Do you feel the weight of New Year's resolutions? Do you always start with the greatest intentions only to fall short within months, weeks, even days? Let's pick resolutions that actually matter this year!

Finding JoyDanielle KlenakDecember 27, 2017decluttering, konmari, marie kondo, desire, resolution, joyComment

What’s in a Nightstand?

Your nightstand is your Hello Morning and Good Night! Give it some extra special attention so it can support a restful sleep and calm awakening.

Finding Joy, Decorating, Clean RoutineDanielle KlenakDecember 10, 2017konmari, cleaning, marie kondo, interior design, decor, decoratingComment

Cleaning the Kitchen: The Heart of Your Home

The kitchen is the heart of your home. Is the rest of your home a disaster? Take care of it and the feel the magic of a clean kitchen spread to the rest of your home.

Clean RoutineDanielle KlenakNovember 23, 2017kondo, konmari, kitchen, cleaning, clutter clearing, declutteringComment

Where to Start: Decluttering for Beginners and Advanced

Whether you're new to decluttering the Marie Kondo way, or any way, deciding where to start is the first step. Here's a quick guide to jump start your decluttering process!

Tidying Halloween Costumes with Marie Kondo

Trick or Treat! Once a year we get to dream big, be someone (or something) else. Maybe we make our own costumes or buy them. Either way, how do you tidy costumes post-Halloween the Marie Kondo way?

Komono, Sentimental, KidsDanielle KlenakOctober 29, 2017halloween, costumes, komono, clothes, clothing, kondo, konmari, marie kondo, masks, props, storage, decluttering, organizing, cosplay, kidsComment

Organizing Photos and Art the KonMari Way: Sentimental Day 1

There's a reason Marie Kondo tells us to tidy our sentimental items last: it's hard! Putting your decluttering and tidying skills to work while wrestling with all those emotions that sentimental items bring up. Follow along as I tackle my own sentimental items, starting with photos and art. This is Day 1!

SentimentalDanielle KlenakOctober 22, 2017sentimental, photos, art, konmari, marie kondo, tidying, organizing, declutteringComment

How to tidy when you're overwhelmed (or you just don't wanna)

The Marie Kondo method isn't as easy as it's cracked up to be. Are you easily overwhelmed? I am! Here are some tricks that have helped me get my sanity back and my home a little closer to clean.

Komono Breakdown, Part 3: Going Off-Book

Are you drowning in the komono phase of your KonMari process? This is where I too started to lose hope of ever completely decluttering my home. Here's how I persevered (and it's not entirely thanks to Marie Kondo), and you can too!

Danielle KlenakOctober 2, 2017Comment

Komono Breakdown, Part 2: Accessories, Valuables, Electrical Stuff

Komono Breakdown Part 2! Where we dissect accessories and valuables and electrical stuff!

KomonoDanielle KlenakOctober 1, 2017komono, konmari, mariekondo, marie kondo method, marie kondo, jewelry, decluttering, tidy, accessories, appliancesComment

Komono Breakdown, Part 1: CDs, DVDs, Skin Care, and Makeup

The first installment of the Komono series! Tidy up your CDs, DVDs, skin care products, and more.

KomonoDanielle KlenakSeptember 28, 2017Comment

How To Sort Your Books the Marie KondoWay

How to tidy your books the KonMari way. Cut through your stacks. Read more, but have more space. Marie Kondo says she keeps less than 40 books on her shelves at any time. Come learn how!

BooksDanielle KlenakSeptember 20, 2017kondoing, konmari, kondo, books, decluttering, discarding, sorting, organizing Comments

How to Hang, Fold, and Store Clothes the Marie Kondo Way

This week's post is all about getting your closet back in order the Marie Kondo way. Learn how to fold clothes like she does but with a own twist that will hopefully make it even easier. Let's reorganize your wardrobe!

How to Let Go Of Your Stuff (Part 2): Your Step-by-Step Guide

Here's what you've been waiting for! Your step-by-step guide on how to get your stuff out of the house. Find out where to take it, who wants it, and how to get it there without just tossing it in the trash. Letting go just got a whole lot easier - and fun!

How To Let Go Of Your Stuff (Part 1): The Emotional Side

Have you tried getting rid of things before only to end up keeping them out of guilt, or fear? Do you make room for your discard bags and boxes instead of carrying them out to the car? This week's post is about the emotional side of decluttering. Learn how to let go and make room for what truly brings you joy.

Finding Joy, KonmariDanielle KlenakSeptember 3, 2017discarding, decluttering, tossing, emotions, guilt, fear, konmari, organizing, startComment

What's This Spark-Joy Thing?

What does "spark joy" mean? Find out what this whole joy thing is about and how to identify yours.

Finding Joy, KonmariDanielle KlenakAugust 24, 2017finding joy, spark joy, kondo, marie kondo, decluttering, konmari, organizing, marie kondo method, startComment

Back Off, the Wardrobe Gets It (First)

How to Kondo your clothes for those who have already done it, are in the middle of it, or are ready to start.

ClothingDanielle KlenakAugust 17, 2017kondo, mariekondo, sorting, clothing, decluttering, tidying, konmari, organizing, clothes Comments

Let's Get Started

Welcome to Tidy by Habit. A guidebook to tidying the Marie Kondo way, decluttering ideas, cleaning tips, and more. Here's how I got started and you can too!