In a nutshell – if you don’t know where to start but you do want to declutter the less-stuff calendar makes life easier. Do you.. Feel overwhelmed by the amount …
Dina Day! Thrilling Thursday
Good morning, everyone. OK, HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS, everyone because today is THRILLING THURSDAY! You all know that frisson that you have when you suddenly realise that your gentle …
Dina Day! Make up Monday
As it’s Monday today, we are having Make-Up Monday. Actually, it’s not just make-up but also hair care, skin care and so on. I imagine the majority of us will …
Countdown to Cosy – Plan the perfect cosy day
Countdown to Cosy is a whole month of ideas to help you save money, look after yourself and help the planet too. To help you plan your very own perfect …
Countdown to Cosy – Stay indoors and get doodling
This is an excerpt from Spring into Action You can find Spring into Action on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback format or from less-stuff as a printable PDF. Join in …
Countdown to Cosy – Check the low cupboards
This is just one of the ideas in the Winning at Winter Workbook. We have a whole section called Waste Free Wednesday with loads more ideas for little things you …
Countdown to Cosy – Take Self Care
Store cupboard beauty Make your own talc: 1 cup of cornflour with 15 drops of essential oil of your choice, This makes a soft powder to use after the shower …
Countdown to Cosy – Drink more water
Are you dehydrated? This is an excerpt from Spring into Action where a whole section is devoted to water. Although it’s easier to notice when you are thirsty if it …
Countdown to Cosy – Rewarding Weekends
You are never too old for rewards. In the less-stuff Facebook group we even have stickers that are rewarded by Amazing Anna to members who share little decluttering and eco-friendly …
Countdown to Cosy – Leftover Food
Holidays often mean more food in the house, and that can sometimes increase the risk of waste. In the Low Waste Christmas Workbook we have loads of different ways to …
Countdown to Cosy – Frugal Decorations
DIY Decorations Pinecones, old greeting cards and some glue is all you need to make these little Christmas trees. They look lovely as a group and you can even paint …
Countdown to Cosy – Keep your brain healthy
This is an excerpt from the Low Waste Christmas Workbook. It’s packed full of ideas that will help you have an ethical and sustainable holiday. “Exercise your brain You may …
Countdown to Cosy – Help small businesses
This is an excerpt from the Low Waste Christmas Workbook. It’s packed full of ideas that will help you have an ethical and sustainable holiday. Shop Locally You may have …
Countdown to Cosy – Get your vitamins
It might be miserable and grey outside but that is no reason to eat miserable and grey food. If you choose colourful fruit and veg it’s an easy way to …
Countdown to Cosy – Post a card
There are many ways to keep in touch nowadays. You can: phone, text, message, skype or zoom or go slow and send a postcard. There is something really lovely and …
Countdown to Cosy – Make a playlist
One of the topics in the Feel Good Friday section of our Winning at Winter book is about listening to music. The right song can brighten the dullest day. I’ve …
Countdown to Cosy – Go for a walk
It might be grotty outside but if there is just a tiny glimmer of sunshine I encourage you to go and chase it. Why bother? “Consider these 5 Benefits of …
Countdown to Cosy – Check for change
Thrifty every day of the week The Winning at Winter Workbook has a whole section about being Thrifty on Thursdays. Of course you don’t need to limit that to one …
Countdown to Cosy – Cooking in bulk
Double the recipe, half the time Doubling up a recipe is pretty easy on the maths and if you work on an ‘eat one, freeze one’ principal you have saved …
Countdown to Cosy – Share your spares
How many coats do you need? I could make an argument for about 100 different coats. Long, short, fluffy, waterproof, blue, red…. the list could be endless. In reality I …
Countdown to Cosy – Get rid of uncomfy things
Bad pants days Starting off with a bad pant day can set me off very badly. You know what I mean by ‘bad pants day’? It’s when your knickers don’t …
Countdown to Cosy – Journaling Ideas
Why journal? To slow you down and give you time to think. To help you get things out of your head. To help you remember things Just for the fun …
Countdown to Cosy – 8 things you can mend quickly
Things you can fix quickly Squeaky floor or bed – try baby powder or cornflour in the gaps Fridge running warm – vacuum the back of it and move it …
Countdown to Cosy – Hankies
Coughs and sneezes spread diseases The very best way to stop spreading a cold is to not sneeze on people! Firstly, it’s gross, secondly it is easy to avoid if …
Countdown to Cosy – Spring Bulbs
Bulbs are easy! If you don’t think you have green fingers think again. Some bulbs are really easy to grow and if you plant them in the garden can pretty …
Countdown to Cosy – Conker Soap
This is an excerpt from the Eco-Friendly Autumn book which is packed full of ideas that will help you save money and live more sustainably. Join in with the conversation …
Countdown to Cosy – Feel Better Flu Brew
This is an excerpt from the Eco-Friendly Autumn book which is packed full of ideas that will help you save money and live more sustainably. Feel Better Flu Brew I …
Countdown to Cosy – Preserve it
Preserving saves you money If you can make seasonal food last longer by preserving it you will be quids in. Especially if that seasonal food is cheap because there is …
Countdown to Cosy – Swap it
What can you swap today? Swapping is a great way to make a little change for the better. Here are some ideas for things to change around. Remember every little …
Countdown to Cosy – Read it or ditch it
Have you got a stack of things to ‘read later’? It could be anything from recipes to current affairs and if you are anything like me you might have a …
Countdown to Cosy – Find that draft
It’s good to have a bit of ventilation in our homes but there is no need to live in a wind tunnel! Find the draft! You can find the drafts …
Dina Day! Found it Friday
A fanfare for this fantastic, fabulous, friendly, feel-good family of decluttering fairies. 🎺 I have to post today’s prompt a little early in the day because we have an early …
Dina Day! Think about it Thursday
Good morning, one and all! Today is Think About It Thursday. Sometimes, when we are proposing to declutter a particular area or type of item, we need to consider where …
Dina Day! Weightlifting Wednesday
Welcome, one and all, to this wonderful world of Weightlifting Wednesday! “What?” I hear you cry, “What has weightlifting to do with decluttering?” Allow me enlighten you. I hope the …
Dina Day! Tidy Table Tuesday
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to a new day. In an effort to reduce both costs and waste, I was going to reuse a day. However, when I went into …
Dina Day! Monday Morning Moanathon
Here I am again! This time offering you a Monday Morning Moan-athon. This can be done either alone or as a communal activity. As a rough guide, I would estimate …
Dina Day! Special Offer Saturday
Good morning on this super, sunny Saturday and welcome to the weekend. Today Less Stuff is offering a ‘not to be missed’ bargain, making today Special Offer Saturday – in …
Dina Day! Fab Four Friday
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to NTW, otherwise known as Nearly The Weekend or, as we call it in The Best Group In All Of Facebook, Fab Four Friday. And, …
Dina Day! Worn out Wednesday
Welcome to Worn Out Wednesday. It doesn’t mean fatigue (I could do that every day!). Have you any worn or broken things that are beyond repair? If so, today’s the …
Dina Day! Match it up Monday
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the start of a new week. I have decluttered Bob Geldof and the rest of the Boomtown Rats so there shouldn’t be anyone complaining …
Dina Day! POETS Day
Hello and welcome to POETS day (Push Off Early Tomorrow’s Saturday). Today’s prompt may look familiar but there’s a different emphasis. Fridge/Freezer Friday, this week, is not about what needs …