#Category Declutter

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Declutter by Category: The Reset Method That Actually Works

Spring is the ideal time to refresh your home, but the idea of a full clean-out can feel overwhelming. Most people default to tackling one room at a time—until halfway through, the clutter just shifts from place to place. That’s where a category-based method comes in: it’s more focused, less chaotic, and actually works.

Rather than going room by room, this approach breaks the task down by item type—papers, clothing, cleaning supplies, and so on. It gives you a clear sense of progress without needing to upend the whole house. And when done in small, weekly steps, it becomes easier to manage and stick with.

This reset is about creating calm without the chaos.

Why Decluttering by Category Works Better Than Room by Room

When you clear a single room, you often end up moving clutter into another. A hallway gets tidier, but now the guest room’s full of old coats. Sorting by category avoids this cycle—it means dealing with all your paperwork at once, no matter where it’s hiding.

It also stops the sense of false progress. Tidying the kitchen might look productive, but if junk drawers are stuffed or surfaces just look clearer without being cleared, the clutter’s still there. Focusing on one type of item removes it from your home entirely, not just from view.

This method also makes decisions simpler. Looking at five similar items in five different rooms makes it hard to notice duplicates. But lining them all up lets you see exactly what you have, what you need, and what can go.

The Three Most Overlooked Clutter Categories

Paperwork builds up quietly. It hides in drawers, under beds, in bags from the post office, or tucked in old folders “just in case.” Receipts, manuals, letters, expired vouchers—they add up. Start by gathering every piece of paper in your home and putting it in one place. Sort into shred, recycle, and keep. Anything you need to file, file. Everything else? Let it go.

Clothing often hangs around far longer than it needs to. Off-season coats, shoes that no longer fit, items you haven’t worn in years—they all take up space and mental energy. Pull everything out of wardrobes, drawers, boxes, and baskets. Try on, test zips, check condition. If you wouldn’t wear it tomorrow, consider donating it or recycling.

Cleaning products are rarely decluttered but often multiply without notice. Half-used sprays, expired bottles under the sink, dried-up wipes—all of them contribute to clutter and potential mess. Group all cleaning products together and check expiry dates. Anything with no label, odd smell, or damage should go. Keep only what works and what you actually use.

How to Make the Reset Stick

The trick is to avoid trying to do it all at once. Decluttering works best in short, focused sessions. This method splits the work into weekly goals, so you’re not staring down a whole house full of tasks at once.

It also helps to set a clear finish point for each category. That might be dropping donations off by Saturday, recycling shredded paper immediately, or using up half-empty bottles before buying more. These small goals keep the momentum going.

Storing less means storing smarter. When you only keep what’s needed, storage becomes easier. The paper fits in one folder. Clothes hang neatly. Cleaning supplies sit on a single shelf, not scattered in every cupboard.

This isn’t about creating a show-home. It’s about knowing what you have, using what you need, and freeing up space that works for how you live now.

Weekly Printable Checklist for a Category-Based Spring Declutter

Week 1: Paperwork Reset

Gather papers from every room: mail, receipts, magazines, notebooks.

Shred anything with sensitive info you don’t need.

Recycle old receipts, junk mail, and expired documents.

File or scan important paperwork into labelled folders.

Week 2: Clothing Clear-Out

Pull out all clothes—drawers, wardrobes, storage boxes, laundry piles.

Try on anything you haven’t worn recently.

Sort into keep, donate, repair, or recycle.

Wipe down wardrobes and re-fold them neatly.

Week 3: Cleaning Supply Streamline

Empty cupboards, baskets, storage under sinks.

Check expiry dates and test items for effectiveness.

Dispose of unused, empty, or broken containers responsibly.

Group similar items and store them in clear, accessible zones.

Week 4: Bonus Round – Whatever Needs It Most

Choose your biggest pain point: tools, books, toiletries, kitchen drawers.

Set a 30-minute timer and start sorting.

Keep only what you use, enjoy, or need.

Donate or dispose of anything broken, duplicated, or outdated.

FAQs

Why is it better to declutter by category instead of room?

It helps you see everything at once, avoid duplicates, and stay consistent in decision-making. That way, you're not just shifting clutter from one spot to another.

What if I don’t have time to do a full category in a week?

Do what you can. Even ten minutes a day adds up. The idea is to make consistent progress, not create extra pressure.

How do I keep the clutter from coming back?

Set limits. If something new comes in, something else goes out. Revisit each category every few months with a quick check-in to reset.

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[iamnotaminimalist]

ENTRY 56

Here I am, writing this post from a bedside table adjoined to my recliner-slash-nursing chair, on a tablet rigged to a bluetooth keyboard-mouse duo, with my baby resting in my lap after he's had a little bottle brunch. This entire station is the product of endless tweaking, and when i say endless I do mean endless - I'm on my way to replace the current nursing pillow with one that is bigger, firmer and most importantly, closes at the back. I'll keep this pillow after getting the new one, though, because it works pretty great as a head pillow for an adult.

I did let go of some other things, like an unidentified... roller thing (why did i buy that), a personal shopping cart that turned out to be too big for our building's elevator (defeating its purpose), a small vertical rotisserie (what's the point if you can't run it continuously like you would in a restaurant?) old shoes I had no use for and no plan to repair, books I no longer want in my house, board games we only played once, superfluous bags and a tub of hair gel. I also let go of my first baby related item... an electric breast pump that wasn't as effective as I hoped it would be, and some bottles we (baby and I) didn't really like.

So far we (partner and I) haven't caved in to pressure to buy a stroller, but that's not to say we didn't buy other things for baby that I suspect were not wise purchases. Little things, but they will accumulate if I don't stay vigilant.

And through all this I'm STILL trying to use up all my ill-advised cosmetics purchases from the last two years! And now with baby I have even less motivation and opportunity to put on makeup. Gah. I'll at least muster the courage to throw out the corrector palette in my box that's obviously expired.

Peace and love.

[sheeezu]

What to do if you have not shifted for +++years

(Most of my anons were along the lines of this same issue, I want to make a common post for them. I won't be telling you "you're already there" or "persist" I'm going to have a heart to heart conversation with your mental health in mind, this will be a long post)

First and foremost I have to say, this post is very heavily opinion-based. Alright, I'll divide it into topics, and two categories: before shifting and during shifting.

Before Shifting.

Determining the laws of your reality.

This is where you've got to do most of the work. (Don't worry, it won't be 7 hour subliminal listening sessions) now let's present a very important note: I don't know who you are. But most importantly I don't know what you believe in. Shifting isn't a known set of rules, Shifting doesn't have a single method, it does not have a wikihow page. Everything that exist is because of you. Therefore there are differences in my reality and yours. What you believe in is acting out in reality. LITERALLY.

So first you need to ask yourself some questions, with full honesty, oh and don't apply the thoughts you have by certain reprogramming affirmations, don't force yourself just because you have to persist.

