Category Archives: acquiring items

It is so hard to sell my stuff? Is it really worth my time and energy?

It has become so hard to sell my stuff – sometimes you can’t even give stuff away for FREE.  Is it really worth my time and energy? I have been checking the Buy and Sell groups in my area and … Continue reading →

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Retail Therapy – It is a Real Thing!

Retail Therapy – It is a real thing! You are driving by your favourite mall and you think to yourself…….“It’s been a hard day, I think I will just pop into this store and look around for a bit and … Continue reading →

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Why is it so hard to sell my stuff? 

It has become so hard to sell my stuff – sometimes you can’t even give stuff away for FREE. Before Covid it was so much easier to sell your belongings and you could actually make a little money to purchase … Continue reading →

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Do you Have Unfinished Projects? Great ideas for the future?

Some of you know that I started a fun project awhile ago.  After cleaning out my parents home, I agreed to take all of my mom’s collectable spoons.  My mom picked one up on every trip she went on with … Continue reading →

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Arts and Crafts and Hobbies Out of Control?

Need some inspiration to start to organize your arts and crafts supplies? Check out these great tips! Continue reading →

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When Is The Time for Swedish Death Cleaning?

Swedish Death Cleaning! Does this title scare you?  It doesn’t mean that you are planning your death anytime soon. It does mean that you are thinking about what will be left for others to go through. If you have accumulated a … Continue reading →

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Emotional Responses to Your Stuff

When you think about your stuff what kinds of emotions come up? If you struggle somewhat with your stuff you may think of negative emotions right away. They may include feelings of fear and anxiety, grief and loss, sadness, guilt … Continue reading →

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Emotional Responses to Our Clutter – Week 3

When you think about your stuff what kinds of emotions come up? If you struggle somewhat with your stuff you may think of these negative emotions right away. They may include feelings of fear and anxiety, grief and loss, sadness, … Continue reading →

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Clearing Clutter Support Group Week 1

Welcome to Week 1 – I hope you will follow along for the next 7 weeks while we go through this 8 week session of the Clearing Clutter Support Group. Agenda: Week 1 Welcome, Introductions and Warm Up – What … Continue reading →

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What is underneath the clutter?

What is underneath the clutter?  What do you think your stuff is trying to tell you? Do you ever wonder why you are keeping so many things? Think about this statement for a minute.  What do you think? How does … Continue reading →

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