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It is almost time!!! The 11th annual 91 Day Declutter Challenge will start January 2nd, 2023. But, please, join in whenever you can!
If you want an organized home, getting rid of the clutter has to be your first step because organizing clutter is a huge waste of time. There is no real way of doing it well, so there is no system to keep it up without compromising your quality of life. During the 91 Day Declutter Challenge, we will take care of this important first step!
Even if you’ve done the challenge before, clutter is creeping back in all the time, and everyone needs a tune-up!
I still can’t believe the growth of this challenge over the years. It started out with a few hundred people participating and has grown to thousands of participants. Decluttering is changing lives! After decluttering, people experience improved relationships, have more time for lost hobbies, and just plain feel better. Maybe this time around it could change your life too!
How The Challenge Works
The format is the same as always.
- The Challenge is FREE to anyone. You simply access the weekly challenges here on the blog. I suggest you subscribe to my blog emails, as that’s the best way for me to reach you. I may occasionally also post on my Facebook Page. There is also a printable pack that is a great companion to the challenge.
- For 13 weeks, we will go around the home, area by area, and declutter. Each week, there will be a blog post with your assignments for the week. Blogs post on Sunday so that you can plan for the assignments, which span Monday through Saturday. We want ALL of the clutter out. This is your fresh start.
- You can read the Required Reading on the blog to get your brain ready, but I’ve also prepared a handy eBook with the writings all in one place. Everyone Needs to Declutter will help get your brain in the declutter mindset.
- Join the Facebook Group for support! The group is a frenzy of activity and support during the declutter challenge. The moderators don’t allow for shaming or bullying, so you can feel safe to get the support you need from people going through the same thing!
What You Need
There is a Printable Pack Guide that goes along with Challenge. It is not required, but it certainly helps!
Also, get inspired with some reading! Read my eBook: Everyone Needs to Declutter. I compiled some of my most inspiring writing about Decluttering into one convenient eBook. Get your mind ready for the challenge!
One of the newest printables I created for the declutter challenge is this handy cheat sheet, which obviously won’t have parts blurred out when you purchase it:
The COMPLETE DECLUTTER BUNDLE
The best way to get the files is to get the Complete Declutter Bundle, which has everything you need in one place!
Afraid to try? All you have to lose is clutter!
Read some of the success stories of past challenges. It is so motivating to hear that there were people like you, who figured it out and got rid of the clutter! Will you have a success story this time? Yes, you can!
Get Ready
Get your mind ready for the challenge by getting your printable pack printed and ready and read about decluttering!
You’ll hear more from me before the challenge starts. I could not be more excited. The declutter challenge always gives me a fresh start to the New Year, for my home and life. There are few things better than a freshly decluttered home.
From my home to yours,
Mary
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Laundry room first 🙂 Maybe this time I’ll get it totally done!
Mary as far as the Printable Pack is it totally different from 2015? Just wondering if it is different enough that I should purchase.
Thanks again for all you do.
Hi Diane! The checklists are all rearranged with even tasks in a different order. It is completely up to you if you’d prefer a new one or not, but I do think it would be useful. 🙂
Can’t wait.
Yay! Glad you’re joining us!
I started this with you earlier this year. Then my husband passed away so I did not get to finish. But it was so nice for the rooms I had finished. When some of the family came to funeral they stayed with me. They would all say how neat all my closets were. It was so nice not to worry about anyone going through things because they were organized. Now to get back and finish all the rooms especially my husbands office. Thank you for your encouragement.
Brenda
Brenda – I’m so sorry to hear of your enormous loss this year. I’m so glad you’ve decided to join us again. I hope your experience is healing and refreshing. 🙂
-Mary
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband ! We lost my dad three years ago and my mom still isn’t ready to handle his office. I know everyone grieves differently….but your ambition even during the holidays is awe inspiring!
Big hugs!
I’m sorry for your loss. May your angels hold you close
Dear Brenda, First I’m sorry for the loss of your husband. It’s over two years according to the date I’m joining this, but good for you! Maybe new and different reasons to de-clutter your home, mind and life. The saying goes”if it, they, don’t add to your life-get rid of it.’. Praying for you.
I’ve decluttered for the last three years, so I’m ready to paint and refurbish, remodel, etc. Maybe you could eventually develop a program where we go room by room, fixing it up, getting new furniture or flooring, or even new tile and appliances. Would that be feasible???
