I know that I blog a lot about ways to organize your life and keep things tidy. For most of us, the biggest impediment to a clean, well-organized house is clutter. We just have too much stuff.

I've been on a major organizing effort siince the new year began and I know that I'm amazed by how much stuff I have — duplicates (or worse) and things I didn't know I had. Explain to me why I have 4 can openers! Plus, I have a French press and a pastry bag with tips! Who knew?

Needless to say, I'm pruning my collections quite substantially and I will continue the effort in each room by turn. Doing my craft room will be an experience!

This is the best article I've read on the subject. Bottom line: It doesn't matter how good your organizing system is if you have too much stuff. Spend on experiences, not things.