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06/16/2026

Do you have a partner who doesn’t see obvious-to-you household chores that need to be done?
Asks for a chore list? This article was very enlightening as written by a guy who realizes a chore list should not be necessary from his wife.

Most marriages have an invisible ledger. One partner tracks what needs to be done, and the other waits to be told. It is a quiet imbalance that rarely g...

06/10/2026

I’m going to spend this steamy hot day in the cool air conditioning sorting my accumulated papers and file them. When this small drawer gets full, it’s time to do it!

06/05/2026

A few weeks before the next Wayne County Hazardous Waste
drop-off day. Check around the house to see if you have anything on this list. I’ll be in line dropping off my old computer. Entering going south on Evergreen Road from Ford Road is recommended as Evergreen going north is currently blocked for construction. Students in my classes tell me this location has shorter lines than other upcoming locations.

06/02/2026

Believe it or not, Donation places don’t get enough of these things donated. Things like jewelry and small kitchen appliances, among other things. Check it out.

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Discover things that always sell at thrift stores that people rarely donate, and why overlooked items like mismatched silverware outperform trends.

05/28/2026

It’s called “clutter blindness.” There are ways to actually see the pockets of clutter in our home. Check this out.

You can become immune to the visual clutter and bad smells in your own home, but as soon as your guests step inside, they will notice. Here's why that happens, and how to stop ignoring these issues.

05/27/2026

Got kids or grandkids? Here’s an easy way to organize the first aid kit for them. Love this!!

05/20/2026

05/12/2026

Twenty minutes a day of decluttering can have a big impact overtime. Check this out.

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, our living spaces often become cluttered with remnants of tasks left incomplete, items no longer needed, and things that

05/08/2026

As I get ready to teach my 2-part Downsizing class at Schoolcraft College tomorrow, this article on releasing Sentimental Clutter, which we discuss in class, has many tips for decluttering this very personal category.

If you’re struggling with this, check it out:

When I asked my email subscribers ( sign up here if you’re not on the list!) what their biggest struggle is when it comes to decluttering, the most common answer by far was struggling with decluttering sentimental items.And I totally get it. It’s hard to let go of things you hold dear and are me...