Did you know?


When you're dealing with clutter, it's easy to forget where it even came from.

How did we end up with all that clutter in our homes, anyways?

You see, winning the clutter battle is only 50% about decluttering.

And while decluttering is a big part of it, it's not the ONLY thing we need to focus on.

The other 50% is about:

✔️less Amazon orders
✔️less yard sales & thrift shopping
✔️less trips to Target
✔️less BOGO/free samples
✔️less buy nothing groups
✔️less impulse buys

This doesn’t mean depriving yourself. It simply means being intentional with what you choose to bring into your home.

In short, it's about saying YES to LESS!

And here's the thing, when you buy less, you really win in several ways: not only do you have less stuff in your home to deal with, but you also spend less time shopping.

So you really end up gaining time on BOTH sides!

So instead of saying "yes" to the next big thing some influencer is peddling or some Facebook ad says you need, say YES to LESS!

As we enter a season where a lot of major buying and sales happen, try to keep this message in mind.

Before you press that buy button or head to the checkout line, double check your cart and make sure the things in there line up with the life you're trying to create.

I hope you found this message timely and helpful!

PS: Next week, I'll be sharing my FREE Fall Prep Pack, which will help you get your home organized and decluttered for fall. Keep an eye on your inbox!


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