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.
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
Thus, Barbara Hemphill’s “Taming the Paper Tiger” has been a lifesaver for me, and perhaps it will for you.
More De-Clutter Book Reviews
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’
Summary
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.
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.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary Beth. My clutter problem has to do with the piles of paper I can't ever seem to get ahead of. LOL.
ReplyDeleteClutter is definitely an issue for me, so I really appreciate your recommendations for books and articles to help tackle it more successfully, Ms. Elf!
ReplyDeleteWe all have some type of clutter that is hard to deal with. My 'bug-a-boo' is paper. Hate sorting/filing/etc, even deciding what to keep and what to toss. Personal papers are the hardest - certain letters written by dear ones no longer with us, for example. Any help is always appreciated when attempting to learn to reduce clutter. Thanks, Margaret.
DeleteNo 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 :)
ReplyDeleteI still haven't gotten all my 'paper' under control, Mouse. Books - I've reduced my enormous collection as much as I could without giving up ones that are special to me. The collections I have given to my local library are any still available if needed/wanted for rereading. The ones still here are those I reread once a year and/or are by favorite authors who are no longer with us. Eventually, some of those books become out of print, so hate giving them up. Richard Lockridge's 'Mr & Mrs. North mysteries' are a good example. :) Thanks for your visit and comment to my 'clutter' review.
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