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Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. Probably because its focus is on slowing down, being with family, and appreciating what we already have—instead of shopping, consuming, or chasing the next big sale. It’s a holiday built around presence, not presents. And that mindset is why Thanksgiving is the perfect time to talk about gratitude and clutter. Practicing gratitude (not just this week, but throughout the year) changes our relationship with our belonging

You don’t need a weekend or a shopping trip to transform your pantry. Sometimes, all it takes is a couple of hours, a little focus, and a willingness to let go of what you don’t need. Recently, I helped a client declutter and organize a pantry that also doubled as general storage space. In just two hours — and with no money spent on supplies  — we turned a disorganized, catch-all room into a space that actually works. Here’s exactly how we did it: 1. Purge We started by clear

Yesterday I did what I do every fall before the snow flies—I moved all of our summer stuff (toys, bikes, lawnmower, etc.) from the garage down into the basement. In the spring, we’ll move it all back up again. Why the shuffle? Because our house was built in 1928, and we have a tiny one-car garage. There just isn’t room for a car and  all the summer gear. In the winter, the car gets priority. In the summer, it’s the stuff’s turn. The rest of our home has 1920s-sized storage to