead	12	1,901
something most people have but... started by mommaof3boz (3/27/07 at 1:17am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by SusannahM The kitchen table. I'd... 4/24/07 at 11:18pm by clementine	56	1,903
An Embarrassment of Riches started by Leta (6/25/07 at 12:00am) 1 2 3	i agree- sell what u can't use! 7/4/07 at 10:21pm by reducereusere...	44	1,904