Comments on: Making The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Work for Real Moms

By: Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:58:12 +0000

Purpose and function IS one of the reasons for keeping things according to MK. Why would she suggest getting rid of things used? That is wasteful. Did you read both books or just Spark Joy?

By: Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 01:46:58 +0000

I enjoyed her shows on Netflix but couldn’t bring myself to thank my clothes. I do however thank God for the income that allowed me to have that item and the good experience I had when I wore it (if I could remember one). I read that her thanking objects possibly has to do with Shintoism, very common in Japan. Just a thought.

By: Menteecléctica

Menteecléctica — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:28:38 +0000

A few days ago, I got a video of my 2 years old nephew folding her pants following the KonMarie method. My sister was folding clothes and caught her doing it with a great level of detail. Children observe an copy so, if you find this method appealing, there is a chance they will learn with you in the process.

By: Tara

Tara — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 16:36:20 +0000

This is a great blog post! I personally did the KonMari method about a year ago and it was life-changing, but…I did have to make some adjustments. There are some cultural differences (there wasn’t a category for kitchen items and this was one of the main areas I needed to declutter!), and it is a system that seems to completely disregard life with kids. Overall it was great method to help me do something I already needed to do and it gave me a map of how to achieve the lifestyle we knew we wanted for our family. Thanks for putting it into a practical perspective for moms. I feel like I can share this with friends and they will be more likely to try the method now.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 05:37:16 +0000

Thank you Katie for recommending this book. Marie brings joy to me. I’ve started, as she recommended and plan on continuing group by group.
Thankyou Marie.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 23:18:13 +0000

I’m not a mom, but I have friends who are and I also babysit a lot. I find part of the success of getting kids to do something or just willing to do it is partly in the delivery and appeal (I helped a five year old girl I babysit for clean her room by playing pirate, seriously!). When doing the method with kids, I recommend an approach that makes it a little like them. Instead of indicating they have too much stuff and they have to get rid of things, make it more like wanting to get the boring/”baby stuff”/whatever adjective that applies for them out of the way so we can make room for all the good stuff. If they’re into giving, try helping them find good homes for their discarded stuff. If they want to make money, maybe they can set up a garage sale for the things they discard (bonus math practice, organization project, and life lesson). Anything left can be donated. If they have trouble letting go, try helping then find uses for their stuff. The pile of shirts from past summer camps or events can be made into a keepsake quilt. Pictures can be put into a folder for a little book. Everyone is different and sometimes kids need more time until they’re able to handle going through all their stuff (or just part of it). Play around with it and don’t give up. (And if you can’t thank your purse for its service, thank God for being blessed to have it.) Good luck!

By: Dione Gadler

Dione Gadler — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:21:41 +0000

Thank you! This is awesome and super helpful.

By: Sharron

Sharron — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:26:32 +0000

I watched Marie’s show on Netflix and it really struck a cord. I’ve always been a ‘purger’ and ‘oranizer’ and while all my things don’t necessarily speak to me, her method did. I love the folding and the standing up of each item. My husband who has dozens of t-shirts always wore the same few that were on top in his draw. Now he can see all of them and even though he doesn’t care much which one he wears, he at least now has more of a choice looking straight at him.
I’m retired and ‘getting up there’ and don’t have much in the way of clothes that bring me joy these days but this manner of organizing does bring me joy – every time I open a drawer!