As we get out those Christmas decorations, weed out the ones that are shabby or no longer hold any meaning. More is not better!! People appreciate the simpler, more meaningful, more elegant decorating. Don’t put up a tree just because everyone expects it. If you love it, fine. If it is just a chore, go for a large wreath of greens decorated with a few cherished items. Perhaps a mantle or table covered with ribbons, greens an fake snowflakes are all you need. A beautiful centerpiece created by your local florist can make a room look festive without overwhelming it.

If this is a year that you are cutting back on extravagant spending, wrap presents in reusable containers, and try to choose gifts according to their usefulness. Going in with family members on large ticket items is a great way to save money. Don’t be afraid to sit down with family members and talk openly about cutting back. Now is NOT the time to spoil your kids with whatever they want. Teach them about value and appreciation!

Wise spending and meaningful holidays is good Feng Shui!

Red is stimulating and dominant, it reduces the size of rooms and increases the size of objects. It is most useful as an accent color. It isn’t advisable to use this color in children’s bedrooms, dining rooms or workshops. It is associated with warmth, prosperity and stimulation, but also anget, shame and hatred.

Even your calendar needs to be uncluttered!

Do you eagerly look forward to all the activities on your daily agenda? Probably not. We all have tasks that we must schedule but we should approach our schedule mindfully. Plan car trips to do many errands and appointments in a loop. By not going back and forth (retracing you steps), you save gas and time. Allow extra time for traffic, construction, and waiting in lines. This will reduce your stress and make the trip much more enjoyable. Use a highlighter on your calendar for important things like Doctor’s visits, and write at the beginning of the month reminders about oil changes, registration and inspection renewals in red so you won’t forget!

Lastly, eliminate non-essential items from your agenda if they don’t truly benefit you or your family. Communicate with friends and family to share transportation and tasks to create more time for you with less expense.

The most common clutter area in most houses is the refrigerator door!

Everything from post-its to pictures seem to show up there. I have seen some that are so covered with magnets, coupons, clippings and photos that I am sure the owners no longer knew what was in that mess!

Consider pulling off everything, washing the door, and putting up a small memo board, one or two cheery pictures and leaving it at that. Years of school pictures of your grandchildren or neices and nephews are not necessary! Put up only the current year’s picture and store the rest in an album. If that is your coupon spot, Check those expiration dates…I bet at least half can be discarded.

Make a vow to clear and update your refrigerator door about two or three months and it will stay clear and uncluttered.

A cluttered Marriage and Relationships area  can cause difficulty in finding a love mate or problems in an existing relationship. What you get will not be what you need or want.

This area is all about matched pairs of objects, beautiful colors, space, light, and soft textures. All the art work and images should bring joy and peace. Images such as those of race cars, roaring lions, city scenes, etc. depict competition, struggle and congestion. Not the best energy for a happy relationship!

Clearing clutter is all about letting go of stuff. The most important thing to know is that it is fear that keeps us holding on. “What if I need it later?”, “What if my kids need it?”, “What if it comes back into style?”, “What if I lose the weight I gained?”, “What if it appreciates in value?”.

The what if’s rarely happen and if they do, you’ll get what you need easily and effortlessly! LET IT GO!