The plan for next year is to start with the declutter challenge, then we’ll do spring cleaning, then during the summer we’ll organize, and then next fall we will decorate. I really recommend going along with the group. There is something so inspiring working with the community – and everyone needs a decluttering tune-up. I’m a pretty fierce declutterer, and I still do a yearly tune-up. You might be surprised what pops back into the nooks and crannies!
This sounds awesome! I’m in.
Welcome!
What is the link for joining the challenge. It doesn’t show up easily on my phone. Thank you
Do you mean the link for subscribing to blog emails or the link to purchase the declutter printable pack or joining the facebook group? As for joining, if you are following along, you are joined. 🙂
Thank you
I haven’t been finding where to submit an email address for notifications of blog updates.
I’ve added you. 🙂
I can’t seem to find how to subscribe to your emails!
I added you – be sure to click on the confirmation email you’ll get soon.
Can I get added for the emails too? Thanks!
There is a subscribe option at the side (desktop) or bottom (mobile) of the blog! Let me know if you have issues!
This will be my first declutter challenge with you. We used to move every 3-5 years due to work. That forced me to declutter both before and after every move. Now we’ve settled in to retire in this house and have been here 10 years already. Desperately needing it now!
Moving is such a great motivator! But, the declutter challenge is way easier than a move. You can totally do this. 🙂
This will be my first declutter challenge. I desperately need to be more organized and that has to start with declutter first. I also think this will be a great motivator knowing there are others doing this at the same time.
Yes, it is amazing how doing this with others really does make a huge difference! You can totally do it, just take it one day at a time.
I started a challenge last summer but sprained my ankle then infection in my foot, so I didn’t get to finish. I’ve been trying to work on my own. After four years of my daughter and 15 year old grandson living with us, I need to declutter and deep clean. This challenge will help stay focused. My big problem right now is paper clutter, back bills, taxes, ect. I am the only person in the family that’s trying to declutter and clean but I know I will get through this eventually. Thanks Mary.
Yes, you will. You have so much determination. You will do this!
Count me in! This will be my third time around and I love my home again. When my husband asked for a receipt/warranty something … wha-la… I went to the file and handed to him. His comment to me “You are so organized.” My. Proud. Moment.. Thanks Mary! You’re a home-blesser!
Wow! I love hearing this! Thanks so much for sharing!
That’s what I’m talkin ’bout! YOU GO GIRL!
I love your challenge! It is inspiring and so helpful to have a guide in de cluttering and the support to back it up!! Can’t wait to begin!
One thought I had was to maybe begin January with organizing and de cluttering all holiday decorations and where they are stored. Since they are already out, it would be the perfect time for this;). If not for the challenge, maybe a mini session after Christmas? Or any suggestions you could give would be so helpful. Thank you.
That is a great idea, though I do it a little differently. I declutter when I put my stuff out and put it away the day after Christmas … that is as long as I can take it. 🙂 Definitely adapt for what works for you, though. The group will still be there for support! I love the idea of sharing ideas for putting away Christmas, though. I may have to squeeze that post in to what I have planned. So glad you are joining the challenge again!
Me too! I have sooooo much Christmas stuff that needs a de -clutter and organization!!!
Last time I did this, it made such a huge difference!! Everything needs a bit of a refresh now, so definitely joining in again. Who would have thought a person could be so excited about decluttering? I totally am, because I know how much it improves your daily life. Can’t wait!! 🙂
Yes, we do it for that daily life quality. So worth it! Always love hearing from you, Tes. 🙂
i joined the group on face book a few months ago. just ordered the printable pack. excited to get started, im new to all this.
So glad you are joining us! You are in the right place for getting started. My advice is to take it day by day, just focus on the task for that day. You’ve got this!
I love your posts! You motivate me!!!
Thank you so much!
Hi, I would love to participate. How do I subscribe to your blog from my iPhone?
The subscribe box is at the very bottom of the blog post when you’re viewing it on your iPhone. 🙂
How do I subscribe?
You can subscribe to the blog email (I call it a newsletter) either on the sidebar if you’r at a computer or near the very bottom of the blog or a blog post if you’re on a mobile device.
How do you join to get these via email or do I just have to check in here each day?
You can subscribe to the blog email (I call it a newsletter) either on the sidebar if you’r at a computer or near the very bottom of the blog or a blog post if you’re on a mobile device.
I was on my phone and couldn’t do that from there. I think that was the problem. I had to do this from my computer.
How do I sign up for email blog posts? I can’t find on the mobile site
You can subscribe to the blog email (I call it a newsletter) either on the sidebar if you’r at a computer or near the very bottom of the blog or a blog post if you’re on a mobile device.
