Saturday, April 4, 2026

Clutter Cornucopia Review

 CORNUCOPIA:


One of the dictionary definitions for the word ‘Cornucopia’ describes it as “an abundant supply of good things of a specified kind.” In this review, you will find a compiled list of several helpful books on how to conquer clutter and/or organize your home and your life. All have been reviewed by the contributors here on ReviewThisReviews.com.



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A Collection of Books on Clutter (and what to do about it)


Clut`ter To fill with scattered or disordered things that restrict movement or efficiency.  A collection of things lying about in an untidy mass.


For simple ways to take back control of your stuff, author Stephanie Culp’s book “How to Conquer Clutter” will give you some advice on the subject in an informative, but also humorous,  way. 


Paper Clutter



Image of a desk stacked high with paper
MY clutter, in general, is mostly under control. I like things orderly, and almost everything in my domain stays pretty much under control.  EXCEPT, when it comes to paper. For whatever reason, I do not deal well with paper  ~ sorting, filing or disposing! I begin with good intentions, then become overwhelmed and just turn around and go do something else! 


Thus, Barbara Hemphill’s “Taming the Paper Tiger” has been a lifesaver for me, and perhaps it will for you. 


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Our RTR Contributor Brite-Ideas gives us "Three Ways to Hide Clutter."


Between screens with lovely scenes and furniture with storage places, your clutter can quickly be tucked away if unexpected company arrives, or if you simply have gotten tired of ‘looking’ at the clutter' which you have not had time to put away.



Personal Thoughts on ‘Tidying Up’


collage of the book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
This Japanese ‘art of decluttering and organizing’ found in the book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” written by Marie Kondo, does more than simply aid you in putting your house (and your life) in some semblance of order. It basically puts your past in order, revealing that you are now surrounded only by the things you love. 



Summary


Spring Cleaning Collage

Since this is the Spring-Cleaning time of year, having just celebrated the first day of Spring, this list of helpful de-clutter books seems appropriate.  There also just happens to be a National Cleaning Week beginning the 4th Sunday of March each year. 


*This reviewed group of How-To books for learning how to declutter your home and life, is brought to you by Wednesday Elf. 








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4 comments:

  1. I used to read clutter books and articles regularly in my younger days and found some very helpful ideas that have helped through the years. My biggest problem now is a kitchen junk drawer. Good post Elf.

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  2. Thanks, Mary Beth. My clutter problem has to do with the piles of paper I can't ever seem to get ahead of. LOL.

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  3. Clutter is definitely an issue for me, so I really appreciate your recommendations for books and articles to help tackle it more successfully, Ms. Elf!

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  4. No matter how organized we are, most of us have some clutter hanging around at times. Christmas, for me, seems to be a big time for extra clutter that drives me a bit crazy. But, I love Christmas, so I deal with it. I can always use helpful advice. Books and paper are my daily biggest clutter battle, but perhaps one or two more books won't matter :)

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