What happens when a busy mother of three puts the ultimate organizing trend to the test?
Just like dieting, I’ve tried all the trendydecluttering tipsto downsize my life.
I did the 40 bags in 40 days challengeand quit after bag number 13.
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First, I went through the wardrobes of everyone in my house.
Magnusson recommends making two piles, one to keep and one to toss.
In one afternoon, I obliterated my laundry chores.
I’m no longer tethered to my laundry room and that has made me a much happier mom.
Next, I purchased cute, collapsible cloth totes and gave one to each of my three kids.
All of the other toys got donated.
The end-of-day clean up just got 10,000 times easier and tear-free.
And honestly, it feels so good to have that done.
My husband reportsfeeling less stressednow that we have most of our affairs in order.
My family and I don’t need to surround ourselves with expensive clutter to be happy.
I credit all of these changes to the marvelous philosophy of Swedish death cleaning.
