One reason I don't make New Year's resolutions (anymore) is that they are too easily broken. And once broken it is rather convenient to wait for another landmark date to get on track again. I sincerely believe it's what you do everyday that counts. Having said that, there is one area of my life which I have let slide of late. Typically the Christmas period ...
Decluttering
And the Decluttering Giveaway Winner Is…
Anna - entry comment number 7 Well done Anna the book will be winging it's way across to you shortly. Please e-mail me with delivery details. Thank you to everyone taking part! ...
You Manage What You Measure
You manage what you measure. As boring and clichéd as it sounds, the above statement is true. I was resoundingly reminded of this just last week. My 7-year-old daughter kept a food-diary for a few days as homework. Interestingly when it was completed she changed her mind about having a school prepared lunch going forward. You may recall I'd ...
A Decluttering Giveaway
Monday is 'Purpose & Place' day at Chez Wright. It is getting easier to establish whether an item still has a use and where it should be kept. But I'm still decluttering...I'm wondering if I'll ever stop? It's also getting easier to decide what to do with decluttered items. Unless I know someone really wants something I am getting rid of, I would never ...
Making A Save & Continuing The Sale
Reducing food waste at Chez Wright isn't all about the Friday routine. It's about keeping your eye on the prize. Watching out for waste that may sneak up on you. Take these bananas, for example... Just 4 days old, and not in the best shape. ...
Still Decluttering? Join The Club!
It's been over 3 years since I began our journey toward a family life simply done. I'm still decluttering. Is this possible? It would appear so. Decluttering is a bit like trying to lose weight. It's easy to gain, not so easy to lose. So, as a non-believer in crash diets, I've taken the slow and steady approach to stuff reduction. What I've found as an ...
What Do All Of These Items Of Clothing Have In Common?
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Is it that they all desperately need ironing? Yes they do....but that isn't the answer (I try not to iron, see how I do the laundry here) Perhaps this will help... ...
Hoarding Sentimental Clutter – Time To Say Goodbye
"You are so organized and tidy and an inspiration to me!" This comment was left by Cheeryshirley last week. Thanks Cheeryshirley! I may be organised in many areas of my life and home, but not all. We all have our Achilles heel. I've posted about mine before, and it's paper. Paper that has the potential to be sentimental to be exact. This hoard weighs ...
10 Minute Tidy – My Cupboards – The Result
When The Frugal Girl posed the question "Do you want to clean out your kitchen cabinets with me? " The answer was a resounding yes. As someone with usually tidy and organised cupboards this happened over the Christmas holidays: ...
Taking it a drawer at a time…
When I first stumbled across the concept of minimalism, life simplification or however you personally define it, the first thing I started doing was decluttering. Decluttering physical stuff. I believe this is where most people start. For me, the journey of life simplification is so much more than just throwing a few things out, particularly as momentum ...