Comments on: What Motivates Us: Inspiration to Declutter

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Advice for Downsizing the Family Home — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:16:18 +0000

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By: Sandra Becker

Sandra Becker — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:49:45 +0000

I’m with you.

By: How to: Quit Your Job and Go to Italy

How to: Quit Your Job and Go to Italy — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:58:13 +0000

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By: Why Declutter? — Another Piece of the Puzzle

Why Declutter? — Another Piece of the Puzzle — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:01:57 +0000

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By: bluedogjump

bluedogjump — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:11:30 +0000

I highly recommend freecycle.org. If you find one in your area, you would be surprised by what people will take off your hands. If you don’t find one in your area, you can start one. You just post it (whatever you want to get rid of) and someone who needs it will come and pick it up. It is also a great place to go if you are looking for something yourself. Try and it and see how easy it is to start letting go! Good luck!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:44:34 +0000

Libraries LOVE to get new magazines and books to add to collection. Think of at it as sharing with others that will enjoy them…and you can always go check them out again

I am on the decluttering road myself and find having my non-clutterbug best friend come “supervise” or even hang out with me while I do it helps me get more done. She’s good at asking me when the last time is I used it and do I reeeeeeaaaaalllllyyyyy need it.

By: Krys

Krys — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:27:24 +0000

I'm late to the discussion, but I had to add that my biggest motivation today is clearing the clutter so DUSTING is easier. I hate vacuuming and dusting, and with so much clutter around, I am just not dusting at all. DH has allergies triggered by dust, so I'm affecting his quality of life by not dusting. How's THAT for motivation!? Krys´s last blog post..Sleep Update

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:56:04 +0000

LP, that’s a great opportunity. I’m pretty sure you have already thought of my ideas.

For the small things to sell, I would consider donating them and taking a tax deduction instead. I’ve found that the tax deduction usually saves me as much money as I would have made with a sale, but without the hassle.

By: LP

LP — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:00:41 +0000

I am planning to go overseas to teach – which I am very excited about.

I decluttered tons of stuff – no problem.

But now I am getting down to things that are harder to get rid of – things I love! Memory types of things.

Large things to sell or toss out.

Small things I could sell – but have no idea how to do so.

I must get get rid of most things.

I plan to store as little as possible.

Any ideas?