Marni Jameson’s new book, House of Havoc, has just been released! I’ve just received my own copy and I’m devouring it – laughing out loud as I read!
Marni is a nationally syndicated home columnist who writes with great humor and gives practical advice – always about the home. Really, she’s my kind of girl! (Actually, she’s even written about Reluctant Entertainer, Ease that party paranoia by letting go of perfect!)
Here’s a bit from the book …
Everyone knows when a house is out of control. The cupboards are a jumble. You can’t find a set of towels that match. Your living room looks like a daycare center. You need to decorate, or redecorate, but haven’t a clue where to start…
Yup. I can relate, Marni!
One chapter that really HIT ME (Help!) is chapter 9: Paper Control: File This Under File This
Story of my life. With 3 teens in the house, one going off to college, 2 drivers, sports, activities, taxes .. I could fill up our entire house with papers!
Marni’s quick tips go like this:
- Know your papers
- Create AAA filing system (active, at hand, archive)
- Remove and replace
- Thin it
- Trust technology
- Ask before you hoard
- Bust paper before it gets in
Of course you have to read the rest the chapter to get the actual TIPS and to pick up on her awesome SENSE OF HUMOR!
And here’s more that you will learn from this improvement guide:
- Accommodate a growing family (in a non-growing house)
- Clutter bust your office (in less than an hour)
- Uncover the six secrets to great design
- Know which family-, feline-, and Fido-friendly fabrics will make everyone feel at home
- Make sumptuous drapes (with glue gun) and add bling to your dining room (for under $10)
Now for the GIVEAWAY …
WIN
Two people will win a copy of the House of Havoc!
COMMENT
Let me know the one area where you feel the most disorganized in your home
1. paperwork
2. clutter
3. kitchen organization
4. closet organization
5. photo/memento organization
6. knowing when to keep and when to throw, whichever area you’re working in!
COME BACK
I’ll announce the 2 winners on Wednesday this week, so come back. Tweet about this giveaway and you’ll have 2 chances!
Good Luck! And thanks Marni – I really find value in your message!
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ugh… my kitchen! it is the catch all for everything. So discouraging when it’s decorated so cute too! we have little to no auseable storage and it seems as though I always leave things out just so I won’t have to wrestle them back intheir spot. totally need a makeover this summer :0
~ Emily N. from “too Blessed to Stress”
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Papers, papers, papers…on desks, in files, in corners. What a mess!
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I need help with clutter, photos and filing. I keep meaning to take a week off to tackle it, but life keeps getting in the way (with 3 teens, a hubby, a dog and a job, it’s crazy around here!!!). Love your website; your book sounds great. Sandy.
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I cannot win against clutter…I have purged and purged, yet I continue to have too much stuff!
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i struggle with clutter, paper, and my husband
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The paper and the homeschool materials. It’s everywhere!
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Clutter!!
I have lots of lovely things but they are blurred by too much everything.
The Countess of Nassau County´s last blog ..Oh Mr. McQueen Why Did You Have to Leave so Soon?
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Clutter, clutter and more clutter. 3 kids with toys that multiply overnight, 2 kids in school with all the papers to and fro, it’s everywhere. We are over stuffed!
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Clutter – most of which, of course, belongs to my hubby. Pick me, pick me, pick me……I have seen the sun about 3 times since Thanksgiving Day (Alaska has been really yucky lately this winter). I need something to perk me up!
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Hard to decide where to start. My first problem i the paper trail. I stink at this. I wont even go into details it would frighten you. And then I would say clutter – I used to be good at keeping it under control…until baby number 2…then all bets were off!
Holly
Holly L´s last blog ..DIY…A Birthday Chandelier!
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paperwork, photos, schoolwork…I need help with all these areas. ahh the joys of a homeschooling Mum with a baby and a toddler. I wish I could organise in my sleep – big grin
thanks Helen
Helen´s last blog ..Our Excursion to the Dam
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Totally cluttered home —-out of control……..
Desparately need this book to get some idea of where to begin. Please let me be one of your winners!!!
Hope I am not entering too late…tried to yesterday, but could not figure it out. Didn’t know I needed to post.
Thanks,
Bobbie
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Mine is ALWAYS paperwork!
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Clutter is my biggest problem area. I’m a stacker so there are stacks everywhere!
Sandra´s last blog ..The "I Love You" List
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Ugh, clutter. I can get a handle on it for 3 or 4 days and then I turn my back and it’s a disaster again. I’m working on “everything has a home” and it helps…but there’s not enough space for all the stuff so the other struggle i battle is purging the stuff i don’t absolutely need and love. thanks for the chance to win the book!
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Hi, I’m not sure if you’re still taking entries, but I’ll try anyway!
I suffer with clutter, everywhere I look!
Michelle´s last blog ..A Walk with God?
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So glad to see I am not the only one suffering from mounds of papers, clothes & clutter..
I have a hard time deciding what papers/receipts/school work, etc…I need Help!!!
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Well, piles of paper and bound paper (books) and lesson plans (more paper). Working from home, home educating, and running a family sure makes it all add up! Thanks for the opportunity.
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Probably late to the show, but I desperately need this book. Too much clutter. Don’t want to toss it, hubby doesn’t want to get rid of it, but I am happy to start passing it on to Goodwill. Just need LESS STUFF!!
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