About book Getting Rid Of It: Eliminate The Clutter In Your Life (2000)
I think this book is written to an audience of single or married with no children. Some interesting ideas and it did what I wanted it to: inspire me to go through our stuff. I just don't think a 40 something year old married, mother of 4 who home schools is really the intended audience. The bit about decluttering the linen closet made me feel good. It's the one area of my house that is already decluttered and organized. I do not have any extra towels or sheets to get rid of! There are books better suited for familes, especially homeschooling families, to encourage and support you in your efforts to declutter your life. Great for those needing some motivation to declutter. The authors do mention their Declutter Clinic several times, but they also give practical advice you can follow to clean out your house. I did think the information was a little out-dated. I wouldn't recommend using Craigslist as much as the authors do, simply because it has become a home for scammers and thieves. If you're a former linebacker, you may feel safer using Craigslist than I do. I'll just stick to Ebay, Freecycle, and donating to my local thrift store.This book also has advice on how to make yourself get rid of those sentimental items that you really don't need (or in some cases, even want) anymore. Over all, it's a good combination of room-by-room culling and changing your attitude toward your stuff.
Do You like book Getting Rid Of It: Eliminate The Clutter In Your Life (2000)?
Nothing new. I guess we can find those tips from the internet. Fortunately, I got the book for free.
—qassas09
It was just ok. It didn't really give me any new ideas on organization.
—marikamak