"What am I?" What do you believe you are? Currently, are you a soul, a human? Or you something greater, seek within yourself to answer what you believe.

"What is reality?" How is everything working around you? Why are you here.

"Who is in control?" Who makes you shift. Who or what makes everything happen.

"How to shift?" Self explanatory. If you write with utmost truth on what you think shifting is like and when and how it happens; you'll basically have the code of how reality works for you.

Relax.

After you've gathered your research sheets. Take a breath, since you've got all the answers you need. Now, close your eyes, whenever you like. Imagine a serene atmosphere, for example, sharp sunlight falling on your skin, warming you up, or the rain droplets drowning your senses, as you run across a forest. Tell yourself, "this is what shifting is" , and "I've shifted." That's all it is. You feel some you get some.

Some important realizations,

• Time is not linear.

• Failure is a perception.

• You're not beneath anyone.

• You don't need to prove yourself to anyone.

• you'll survive, you'll be alright.

Don't. Kidnap. Yourself.

The title sounds weird, but it is regarding heavily applying the principle of assuming until you have it, to EVERYTHING. Idc if people come after me. I don't want anyone to suffer by stamping their foreheads with "persist!" Even if it works. I love loa, until it crosses over into toxic positively. Don't just put yourself in a coffin; don't become a prisoner to your thoughts! Don't make it feel like there's an angry witch in your mind, who will scream at you if something goes wrong, the problem is! Something might go wrong and you'd end up highlighting the idea that you are being forced to assume against something. Don't feel forced. Simple. (You can still use loa, if you like)

Declutter your mind.

I said it before. and @ilovecatfr explained this here, there's so much in your mind. I can tell. Each and everyone has their own unique spin on shifting. That's great and they put out advice to help people, similarly you... also have it within you. Afterall, these bloggers, big well written and decorated posts are the projection of your assumptions. I'd like to say, majority of the bloggers are kindhearted with the aim to help others. Although for some, you being desperate in their asks is an ego boost, nothing is wrong with feeling good about yourself for your knowledge, but you the person at the other end of this screen, are not a pawn, not just another anon, alright? you know how to shift, look back at what your answers were to the questions.

Control your emotions towards this reality.

I've always wanted to discuss this. Emotions are the puppeteers of this show. They're a grounding mechanism of any reality. If you feel something deeply, you're angry at circumstances you form an attachment to this reality, it keeps you here. Think about what happens to a person when they get disassociation. Similarly belief + emotional investment = reality. Its a code. I can confidently say anyone who has not shifted (... not targeting anyone, genuinely trying my best to help; ty ty back to the text) is because they're giving too much emotional importance to this reality. This can be in the form of stressing that you have not shifted, being worried that you're not in your dr, putting much focus on the "What ifs" of if you wake back in this reality.

But we can't just go BLANK. we're still humans who feel deeply (for now huehue) so what's the solution to this non-issue? Direct these feelings towards your destination, your intended reality! This would mean feeling like your dr self, if you're experiencing negative emotions you can last second convert them to any scenario related to your dr, emotional investment there pays well, here? It just wastes time.

Don't let feelings get the best of you and keep you here; you're their creator after all.

(Optional) Create a homey dr.

This comes from personal experiences. If I don't mention this I won't be completely open with each one of you. I shifted through intense love and reverence for my home. I knew that each and every second spent in this reality led up to me shifting to my home.

So for ease later on when you can't decide between drs, it'll be comforting to have a reality you can call home and choose over and over again.

Rewire.

This is where you come back to what you answered to the questions. Do you like your response? A human is living in a reality, and your answers are the universal law there. Will they have an easy time with shifting? If you think so, then choose to not do any "rewiring" and act upon the answers you wrote, shifting in accordance to them as they have become the pillars of your reality. If you think the person's reality's laws regarding shifting are complicated, then you can choose to rewire them. This can be a simple manifestation. As it has no basis in the 3D yet, you will manifest it within seconds. You can either write it down, listen to a subliminal, or simply think of the new beliefs in your head (eg "I shift in seconds") and let go. Stop.

(Severely optional) strive for spiritual awakenings

*shrugs* I thought I should mention based on personal experience.

During shifting.

Confuse your logical brain

You don't have to give it validation. Instead, just make it unable to predict the next move of it creator. Its built to look at everything with skepticism.. but it has nothing when you don't give it the chance. For example, the anti method by @hrrtshape is the best example. I like that you can do this, pre-method like a little warm up. (You can also manifest to not think logically)

Know your game

To act like you're in a battle field is not the way to shift. You don't have to give the actual practice of shifting much or any importance. You know how to shift, then why is there a need to have plan B's and checking your own environment? You are the commander in front, you're the one switching the reality, your reality is not the one switching.

Senses shift last

Explained by @stilljuststardust here.

Be blind and deaf to each and everything other than your intended reality

...and be so obsessed with your intended reality. Live out entire days, you're there, no, time is not passing by, the previous reality has disappeared by your hyperfixation on your intended reality. Ever done that exercise where you stare at a dot for so long, everything around it disappears? Well then, EXACTLY. Make it dissapear. Make it dissappear by not giving it any more of your energy. ....how I shifted. This is based upon being your dr self, that's snatches away the spotlight from this current reality.

Keep yourself comfortable

All of you are experienced enough to know, you don't need to lay in the starfish position. But remove the unnecessary thought that if you dare move your finger you might mess up the whole attempt (This is a subconsciousness belief) here's how to not worry about your 3D: again, senses shift last, Your current reality = intended reality.

It is about breaking free from human functions

Your software is set to being an earthly human. This is why acting like your current reality (the noises from the environment, physical annoyances) are from your intended reality, helps. This allows you to trick your human brain and move forward. The more you try to make sense of shifting, the more less it'll make sense. You don't have to know everything about shifting. The point is to be awfully natural about it. Just like how you wake up in this current reality without any requirement. You don't overthink it, then why overthink shifting.

Hope I cleared everything, I spent 5 hours on this post. If anything is not clear, please send in an ask, I am 100% avaliable to answer anything amiss.

Now let's see how much time I take to actually make this post aesthetically pleasing, so people don't have to bleach their eyes or ruin their blogs with this.

Dedicated to @lilyblairkinda who gave me this idea, once.

[hillbillyoracle]

Room Rescue: Basics of Roomkeeping*

*As opposed to housekeeping.

I was talking with someone I know about the basic things that make a room feel better for the least amount of know how and effort. I told them I'd do a write up of my advice so they could refer back to it. I hope it's helpful to some others as well.

Who This Is/Isn't For

This isn't for the folks who already have pretty organized and clean spaces - I am not one of you, I can only admire from afar. This isn't for the folks who don't yet have clear walkways to their bed, bathroom, food, and exit. Been there, you have my love.

