One of my online mentors is the FlyLady. Several years ago while still in Bundibugyo, I started shining my sink and organizing my house into zones. With four kids, it doesn't take long to live in CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) and for the house to be completely cluttered. I realize this sounds like a walking billboard for the FlyLady (I apologize) but I do believe that she is on to something when she compares the clutter in our homes to the cholestral in our veins. Both clog up our lives. And as much as I hate cleaning, I hate cleaning up clutter even more.
The 27 fling boogie is a 15 minute or so challenge. Basically, you run around the room, or dig through a closet and you toss into a box as many things as you no longer need, want, or can use. You know those shampoo bottles that are 2/3s empty, lotion from 5 years ago, masacara that is dried up... or how about (for me personally) the shoes that the kids have outgrown but that still end up scattered all over the front entry way. 27 items being the goal. I stop no matter what at the 15 minute mark. Once you have your box you can look at the items and decide, "Could this bless someone else?" If the answer is yes, give it away or take it to Goodwill. We've been blessed abundantly by people this year! If no, toss it in the trash and move on.
Before we begin packing our boxes this summer, we are all taking the time to boogie. As we attempt to declutter we are keeping the words of William Morris in mind:
"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." Now there's a challenge!
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