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☆ I finally got rid of my kids' play kitchen. They used to love it, but decluttering was the right decision.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Conz Preti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

We had optimized every corner of the apartment so we could store all his stuff, like diapers and a stroller, but there was no room for a play kitchen. Every time we visited friends with a little play kitchen, he would spend hours playing there by himself. My 3 kids spent hours preparing make-believe foodMoving states with three kids under the age of 3 was not easy. We also added an art table next to the kitchen because our kids love to spend time painting and coloring. AdvertisementWhen the kids got home, they ran to their new art table and spent hours coloring, never once asking about the disappearance of their play kitchen.

Organizations: Service Locations: Brooklyn, Maine

☆ I started a business with my mom right out of college and we've grown it to 7 figures in revenue. I've never had a real job, and I love being my own boss.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . After graduating with a psychology degree in 2010, I went into business with my mom, Ann Lightfoot. What started as a mother-daughter duo organizing closets and hauling trash has turned into a successful business with 14 employees. Clients started pouring in.

Persons: Kate Pawlowski, Ann Lightfoot, Pawlowski, —, It's, I've, Lightfoot, Julia D'Agostino, We've, we've, Decluttering Organizations: Service, Facebook Locations: Montclair , New Jersey, New York

☆ I'm a professional declutterer. Here are the 5 things you need to throw away right now from your kitchen.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Julia Williamson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I help my clients get rid of things they don't need or use anymore. AdvertisementAs a professional declutterer, I work with clients, helping them get rid of things they don't want, need, or have too many of. Pull them all out, see what's useful and what isn't, and ditch the things you're unlikely to use. If you're convinced you need them all, try this: put half in a box and hide it away for a few months. Happily, you can fill them with all the other stuff you're getting rid of.

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☆ Avoiding 'blackout shopping' could be the key to saving money, according to a 'frugal living' YouTuber
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It's called "blackout shopping," and it's one of the worst things you can do if you're trying to save money, according to Kate Kaden, a YouTuber who gives advice on "frugal living." Living below your means is the best way to save money consistently, Kaden told Business Insider. AdvertisementOne of those is "blackout shopping," Kaden said, when we go out for something specific but get tempted into picking up impulse purchases around the store. Some of Kaden's most popular videos are about consistent ways to save money, things people should stop buying, and how to form a "frugal cocoon." "So shop for where you're really at and what you're going to do."

Persons: —, It's, Kate Kaden, Kaden, you've, Gen Zers, millennials, decluttering Organizations: Service, Business, McKinsey, Federal, YouTube

☆ Shannen Doherty says she's decluttering amid her Stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Experts say it's a good way to regain control.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewShannen Doherty, the actor best known for her role in "Beverly Hills, 90210," has stage 4 cancer. She's getting rid of her material possessions so she can focus on spending time with her mother. "I'm getting rid of a lot of clothes, I'm getting rid of a lot of old stuff, the charity shop loves me," Godley said. But one thing they can control is their material possessions," Morin said. "Selling things, sorting through items, and getting rid of stuff they no longer need may help them feel more in control over something."

Persons: —, Shannen Doherty, doesn't, " Doherty, Doherty, Michael Douglas, Janey Godley, Lorraine Kelly, Doherty —, Godley, it's, Jeffrey Peppercorn, Amy Morin, Morin, Peppercorn Organizations: Service, Business, Hollywood, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer, Survivorship Locations: Beverly Hills, Scottish, Massachusetts

☆ 'It saves time, it saves money, it saves stress': 3 decluttering tips from professional organizers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

After all, how many times have you lost a bill in pile of papers that built up on your desk? "When people declutter and create some order in the home, it saves time, it saves money, it saves stress," says Lori Reese, a professional organizer and owner of Consider It Done in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Here are three tips from organizing pros to help you tackle your spring decluttering project. "The trick is to add that action to a habit, so that you're going to stick to that routine," she says. "Then the rule is when that bag or bin gets full, you just drive it to your favorite charitable organization."

Persons: Lori Reese, Mindy Godding, Godding, Gayle Goddard, Reese, Goddard Organizations: CPO Locations: Harrisburg , Pennsylvania, Richmond , Virginia, Houston , Texas

☆ In Praise of Tiny Triumphs
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Melissa Kirsch | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Spring arrives, and with it, a semi-annoying, semi-invigorating mandate to spring clean — to clear out spaces both physical and psychological. Because I am constantly looking for reasons to get rid of old things, old ways of thinking and being that have outstayed their usefulness, I’m drawn to spring cleaning as an annual rite. But because I am also constantly reckoning with a pesky sense of dread regarding obligations of any size, I also find the concept of spring cleaning over-ambitious and intimidating. and panic (it’s that time of year and, once again, I have waited too long to call the accountant!). Then she mentioned how accomplished she felt after sewing a button on a shirt to ready it for the sale.

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☆ A millennial couple moved into a 97-square-foot micro-apartment in Paris. It's not their forever home, but they've made themselves comfortable.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Thomas Loncq and Himika Masago live in a 97-square-foot micro-apartment in Paris. I also wanted to find something in Paris, and that's how I ended up buying such a small place," Loncq told BI. Nestled under the roofs of Paris' apartment buildings, these micro-dwellings were originally meant to be the private quarters of domestic helpers. The toilet is shared with other occupants on the same floor, Loncq said. "I like to live here because since the space is small, sunlight comes into all parts of the room," Masago said.