This is with a bedroom in mind. This works best if you've got 10-20 minutes a day you can work on it. This works best for people who have already done some decluttering done though maybe not quite as much as they need. This works better in smaller spaces than larger spaces. This is for those people who keep piling up stuff and don't know what to do with it.

Zoning

Your room needs zones. I like try to have the zones the CPG Grey talked about in his Spaceship You video:

Couch/Lounge

Bed/Sleep

Work/Creative

Movement/Exercise

In very smell rooms, some of these around going to overlap and that's fine, just so long as you know where each of them is. Movement for many people is going to be an outside zone and that's fine.

Once you've established these zones, only stuff that belongs with that zone's focus can stay in that zone.

You will pretty quickly come across lots of stuff that doesn't fit neatly into your zones yet. Either you don't have the storage for it yet or you're not quite sure if you're going to keep it long term. That's fine. This is where the support zones come in handy.

Trash

Laundry

Staging/Take Out

DOOM (Didn't Organize Only Moved)

It's my personal opinion that trash and laundry should be in containers with lids/bags that zip closed. If that genuinely doesn't work for you don't listen to me. The pro of this is that when it's contained like that it feels like less of a task/there's less visual clutter and it's less stressful to see them.

Staging/Take Out zone is for things you want to take out of the room when you get up. They should wither be close to the door or close to where you put that stuff down anyways.

DOOM (Didn't Organize Only Moved) zone is for all the boxes, bags, random pile of crap that do not currently have a place. The ideal place for this zone is the least visible spot from the door. I recommend this because how you enter the room determines a lot of how you feel about it. Stick anything that doesn't yet have a place here. Use boxes, pile high.

From there, you can dedicate 15-20 minutes a day to tidying first, then using the leftover time to improve the space.

Tidying

I like the Five Things Tidying method from KC Davis. Everything in your room falls into one of five categories:

Trash

Dishes

Laundry

Things that Have a Place

Things that Don't Have a Place

Start at the top and work your way down. Don't get through the whole list in 15-20 minutes? Just get as far as you can and come back tomorrow. Things that don't have a place can go in your DOOM Pile. If all you can manage if 5 minutes, that's great. Do what you can.

If you miss a day, no big. Shoot for more days out of a week than not and your space will steadily get cleaner.

Improving

If you have time leftover after tidying each day, I recommend doing some of the following:

Decluttering your DOOM pile/establishing object homes

Clearing horizontal surfaces

Decorating/hang up mementos

Physical cleaning

You will always have some sort of DOOM or Miscellaneous Pile/Box. I don't know of a single sane person in my life who doesn't. The goal is to get it to something manageable for you. Maybe it's a section of your closet, maybe it's a box under your bed - whatever ultimately strikes that balance between the stuff you want to fit there and the space you want for everything else you do in your room. Which is to say periodically going through DOOM piles is not a sign of failure, it's a normal chore. For decluttering, I highly recommend Dana K. Whites No-Mess Decluttering Method.

Clearing horizontal surfaces is s constant battle in my experience. They love to collect things. The only things that should be on surfaces are things that you have decided go there. Have a lot of items? Group them into bags and boxes so they can be moves more easily. Leave the tops furniture for decor and lighting and, in the case of desks and bedside tables, a well curated selection of favorites. These selections will need updated and rotated through when you're in different seasons of life. It's not shameful, it's a normal chore.

Decorating is a vital part of living in a space. I will die on that hill. You can add as much or as little as you like but some personalization is so key for mental health. Take a little time here and there to put up pictures of loved ones, cards or other ephemera that make you happy. Put up lamps that help you see better and works of art that inspire you. It's also a chore.

Physical cleaning. The main cleaning that needs done in a bedroom is dusting and vacuuming. Honestly if you're starting from scratch, once a month is often plenty to start with. Clean up spills as they happen. Take out trash when it's full. Do your laundry as needed. Refill tissues and such when you run out. Most of cleaning is responding to events and your own needs.

Conclusion

I hope this gives someone some ideas on how to improve their room a little so it's a more pleasant space to be in. This won't result in like a pinterest level room but it strkes that balance between neat and easy to care for in my experience.

Take what's useful and leave the rest!

[writerthreads]

How to lock in & get productive (and some general advice)

By Writerthreads on Instagram

I know this isn’t a usual writing post but it is writing-adjacent! I’ve recently fallen into a slump where I just can’t seem to focus after lectures a s long dissection sessions. To help solve this problem, I consulted books, the internet, and my experience for ways to lock the f*ck back in.

Eat the Frog

“Eat the frog” comes from a quote often attributed to Mark Twain:

“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.”

Do the scariest, hardest task of the day first to get it out of the way. This starts the day off on a good note and builds momentum for your whole day.

The Rule of Three

Start each day by deciding the three most important things you want to accomplish. Focusing on just three tasks keeps you from feeling overwhelmed and helps direct your energy.

The 2-Minute Rule

If a task takes two minutes or less, do it right away. This prevents small tasks from piling up and clears mental clutter, making room for more significant tasks.

Time Blocking

Allocate specific time blocks to specific tasks or categories of tasks.

Switching between tasks lowers productivity, so group similar tasks (eg. emails or admin work) together to maintain focus. This ties into:

Batch Processing

For tasks like answering emails or organizing files, batch them together and complete them in one go, so you can get into the flow state and finish repetitive tasks faster.

Pomodoro Technique

Work for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. My variation is doing 25/5, then switching to 50/10 because it takes me some time to get into the flow state and the 25/5 ends it abruptly at times.

Review Your Day and Reflect

At the end of each day, take a few minutes to review what went well, what didn’t, and how you can improve. Celebrate your wins and reflect on how you can do better tomorrow.

Organise Your Workspace and Digital Space

A clean and organized environment reduces distractions and boosts focus. Regularly clear your workspace, organize files, and declutter, and then it into a habit.

General Advice

Touch grass daily: nature helps with relaxation and grounds you

Do something social every day: humans are innately social creatures. Talk to your family and friends and stay in contact with them :)

Exercise, eat & sleep well: it might be hard, but try your best to get 150 minutes of exercise weekly, and eat as healthily as you can. And don’t forget to sleep! (Which is hilariously hypocritical coming from a medic)

It’s ok if you have an off day! Sometimes a slow day is just your body telling you that you need a break.

Keep up with your hobbies: life can get busy and prevent you from enjoying what you love. Set aside some time every week to peruse your hobbies. To do this, I plan out all my fun activities then arrange my studying and working around the time for hobbies & rest.

Find a role model/mentor: do you look up to someone and want to be more like them? If they’re someone you aspire to be, or someone you want to learn from, tell them that you would love for their mentor.

Surround yourself with people who help you grow and make you happy. Since uni started, I realised that you don’t need to be friends with everybody, and that you can be more selective of who you spend time with.

To help me remember my goals, I have a Pinterest board that I made before the semester started. This could be something that could work for you too!

