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Top 10 Yard Sale Bargains: What to Buy and How to Save!

Top 10 Yard Sale Bargains: What to Buy and How to Save!

By Marty Walden · 54 Comments

This must have list of top 10 yard sale bargains will save you thousands with all the tips you need on what to shop for at yard and garage sales, thrift stores and craigslist! Want to create a beautiful home but you’re short on money and time? Maybe you think staying at home with the kids isn’t possible because there… Read More

Filed Under: Declutter, frugal living, Home Projects, money, Organization Tagged With: bargains, thrifty, yard sale

Decluttering Sentimental Items: My Top 5 Secrets!

Decluttering Sentimental Items: My Top 5 Secrets!

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Overwhelmed by all your stuff? These top 5 secrets for decluttering sentimental items will bring you one step closer to an organized home and life! When I was a newlywed bride I began clipping pictures out of decorating magazines to create my dream home.  I excitedly cut and pasted the pictures onto notebook pages and watched excitedly as a scrapbook… Read More

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How to Declutter After a Death or Loss

How to Declutter After a Death or Loss

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If you don’t know how to declutter after a death or loss, these five easy steps will walk you through the process of getting unstuck and letting go. Photo by Malte Fleuter on Unsplash I still remember the day my parents moved into the nursing home. Totally unexpected, this move changed not only their lives, but my own. At the… Read More

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Clutter and Grief: Are They Connected?

Clutter and Grief: Are They Connected?

By Marty Walden · 29 Comments

Wonder why you’re overwhelmed and can’t get control of your home? The connection between clutter and grief may be your missing answer. If you’ve experienced loss and feel stuck there is hope! My husband and I were arguing that night at the dinner table. I remember it well.  We had recently adopted a sibling group of three children and gone… Read More

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Marty Walden believes anyone can create an authentic home filled with simple, thrifty decor. When you join her community, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a treasured home and still live within your means! Read More…

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