Clutter is so prevalent in today’s society that some people even have to hire places to store extra stuff, that they can’t fit in their home. Minimalism is not about living in a white room with no TV, but for those who suffer from ‘clutterdom’, removing it has many benefits:
- An uncluttered home tends an uncluttered mind
- Less fire hazards (papers, wires everywhere etc)
- Less chance of tripping hazards
- Less chance of buying the same thing twice, because the first one is lost!
- More time to focus on life, instead of dusting clutter!
Home Sweet Organized Home is book to help calm your days, if you feel overwhelmed, stressed or anxious about clutter in your home. Jessica offers a step-by-step guide to organize a single room in your houme – from a bedroom wardrobe to your junk drawer to children’s rooms. Learn how to keep lasting order, make your home welcoming, beautify your space and feel at ease.
The Secret Life of Clutter helps you get clear on why clutter is holding you back, and how to finally let it go, and create the home you live. The spaces we inhabit (and the objects within them) reflect many aspects of our lives and inner selves. The secret to a calm and nurturing home is to uncover the psychological reasons that lie beneath your clutter, and to understand what is blocking you, to move forward. Unlocking the meaning that your possessions hold, can free you to say goodbye to what you no longer need, whilst keeping precious memories intact.
Unclutter Your Soul is a unique Biblical approach to uncluttering internal thoughts and feelings. Trina McNeilly embarked on an inward journey to the home or her heart and soul, to find healing from the inside out. An ideal read for anyone overwhelmed with loss, fear, stress, unhealthy coping mechanisms or crippling depression, the Holy Spirit can be your guide to make space for a healthy internal environment. Each chapter includes soulful tips and prompts, the book also includes discussion questions and a prayer guide.
The Folding Book guides you through the simple act of folding to save space, edit your belongings and create attractive drawers and shelves. Learn to fold over 100 items including clothes and accessories, linen and towels.
Sustainable Minimalism is a beautiful blueprint for aspiring minimalists, to break the consumption cycle and get rid of late-night TV ads, unwanted social media and addiction to buying and storing things. It’s a cycle that many are longing to break, from spending money on something that ends up on landfill. Making too much stuff also harms the earth. Empower yourself. Stephanie Marie Seferian is a simple living writer and aspiring plant-based chef who hosts The Sustainable Minimalists podcast.
Avoid essential oils for pregnancy/nursing (and medical conditions like epilepsy/asthma). Avoid rosemary & citrus oils for high blood pressure (avoid shea butter for latex allergies and see candle safety tips). For plants, see how to make your garden safe for pets and know toxic houseplants to avoid near pets (avoid foliage near windows to help stop birds flying into windows).
- Why You Overbuy (and how to stop)
- The Five Pillars of Decluttering
- Sustainable Minimalism on a budget
- Day-to-Day Minimalism with Kids
- Eco-Friendly Capsule Wardrobes
- Your Low-Waste Kitchen
- Less Plastic, Please
- Carbon Footprints
- Gifting & Thrifting
- Why Self-Sufficiency Matters
- DIY for a Life with Less
- Become a Change-Maker
Not another ‘top ten for the planet’ list, this features real-world applications submitted by listeners to her acclaimed podcast. Cheryl Leutjen
About the Author
Stephanie Marie Seferian is a mother and former educator of literature who believes that minimalism is the key to saving our shared planet. She lives with her family (including a husband who loves to compost).
Clean Out Your Garage (and help others!)
Many people own garages that are packed with clutter, and get stressed at the thought of cleaning it out. One good way is to just hire a Hippo Bag. More flexible to hire and store than a skip (hire for 3 days to 6 months), ring for collection and 95% of everything is recycled. Click the link to see what you can (and can’t) put in it. Take toxic liquids, engine oil and antifreeze lethal to pets and wildlife) to the local skip at hazardous waste.
However, some items in your garage may be able to be passed on, to do good for others.
- Tools with a Mission has volunteer collectors, who will pass on unwanted tools to help. There are some items not accepted (like ladders) but they accept most builder’s and carpenter’s tools, along with items from a garage workshop (hydraulic jacks etc) and working power tools.
- If you have unused and half-finished tins of paint lying around in the garage, give them to Community RePaint. This organisation uses them to up to paint local eyesores etc.
- Finally if you have a rusty old car sitting in your garage that is no longer used, you can donate it to Give a Car. Even if not working (the parts are sold on), you can then use the money made to donate to any small charity of your choice. And free up a huge amount of space in your garage!