I really need help de-cluttering. But I live in a 617 sf retirement cottage w/only 4 rooms and a carport (full of stuff) w/storage closet. Your categories don’t exactly fit my living situation. Do you think I could gather enough ideas/help even though you are aimed more towards a large house? I also can’t pay for workbook as this is the year (2016) I’ve planned to get out of debt and I’ve promised no expenses other than necessities. But you said it wasn’t necessary.
You should definitely do the declutter challenge with us! There are many people who participate and live in small apartments and homes. Instead of defining by whole rooms, use the guide to separate areas. Like, during office week, do your desk and paper area. During dining room week, do the area around your table. Etc. You can follow along completely, but the weeks will be very do-able. The printable pack is a great supplement, but all the information you have to have will be posted to the blog each week. There is a bit more in the printable pack, but it is more icing on the cake. 🙂
I am really excited about doing this again. Although I live in a very small apartment this really help me out a lot the last time we did this. This time around I do hope to keep up with it. Although some of the clutter did come back it’s not as bad as it was the first time around. I’ve been keeping up with my dresser drawers, bed stands, kitchen junk drawers among other things through out the apartment. I still have a problems with my craft room though. I do hope I can fix that problem this time around.
You can definitely do this! Just follow along, don’t look ahead and just do the daily task. Day by day, you can do this!
Yay! I can’t wait to do this again! It was SO helpful in prepping the house for my second baby’s arrival earlier this year. It really helped GI ve me a guideline/plan for my decluttering and organizing and it put my nesting to good use lol. Thank you so much for putting this together! Hoping I can find a group to post before and after photos because that was SO helpful for me with accountability. Come on Jan. 4th!
The Facebook group is still going strong and will be a great place for befores and afters. I agree, those help so much with accountability and support. I’m glad you’re joining us!
I can’t wait!
Me either!
I’m ready!
Awesome! Let’s do this!
This is very informative. I think Ill try it. My house is very cluttered right now and having ocd it’s hard to start anywhere. I feel overwhelmex
Take the tasks one day at a time. Do what it says, don’t put more on it that isn’t there. One thing at a time, you can do this!
Joining in from Cape Town, South Africa. Followed the Facebook page, but couldn’t seem to subscribe to the mailing list.
Welcome! Glad to have you join us! I added you to the list, you should get a confirmation email. You’ll need to click on that. 🙂
I am so ready to go on the decluttering adventure with all of you. I am a pack rat so to speak but fortunately my husband is not. I bring it in and he throws it out. My goal in 2016 is to be the throw out person. I have medical issues so I hope I can keep up.
That is an achievable goal! As you go through the declutter challenge, you will feel perception of stuff start to change.
I can’t find the link to subscribe to your blogs. Could you add my email to your list? Thank you!
I added you to the list, you should get a confirmation email. You’ll need to click on that. 🙂
I’ve never seen this b4 I have really bad mobilty. If you have heard of the spoon theory that’s how I have to live, I have good n bad days so if I do a project its possible to do more on one day but be down for weeks at a time. I’ve been working on this kind of project on my own over the past 2+ years but feel I need help in some areas but not sure this is what I’m looking for. My major issues would be mail, paper n a place for a spouses works log books n work papers I feel like I’m being over taken by paper. Because I and my son have life time illnesses we get medical bills eob daily several a day along with tons of other mail. Not to mention we get mail for other people that we shouldn’t because we are to nice n let family stay here in time of need but then their mail never stops coming. I’m a mom of 4 n 2 step kids n 2 grab babies n i spend most of my energy watching our grand babies for my kids to work by the time I do that & my doctors appointments I have nothing left. So I need things as simple as possible. I have stocked fridges on each floor, n a chair lift I use mobility devices sorry its long I thought by giving u some info about me u could tell me what u think about this that may help me.
We do address paper during the challenge. I have a lot written about paper. Search for “paper” or “paper trail” on the blog sidebar and it should lead you to some great resources. As for the challenge, I do thing it is important and I’ve tried to make it as easy and straightforward as possible. You just do the task outlined each day, not more or less, and you will declutter your home in 91 days. Clutter is the source of all evil when it comes to the messes in our homes. Without clutter, everything is easier. Everything! 🙂
I did my laundry before seeing this
You’re already ahead! 🙂
I will start this weekend and try to get ahead. I just sent tim his to my husband and said he needs to help!
It really is so helpful when the whole family, or at least the adults, are all on board!
I’m ready!
Only a few more days!
My husband and I are building a house in the spring and I would love to make the moving process as organized as possible. I’m planning to dive into your challenge in order to help that happen. Thanks for facilitating the process!