What other productivity tools or hacks work for you? Lmk in the comments, I would love to learn more from you guys!!

[a-d-nox]

web of wyrd: goals you should set to become your best self

this is just a theory of mine because these bubbles of the matrix should represent your higher self. i feel like it could work for the outside numbers too that changes yearly... anywho - this is not to say that you can't accomplish goals/resolution not listed in your category / under your energetic number nor that your efforts not listed in your selection don't make you a better person. this is simply what i believe people with these numbers would benefit from doing and how they can gain new found confidence in themselves.

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1 - the magician

start a garden, work on passion project(s), read or write a business/self-help books, get a tarot/astrology/mediumship reading, study more tarot/astrology/mediumship, complete an art project, make your own soap or candles, start taking vitamins daily, declutter, learn to cook, learn to code, get car detailed, start journaling, do a paid class or certification course, start learning a new language, learn more about heritage, learn how to do nails at home, start a side hustle, learn to knit or crochet, learn how to manage a bonsai, or go to a concert

2 - the high priestess

delve deeper into spiritual practices, eat to support hormones, learn to bake, take a mixology course or find your signature drink (if you are of age), start or restructure a self-care routine, take a beach/cruise vacation, play brain games, learn to makes candles, go to a fondue experience, reset closet or revamp style, try a juice cleanse, take a cooking class, get a tarot/astrology/mediumship reading, practice tarot/astrology/mediumship abilities, or take self-defense class

3 - the empress

build up your crystal collection, reset closet or revamp style, go to an art museum, see a ballet or take a ballet class, sketch daily, practice makeup looks, keep a flower garden, get jewelry cleaned or revamp jewelry collection, save for real pearl/diamond/stone jewelry, learn to make your own candy/sweets, start a budget or emergency fund, reset closet or revamp style, save for a designer piece/accessory, start a new beauty/skincare routine, take a trip to a fancy restaurant, learn how to dried your own fruits, start a garden or try to grow something new in your garden, go to a concert/orchestra, read or write a poetry book, go to a play, start wearing lingerie (sometimes it's a pick me up to know you look good for yourself), get a boudoir photoshoot done, go to a vineyard or wine tasting (for those of drinking age), or take a dance class

4 - the emperor

start a new skincare routine, go on a rock climbing retreat, start going to the gym or become a personal trainer, try an adrenaline rush activity (skydiving, bungee jumping, etc), take a wood shop class, get more into your coffee - learn about sourcing/grinding beans, start taking better care of your eyes, start a hair care routine, start an oral health routine, start meditating, or start using time blocking or following a planner

5 - the hierophant

sketch daily, go on an architectural tour, start a beauty routine, go to a history museum, learn how to make pastries/sweets/candies, get your earrings cleaned professionally or save for a quality set, learn how to make sour dough, save for real pearl/diamond/stone jewelry, take piano/organ lessons or give them, take or give singing lessons, or take a class

6 - the lovers

get car detailed, get car license, do a bicycle marathon or learn how to rider a bike, read a set number of books, buy a quality briefcase / work tote, go on a day trip, start a gym membership or soulcycle classes, build up you crystal collection and learn how to use them, upgrade your desk set up, go for hand & foot message, learn how to do nails at home, start reading the newspaper (i recommend the new yorker), take a language classes, learn a new language, take a train trip, learn how to better your communication with others, or start talk therapy

7 - the chariot

start a garden or try to grow something new in your garden, learn how to bake or learn how to bake something new, start a new beauty routine, go on a boat trip / cruise, get car detailed, try a juice cleanse, upgrade glassware, declutter, invest in home, stay at a hotel or bed & breakfast, upgrade kitchenware, go on a lake trip, go tubing, invest in pearls, invest in real estate / land, try a new restaurant, get silver jewelry cleaned professionally, shop your pantry, go on a trip, or start journaling your intentions / bullet journaling

8 - strength

go to an amusement park, work on or finish a passion project, take ballroom dancing classes, learn about tea and tea leaves, learn to read tea leaves, start playing a new game or design a new game, practice vulnerability, go to the movie theater, start a flower garden, or get a pet

9 - the hermit

get a pet, organize bookshelves, try a juice cleanse, upgrade clothing or declutter closet, start an oral health routine, start journaling more consistently, learn more about emergency preparedness, invest in emergency preparedness, learn to cook something new, invest in new dining ware (new plates/bowls, cups / glassware, silverware, etc), try a food subscriptions (home chef, hello fresh, pickle of the month club, bokksu japanese snack box, etc), take care of a bonsai, take supplements, learn to knit or crochet, start an herb garden, learn to dry your own herbs, take a one way trip to anywhere, or go on a hiking trip

10 - wheel of fortune

learn about different incenses/herbs, practice or take a class in archery, plant a tree, invest in land, learn how to dry berries, start a budget, learn how to budget, start going to a gym / exercising, expand religious/spiritual/philosophical knowledge, learn how to play a new card game, learn how to spin your own wool (then you can move to weaving, crocheting, and/or knitting), learn how to make your own clothing, buy a luxury coat, take a trip to a country or place you have never been, start an oral health routine, take an etiquette class, learn about the customs of other countries/cultures, eat more fruit, get a beehive / harvest your own honey, start taking royal jelly, take a horseback riding lesson, upgrade shoes / shoe collection, support spiritual practices / keep learning about what you believe in / trust, or start practicing a positive mindset

11 - justice

go to a ballet or an art gallery, start using or invest in an air purifier, learn how to take care of house plants, buy a house plant, take a spa day, go to a spa, reset your cosmetics (please clean your brushes and sponges), wearing lingerie (sometimes it's a pick me up to know you look good for yourself), get a boudoir photoshoot done, organize your closet, declutter your closet, start a capsule wardrobe, learn how to make pastries/sweets, invest in diamonds, propose to your lover, buy a dress that makes you feel good and take yourself on a date (fancy diner and a play/opera/ballet), go to a fashion show or exhibit, buy yourself flowers, start a flower garden, invest in a luxury chair (a chaise, reading chair, gaming card - whatever your thing is, justice person), declutter your jewelry, invest in luxury jewelry, get your jewelry professional cleaned, go to a concert, read or write a poetry, buy yourself chocolate dipped strawberries, get hair extensions (i know you want to lol), do logic puzzles, or go to an escape room

12 - the hanged man

take a mixology course or find your signature drink (if you are of age), learn how to better decode angel numbers, look into / practice natural medical remedies, take a ballet class, go to a ballet, revamp your self-care routine, go on a beach vacation, try a new tea or coffee, learn more about tea or coffee, practice photography or start a photography side hustle, take a dance class, read or write a smutty/romance/fantasy book, make a fairy garden, get a tarot/astrology/mediumship reading, practice your tarot/astrology/mediumship abilities, start budgeting, try a new makeup look or practice your makeup skills, go to a concert, paint something, read or write a poetry book, take a swim class, make a poppet, or practice meditation

