Declutter 101: Where Do I Start? Ready to cut clutter on the homefront--but not sure where to start? Standing amid the stacks and piles, it can be hard to find a good spot to dive in and begin. Too often, de-clutter efforts fizzle along with the light of day. This time, resolve to succeed! To get your organized journey off to a good start, try these clutter-cutting start points. They will help free a strangled household from the clutter monster. First Step: A Single Small Success At the outset, adjust your vision downward from the big (cluttered) picture, to zero in on one small, solvable clutter problem. Beginning your war against clutter with a small success provides welcome motivation for the long haul. Slow and Steady Progress Clutter tolerance seems to run a fever cycle, much like the flu. Just as clutter arises gradually, over time, so it must be fought gradually and over time. Resist the temptation to go all-out in fevered, short-term sorties against clutter. Schedule Declutter Sessions Trust me.
Shelf Reliance CLEAN MAMA Garage Sale Tips: Clear Clutter With A Yard Sale Garage sale, tag sale, yard sale--whatever you call it, the garage or yard sale is part and parcel of the American way of life. On sunny weekend mornings, slow-moving cars ("I brake for yard sales!") circle suburban neighborhoods as their occupants hunt baby toys and panini makers, auto parts and cocktail shakers. If you're in active declutter mode, the next stop is your house! A yard sale can clear clutter and score some cash, but it helps to have a road map. Get organized for a yard sale with a free yard sale checklist and yard sale signs, then try these tips for a successful yard sale. Gather Your Inventory Your yard sale inventory is living right under your nose. How to decide? Challenge family members to contribute, and sweeten the deal by offering a cut of the profits. To get the most out of your yard sale, consider finding a clutter buddy. You'll need room to assess, clean and price your inventory, so choose a location that has space to work. Do Your Homework
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Organised Chaos Frugal and Thriving - An Australian site about frugal living, saving money, money management, sustainable living and thriving on less. Ten Tips for Using Craigslist Have you ever purchased or sold anything on Craigslist? If not, let me fill you in on what you’re missing. It’s like the ultimate online garage sale! Here’s my latest purchase — just bought it today! I have used Craigslist extensively for the past 2 years. Sound good to you? If you would like to try out this awesome {and free} service, keep reading for a 10 helpful tips. 1. It is essential to post at least one photo of each item you are trying to sell. Use a digital camera {not a camera phone} and take one or more good photos from various angles. 2. Even though you may have paid top dollar for your items, it doesn’t mean you will be able to get your money back. It’s also a good idea to follow your price with, “or best offer”. 3. Disclose as much information as you can about the items you are trying to sell. The more honest you are, the easier it will be to find the right buyer…which will ultimately save you a bunch of time later on. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Did I miss anything?