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Organizing for the Rest of Us
100 Realistic Strategies to Keep Any House Under Control
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Organizing for the Rest of Us, by decluttering expert Dana K. White, features 100 cleaning and organizing tips--for real people living real lives--that free you to declutter in a way that works for the long haul. Includes full-color photography and high design.
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Eliminate the clutter and discover the joy of having your house organized with simple, realistic strategies that work for normal people.
So you want to keep your kitchen counter clean, but you aren't ready to toss the toaster? You want to be able to find your kids' socks but aren't looking to spend your 401(k) on clear bins? You long for a little more peace, but minimalism isn't sparking joy? Discover 100 practical, doable tips to organize, declutter, and manage your home.
Traditional organizing advice never worked for decluttering expert and self-proclaimed recovering slob Dana K. White. Is it possible, she wondered, to get organized without colour coding my sock drawer? As Dana let go of the need for perfection, she discovered the joy of having an organized house in the midst of everyday life. You can too!
In Organizing for the Rest of Us, Dana teaches you how to make great strides without losing your mind in organizing every room of your home. You'll find her 100 easy-to-read organizing tips invaluable, including:
- Why you need to get a grip on laundry and dishes before getting organized
- The basics of organization for people who don't like to organize
- Why changing how we think about clutter is the first step to getting rid of it
- How living with less stuff is better for the environment, our spiritual lives, and our relationships
- The simple yet life-changing tactic that is the container concept
Organizing for the Rest of Us includes colourful, practical photos, a presentation page, and a ribbon marker, making it a thoughtful and useful gift or self-purchase if you are:
- Doing spring cleaning (or cleaning during any season)
- Making New Year's resolutions
- Downsizing your own home or your parents' home
- Decluttering and organizing for your own peace of mind
Fans of Dana's popular podcast, A Slob Comes Clean, will treasure this book as a timeless (and frequently revisited) resource. With her humorous, light-hearted, easy-to-follow approach, Dana provides bite-size, workable solutions to break through every organizational struggle you have— for good!
Look for additional, practical organizational resources from Dana:
- Decluttering at the Speed of Life
- How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind
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Organizing for the Rest of Us by Dana K. White has been praised for its practical and relatable approach to organisation. Reviewers appreciate its simplicity and the accessibility of White's strategies, which cater to both beginners and those who have struggled with complex organisational systems. It emphasizes realistic and achievable methods, resonating well with readers overwhelmed by clutter.
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ISBN: 9781400231430
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 February 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 185.0mm
Weight: 484g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Dana K. White is a blogger, podcaster, speaker, and (much to her own surprise) a decluttering expert. She taught both English and theatre arts before leaving her job to make her family her life's work. In an attempt to get her home under control, Dana started blogging as "Nony" (short for anonymous) at A Slob Comes Clean. Dana soon realized she was not alone in her housekeeping struggles and in her feelings of shame. Today, Dana shares realistic home management strategies with her signature humor and a message of hope for the hopelessly messy through her blog, weekly podcasts, and videos. Dana lives with her husband and three kids just outside of Dallas, Texas.
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