Comments on: Home Decluttering Tips: Kitchen, Office & Craft Room

By: lynn

lynn — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:21:03 +0000

In reply to Kate.

Hi Kate, you are doing so well! Can’t you feel your home ‘breathing better’?

I have been putting off our attic for way too long and really need to take the plunge. We have not been able to do much in there for the past 2 years as we were storing the furniture and household supplies for when both of our kids set up their first apartments. Now that all that stuff is out, I need to get in there.

Have a fantastic day, my friend.

Hugs,

Lynn

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:23:19 +0000

I made it through the kitchen and part of the basement. I ended up donating 3 bags of clothes to a person that attends my uncles church (another mom of 5). Dropped off a load to the local library of duplicate books and outgrown dvds. Feeling less overwhelmed. Thank you for your blog (again). – Kate

By: lynn

lynn — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:10:24 +0000

In reply to Kate.

Oh Kate, you just made my day! I know not everything works for everybody, but it just makes me giddy when I share something that works for me and find out that it also works for someone else!

And let me just say, I am awed by you! Five wee ones and you still are finding the time to do some decluttering! That alone should earn you a major award, or at least a long, uninterrupted bubble bath!

Do keep me posted on your successes, my friend! I shall be cheering you on!

Many Hugs,

Lynn

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:09:55 +0000

Lynn,
This is truly inspiring! I am a mom of 5 and I always feel overwhelmed and clutter-overtaken! It’s like swimming in a house full of stuff! Not just kids stuff but my husbands clutter, my own clutter. I usually try to take a declutter if day of just my own things every 6 months. The kids stuff is harder seeing that we have a 12, 8, 6, and 3 year old twins. So if I don’t have to buy something and the younger ones can use it I save it. But I went through things after reading this and I mean how many pairs of jeans will my 6 year old need from his older brother… not 15 pairs, I went through everything between what I gave for the twin and my middle son and got rid of 5 totes full of clothes. I currently have 2 totes in the twins closet and 4 totes for my middle son vs (what felt like) 50. Thank you so much! Off to tackle the kitchen and basement next! Thank you again for your guidance! It helps this Mama out!

By: lynn

lynn — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:01:01 +0000

In reply to Janet Canez.

Hi Janet! Well done, my friend!

Isn’t it liberating? I love thinking of what I remove in terms of its weight…it really helps me realize that my home is feeling lighter with each pile that goes out. And I think you will very much enjoy your new sewing/craft space! I can definitely relate with wanting to paint the space as well, just makes it feel fresher!

Give yourself a pat on the back! You deserve it!

Hugs,

Lynn

By: Janet Canez

Janet Canez — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:24:12 +0000

I love your article, I went through the spare bedroom and bagged up what I amounted it to about 50 lbs of paper and took them to my office into the shred box it went. Felt so good to get rid of paperwork! Next I removed and bagged 2-3 garbage bags of “stuff” I no longer need or want. Another 50 lbs or so I’m guessing. Again, felt good to release it. I’m going back in this weekend and will completely empty the bedroom, clean it, maybe even paint it to refresh it and put back only what is needed. The spare bed of course and maybe make part of the room my new sewing/craft space. I tackled the bathroom undersink cabinets and drawers and a couple of drawers cabinets in the kitchen. Just do it a little at a time! Thanks!!!

By: lynn

lynn — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:16:06 +0000

In reply to Christine Triplett.

Oh Christine, I do hope you are on the road to recovery! I can only imagine that you are chomping at the bit to get moving again. And I’m glad this was helpful…it will be here when you get back on your feet and you can jump in then.

Hugs and best wishes for your speedy recovery.

Lynn

By: Christine Triplett

Christine Triplett — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 16:53:27 +0000

Hi, my compliments on a well organized site to help us declutter our homes. I was impressed with the pictures that accompany the notes and it made me want to jump up and get started immediately, but recovering from back surgery precludes this for a few months. Thanks for the tips and motivation.
Christine Triplett

By: lynn

lynn — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:24:54 +0000

In reply to Vicki.

Hi Vicki! I love that you are having fun! I agree, when the timing is right, decluttering is great fun and you are so smart to be doing while you have the time to do it. When it’s not fun is when you are up against time!

I swear, I breathed easier knowing that I had less ‘stuff’ in my home. We just moved into my parent’s home and they left a good bit of stuff here when they moved so I am still going through their stuff and our stuff…I’ll get there.

Did you see the page I have listed all sorts of places to take your donations? In case you missed it….https://nourishandnestle.com/where-to-donate-and-recycle/

Keep at it girl! I am actually a little jealous of you…I may need to have a couple declutter days in the near future.

Have a great day my friend.

Hugs,

Lynn

By: Vicki

Vicki — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 09:41:15 +0000

I am doing this right now. Will be moving to a smaller place. I cannot believe all the things I have given away. My goodness one person does not need all of these things. It feels so good when I fill up a big huge bag with clothing donations. Getting close to finishing but not quite there. A few more days of work and everything will be done. For the letting go. But, there is still what I think I am keeping. Going through this big pile of clothing and stuff again. Will be getting rid of a lot more. This is fun. Hard but fun. It feels so good to pack it up and get it out.