The Clutter Fairy Weekly

Moving to a smaller home is a complex process that requires careful planning and tough decisions. But sooner or later, we all need to reduce our possessions, either to fit in a smaller space or so we…

Did the pandemic change the rules for keeping clothes? What’s a practical storage solution for a journal collection? And how does Ed’s (kitchen) garden grow? In episode #210 of The Clutter Fairy Week…

Some spaces and categories of stuff in our homes are relatively easy to declutter and organize, but some are constant sources of struggle. What lessons can our “sweet spots” teach us for managing our…

Negative emotions complicate and compound the difficulty of managing our clutter. Guilt, shame, fear, grief, anger, and other painful feelings reduce our ability to focus and make decisions, and clut…

An audience member asked, “How much should you keep for your ‘little birdies’ while they’re testing their wings?” There are difficult decisions and challenges to face as you transition from a full ho…

An audience member asked, “What should we do if we notice ourselves becoming more disorganized than usual?” The good news is that you can learn to recognize the warning signs that clutter is creeping…

Do you sweat the small stuff? Little things can cause some of our biggest organizing headaches: spice jars, tiny bottles and tubes of notions and potions, jewelry, accessories, sticky notes and scrap…

Paper is a plentiful source of clutter—and frustration—for many people. Even though our digital lives offer us more options than ever for “going paperless,” paper clutter still seems to keep stacking…

Join us for another “Ask Us Anything” episode. We’ll answer viewer and listener questions and discuss short topics suggested by our audience in our surveys and through our other channels. In episode …

This month presents a rare treat—an extra day on the calendar! How about using some of that bonus time to get a jump on your spring cleaning by drafting a project plan? In episode #202 of The Clutter…

We love the people in our lives—and we also love our stuff. But sometimes our feelings about and behavior with regard to our clutter can create distance, conflict, or tension with people we care abou…

Why do we procrastinate? We’re probably not lazy or lacking in self-control. We know what needs to be done and why it’s important to us. So why do we go out of our way to avoid the inevitable? In epi…

Well-chosen decor can express your personality and make your home feel warm, cozy, and inviting. But a lot can go wrong as you select objects, colors, textures, and materials to decorate your space. …

How do we evaluate the stuff in our lives? What questions should we be asking about ourselves and our belongings as we decide what to keep and what to let go? In episode #198 of The Clutter Fairy Wee…

Gamification is the practice of incorporating traditional elements of games—scorekeeping, rewards, social components, etc., to non-game contexts, such as decluttering and organizing. In episode #197 …

Wherever you find yourself in your organizing journey as 2023 draws to a close, we plan to be here to encourage and support you this week, next week, and throughout the year. In episode #196 of The C…

Happy holidays from The Clutter Fairy family to you and yours! In episode #195 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, tha…

Should your home be optimized to function smoothly, to look beautiful, or some combination of the two? Where are you willing to compromise, and what’s non-negotiable? In episode #194 of The Clutter F…

Last week’s dip into our mailbag was so much fun that we’re going to do some more! We’ll discuss “decluttering clutter,” how to start clearing a jam-packed space, organizing plants and pets, and more…

It’s been a while since we focused a complete episode on answering the questions you share with us in our surveys, live chat, email, social media, and web site. We’re always ready to listen, and we’r…