13 - death

start practicing or expanding homeopathic cures and remedies, learn more about meat sourcing, purchase/invest in half a cow or pig, learn how to cook and trim meats, try to be a vegetarian or a vegan for a month or longer, do a colon cleanse, read a philosophy of death book, expand your knowledge of magic, try a new period product, learn more about poisonous plants, make a frog pond, buy a scorpion/snake/snake, gift someone something unexpectedly, or declutter your space

14 - temperance

go on a hunting trip, take an archery class, read a book on religion or philosophy, start a devotional journal, read the book of your core religion or philosophy, purchase a book on dream meanings and keep a dream journal to reflect on your dreams, take a certification course or college class, take a horseback riding lesson, go on a horse drawn carriage ride, do logic puzzles, or learn how to better decode angel numbers

15 - the devil

invest in a fan or air conditioning unit, if you have the land for it - buy a cow/horse/goat, learn how to use kinetic tape, start dry brushing, invest in diamonds / diamond jewelry, propose to your significant other, invest in a luxury clock or watch, practice/learn better nail care, invest in room darkening curtains, invest in and use a happy lamp, start a lotion/cream skin routine, learn how to knit or crochet, invest in hair products (extensions, shampoo subscription, etc), start a hair routine, invest in leather fashion-ware, start a garden or try to successfully grow something new in your garden, invest in an ice maker or ice molds, or try a juice cleanse

16 - the tower

practice yoga, take an acrobatic/gymnastic class, learn about and practice homeopathic cures and remedies, take a first-aid course, learn how to bake, learn how to season and marinate your meats, get a bad haircut or shave your hair off, learn how to use a straight razor, learn knife skills, get a custom metal works done, take boxing lesson, go to a boxing match or monster truck duel, learn more about meat sourcing, purchase/invest in half a cow or pig, learn how to cook and trim meats, try to be a vegetarian or a vegan for a month or longer, take a wood shop class, start a cactus/succulent garden, buy a cactus or succulent, learn how to cook something from scratch (and be okay with failing at it multiple times), invest in pocket knife / knife set /leatherman / multitool and learn how to use it, invest in a tool kit, read or write a comic or graphic novel, take a mixology course or find your signature drink (if you are of age), listen to more rock music, invest in a vinyl, go to a rock concert, maintain a pepper plant, or build a lego kit

17 - the star

learn how to make friendship bracelets, invest in a fan or air conditioning unit, take a flight lesson, use compression stockings/socks, take an architectural tour, read or write an astrology reading, get car detailed, get a club memberships, invest in an electronic device brand, collect movies, watch a new movie, invest in a camera, film a short film or practice photography, start a photography side hustle, practice shadow work, get rid of unused subscriptions, take an acting class, read or write a book on health or mental health, or read or write a book on positivity

18 - the moon

make a piece of abstract art, take a mixology course or find your signature drink (if you are of age), pay a fish, visit an aquarium, go on a fishing trip (for the dads), watch a fishery documentary, read or write a book of conspiracy theories, learn how to read a crystal ball, buy a tarot/astrology/mediumship reading, practice your tarot/astrology/mediumship abilities, invest a camera, practice photography or start a photography side hustle, read or write poetry book, attempt hydroponics, practice bluffing, take an acting class, invest in new shoes, start using a sleeping eye mask, invest in silk pillow cases, buy yourself new quality bed sheets, start using a bonnet, invest in a typewriter, practice shadow work, buy a puppy, or purchase a book on dream meanings and keep a dream journal to reflect on your dreams

19 - the sun

read an autobiographical books, take ballroom dancing lessons, start an oral health routine, try a new card game, make your own chocolates, take an artistic/creative class, get new jewelry or an engagement ring, buy yourself flowers, start a flow garden, start a herb garden, learn how to dry your own herbs, go to a race of some sort (cars, horse, etc), invest in sporting equipment, buy and maintain an ivy plant, take a pottery class, or work on your passion project / hobbies

20 - judgment

buy an ant farm, practice astral projection, learn more about emergency preparedness, invest in emergency preparedness, practice illusions and slight of hand, buy and learn about poisonous plants, read the divine comedy, do a puzzle, buy a bubby, or wearing lingerie (sometimes it's a pick me up to know you look good for yourself)

21 - the world

start a garden or try to grow something new, take or give a guitar lesson, invest in air conditioning or fan, take an architectural tour, make your own teddy bear (literally sow one), buy a pair of quality/luxury boots, keep a calendar or planner, practice sun protect / use sunblock products, convert to wooden kitchen supplies (cutting board, spoon, etc), buy a luxury carpet, make a clay house guardian, invest in a luxury clock or watch, use compression stockings/socks, collect coins, learn how to use kinetic tape, build up your crystal collection, start a budget tracker, start a lotion for dry skin routine, learn to knit/crochet, start a hair care routine, invest in an ice machine or ice making trays, learn to make ice cream, take a pottery class, invest in real estate or land, keep a zen sand garden, or invest in a sculpture

22 - the fool

take flight lessons, take a flight to anywhere, get car detailed, get an astrology reading, practice your astrology reading abilities, learn how to ride a bike or do a bike marathon, go to the movie theater, invest in a luxury clock or watch, start a club memberships, take a train ride, take motorcycle classes, do something impulsive, filming or recording something and upload it online, learn to cross stitch / knitting / crocheting, invest in a camera, practice photography, watch a new movie / tv show, invest in a new tv, or take a class

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[thesoftgirlguide]

A Soft Girl's Guide to Home Organization ˚˖𓍢ִ໋🌷͙֒✧˚.🎀༘⋆

Decluttering and creating a peaceful sanctuary in your home.

I’ve had such a stressful, depressing week and one of the things that made me feel better everyday was coming back to a neat, decluttered room. As a soft girl, you must value comfort, elegance, and serenity in all aspects of your life, including your home. A cluttered and disorganized space can be overwhelming and draining, making it challenging to relax and unwind. In today’s guide, we'll explore gentle and effective home organization and decluttering methods, tailored specifically for a girl like you.

╰┈➤ The Soft Girl’s Approach to Decluttering

🌸 It all starts with a mindful mindset. Acknowledge that decluttering is a process, and it's okay to take it one step at a time.

🌸 Focus on gentle decluttering. Prioritize items that bring joy or serve a purpose, rather than strict minimalism.

🌸 Create a soothing atmosphere: Play calming music, light candles, or diffuse essential oils to make the process enjoyable.

╰┈➤ Define Your Organization Goals

Before you begin decluttering, set clear intentions. Ask yourself:

🌸 Why do I want to organize my home? Is it for relaxation, creativity, or efficiency?

🌸 What do I like about my home’s current layout? Identify what works and what needs changing.

