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What a unique treasure are the things we have learned to live without, for no thief can take them from us. - Robert Brault
Climb up on some hill at sunrise. Everybody needs perspective once in a while, and you'll find it there. - Robb Sagendorph
Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated awesomely simple, that%u2019s creativity. - Charles Mingus
Decluttering thought - you can't put it away if there isn't a place that it "goes". Find "homes" for your things!
If your stuff doesn't have a defined place that it goes, you can't put it away. Define "homes" for your stuff!
Use the "one in, two out" rule. For every new item bought into the house, you must chuck two other items.
Think of the distractions you might have during decluttering, and try to nip them in the bud before you start.
An awesome result of decluttering the kitchen is being able to make great, inexpensive food at home! bit.ly/NmwFbz
Start with the easy stuff! If you can either do a pile coupon flyers or Aunt Mabel's antiques, start with the coupons. :)
People will always try to stop you from doing the right thing if it is unconventional. - Warren Buffett
Don't gift clutter - Consider giving your time instead. Lawn mowing, dog walking & babysitting are always appreciated!
Selling stuff on Ebay requires that you photo, list, pack, and ship it - well worth it for valuable items, but not cheap trinkets!
Don't over-do organization - the purpose of organization and decluttering is to *save* time, not to waste it!
We save a lot of stuff so we can "entertain others". But entertaining doesn't have to be complicated bit.ly/NnaNNa
Got a cluttered fridge? Don't put anything new into it for a week, and eat at least one thing out of it every day.