Something to Talk About

Marla Stone, 2019

Due to the author's background in psychotherapy, this book focuses more on the psychological aspects of acquisition and lifestyle, rather than the art of organizing. C*

J. Carlson & M. Guralnick, 2017 

This book is an easy read with organization tips and images. Use natural organization products like glass and canvas. Donate, recycle, sell, or swap unwanted items. A*

J. Lifford, 2017

This step-by-step guide shows you how to organize your home month-by-month and room-by-room to achieve and maintain a lasting, clutter-free lifestyle. B+

C. Townley, 2016

This author encourages readers to focus on the basics, find a space for everything. Cynthia uses the S.T.O.P. rule = Sort, Toss, Organize, Put away to help cut the clutter. B*

M. Kondo, 2015

"To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have lived their purpose." p. 84 - "...when we really delve into the reasons for why we can't let something go, there are only two reasons: an attachment to the past or fear for the future." p.226 A+

T. Oxenreider, 2010

My favourite part of this book is Appendix C, which contains a number of worksheets that can be used to help stay organized. Including the "Zero-based budget" on page 232. A*