🌸 What are my pain points? Recognize areas that stress you out.

╰┈➤ Crafting a Master Plan

🌸 Take Inventory: List spaces that need organization (closets, kitchen, living room, etc.).

🌸 Arrange tasks based on your life—room by room or category by category.

🌸 If you can’t do it all in a day, allocate time in your schedule for dedicated organization sessions.

╰┈➤ Decluttering Room by Room

🌸 Begin with small areas: If you’re cleaning out just your room always start with your bed. Once you take care of your bed, everything else looks “wrong.” You can move on to drawer, shelf, or closet to build momentum and confidence.

🌸 Sort items into categories: Group similar items together (e.g., books, clothes, kitchen utensils).

🌸 Use the "touch once" rule: Handle each item only once to avoid repetitive decision-making.

╰┈➤ Organizing Strategies

🌸 Utilize storage containers: Choose decorative bins, baskets, and boxes that complement your home's aesthetic.

🌸 Implement the "one in, one out" policy: Maintain a balanced amount of possessions to prevent clutter buildup.

🌸 Designate a "launching pad": Create a designated spot near the entrance for keys, bags, and other essentials.

╰┈➤ Tackling Paper Clutter

🌸 Create a paper sorting station: Designate a spot for sorting mail, bills, and documents.

🌸 Digitize important documents: Scan and store papers electronically, shredding or recycling the originals. If you can’t do that, find a place a store them.

🌸 Organize digital files: Use cloud storage and clear file names to access documents effortlessly.

╰┈➤ How to Maintain Your Sanctuary

Now that you’ve cleaned out your space, you have to maintain it. To do this:

🌸 Schedule regular decluttering sessions: Set aside time each month to maintain your space.

🌸 Practice mindful consumption: Be intentional about purchases, considering whether they align with your values and needs.

🌸 Embrace the "home for everything" rule: Assign a designated spot for each item to prevent clutter accumulation.

Transforming your home into a personal sanctuary requires patience, self-care, and willingness. Remember, organization and decluttering are ongoing processes – be kind to yourself, and enjoy the journey.

[urdreamgirlangel]

Angel’s Spring Cleaning Checklist

Doing everything at once sounds overwhelming so I decided to go with a weekly routine. Also this is very bedroom and bathroom focused. Put a playlist on, get some water.

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Day 1 🍦

꩜⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Declutter and organize

Remove and discard from your nightstand/bed/desks/dressers/vanity:

⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ⌗ .ᐟ clothes

⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ⌗ .ᐟ expired skincare and makeup + samples you know deep down you’ll never use

⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ⌗ .ᐟ old papers

⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ⌗ .ᐟ empty water bottles

⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ⌗ .ᐟ snack wrappers

⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ⌗ .ᐟ hair products that don't work for you

⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ⌗ .ᐟ empty perfume bottles

⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ⌗ .ᐟ old phone cases

⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ⌗ .ᐟ damaged jewelry

Wipe the area down with disinfectant (nightstand/desk/dresser/vanity) and/or sweep, vacuum + mop the floor and thorough clean under these areas.

Reorganize.

Finish with a scented candle or air freshener.

Don't forget to take a break if needed.

꩜⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Closet-Clean

Take everything out of the closet and give it a good wipe-down. As it's airdrying (still open btw), start by sorting your clothes into categories, tops, bottoms, skirts, tees, whatever you want.

Pile anything on the list below into a separate group from those categories, shoes and clothes that:

𓏲 ๋࣭ ࣪ ˖🎐 you've grown out of

𓏲 ๋࣭ ࣪ ˖🎐 worn-out material

𓏲 ๋࣭ ࣪ ˖🎐 are uncomfortable, painful or simply don't match your style.

𓏲 ๋࣭ ࣪ ˖🎐 You don't have to throw them away, you could always donate.

Then once you've done that and the area is dry, begin to pack everything back in neatly and easily accessible to you.

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Day 2 🍰

꩜⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Bathroom refresh

Clean your mirrors, sink & counters and then organize the things that are actually supposed to be on it. Throw away any unnecessary or empty items and place the others in their correct spaces. Take the trash out and then sweep, vacuum + mop the floor.

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Day 3 ☘️

꩜⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Laundry Day!!

Pretty flat out, dissect your clothing into categories once again and remove n replace any sheets, pillowcases, duvets on your bed. Colored clothes, whites, delicates, jeans, baby wear, bulky, towels/beddings. And wash each set by itself.

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Day 4 🧁

꩜⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ organize anything that’s out of place

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Day 5 🍒

꩜⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Catch up on anything that you my have missed

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Every 3-6 Months

₊‧°𐐪♡𐑂°‧₊ Deep clean shower/tub

₊‧°𐐪♡𐑂°‧₊ Organize closet & donate clothes

₊‧°𐐪♡𐑂°‧₊ Wash curtains, rugs, & bath mats

₊‧°𐐪♡𐑂°‧₊ Clean mattress

ᡣ • . • 𐭩 ♡ Remove all sheets, pillowcases, and mattress protectors and wash them.

૮ • ﻌ - ა Use a vacuum with an upholstery attachment to remove any debris.

ᡣ • . • 𐭩 ♡ Mix a little dish soap with warm water, dab stains gently with a cloth

૮ • ﻌ - ა Sprinkle some baking soda over the dry mattress, let it sit for at least 30 minutes (longer is better), then vacuum it up to remove any odor.

ᡣ • . • 𐭩 ♡Open a window or place the mattress in sunlight to kill bacteria and freshen it up.

૮ • ﻌ - ა Flip it over and do the next side.

Videos to keep you both entertained n motivated ──★ ˙ ̟

[hollowspaced]

First of all thanks for all the likes. I thought exactly one person would see this... the person I tagged. The mini proj kind of went from "oh, I want to clutter this myself" to "I want a matching counter and a black towel". It got out of hand and I couldn't not share.

Here is the complete set [for now]: a decluttered sink, a shelfless sink, a matching counter surface, the basket, and towels.

You can find by searching for deaddeer, using the kit filter, or in their categories [if I missed one just let me know and I'll update it asap]

Here: download

Maybe one day I'll mix the towel colors, dirty it up, do actual recolors of the sink, and stick that towel rack on the wall [if no one else does it first] but up next I want those bulk beverage pallets from Lovestruck [it is oddly the standout item for me from the entire pack] as storage and simi-fy Sleep Token... but for now, I'm off to find the Cheshire Cat, continue with my save file, and get back to ranting about things I want in the TS4.

TOU: If you want to please feel free to recolor or whatever, just no paywall and please tag. I love seeing what the community is up to.

