But I Might Need This

April 2021

“Remember: you are not what you own. Storing all those books doesn’t make you any smarter; it just makes your life more cluttered .”-Francine Jay, Author

And I suppose the same could be said about having a lot of items packed away in boxes or shoved in closets….if they aren’t being enjoyed, are they worthy of the space they are taking up?


But I might Need This

How many times have you uttered the words, “But I might need this?” and then shove the item right back where it was? I know it’s happened to me!
Last week, I found (again) this nifty little gadget that is supposed to ‘shave’ off balling on wool sweaters and I have had it for YEARS because ‘you never know when it might come in handy.’ Well – forget the fact that I hate wearing wool and that I don’t have any sweaters that have ‘balling’ – but I finally had a use for it (we were eBaying a purse that had some slight wisps of material sticking up and I thought “FINALLY, I can use that gadget!” ALL THE YEARS I SAVED IT – finally it was coming in handy – and best part of all was that I actually knew where it was! Imagine my sad face when I went to put in new batteries (the batteries in there were corroded – I told you it was very old) and THE GADGET DIDN’T WORK AT ALL!!! All the years I saved it and it was for nothing.
Of course this brings to mind the question – WHAT ELSE AM I/WE KEEPING THAT IS PROBABLY PAST ITS PRIME AND COULD GO NOW? The list is endless. Spend a minute or two looking for 1-2 objects that you will likely never need and see if you can tolerate letting it go. It is said that we only use 20% of the things we think we need. Be bold, be brave and happy decluttering!


Declutter Challenge Club

I am motivated because of your positive feedback, encouragement and suggestions. Little did I realize when I walked into your class 1 1/2 yrs ago, that I would be decluttering my house. You have been a blessing to me.” -Diana, Club Member
The Aim 4 Order Declutter Club members are making great progress and

  • Appreciate the short, motivational emails.
  • Love the group Zoom calls where members interact and share decluttering challenges and achievements
  • Feel accepted – no judging or shaming permitted
  • Are making amazing progress in most cases!

Membership is open to all, you can start today or whenever you want. Would love to see you there!
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Please email me if you have any questions or need additional information.


Got Stuff to Sell?

Let us eBay your items.

Howard is happy to speak with you about items you may want him to sell on eBay. Email eBay4lessclutter@gmail.com or call 443-255-8960.


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If you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home, contact me. Together, we can transform your home into a happy, tidy place where you can feel at peace. We can also get you ready for your next move… more enjoyably, faster and easier. We specialize in senior moves and helping families find new homes for the things they no longer have room to keep. We can also take care of clearing out homes that need to be listed quickly for resale. Contact me to schedule an appointment.

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