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I did it!!! I even did more organization then I set out to do and had enough time to take pictures and share my story as proof that it is possible to declutter and organize your home in one day (okay, portions of your home)! After watching the video myself of the clutter and mess I was doubting myself but it wasn’t too bad!  It even become somewhat contagious with my husband helping me and giving me some pointers on where I should put stuff (I didn’t listen to him)!

I won’t lie to you, it was a ton of work and at times it seemed overwhelming. I couldn’t just give up with the house torn apart, drawers, cupboards and closets wide open and stuff everywhere. I kept telling myself that I could not go online if I did not finish what I set out to do. That was all the motivation I needed because the idea of no Twitter, Facebook or checking my email throughout the weekend home might just about kill me! My husband was holding my computer hostage so I knew I had to live up to what I posted and hold myself accountable.

Here is what I have learned:

Stuff Accumulates. It comes from the sky or some hole in the wall? I truly do not know where some of the items came from.

We Need Less. I need to more vigilant and reducing what I buy, the reviews I accept and the gifts my children get. We just do not need all of the stuff to live a happy life.

Recycle, Reuse and Giveaway. In an effort to not just toss everything I did not want I recycled as much as possible or tried to find new uses for items. I’ll share a few of my new found uses over the next week.

Tips and Pointers for Getting Organized and Saying No to Clutter:

Plan. Set a plan for what you want to organize, the time line and how you will organize the space. Will you use new storage containers, boxes or bags? A great website for inspiration is Get Buttoned Up!

Organize First. Before you start tearing the place apart have a box for recycling, a box for charity and one box for garbage.

Round Up the Troops. Grab some helpers or motivate others to help you and the time with fly by!

Music. Some good tunes will set the mood and you’ll have fun dancing, singing and feeling the groove while you get organized.

What tips or pointers do you?