[angelapleasant]

hey guys! am i correct in assuming that if my ts2 game crashes in build/buy after a few minutes/ changing categories, that i have too many custom items in game? i don't think it's conflicts because the categories don't matter, and it happens if i take out the new folder of build/buy only and put other new stuff in, but it's solved if i take the new folder out and don't add any new objects.

i need to clean out my objects anyway (i have about 20gb of cc and don't use most of it LOL) so if that's the fix then i will go ahead and put the effort in tomorrow and declutter the catalogs

[jasper-book-stash]

January 2025 Reading Wrap-Up

I read 12 books this (neverending) month and somehow not a single one of them was under a 7 out of 10. How the fuck did that happen? Anyway, this year, if a book is targeted at a non-Adult demographic, I'll be noting it in several parts.

1/10 - Why Did They Publish This?

None applicable.

2/10 - Trash

None applicable.

3/10 - Meh

None applicable.

4 to 6/10 - Mid-Tier

None applicable.

7 to 8/10 - Good With Caveats

Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class On The Art Of Organizing And Tidying Up | Marie Kondo

After reading Marie Kondo's "The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art Of Decluttering And Organizing", I compared it to this one as I went to see how it worked. While both are focused on decluttering (in a way that Marie Kondo now agrees is a bit much, according to the people I've talked to while reading this book), this one gets a lot further into the actionable steps instead of the theory, featuring step-by-step folding guides for all sorts of things.

Gwen & Art Are Not In Love | Lex Croucher [Young Adult]

This is a Young Adult historical romance. Despite the emphasis of Arthurian legend in the summary, it is not a retelling and does not have magical elements. At best, there are some folk magic bits that don't launch this into the fantasy category because they are all easy to write off (and are written off in the narrative itself). I enjoyed reading it, and it very much needed all 410 pages. My only complaint is that I really, really would have enjoyed seeing how exactly the problem at the ending was resolved, but I'm getting used to the fact that books from Book of the Month don't have a solid and actual ending. I still liked reading this, however.

Interesting Facts About Space | Emily Austin

This is the kind of book you read when you want to read about someone whose life is a much larger mess than yours is. Despite wrapping things up fairly neatly at the ending, one of the things brought up in the summary never gets explained or resolved in a way that just feels annoying. It feels like a badly-implemented cliffhanger for sequel bait, and I don't have the energy to dig up "actual ending" fanfics for every book I read. I did have to recategorize it in my spreadsheet because it's a lot less "romance" and a lot more "contemporary hot mess". The protagonist is a disaster lesbian, with heavy emphasis on the "disaster" part.

9/10 - Very Very Good

Brokeback Mountain | Annie Proulx

So uh. I found this one in a bunch of donated books from a library patron. So of course I grabbed it. I read it for the January meeting of my library's book club. There was a lot more being sad than I expected, considering how Brokeback Mountain was usually explained to me. I still had a good time reading it because sad gay cowboys are, in fact, one of my interests.

Skull Scrying: Animal Skulls In Divinatory Trance Work | Lupa Greenwolf

I got this book out of a big divination bundle from Lupa's store that included a tarot deck, a tarot deck guidebook, two minibooks, and a ready-to-go osteomancy set. I ended up reading this one first out of the bundle because I cohabitate with a whitetailed deer skull named Skull Friend, and the idea of scrying has always fascinated me even though I can't do it for shit. (What do you mean, "clear your mind"? I have intrusive thoughts and shit, it's physically impossible for me to do that.) This is a small book at only 32 pages, but it's incredibly information-stuffed. When I say a book could have been a blog post/zine, this is a good example. I did have a few bones to pick with it, but those aren't enough for me to bump it down to the Good With Caveats section.

Pocket Osteomancy: A Simple Bone Divination Set | Lupa Greenwolf

This is another, even smaller (24 pages) book and is clearly meant to be in the same category as tarot guidebooks, but since I have had 0 experience with osteomancy before, I figured I'd read through this whole thing. It was just as interesting as the skull scrying book and started me on the path of slowly re-exploring death magic and getting into proper nature and animal-related magic.

Werewolf Magick: Authentic Practical Lycanthropy | Denny Sargent

This book somehow wound up here despite several problems I had with it just because it was so damned useful. Review (or rather, bulletpoints) here.

A Witch's Ally: Building A Magical Relationship With Animal Familiars & Companions | Dodie Graham McKay

This is another book that somehow wound up here even though I felt the shoe drop a few times. Honestly this one is probably more useful than Werewolf Magick for the average mage. Review (or, again, bulletpoints) here.

My Roommate Is A Vampire | Jenna Levine

This is a romcom paranormal romance brought to us by the Reylos. And you know what? It was fucking hilarious. I had a great time reading it. I genuinely enjoyed it the most of the romance-related books I read this month. I did keep getting the gay couple (Scott and Sam) confused because both of the names started with S, but that's because I'm bad at keeping track of a book's side characters. Also, they very much have sex. Several times. I ended up skipping those parts, but they get raunchy once they finally get together.

10/10 - Unironically Recommend To Everyone

Doctor Esperanto And The Language Of Hope | Mara Rockliff, Zosia Dzierzawska [Juvenile]

This 40 page biography is technically classified as a Juvenile biography in Missouri Evergreen, but I'd argue that this is such a low reading level that it would fall in the Easy category if Missouri wasn't so terrified by the thought of a biography about a Jewish man. Regardless, I enjoyed reading it as the introduction into my poking of Esperanto. I'm not surprised that it smoothed over the more uneasy parts of Dr. Esperanto's life (like the Zionism and the Hillelism), but it was a good introduction leading to...

Bridge Of Words: Esperanto And The Dream Of A Universal Language | Esther Schor

Part biography of the Esperanto language (particularly the life of its creator) and part biography of the author (a Jewish woman) interacting with various parts of the Esperanto community, I found this to be a fantastic and far more thorough book for the subject overall. I was glad I read this after the other biography.

Destroy All Humans. They Can’t Be Regenerated, volume 2 | Katsura Ise, Takuma Yokata

Yes, yes, this is volume two of the MTG manga that's being reprinted. And I fucking adore it. I love seeing an overconfident male protagonist get his ass beat. Also one of the characters reads as hella genderqueer but that's probably because both of the other characters are reading them in opposite gender directions. I'm enjoying this series, even the young romance that's cropping up between the male and female protagonists.

[saradiation]

Hi! As I'd like to declutter my shop and make some space for new sticker designs, I'll be having a 40% off discount on most of my stickers from tomorrow (June 20th) until the end of June :)

• Some of those are in low stocks and I don't plan on restocking them, so if you had your eyes on a particular sticker be sure to get it tomorrow ✨

• The stickers that will go on sale can be checked in this category of my Ko-fi shop, and I will be sharing a code to use at checkout for the discount on June 20th at 9AM (GMT+9)

• Shipping starts from $1.70 (for the US, Europe and Australia/NZ) with an additional $0.15 per sticker bought :) 

Let me know if you have any questions <3

[magicratfingers]

Hi I’m sorry if this is rude or something but what is konmari?

Hiii! Not rude at all.