Decluttering before a move is priceless! You save so much work on both ends – the packing and unpacking!
I am in! This is my greatest weakness. My home always looks neat and tidy but there are cluttered drawers and closets snd a garage with stuff we don’t miss or need. Thank you
You will definitely breathe easier once all the clutter is out of the nooks and crannies! Glad you are joining us. 🙂
How do I subscribe to your blog emails? I looked around, but can’t find where to sign up.
You are added. 🙂
Ok… I am scared and excited all at the same time (if you saw my hell you would understand!) My MIL is a full blown horde and my husband has been developing over the years… mix that with me who shuts down when I get overwhelmed and you can imagine… I need this. I HAVE to get my home back! My sanity is in jeopardy and my husband, thank the stars, is 110% on board to help!
My biggest fear is like most diets, once I fail or “slip off the wagon” I get discouraged and give up. My goal this year is to not give up… set backs or not… there is no quitting!! Phew… We got this… 2016 is my year!
What if you ended up skipping a week? Wouldn’t be the end of the world. Don’t stop if you miss a day. Start back right where the group is. And if you can put in the effort to do each of the 91 days … imagine that! So glad you and your husband are joining us. I think this plan can really help if you are willing to do the work!
How do I sign up for the emsil?
I just added you – click on the link in the confirmation email. 🙂
I have been trying to organize my home since we moved in 6 years ago whend it was juse me, hubby, and the kiddo. I have succeeded dreadfully. Now my household includes myslef, hubby, our two kiddos, my mother, and four nieces and nephews. Decluttering and organization now seems nearly impossible. Any suggestions?
Focus on what you can control. Declutter ALL that you can. Anything extra just takes away from your sanity. Follow along with the challenge and just do the tasks day by day. You may not get your ideal, but what you do will make a huge difference and that will be worth it.
I am excited! Ready to start! Please add me to the email list
Welcome!
Sounds great!!!
I agree!
How difficult is this? I work full time at home and at work also in college.
It is as difficult as you make it. If your life is busy, I’d say you need this even more. Less clutter makes a busy life so much more manageable! Do what you can each day, get the rest of the household to join you. You can do this!
If it sorts my house out you will have achieved the unachievable
Do the task, one day at a time, and you will be amazed at what can happen in 91 days!
With 3 adult kids (in college but bring crap home), 2 year old twins AND a ranch, our small house is overrun! Hoping this will help me thin out things to maintain sanity until the new house is built. I don’t want to fill it with crap as well!
Yes! You need this! Take it one day a time and don’t get discouraged. Some days will be hard and some will be easy, but the end result will be so worth it!
Will this cover a garage? We have moved a lot and probably still will move a few more times. We have a garage full of totes…my house could use some de cluttering too
We will do a separate garage clean out after this challenge is over, but no, this challenge doesn’t cover the garage, just the inside of the house. 🙂
This sounds fantadtic-can’t wait to get started!
Welcome!
I desperately need to declutter! 17 years in this house and I have accumulated way too much stuff. I will miss the first week as I’ll be out of town Jan. 04-11. But plan to get started when I return.
Just jump in right where we are at! You can do this!
No garage?
We will do a separate garage clean out after this challenge is over, but no, this challenge doesn’t cover the garage, just the inside of the house. 🙂
I stumbled upon your 91 day challenge through Facebook. I checked out your blog and then signed up. I’m not looking forward to it and I’m not excited like those above wrote but I am looking forward to a clutter free and organized home when it’s over. So that’s motivation enough for me! Thanks 🙂
I like your honesty. Even though every second won’t be fun, it will be so worth it!
I really need to do this. Would love any tips you have
Follow along and take it day by day!
What are your thoughts on a pile to sell first before donating? I’m thinking it may keepsake clutter around but this is something I’m struggling with that everything has value
I understand wanting to sell some things. If you are going to sell, I would focus on things above a minimum cost. And force yourself to sell immediately, with a deadline to donate if it doesn’t sell. From the Required Reading Post, read the post about Decluttering Nice Things!
This is the first time I have seen this, and I need this so much! I got married 5 years ago and I have not been able to get rid of the clutter! I never had a junk drawer in my kitchen before and now I have two! There is too much clutter everywhere. I actually started last night with a drawer in my bedroom, so this is perfect! I look forward to this project!
Welcome! Glad you are joining us!
Sign me up
You are added to the email list – Welcome!
Would love to participate. What do I need to do?
