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Book

Declutter like a mother : a guilt-free, no-stress way to transform your home and your life

Call Number

  • 648.8 C336 (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

Nashville, Tennessee : Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2021]

Physical Description

xxii, 201 pages ; 24 cm

Summary

Casazza wondered if beneath her frantic days and the mountains of toys in the kids' playroom she would ever find joy and peace in motherhood. Then she discovered the abundance-- of less! Here she helps you explore ways to get your house to work for you, not against you. Minimalization-- decluttering-- whatever name you want to use, it means less stress, more space; less chaos, more peace. -- adapted from jacket

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Things are about to get so. Much. Lighter.
  • Everything you need to know about clutter (so you can get it all out)
  • How minimalism can steal your joy (and how to stay happy instead)
  • Let's get it started in here! (Nailed the Fergie impression, like I always do)
  • Begin here: where poop happens
  • Closets and sentimental things
  • A kitchen you can't wait to cook in (seriously, trust me!)
  • Minimalism and kids
  • A maybe-not-so-capsule wardrobe
  • How to handle everything else
  • Maintenance mode
  • Afterword: You're gonna ruffle some feathers (and that's okay!)

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