Konmari is the cutiepie name for the decluttering process in Marie Kondo’s book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. It was real popular in 2014.

It is essentially a structured process for going all in on what you want your home environment to be. You touch all your stuff to find the objects you love and to discard the clothes, books, schtuff that isn’t doing anything for you. It’s based around shintoism. It’s supposed to take 6 months and I thought I could get it done in 7 days.

A big part of the process is going category by category and putting it away nicely and intentionally - which for me has meant a lot of deep cleaning.

[aisquaredchoco]

Simblreen Gifts Out in the Wild!

Finally! Here comes the simblreen treats...now open for everyone!

Special thanks to the trick-or-treaters who participated throughout the weekend, it was fun! And also to the ones who left messages about the treats, thanks a million! No doubt I'll be doing this again next year..

And now it's time to let these out in the wild...

Late Night Simply Dogwood Glassified

This lovely plant from Late Night even looks more elegant in a glass vase. The vase is still recolorable with a single CASt channel, costs §175, and found in Decor > Plants. Requires Late Night as I cloned it from the original version..

Showtime Crystal Ball Stand as a Functional Lamp

I never paid attention to the stage props category, and when I did this pretty thing caught my attention, so I made this one as a functional lamp because why not? Two CAStable channels, costs §175, and found in Lighting > Floor Lamps. Base game compatible.

Supernatural Collector's Plates Emptied

Yep, another decluttered decor item from yours truly. And this time it's this plate rack from Supernatural that would be even more useful as a working surface. Has five slots, three CAStable channels, costs §100, and found in Surfaces > Displays, Misc. Also base game compatible.

All items have the same or reduced polycounts as their original counterparts.

1to3 Wicker Breeze End Table (Original TS1 to TS2 by Ogularama)

I have a LOT of things I missed from the original Sims, and thankfully Ogularama converted this end table to TS2, so that I could do them for TS3. Has two CAStable channels and 7 slots, found in Surfaces > End Tables. Costs §50 and contains the original catalog description from TS1. Best recolored with solid colors as some parts will become blurry when textured patterns are used. Credits to Ogularama for the mesh. Polycount: 1165 (hLOD)/748 (mLOD).

4to3 Antique Metal Milk Jug with Branch

A little something to spookify your homes from the TS4 base game. Three CAStable channels with only one preset. Also comes with a smaller version to fit on smaller surfaces. Costs §445 and §345 for the smaller version, found in Decor > Plants. Also contains the original catalog description from TS4. Polycount: 800 (hLOD)/724 (mLOD)

DOWNLOAD:

Week 1: Simfileshare | Mediafire

Week 2: Simfileshare | Mediafire

@simblreenofficial

[amourists]

A guide to decluttering your phone

If you’re someone like me who uses their phone the moment they wake up till the second they fall asleep (7 hours screen time yikess) it’s important to keep your phone organised and up to date. some of these i’ll do every few weeks and others once a year depending on how cluttered it feels.

clean out contacts and update info - every year i’ll go through my contacts and delete any numbers I don’t want anymore, add names to numbers I haven’t saved etc

delete any unused apps - this saves so much storage and space but I don’t have to do this often as I try to be mindful of what i download - think if you really need an app for it or if you could just use it on your google browser. optional; organise your apps into folders for different categories e.g games, school

update apps - something I do every few months; go into the app store and update the apps I have so everything runs much smoother with no bugs

delete unwanted photos and videos - one of the biggest reasons for lack of storage is your photos app. I know so many people who have basically the same picture x15 or 5 minute long videos of fireworks - whilst memories are important to keep, having a cluttered camera roll can make going through these memories hard - clip videos so they’re under a minute, clip the main parts, delete any duplicates and get rid of screenshots you don’t need - I do this every few weeks

organise photos and videos into albums - mostly just for aesthetics, i like to make albums of photos i’ve taken in different countries, an album for food, nails etc something that can be done in a car ride if you’re bored

delete unneeded text threads - this also takes up storage and most of these you wont even look back on. it can also be good for your mental health - delete that text thread with your ex so you can stop looking at it

reminders app - I have so many random to do lists there that I just forget to check off heh

clock app - delete those alarms you don’t need and all those different world clocks you won’t refer to

calendar app - add new events like peoples birthdays you need to remember and delete any reoccurring events you don’t need anymore, organise with different colours based on if its for school, work or personal.

update software - if my phone is glitching out 9/10 its because i haven’t updated it in a while

delete unwanted notes - the amount of notes i have with random letters or numbers… it makes it hard to find the notes i actually need so i’ll go through them every few months

notifications - go to your settings and turn off any notifications you don’t want to receive and go through any notifications you might have missed aka those 99+ messages

emails - delete and unsubscribe from any you don’t need

delete tabs on google/safari - all my safari tabs stay open if i close the app so sometimes tabs i don’t need pile up

change phone layout - change your wallpaper, make different lock screens, change app icons, add widgets and change the layout to make your phone feel more refreshed

most of these can be easily done in road trips or just when you’re bored, lmk if i missed anything you do!

[starry-eve]

Reading for Pleasure

I have a Bachelors degree in English.

That was many decades ago when life seemed like an eternity. I wanted to experience and study All the Literary Things.

I am now in my mid-fifties.

And the truth is…I am not sure if I want to spend my remaining time on earth reading difficult books.

Sometimes I feel inspired to do so. But my current life is just way too busy and unpredictable and I have very needy adult children and a very needy elderly mother to consider.

Not to mention full time work.

And health issues.

I’m quite certain that these factors are why I don’t feel like digging into ancient texts or pondering a book-length epic poem or reading an 800 page philosophical tome. No matter how rewarding those things might be…I just don’t think I am capable of using what little leisure time I have to “study” great literature without feeling like I’m missing out on something more engaging or entertaining.

That’s just the phase of life I am in right now. Maybe I’ll feel differently when I retire.

But for right now, I just NEED something I can just sit back with, relax, and enjoy.

There are definitely some classic novels (Victorian period and onward) that I think would fall into this category.

There may be a few works of contemporary literary fiction (not many because those books are often far too dense, abstract, experimental, political, and/or intellectually challenging).

But the vast majority of what I find interesting right now is in the category of genre fiction—horror, gothic, suspense, thrillers, mysteries, fantasy, and science fiction (and things adjacent to these genres).

The only two types of genre fiction that I can’t seem to enjoy are: historical fiction and romance.

I’m thinking of selling a bunch of stuff from my library on eBay. In part to make some money and in part to declutter my library.

This morning I am just doing some thinking about what I want to really focus on and what I want to let go.

I might make a list (either physical or just mental, I haven’t decided yet) of Books I Actually WANT to Read (as opposed to Books I Want to HAVE READ, or Books OTHER PEOPLE Have Said I SHOULD READ).

And I would also like to just read ONE book at a time for a change. 😑