This book was absolutely fantastic. The writing is so funny and engaging, the author seems genuinely delightful—blunt in a "tough love" way, but never inconsiderate or unaware of her own biases—and it had some of the most useful tips I've ever read in an organizational book. These are steps that actually work and make sense, as proven by her years of experience, but they're also steps that could be utilized by anyone regardless of life situation, mess level, or budget.

Most of all, I loved Bonnie's approach to how our mental health and outlooks on life can affect our homes and our clutter levels. There's an entire chapter about "retail therapy" in which she breaks down the idea that many of us seek out shopping for comfort because we're unhappy with our everyday lives, and how focusing on the wonderful things we already have can help us stop seeking fulfillment elsewhere. As someone who has spent the past 2 years focusing heavily on re-working my perspectives on life and focusing on gratitude, it has made de-cluttering and restraining from "retail therapy" immeasurably easier, so I have to say I fully agreed with Bonnie's points there (and everywhere else, to be fair).

If I can recommend one all-purposes book on de-cluttering and organizing your home, this would be it. She breaks things down into step-by-step processes, works through our excuses (and why they usually suck), and each piece of advice comes with a client's story to drive things home. It's a fun, quick read that has a lot to offer and I'm so glad I picked it up!

✨ Content warnings for: mentions of hoarding, divorce, single parenthood, financial struggles, food insecurity, loss of loved ones