Spring Cleaning Tips You Can Use Anytime

Every year, I see people dive into spring cleaning. You make these huge lists of things to clean in the hopes of setting yourself up for success for the rest of the year. And while I do see the value in some spring cleaning, in some ways I think it’s another way that we can make ourselves feel bad about the state of our homes by not doing “enough”, compared to what we think others are doing. In that spirit, here are five questions I’ve been asked about spring cleaning recently, with tips that you can use all year round. My goal is that they help you simplify your season, not make it more complicated.

Seasonal, DeclutteringCarly AdamsMay 26, 2021Seasonal, Saving Money, Saving Time, Decluttering

Clutter-Free Gift Guide

I love the holidays as much as the next person, but I’m not a fan of the pressure to find the perfect gift. You know that feeling when you’re at a store, looking around, trying to find something that might work for the special person in your life. You panic, and end up buying them another scarf, novelty vintage toy or scented lotion. After the holidays, you relish the memories, but get the donation box ready for all the things you know you can’t return, but definitely don’t want to keep…

SeasonalCarly AdamsDecember 1, 2020Holidays, Seasonal, Home Organization, Christmas, Saving Money, Winter Home Guide