I took my own advise and threw out all my magazines. It was hard but I made so much room in my bedside tables, desk, magazine racks.... Now I have room for new ones - ha, ha. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by all the toys, sport equipment, Grandma's old furniture... I think if I had money I would love to do everything over. But I realized I will never have money and I need to be creative. I'm not crafty or designer material but I do well under pressure. So I was feeling the pressure yesterday and made a visit to Kent a local hardware store. I went to pick up a shovel and left with hundreds of ideas. I don't need to through everything out I just need to minimize, disguise and spend $300.00. Want to know what I would do????

Clutter Diet - You'll feel better

It's time to purge. Throw out all your magazines. You really only need a dozen cook books.

Spring is coming and I find it helpful to group my belongings according to season. For example I have a swimming bin with goggles, beach towels, bathing suits... That way if were going swimming I can be ready in minutes and I don't have a kid crying because I can't find their goggles. Same thing goes for sport equipment, games, dress up clothes, Easter....

What kind of person are you - do you hide your belongings (closets, baskets) or are they out on display (open shelves, lots of things on your kitchen counter)?????