29 May, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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Even the most unlikely objects can find a home. All it takes is a little time, a bit of patience, and the desire to avoid having anything go into landfill. As we have moved to declutter our home and life, … Continue reading
22 May, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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I have a little secret… I’m a hoarder when it comes to pots, pans, and other kitchen items and cookware. It’s my achilles heel. And I’m especially prone to holding onto items made of high quality metal or items that … Continue reading
1 May, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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We all have our hated tasks and despised chores – tasks that we avoid doing at all costs. For me, that task is filing paperwork. I will often stack papers on top of papers on one of my filing bins, … Continue reading
17 April, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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Recycling is good, but it’s time to re-shape our consumer habits and beliefs further. The universally recognized recycle symbol was born in 1970, at the hands of Gary Anderson. This is the same year that launched the first Earth Day, … Continue reading
10 April, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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The old me: “I’m so good! I’ve just donated 3 sweaters, and 3 pairs of pants to GoodWill. Now, it’s time to go out and shop for 3 new sweaters and 3 new pairs of pants!” The reality is, that … Continue reading
27 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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We recently made the decision to declutter our home and our lives. While the decision was a quick one to make, the actual work is taking time and effort, with definite wins and misses along the way. The ‘use it … Continue reading
6 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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I’m working to downsize our home and our lives, of possessions, things, ‘stuff’ and ultimately clutter. But just because we want to move away from owning tangible things, doesn’t necessarily mean we want to stop celebrating certain holidays that typically … Continue reading
16 January, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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In my quest to declutter and streamline and move towards a more sustainable household, I recently decided to tackle all of the ‘random’ electronics that had accumulated over the years. I, like many of us living in this century, was … Continue reading
4 January, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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We made the proactive decision to begin to seriously de-clutter our home, lives and overall way of thinking. We wanted to get rid of the ‘closets of stuff’ and the boxes of never used items in the garage. We wanted … Continue reading