Persons: —, Thomas Loncq, Himika Masago, Masago, Himika, Petit, Loncq, Petit Nuage, de, bonnes Organizations: Service, Business, Parisian Urban Planning Agency, futon Locations: Paris, Japan, France, —, Le

☆ 12 things to get rid of in your home, from an interior designer
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Dominique Fluker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAs the founder of and interior stylist at DBF Interiors, I see plenty of outdated trends and overworn items. Here are a few things I think you should get rid of as soon as possible. Getting rid of your colorless white walls adds some personality and visual interest to your living space. Explore jewel-toned hues to brighten up and add energy to your living room. Instead of standalone art pieces, consider buying a cohesive collection that can be featured as a gallery wall within your living room, bedroom, or hallway.

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☆ Marie Kondo says she's 'kind of given up' on tidying up her home
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Tidying guru Marie Kondo says she's done with constantly keeping her house neat. Kondo said after three kids, she's "kind of given up" on constantly tidying up, per The Washington Post. "I have kind of given up on that in a good way for me. Her book, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up," topped the New York Times Best Seller list in 2014. Her book also sparked a Netflix special, "Tidying Up," which gave people tips on how to keep their living spaces neat.

☆ House Adjourns After 13th Ballot, Plans to Resume Speaker Vote Tonight
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

How to Declutter Your Inbox and Devices in 2023For a New Year’s resolution, many of us would benefit from decluttering our digital lives. But all those emails, photos and more can be overwhelming to think about, much less tidy up. To help, WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Julie Chang with some tips on how to get started. Illustration: Alex Nabaum

☆ At Least Two Dead After Major Storm Hits Northern California
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ House Adjourns for Third Day Without Electing a Speaker
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Third Day of House Voting Adjourns Without an Elected Speaker
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ 5 ways reading 'Atomic Habits' changed how I live and work for the better
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

She read "Atomic Habits" by James Clear to improve her productivity and address distractions. Here are five ways that my life changed for the better after I tried Clear's principles:1. I beat distractions in my spaceAccording to "Atomic Habits," the first law of behavior change is to "make it obvious." After reading "Atomic Habits," I set an alarm for 20 minutes so I'd get it done under pressure and separated everything into three piles: essentials, nice-to-have, and extras. One of my goals last year was to get really good at recording Instagram Reels and posting every day, and "Atomic Habits" gave me a tangible strategy that helped me achieve this.

☆ Staying organized: 6 myths about home organization
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

If you’re a creative type or have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, you might think organization won’t align with how your mind works. But these people often benefit the most from organization, Salinas said. Start with one simple task, such as going through your shirts and donating what you don’t need, Rogers said. You don’t need a label maker either when you can use an inexpensive paint pen or label sheets. There’s one right way to get organizedIf you often look at stylish organized spaces curated by celebrities and influencers on social media, you might think your home needs to look similar.

☆ Semafor debuts in a tough media environment, with an aim toward decluttering the news
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Semafor has been preparing for its launch since January, when former New York Times media columnist Ben Smith and former Bloomberg Media Chief Executive Officer Justin Smith quit their jobs to start the venture. The Smiths will take lessons learned from more than 20 years in digital media to steer Semafor into what they hope will be a global, profitable business. Still, advertising-supported digital media is a sector known for recession droughts and low growth — with plenty of cautionary tales. Semafor will immediately stand out from legacy news publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Steet Journal or CNN.com through its unique article structure. To solve for information overload, a key flaw in the current media ecosystem, according to Justin Smith, outside media analysis will be truncated and found in the Notable section.

My 'poverty mentality' was holding me back, but getting rid of those items freed up mental and physical space. But I hadn't dealt with one of the most significant factors underlying my hoarding instincts: poverty mentality. What is 'poverty mentality'? But my poverty mentality kept me living as though I were barely employed and living paycheck to paycheck. The opposite of my poverty mentality isn't to act like I'm rich (I'm not) or spend every dime I make.

Persons: I'd, it's, Laura McCamy, I've, It's, isn't Organizations: Service Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ I make 6 figures a year as a freelance virtual assistant. Here are 3 things that help me work smarter and faster.
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-05 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Hannah Dixon is a freelance virtual assistant and coach who juggles a lot of different projects. When I was starting out as a freelance virtual assistant, I juggled a lot of clients with very different projects and very different deadlines. An online Mastermind group is a collection of people who are working toward similar goals but bring different expertise to the table. I joined my first Mastermind group about a year and a half into my freelance career. Are you a successful virtual assistant with a story to tell?

☆ I tried doing a 'brain dump' every day for a week to declutter my mind, manage racing thoughts, and improve focus. It's way better than its name suggests.
▼ + stars: | 2022-02-13 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

It can help people who have anxiety, racing thoughts, or a tendency to overthink things, psychologists say. Brain dumps are commonly done first thing in the morning or right before bed at night. At night, brain dumps can help quiet racing thoughts and turn your brain "off" so you can sleep. For the purposes of this experiment, I tried brain dumps in the morning, because I'm more interested in the potential benefits it can offer at that time of day. In my brain dumps, I also included questions that I kept dwelling on.

☆ Q4 is the most profitable time of year for many business owners. Here are 4 ways to reinvest cash into your company to prepare for 2023.
▼ + stars: | 2021-12-22 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"The growth stage of the business plays a significant role in how business owners reinvest their money," Jenny Shum, General Manager of Chase Ink, told Insider via email. "Small business owners have had to reimagine the way they do business over the last three years," she said. "This year, business owners are investing heavily in technology to sustain their business, cut costs, and increase efficiencies in order to mitigate ongoing economic pressures." It can also reflect what's going to be purchased and how it's going to be sent to customers, Manshoory said. MarketingMarketing is important all year, so business owners should reinvest in attracting customers, Franklin said.

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