Sponsor Giveaway | Mary Ann Moss

My spring cleaning tip is to simplify your belongings...then there is not so much to clean.

In my workroom, I keep two paper bags. One is for my grand daughter, who loves making cards and scrapbooking as much as I do; the other for a group of mom's that makes cards with kids with disabilities. When the bags are full, they go off to their respective new homes. Once in the bag, I never look back. Helps me keep things I will really work with, my scrap pile down to a manageable size, and not feel guilty about passing things on. I know the "stuff" makes someone happy as they unpack the bags/boxes.

Always try to have at least one room in the house clean... for your mental sanity! I really wish I could stick to this one right now! I need some mental sanity!

As you go through your house, thunk about each item and if you haven't used it in the last 12 months, you probably wouldn't have remembered you had it anymore if the need had come up so you may as well get rid of it.

In my closet if I have something that has not been used in six months, unless is a special occasion piece it's gone to charity. I live in PR so basically I use the same clothes all year round. I use the same rule for every closet in order to avoid hoarding things unnecessarily.

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Opening up all the windows and screen door and let the fresh air circulate thru the house. The crispness of the morning air is the best it gets me moving

Setting a goal for cleaning the one area, room, closet or drawer that if it were cleaned or organized would add ease and joy to your daily life and/or creative adventures.

Set a timer for a working session each day or each week and do something fun as you finish your cleaning time.

Look for the joy in the process.

My favorite spring cleaning tip? DON't Do It! Ha! I am just not a cleaner. There are so many other things I want to do. BUT last year I did wash all the walls for the first time since we lived here (almost 10 years)...and ICK. I am glad I did it. Okay...my best tip? Open the windows and let the spring air do it's magic after a long winter in Maine.
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Denise

If you haven't used it since the last time you did spring cleaning, it's time for it to go!

I always open the windows and air out the house. This class looks like so much fun.

I take one room a week. I am less overwhelmed and can focus all of my energy on the one room without feeling like I have to have the entire house cleaned out in a week. This way, I also do not feel like I am neglecting my toddler. And as a pregnant mother, I am not making myself work harder than is good for me and baby.

...I try to get everything cleaned on a regular basis, and every time I do the normal stuff..I add an "extra"
But one thing I especially like to do for spring is cleaning all the windows and let the light flow in!!

One room at a time and work in a circle around the room. Do everything in front of you and not jump around the room. You need to have a bucket with everything in it that you will need.
Sounds strange but it really works.
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Denise

I hate cleaning and decluttering too-but music, sunshine and fresh air helps. By the way, the class looks amazing:)

MY spring cleaning tip is to open up all the blinds and windows in the house...all that fresh air will inspire you to clean :-) Have a great weekend and thanks for the chance to win.

Take a long handled fuzzy duster and dust the walls and windows, especially behind the curtains. Make sure to change the air filters after this. I don't know where the dust comes from. This sounds like a great class.

I disinfect all door knobs and drawer pulls etc. I just want the winter viruses out!

I would love to win a spot in this class, scraps do tend to multiply and I would hate to toss them. Oh no!!! As to spring cleaning, I love, love, love the fresh air and then clean windows to let in the sunlight.

We are in the process of cleaning every inch of our house in order to sell it...we've been transferred to Vancouver and I can't wait. I suppose right now my favorite cleaning tip is, if you don't love it or it's not useful....get rid of it! It's all about simplifying! Oh, and a new coat of paint on anything that doesn't move, doesn't hurt either!

My favorite spring cleaning tip is to hire it out!!! Would love to be in this class....thanks for the opportunity!