Stephanie Nguyen

Today, set aside 20 minutes to declutter one part of your kitchen, whether that’s the cabinetry, drawers, fridge, or pantry.

“Block more time than you need because it will inevitably take longer than you think.”

Oftentimes what stops people from actually decluttering isn’t the physical act of sorting, removing, and organizing their things: It’s the mental anguish they feel going through it. 

Including a kitchen sink squeegee.

They might just inspire you to clean in a new way.

It’s important to honor the home you enter.

Here are my thoughts.

The advantages of using reusable paper towels and dishcloths outweigh the sheer convenience of regular paper towels.

Here are some rosy finds that’ll help start your pretty in pink collection and hopefully inspire you to tidy up.

It has saved me time and time again from major clutter accumulations.

All my life, I’ve been a mosquito magnet, and it doesn’t help that I live in Hawaii, whose tropical climate makes it home to many mosquitoes.

The instant stain-fighting tool has gotten the actor out of so much trouble on set.

Do NOT put it down your kitchen sink!

The entire project cost $1200 (but it looks like it cost way more!).

These habits have helped me feel more at peace with my place and not rushed to have that 100 % perfectly clean home all the time.