The Clutter Relief Blog
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Inbox Organizing
It is time to organize your inbox! Do this project at night while you are catching up on your favourite shows (or your kids are!)
Collections
Don’t hold onto things you don’t love in the hope that they will appreciate in monetary value! Choose your collections wisely.
Menu Planning
Look around at all the food you have stored. Check expiry dates and then take out the food you have had for a while.
Making To Do Lists
You will be able to accomplish so much more now that you have written it down and made a plan. If something unexpected comes up, then just refocus this month’s to-do list for next months.
Memories
Do you own a lot of items that were once owned by a relative? Only keep items that have great meaning to you, that you enjoy having around and that fit into your lifestyle.
Role Models
Starting around age 3.5, kids can start helping around the house. Whether it be folding dishtowels or wiping a sink or putting stuff into the garbage can, children can learn so much from you as parents.
After School
When your kids come home from school, be prepared for them. Get them to empty their bags and lunches and show you any work that needs to be done.
Stay In Touch
It’s a great time to call an old friend or write letters to people you love/relatives or send encouraging emails to people you admire.
Reconnect with a friend or family member this week.
End Of Day Accomplishments
Here’s an idea – after you put the kids to bed at night or around 9 p.m. if you don’t have to worry about kids, set a timer for 20 min – then get to work!
6 Tips For Fridge Maintenance
Here are some great tips for cleaning your fridge that I found on Pinterest!
Best Practices for Keeping Your Fridge Organized
Less is More – Mindful Living
I am working hard this month to automate more of my business so that I am not spending my precious time on tasks I don’t need to.
Going The Extra Mile
I am so blessed to be able to help so many people. Monday and Tuesday I worked with a client I see a few times a year. She is very generous and loves my team and I.
Back In Time
One of our jobs as Professional Organizers is to help clients process. Oftentimes they need to talk about their belongings before they can let them go. But once the story is out and told and remembered the objects can be donated, sold, or thrown out.
Organizing With Young Children
These are some things I have learned over the years of having a home daycare and with my own kids. The best way to organize and clean with children is for you to spend time in the space with them directing them (and decluttering at the same time).
My Busy Family Home Makeover
One year to try to change this family’s life for the better. To help them be better organized by creating homes for all their loved or needed belongings. To help them define “organized enough” for their comfort and to set up systems that are flexible and easily maintained.