• January Mixed Bag

    January Mixed Bag

    Happy New Year and welcome to the first Mixed Bag of 2024! New Year’s has evolved over the years to be a very mellow affair at our house. We do a lot of hosting over the holidays and in addition to being tired I’m eager to declutter the bread/cheese/sugar/alcohol in my gut as well as…

  • My Top 10 (12) Books of 2023

    My Top 10 (12) Books of 2023

    Still gift shopping? Books are a great option that fit through my anti-clutter filters (depending on how your recipient likes to consume them.)  They are experiential, good for your brain and you are guaranteed to find one that is appropriate for every person on your list. I read 38 books in 2023, I listened to…

  • Method For: A Clutter-Free Stocking

    Method For: A Clutter-Free Stocking

    Beware of Christmas Stocking Clutter! Kids today have so much more stuff than we did at their age; if you are buying something just to fill a stocking vs. being intentional then you are likely just adding clutter to their rooms and your home.I use 4 filters to screen stocking candidates for my teens/young adults…