Category: method in the madness
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inbetween: maintenance vs deep cleaning
So you’re doing all of this wonderful clean-out and organization and absolutely crushing it. But now how do you get it to stay that way? And more importantly, without taking up SO MUCH time. Because the steps are a lot and no human can possibly keep up with that if…
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step four: prepare
Okay, but my house is overwhelming NOW…we’re on step 4 and haven’t even started cleaning yet! I know, friend, I know. But trust me on this one. As someone who has (many times!!) started the decluttering and cleaning process in an anxiety-fueled rage, you will burn out. About the time…
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step three: take out the trash
I am shamelessly borrowing this first one from Swedish Death Cleaning but I swear by it. On days when I’m just at my limit and overwhelmed by the house and, well, my life, I start with taking out the trash. Maybe it’s symbolic or maybe I’m overthinking it but there…
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step two: the evening routine
My grandmother (the epitome of southern grace and housekeeping) called this « putting the house to bed ». And I love that. Large or small, maximalist or minimalist, decorated or not, our homes are an extension of ourselves. We need to treat them as such. It needs care and nurturing…
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step one: the morning routine
This is one of the things I already kind of do naturally so I’m giving myself a little confidence boost right out of the gate. But in case you’re not a routine person, here’s your chance to start. I think there is something extremely cathartic about routine. It is so…
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intro: the great clean up
Coincidentally, this is timed (sort of) with the New Year. But it has far more to do with me being home and feeling so incredibly overwhelmed with all of the projects and stuff and dirt and disorganization that comes from a year (or two or three) of neglecting the home.…
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