Tidying-A New Way of Life

I am so surprised at how The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up is changing my life! (Ha-Ha) I know the title of the book promises it to be "life changing," but I have read many books that promise things without any results. I find myself excited to tidy the next category on my list, and the places in my house that I enjoy to be in the most, are the areas that have been tidied already. There are a few things I've had second thoughts about giving up, but I think it's more guilt of people finding out some of the gifts they've given me are now in someone else's closet. I'm trying to tell myeslf what the author says...(in my own words) Would you be happy if a gift you got someone else was just sitting in their closet never being used? It's better off being in a place where it will get use. It helps a little bit. By nature, I'm prone to feel guilty about everything...so this may go deeper! (ha-ha) 

It's funny how this new view of tidying is going alongside my New Year's Resolution to be more giving and to find ways to be generous. I don't always have money or gifts to give to someone, but some of the things I already own in my home, are things that people need or can use. I was so happy to give many of my clothes and accessories to some young girls at my church who needed some new clothes for work and fun. 

I'm following the author's directions and purging when I'm alone at home during Cora's naps. She said that purging so much (even if it's your own things) can overwhelm other family members. I think she has a point, so I've had a few days off this weekend, and I'm excited to jump back in tomorrow. I will conquer paper and special items tomorrow. I'm planning on doing the kitchen on Wednesday. 

Here are some pictures of the results: