The whole house cleaning lasting a few weeks was a great challenge. I feel like I got a lot done, especially in time for the holidays.

Except for some muddy paw prints on the floors, the house is nice and clean.

When the first branch comes around, (entry/living room) I will be ready. I've got to get rid of the entertainment center and it's contents. I'm excited to get rid of it.

Waterlady:
Thanks, it helped me too over the holidays. Just need to straighten out the desk (its in the kitchen) and the laundry room, and the house will be ready for the new year.

Still need to take down the decorations and might do that on New Years day. I'll see how the body is feeling!

You did a massive amount of work this past year! Your mom's house and also your own garage, etc. WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO.

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I have to say once you declutter a few times the branches are a wonderful way to keep things in order and in control. I am going thru another stage in my organizing with deciding how much is too much for my decorating and changes in the various seasons. I think I am ready to let a ton of it go, and lighten up my life....(If only the weight on me would go as easily as the donations!).

I also want to have more time to work on my cards, embroidery, etc. and if I have less to contend with in the house I will have that extra time.

Wishing you all a wonderful and healthy NEW YEAR!

Going to start the new tree!

Yesterday windows cleaned in both bedrooms and bathroom. Ground floor was vacuumed also.

Now that my houseguests have left, I need to do a ton of laundry and give the house a once over. After that, I'll be ready to start on the branches, all over again!