There will be posts on the blog each week. Subscribing to get emails is a good idea to keep you reminded. Just follow along with the tasks each week and you’re in. 🙂
I have already started donating extra things to our local charity.
we live in a old house with no storage and so everything stays messy, this new year I am bound and determined to get my house in working order! I have two kids almost 2 & 4 and will be planning for #3 and work full time. So it’s a slow process, but I feel great when I have a car load of stuff to get rid of:-)
You’ve probably heard the famous quote “Keep only things that are useful or beautiful”, but there is a definite additional stipulation – keep only what you have room to reasonably store. Happy decluttering!
I’m disabled and wheelchair bound so it may take some accommodations but this year I’m going to really accomplish something
I agree – that attitude will take you far!
Def need this in my house
So many people do!
How do I subscribe to your blog emails? It may be because I’m looking on my phone, but I can’t seem to find any way to do that.
Thank you
You’ve been added. 🙂
This is my first time taking on this and I am in desperate need of it! I took part in the 40 bags in 40 days challenge last year and it was very helpful but my house has too much stuff! How would you recommend dealing with putting things “away” when there is no set place for it? My husband and I moved into a house that the owner didn’t take everything (both a blessing and a frustration) then we had two children within 4 years. *sigh* We have boxes and boxes of miscellaneous stuff that started to get sorted but never got finished. So thankful for any help you may offer!
The hard truth is that if it does not have a place to go, it doesn’t belong in your home. Even if it is a nice, useful item. It is difficult, but so freeing when you learn to honor what is happening now instead of burdening yourself with all the “what ifs” of the future. You can do hard things!
I’m ready for this and I am in need of this!
You are in the right place. Welcome!
How do I join?
You join by following along and decluttering with us. You can get the updates on the blog each week, or signup to get an email reminder when blog posts are published, or get the printable pack (though that is not required to participate).
I work from home and have a home business. My office always seems to be a mess and I can’t seem to get a handle on the paperwork. We have 2 rental properties and I take care of my dad’s medical paperwork as well. Will this help me?
This challenge can help everyone. By getting rid of clutter, you are making more room to take care of the rest of your responsibilities!
I so wanna join this. I need to is more like it. However i dont think i will be able to do it on time. I dont have the funds yet. I have been out of work for the las 6 weeks and just barely started back, (after having surgery).
Purchase is not necessary to join in. Just follow along with the blog posts each week!
I really need to get organized!
You’re in the right place. Decluttering is the first step.
Please add me to youremail
You are added!
Hi. How do I subscribe to your blog emails?
I’ve added you, just be sure to click on the confirmation email you get.
I checked out several “clean-up” challenges this year and yours looks like the BEST! I love how you plan to be interactive with us, have a fb group, reply to the posts, etc.!! I just bought the printable pack, printed it, and I am making a binder for this and a morning makeover challenge I am doing. 2016 NEEDS to be the year I finally get organized! Thank you for supporting each of us through this journey!
Wow, what a compliment, thank you so much! 2016 is going to a good year! You can do it!
I’m so excited to start your challenge! Just signed up for your newsletter. I love to organize but I’m bad at keeping on top of it. Feeling overwhelmed. I hope this helps!
It works if you do the work! Glad you’ve joined us, you are in the right place for your fresh start!
Good Morning Mary. Earlier this morning I ordered the 2016 Declutter Challenge: Printable Pack and I have yet to receive an email so that I can print and get reading. Please advise. Thank you.
Amy – I’m happy to help. Could you email me at mary@maryorganizes.com? I’ll be able to help you better from there. Thanks!
youxan do it!
Won’t to try but not sure I can working 10 he’s a day
Do what you can. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
Do you do mobile homes? Mine is pretty bad. And I am disabled but can do some stuff.
Yes! You can definitely do this! Several people who live in mobile homes will be participating!
I’m in and I’m so excited to get organized!!
Welcome! Have a great first week of decluttering. 🙂
I would love to work on this challenge. Any help you can provide would be appreciated
Do the required reading and follow along. I’m here to respond to comments if you need additional help. 🙂
How do I sign up to follow the blog??
I’ve added you, just be sure to click on the confirmation email you’ll receive soon.
How long will it take until I get the download link for the packet? I bought it about an hour ago.
Please email me at mary@maryorganizes.com if you haven’t received it yet. I’ll get it figured out. 🙂
Do I need to do something specifically to sign up or just visit your blog every day?
You can sign up to receive email reminders when blog posts publish, or just check back to the blog. Whatever works best for you.
May I get added to the newsletter please.
You are added – click on the email confirmation.
PLEASE add me to your email.
