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{Declutter} Task #4: Linen cupboard: Bedlinen

As we are still working in the laundry today we would look through the linen cupboard and declutter some of the excess bedlinens you may have. Bedlinen I know we all have our own little gripes about the linen cupboard, it’s too small, need more room, too much stuff, storing items in the linen cupboard that…

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{Decluttering} Soft teddies and dustmites

soft teddies Mr 8 had an allergy test late last year and most recently I also had Miss 8 tested as well.  The results were they both are allergic to dust mites.  This is one of the most common allergies, and I’m sure most people don’t realise this could be the reason to alot of sinus or…

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Steps for Decluttering Challenge

I love that so many of you have started, added to and are up-keeping your lists on the original post, DECLUTTERING 52 THINGS IN 52 WEEKS.  Today I have put together all the information discussed on the blog so far about De-cluttering, follow these steps and take this journey with me to de-clutter your house and make a home…

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The Declutter 52 things challenge

The De-clutter ’52 Things in 52 weeks’ Challenge As we have 52 weeks left of this year, I thought it fitting to create a challenge for the year to help you de-clutter your ‘things’. Rules: De-clutter, meaning throw away, give to charity/friend, find a better purpose for. Disposing of groups of things =1 item eg.  5 towels or 3…

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5 steps to clear your clutter

Pin It Now that we have established what clutter is in yesterday’s post, it’s time to make a start on clearing it away.  It is highly unlikely you will become organised until the clutter is gone. Getting Started  1. Get organised To start decluttering you will need.  1. 4 labeled plastic storage boxes labelled:  charity, sell, rubbish,…

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What is clutter?

Do you have alot of clutter, do you feel overwhelmed by the mission ahead to clear it away?  Do you loose things not knowing where you put them?  Clutter not only makes your home look untidy it will make you feel miserable, has a negative effect on your mind and emotions.  Living like this will leave…

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