I know I'm a little late posting the top posts of 2016, but better late than never right?!
If you want to get organized this year and you aren't sure where to get started, these posts are a great starting point!
I'm going to share the top 5 posts that were published last year as well as the top 5 older posts that were still popular. There's a bit of a pattern... can you find it?
Top 5 New Posts From 2016
- We Did It! So Can You! Linda's Decluttering Journey - I plan to share more decluttering success stories this year, but in the meantime, check out Linda's journey. You'll be inspired to jump into decluttering too!
- Organizing and Decluttering Video Tips - this was my first TV appearance and I was able to share all my favourite tips! If you haven't watched it, or would like a refresher to kick-start your decluttering or organizing this year, check it out! Oh and you'll get to see my "clown" makeup :)
- Small appliances with multiple purposes: how to make your kitchen feel bigger - I'm still loving all the space I showed in this post! If your kitchen feels small or cluttered, check out the tips in this post.
- Free Printable Signs to Help You Declutter - I made these to show on the television appearance above, but I use them when I'm decluttering at home and I use them with my clients. They're so helpful... especially if you're new to decluttering!
And the #1 post from 2016 is...
And the #1 older post in 2016 is...
So did you pick up the theme? I'll give you a second to scroll back...
All of these posts had a decluttering focus! Yep... decluttering is definitely the most important and most challenging part of getting organized. And it's what overwhelms people the most.
If that's you, then don't forget to check out the Conquer Your Clutter super bundle that's available right now for a very limited time!
[Update: Sorry this bundle sale is over. If you'd like to find out about similar future bundles, click here. For other great decluttering and organizing resources, check out my Organizing Resources page.]
- Decluttering Sentimental Items {Introduction} - this whole series was popular, even though it was late in the year! This post is the introduction to the series and has links to all the posts in the series. If you're struggling to let go of some sentimental items, check out all the tips to make it easier!
Older Posts That Were Popular In 2016
- Purging and Storing Leftover Paint - this was one of my earliest blog posts and right from the start it's been one of my most popular posts. Those leftover paint cans take up so much space and really clutter up our homes! Check out how I purged and store my leftover paint so you can downsize your paint can collection too.
- The 31 Days of Easy Decluttering series - several of these posts always rank among my most-viewed posts... especially days 1, 2, 4, and 14. If you want to declutter but don't have a lot of time, check out the tips in this series and choose some of the cluttered areas in your home to apply them.
- The Secret For Organizing Food Storage Containers So They Stay Organized - Tupperware and other food containers are often one of the most overwhelming parts of a kitchen but they don't have to be! Check out the secret I shared to help you keep them organized!
- 5 Tips To Help You Declutter When You're Overwhelmed With Stuff - In this post I share tips to help you declutter, and I also show how I apply those tips with an example from a client's basement {with lots of great before and after pictures to inspire you}. If you're overwhelmed with stuff, try one or more of these tips!
And the #1 older post in 2016 is...
- Organizing Kids' Schoolwork - if you've got kids, you've probably got schoolwork piled up in various places around your home. Check out how I keep my kids' schoolwork organized and decluttered.
Organizing and Decluttering in 2017
So did you pick up the theme? I'll give you a second to scroll back...
All of these posts had a decluttering focus! Yep... decluttering is definitely the most important and most challenging part of getting organized. And it's what overwhelms people the most.
If that's you, then don't forget to check out the Conquer Your Clutter super bundle that's available right now for a very limited time!
[Update: Sorry this bundle sale is over. If you'd like to find out about similar future bundles, click here. For other great decluttering and organizing resources, check out my Organizing Resources page.]
Does this sound familiar?
You often feel like you’re just one step away from going crazy. Just when you get one closet decluttered, you find another closet door that won’t shut. Or when you finally get your inbox empty, another stack of papers comes in the mail.
So you start feeling overwhelmed, wondering how to find the time to develop a system that works for you, how to squeeze in more decluttering, and how on earth you can get your family to participate. You wind up feeling MORE overwhelmed than you were in the first place.
But what if you could find systems that work for you, not against you? Solutions that will {at last!} be the organizational remedy you’ve been waiting for?
I think the Conquer Your Clutter Super Bundle from the Ultimate Bundles team will help you :)
Ryan and Stephanie and their wonderful team from Ultimate Bundles have been putting together incredible eBook and eCourse bundles for several years now.
What I love about Ultimate Bundles is the quality and value of the resources included in each bundle, how easy it is to download and use, their amazing customer service team, and the bonus offers included with each one.
And you're still reading this post, I know you're looking for help to get more organized. So I have a feeling you’re going to love this newest bundle.
The Conquer Your Clutter Super Bundle contains 38 incredible eBooks, eCourses, and printables designed to help you:
- Declutter and organize your home
- Create a “touch it once” system for paper
- Get your photos organized
- Get your family organized with systems that work
- Manage your time like a CEO
- Plus so much more.
I bought a copy of this bundle and I'm LOVING the great resources in it! I've started reading Step By Step Decluttering by Sarah Meuller and it's great! She's included action items and printable worksheets to help you get started decluttering and get some easy wins.
Also included in the bundle are two bonuses: a tool that can help you manage your inbox and a four-month free trial to a popular budgeting software program to handle your finances! I haven't tried them yet, but I checked them out and they look really helpful.
The resources are created by people who have learned how to conquer all the different types of clutter (physical, mental, digital) in their life – and win!
The combined value of the resources in the toolkit is over $650, but you get EVERYTHING for a ridiculous 95% off!
If you’ve struggled to find systems to help you streamline your life and inject some much-needed peace into your home, the Conquer Your Clutter Super Bundle will remove that barrier for you.
Worried you won’t know where to start with all the resources in the bundle? Or that you'll have information overload? Don’t be! Inside the bundle you’ll find a handy Getting Started Guide so you can take action right away.
Ryan and Steph (and their awesome team) are extremely picky about what they include in their bundles and spend a whole lot of time researching which resources would be BEST suited to the needs of people like you.
Here are some other posts I've written about the bundle if you'd like more details:
Note: I'm an affiliate for this sale, so if you purchase a bundle through one of my links, I'll earn a commission. But I'd promote this bundle anyway because it's a great deal! I only promote products I know can help you go from overwhelmed to organized. I appreciate your support, and commissions like these help me keep everything on this site free. Thanks!
Remember to buy The Conquer Your Clutter Super Bundle before it expires on Monday, January 30th at 11:59 PM EST!
Which area of your home or life do you feel most overwhelmed in? How would your life be different if you were organized? Which parts of this bundle do you think you'll find most helpful?
Happy decluttering and organizing!