You are added – click on the confirmation email. 🙂
Would like to follow your e mails/blogs. You sound very encouraging and helpful. Thank you.
You are added – click on the confirmation email 🙂
I really struggle to declutter clothing! There is clothing in my closet I have owned for over 20 years, and that I’ve only worn once or twice! I can’t bear to part with some, especially fancy gowns that hold special meaning, and which are entirely out of fashion now and useless to anyone else. How do I store these safely? Am I being too sentimental? And what about clothes I no longer fit into, with the eternal hope that I will “fit into them one day”? Looking forward to the challenge, my first one, and not sure how successful, if at all, I will be
I’m going to be direct. If you have that many clothes that there are things you’ve only worn a few times, you probably enjoy purchasing clothes. That means if you could fit into some of them one day (no doubt you can do that), then you will want new clothes. I know it is hard to get rid of the practically new clothes because you feel guilty you didn’t get the value out of them, and you think by keeping them, you will get some value out of them. What is really happening is all the clothes you aren’t wearing are hiding the clothes that you could/would actually wear. That makes you feel like you need more clothes and it is a vicious cycle. Every woman I’ve ever met has bought clothes that she regrets purchasing. Don’t be hard on yourself, but stop the cycle. Get rid of anything that you don’t love RIGHT NOW. 🙂
I’m going to give it a try. We’ve lived in our home for 32 years and we want to downsize. I just retired so I have the time and I don’t want to move all this “stuff” with us. It may take longer than your time line but I will have a guide which will be a HUGE help!
Adapt as you need, but use the inspiration and momentum! You can definitely do this – what a difference it would make for your move and the quality of the rest of your life! Make sure to read Your JUNK or Your LIFE, because I feel so many retired people make the mistake of choosing stuff. Sounds like you are heading in the right direction, though, so that is great!
Can you subscribe me to your blog? Thanks!
Be sure to click on the confirmation email you’ll receive.
I’m not receiving emails. I got required reading but that was the only one. Should I look somewhere else?
Maybe in your spam folder. Unless you’ve unsubscribed yourself, you’d still be on the list.
Starting late
Better than never!
I’ve lived in my house (husband and two kids) for 22 years. Needless to say, 91 days isn’t going to fix it but I’ve made great progress on the laundry room already. For the areas that you just can’t finish, do you recommend to FIDO (forget it and drive on) at the end of each day and not try to complete each day’s assignment, just move on to the next day’s assignment, or finish the first day no matter how long it takes even if you don’t get to the next day’s?
Yes! Just do what you can and move on each day! At the end, your house will have much less stuff and will be a lot easier the next go-round.
I can’t seem to find where to subscribe to your blog for updates.
On a computer, second box from the top of the right sidebar. On a mobile, scroll to the bottom of the blog.
Joined a gym today… I’m getting motivated!
Woohoo … Good changes bring other good changes!
This is my first time doing the ‘challenge’… Laundry room done and it feels really good. Kitchen feels intimidating though … Is there a more detail list or tips on how to tackle the kitchen?
Are you using the Declutter Pack? Have you read the Required Reading List? The Kitchen will be posted tomorrow. 🙂 Just take it one day at a time and do the best you can. Even an imperfect attempt can make a great impact.
I’m starting late. I’m starting next week. Excited!!
Welcome!
Big Question…. How do you clean out your lint filter, that pulls out of the top of the dryer, WITHOUT GETTING LINT/DUST EVERYWHERE?
Mine doesn’t pull out the top, but I that could get tricky. Maybe have a hand vacuum right there sucking up as you pull it out?
So excited I completed my laundry room and dh helped! I just love how fresh and clean it feels! Thank you for this inspiration!
That’s so awesome! Good job!
I would like to get the emails but I am having trouble finding where to sign up. Is there a link that I am missing?
If you are on a mobile, there is a box at the bottom of the website, or if you are at your computer, there is a box near the top of the sidebar on the blog. 🙂
I started out in wrong year. Lol just did kitchen and pantry to the 90% done. Looks like I will go back this coming week and do the laundry room. Gotta do taxes on kitchen table now anyway and have one junk drawer we both have to sort. Gonna also pull out stove and dishwasher and deep clean. Once ya start just can’t stop But all else is done and looks great
Good job! Just keep going!
I am trying to add the printable to my cart, but it won’t go in. Am I doing something wrong?
I’m not sure. Do you have a different type of browser you can try?
I got it to work. I had to go back up and hit “shop” each time before it would let me click any other tabs, but I’m up and running now. Thanks for your quick response. Shout out from an Arkansas girl in Georgia 🙂
So glad you got it to work!
