We all have clutter [yes, I am talking to you] and it seems to just pile up in every corner, especially during the busy holiday rush. I get so caught up in activities that I forget to clean out my closet, those pesky junk drawers, and to simply throw away "stuff". So this past week, I took a day [or two ;)] to [de]clutter. Okay, let me know just admit to it... I am still working on it. :)
Jill Martin, author of I Have Nothing to Wear!, has made multiple appearances over the past couple months on various morning talk shows and while I hadn't paid her [theory] much attention, I decided to delve in a bit. Not only has Martin written this great "closet bible", but she also appears on the Today Show as a fashion correspondent [she is that tall pretty blonde that we see in the segment "Jill's Deals"]. Back to the point [word clutter] ......
Martin's book is a 12-step program to cleaning out your closet [and hopefully, ultimately your life!]. The program starts with admitting you have a problem [sounds familiar, what woman doesn't have a problem]. HA. The gist of her program is that to better "dress" or what I like to call [accessorizing yourself], is that you must get rid of items that don't fit, that you bought back in high school, clothes that have stains or rips, or items you simply don't wear. If you are anything like me, you have multiple pairs of the [favorite] jeans in one or two sizes or different washes, you also might have an entire drawer of "comfy clothes" and you just might find in the back of that mess you call a closet a couple sweaters that don't fit. GUILTY. GUILTY. GUILTY. [it took a lot to just type those words]
As we reflect on the year and gear up for the next three weeks of the holiday season, remember it's okay to accessorize with "stuff", just keep it to a couple things here and there. Use your time and resources to help the less fortunate [accessorize]. Contact your local news stations and churches and get involved in adopting a family or help feed the homeless. There are always ways we help our communities and others... and remember the best accessory a girl can have is her family, friends, and love for others :)
As we reflect on the year and gear up for the next three weeks of the holiday season, remember it's okay to accessorize with "stuff", just keep it to a couple things here and there. Use your time and resources to help the less fortunate [accessorize]. Contact your local news stations and churches and get involved in adopting a family or help feed the homeless. There are always ways we help our communities and others... and remember the best accessory a girl can have is her family, friends, and love for others :)
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