I am Becoming my Mother: The 27-Fling Boogie.

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  1. This post made me laugh. But the 27 fling boogie works. I read The Fly Lady a few years ago. I don't need her daily dos, I have my own, but she has good methods!

  2. Kate says:

    I'm the WORST about keeping clothes way longer than I should. I've learned that when the mood strikes me to clean out my closet, I MUST OBEY even if it's at midnight. HA!

    I've started to do a thing where every few months, I pick a random week to clean out my closet. Each day that week, I have to find a MINIMUM of 7 things to purge. Part of me hates it because I find myself releasing things that I claim I'm going to wear again (even though I know I'm not), but ya know.. all of those things I donated? I don't even remember what they were now that they're out of my house!

  3. I totally need to do this.

  4. yes! I've never called it this, but I do it regularly.
    Especially when I get overwhelmed with tasks.
    p.s I was so this kid.
    My mom had to go through my room with me at least once a year, picture, hoarders but with kids. and instead of dead cats, their were empty candy wrappers and pencil shavings. Yes, I saved pencil shavings…

  5. Tara Illy says:

    What a genius concept!!! Love it!

  6. That's a really good exercise! I'm such a hoarder but we have been cleaning out like crazy in preparation for the baby. Like you, I ALWAYS find a reason to hold on to something…but the excitement of all the new baby stuff or my crazy nesting hormones have been making it easier to purge. Good luck!

  7. LOL love this! I may have to steal this from you šŸ˜‰

  8. oh my goodness we are the SAME! everything someone gives me immediately has sentimental value to it and i must never part with it. my husband is a minimalist so we often struggle with what gets to stay in our 700 sq ft apartment but i like this method!

  9. Shauna says:

    Oh my gosh this book would be my best friend. I absolutely LOVE to organize!! Sadly, my closet doesn't appear that way. šŸ™

  10. I used to get super attached to things, but now I love throwing things I don't use out! Last summer my family moved and I made everyone throw a bunch of things out haha. I do still get super attached to clothes though, those I still struggle with!

    Kristin
    The Blush Blonde

  11. This might be the kick in the rear I need. I develop attachments to everything, I swear… We need to do this in our entire house!

  12. Jenn Schultz says:

    Okay, first off, CONGRATULATIONS!! So excited for you and your little guy! Boys are so fun šŸ™‚ Second, while I'm with you on the weird terminology, that really sounds like a great way to get organized. I've heard of those tips where you should get rid of things you haven't used in a year, etc. Honestly I feel like no matter how many times I purge, I still feel like I have SO MUCH STUFF. I'm also super sentimental about things. Really need to get decisive – I definitely long for a simplified life.

  13. I stay organized by letting my minimalist sister help me clean out my closet… And she is right – it does feel better to have fewer things! šŸ™‚

  14. Ahhh what a fun post šŸ™‚
    XO Ellen from Ask Away
    http://www.askawayblog.com

  15. LJC says:

    Your Mother (I'm her Mother!) tried to teach me this also! It hasn't totally sunk into me yet! I need to follow yours & your Mother's advice & just do it! Thanks for the reminder!

  16. Bahahaha, love this. The 27 Fling Boogie – I mean, I love it for the name before even reading it. But such good advice. I'm working os hard to keep things clutter-free but it's a chore!

  17. Mar Ward says:

    What a great name, and great method. I don't think I would not be able to look in the bag and second guess everything though. I'm the worst!

  18. I have never heard of the 27 Fling Boogie, but I freaking love it. I'm going to try this!!! šŸ™‚

  19. Crystal says:

    I need to do this! I could probably do the 27 Fling Boogie in each room.

  20. This is so brilliant, and it has an awesome name to boot. Must try in daylight. Another useful tool in cleaning is the "rush around the house 5 minutes before company's arriving" quick clean, always a helper!

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