And enjoy Georgia – that is where I graduated high school and my brother still lives there. 😉
I would love to do this challenge. It’s the fourth week, but being motivated I think I cod catch up. Where do I state now ???
It is the second week. All the posts are up on the blog – just keep reading. 🙂
Got the dining room done and spent all day on a small entry way. I got baseboards recaulked, touch up painting, floor really cleaned and waxed well. Thank you for all of this. Even got new hinges on kitchen doors. What your challenge does is allows me to focus on one area at a time. Otherwise I would be all over the place trying to do all at once. Thank you Mary.
You are very welcome 🙂
Thank you!! Very helpful. I am going to start with the 40 day challenge first. My goal is not to shop for 40 days, this challenge will keep me busy.
Not shopping is a great part of decluttering … you’ll find you are much less likely to shop when you know the pain of pulling stuff you don’t need back out.
Do you start this decluttering challenge any other time throughout the year. I’ve already missed too much to catch up.
Great question! I haven’t announced this yet, because it just got confirmed, but I will be starting another round in a few weeks. Look out for the announcement with more details! 🙂
Hi Mary–Looking forward to the challenge. Should we buy the Printable Pack if we have the one from last year?
Last years has most of the content for this years and the tasks are 97%-ish the same. I did add some new sections this year, though, so it would have some added value. 🙂
I’m in!
Awesome! Welcome!
Everything looks great! So ready to start again! I got about 1/2 way through last year! This year will be amazing. I’m ready!
Yes, 2017 is going to be awesome!!
I am so excited to get started!!!
Yes!! It will be awesome!
I am in, I have already started decluttering. I decided that I have to remove 10 items every weekend. The first weekend I removed over 100 items. I am on weekend #4. I want a clutter free home.
You are on your way! Welcome to the challenge!
I did this last year for the first time and it was AMAZING! Can’t wait to get started in 2017
Me either! So glad you’re on board again!
When I started reading this I thought, “Yes! I need this!” Until I got to #11 … NO! Not the Craft Room!!!!
LOL! You’re not a lone!
2017 is my year! My oldest son is graduating in May and a HUGE party will follow – there will be so many out of towners and guests at my house…I can’t wait to have everything in order for them!
What great motivation!!!
Looking forward to doing this again. I talked hubby into switching rooms because he’s not in his as much as I would like to be in my craft room, so that’s something new to look forward to. I just want it done. So starting off the new year I’ll be working on that. I keep you posted on our progress and take note on what you will have us do.
How fun!!!! I think the room switch is a great idea. You’ve got this!
So how do I join?
You join in by following along! We started Week #1 today – https://creatingmaryshome.com/2017/01/week-1-laundry-room-91-day-declutter/
Welcome!
I just heard about this and I don’t Facebook, can I still join?
Absolutely! I’d recommend getting the pack and working along at your pace. You can follow Instagram and comment on the weeks for some support. 🙂
So ready to start this. But where can I do an email subscription?
If you’re on a mobile device, the subscription box is at the bottom. If you’re on a desktop, the subscription box is on the side.
Hi Mary! I am going to try this again! It was so awesome last time! However I seem to have all my clutter back!!!! Do you have any tips that could help me keep it out this next time after I complete the challenge!? How do you MAINTAIN yourself clutter free?
In fact, I have so much to say on the subject, it is an entire section of my new eBook. (https://creatingmaryshome.com/store/eBook-Everyone-Needs-to-Declutter-p97317485)
The biggest thing about maintaining is changing the habits that cause the clutter. You can do this, but it is definitely an ongoing effort!
Let’s do this!! Excited to see you making this available again for us Mary! We opened our home to a family of four for ten months…desperately need to take control of the closets and drawers again!
So glad you’re joining in again! I’m excited to participate this year too. Crazy years need a good decluttering cleanse. 😉
HELP! My connection accidentally got deleted. I had signed up and am expecting the 21-day Declutter Challenge materials. I REALLY don’t want to miss this opportunity.
Thanks – Mary
I saw your email about this and re-sent download links to your printables. Please email me if you need more help. 🙂
I cannot wait for the 2019 challenge!! I was sure I purchased your Ebook “Everyone Needs to Declutter” last year. So, I looked through my emails and found the link and just reread it. And then I read everything else relating to the challenge that I could find. I’m sure I’ll be reading more specific articles as needed during the challenge.
Being a fellow perfectionist, I’m also nervous about this. I’ve never made it through a full challenge, probably mostly because of my perfectionism…and difficulty focusing on one thing. BUT…in October I challenged myself to a huge project. I stripped all the wallpaper from our back stairway, which is enclosed, so it’s all walls. And it was ugly and in bad shape. Wallpaper was falling off, there were holes that had been haphazardly patched, etc. I did the entire project myself with some tips from my man and from you tube videos. I figured it out, took my time, and refused to be perfect! It is all ready for priming and painting. I would have finished before Christmas, but I hurt my foot. It’s pretty much healed, so I’ll be finishing it up in January. Trust me, it’s not perfect, and it’s not meant to be. But it looks fantastic compared to where it was. Just a side note, my man did the wallpapering about 20 years ago, and I know it was hard for him to see me take it down. What I did was save some of the better pieces, and when I hang new family pictures up, I’m going to use the wallpaper for the matting in some of the pics. I think he’ll love it. When it’s done, I’m going to share before, during, and after pictures with you Mary, via email.
Let’s do this!!…on 1/7/19 of course 😉
I love it! You showed yourself that you can do hard things. You are ready for this declutter challenge – you’ve got this!!!
So much laundry my goal is to get on it this weekend and hopefully clear out enough and everything put away
Yes, that is a perfect way to get ready for the challenge!
I’d love to do the challenge!
Great, so glad you’ll be joining us!
I am ready to start this again for 2020! The biggest areas I need to tackle are clothes closets (for everyone) and master bathroom drawers. I love the way each week is laid out so it’s manageable.
Oh thank you. And those areas are often needing a little help, you are not alone. Thanks for joining us!
Can’t wait!!! Needs to be done. Thoughts of ,owing and I don’t want to start over with clutter!!!
*moving
Yes, decluttering before moving will make such a huge difference!!!
Losing hope at my house. Something’s gotta give.
Hold on hope a little longer. Let the clutter go, it may be the thing getting in your way of peace!
Looking forward to the challenge in 2020!
Me too!!!
Master closet could use a declutter. Was just thinking earlier today, right after the holidays it would be time to start some spring cleaning!
I like spring cleaning all year long too, never just spring. 🙂
I’m all for decluttering! And how do I enter for the giveaway? The link took me here. I would love to be considered in the giveaway contest. Thank you Mary for helping us.
I’m so sorry, I put the wrong link in the email.
Here is the link to the facebook post. Just comment to enter!
https://www.facebook.com/CreatingMarysHome/photos/a.381643831880061/3236225446421871/?type=3&theater
Excited to begin the challenge
me too!
Hi. I’m so excited about this because in the last 3 years my house has became so cluttered. I’ve found bags from Target in drawers and laundry baskets. I have a spinal disease so I’m not able to work or drive. My husband won’t let me buy it because we see saving money to move into a ranch so I don’t have to do stairs. I think this would be a good investment because this would help me not do to much in one day if my pain is low. He’s very supportive and does 80%of things. Id love to be able to do this correctly. He’d be so happy.
I’m glad you’ll be joining us in the declutter challenge. Please remember that whatever you do, progress is progress!
Looking forward to a successful decluttering!
Yes! Me too!
Decluttering is my biggest “resolution” for 2020!
That is a really great resolution because you can definitely succeed!
This has been a helpful group. Hoping to have an organized 2020!
I’m so glad. Here’s to a very organized 2020!
Oh man! I should really do this! I live with a fellow that I think is borderline hoarder. I hate to say that but since we moved in together, there is sooo much stuff here. I have to try and work with him on letting stuff go. I mean he keeps just about everything!
I’d definitely suggest working through the challenge! Maybe he just needs a little support and help to get rid of some of that clutter. Be gentle, though!
Hi Mary,
Really looking forward to doing this, I’ve been doing my own version continuously for the past few years but feel it’s time to really get focused.
Just to let you know the first link “subscribe to my blog” at the very top of this post takes you to sign-up for an account to your email provider rather than for your blog and it’s a lot of scrolling to find the second blog sign up right at the very bottom of this page after all the comments.
Thanks for letting me know about the link. Turns out my mail service provider (for the blog newsletter) did an update that changed all their forms. I spent hours earlier today fixing things but forgot that this link existed. Thanks!
And I’m glad you’re joining the challenge – I think it really can help!
The link to the printables does not work. Was there another update that messed up the link?
Could you let me know which link is broken? I just clicked all the links to the ebook and challenge packet, and the links worked for me. I would definitely like to get this fixed and I’m sorry for any problems! Here’s the link if you want to go straight to it: https://creatingmaryshome.com/store/Challenges-c18836060