This book was so helpful in organizing my house! I’m about to go through it again because the clutter has gotten out of control! The writing style is engaging and it’s full of tips for decluttering. Highly recommend.

This was recommended to me by a patron. I have OCD and love to declutter so it was right up my alley.

While I liked the suggestions and tips found in this book, the author’s tone and examples were condescending. I found myself annoyed and rolling my eyes several times throughout the book, which took away from me being able to enjoy the content.

I have appreciated Allie’s work and perspective. I just did not feel like this book added too much beyond what she has shared on other platforms. I can see this being very helpful for those who have not listened to any of her work before.

I was so excited to read this book, as my post-lockdown home has become quite chaotic. I was looking for helpful tips on how to conquer the mess. Unfortunately, that is not what this book is. 

Part business plug, part parental/body shaming - I was left with nothing but a nasty taste in my mouth. In regards to the actual decluttering tips: there's nothing new or particularly inspiring discussed. It all felt very generic and lackluster.

The way the author talks gives off "I'm better than you" vibes and the constant referring to the reader comes across very condescending. 

I believe this book was written for those who are already fans of Allie. There is nothing here for those just looking for decluttering guidance.

I received this book on netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I liked this book because I liked Allie, she talks like she’s your best friend who is letting you in on a big secret so you can sit back with more space and more time to relax in and enjoy your home. She may not be telling you anything you don’t already know but she tells you in a different, more inspirational way that make you want to get started right away with gusto!

I'm sure many would find this book helpful, especially if you're overwhelmed with clutter and don't know where to begin. If you're not new to decluttering, there might not be much for you in this book.

* I received a digital ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This book fits in with life and I think that is really where Allie shines through in her teachings. This is not a one fits all lifestyle approach it has ideas and concepts that can work for all different life circumstances. Allie has this non judgmental way of holding your hand and guiding you through. Her book makes decluttering not a daunting task but an achievable goal which I think many minimalist fail at. She is a mother and with that comes a different approach to this and Allie truly hits it out of the park. I cannot recommend this book enough. If you’re feeling like you are drowning in “stuff” and you dint know where to even start THIS IS YOUR RESCUE BOAT, your saving grace. Thank you Allie!

I have been a long time follower of Allie's podcast and have purchased several of her courses. I liked the book as it was familiar to advice she has provided in her courses. I wish that there would have been a little bit more new content but overall it was good.

Allie Casazza is an excellent writer!  She's very engaging, and the introduction in the book hooks your interest.  Then she proceeds to cheer you on before launching into program.  She does mention the online classes that she offers, and you can sign up for a discount if you need accountability.  She takes you through it step-by-step, and has you taylor the sorting according to your family's needs and desires.  I have taken before pictures, and will be taking after pictures of my home.  I can't wait to see the difference!

This was an excellent read about decluttering. So so needed in my life and others. Thank you for writing this!

I was completely taken aback by the brilliance of this book! Allie provides an enthusiastic and concise description of how organizing can help to reduce mental stress and make the home a more pleasant place. Each chapter is crafted with great care and precision, and it's clear that Allie has a wonderful knack for making the process of de-cluttering simple and straightforward. If you're looking for ways to lighten your load and find more order in your life, then this book is definitely something you should consider getting! Not only does it provide invaluable lessons on how to manage clutter, but it also offers thoughtful insights into the importance of living a balanced life.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this book. Like many books of this type, it did not need to be this many pages. There is a 7-page acknowledgments section and many pages in the back of stories from her community of other declutterers.

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I received this book as a galley copy, and never had time to read it while I was working on my Master’s Degree in American History. Talk about clutter—the books I needed for my coursework, the 15-page papers, and the thesis alone take up shelves, wall space, and more floor space than I care to think about!

Do I need all these books anymore? Most of them, no. Do I know of a store that might be interested in them? Absolutely. In fact, I got most of my thesis books from the same place!

Everything has gotten so overwhelming in terms of clutter and disarray, after my mother-in-law passed away and all of her things came to our house. They’re in the attic, they’re in my office space/craft room, they’re in my bedroom, and we even own our future retirement home, where a lot of the heirloom pieces and family furniture have already gone!

My husband and I, as empty-nesters, have been feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of stuff. Knowing that we have to get rid of probably 90% of it by the time we retire in a few years, it has felt scary and we have been kind of stuck, not really knowing where to go from here. As my dear friend Hobbs calls it, we have “paralytic overwhelmsion.”

I did the whole Marie Kondo thing, I know how to keep things that spark joy, but this system of “minimalism,” without the strict rules about overly-simplistic-minimalism, feels like it will be so much easier to work with.

Do a Pomodoro and work 25 minutes? I can do that. Walk into a room and pick up the first thing I see and decide keep, donate, or chuck? I can do that. Whittle down the piles of stuff we have so that everything feels spacious and calm? I WANT to do that.

This was a fantastic book, a quick read, very supportive and uplifting, very forgiving, with lots of ideas, and no “hard and fast rules“ that you have to live by.

Five stars, would recommend. Now I’m going to go check out her Instagram… @allie_thatsme. 😁 

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I didn’t find this book helpful in terms of decluttering. I have no doubt that the author is popular and well liked, I just don’t think that this really needed to be a book, a blog post would probably have covered it. 
But because it’s not a blog post, we get lots of fluff. Subliminal prosperity teachings about what we ‘deserve’ in terms of a clean house and lots of “you do you, girl” language that I personally find nauseating. 
I’m also very confused about why a Christian publisher published this book. Sure, there’s a very brief intro about the authors faith, but not really about the gospel. But the rest of the book is full of self-help teachings and includes multiple expletives throughout. It’s one thing to  slip a curse word in casual conversation, and it’s another to intentionally publish it in your book and have it go through multiple rounds of edits without anyone wondering if they should remove it. Do better Tommy Nelson, this is very disappointing.

I received an free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so fun! I am super into the Home Edit, and that is why I decided to give this book a try. It didn’t disappoint. It helped me know how to tackle the clutter that comes with kids without being embarrassed about the disorder that can happen in my home sometimes. I love my kids, but they are messy!

It's Friday and my house has exploded again after a long work week (several work weeks). Stuff everywhere and I have to clean. I feel tired and exhausted when I look around me. The house doesn't feel nice, I can't relax anymore.
To relax I wanted to do some reading and I saw this book and Netgalley immediately gave it to me. I've been reading all evening and I'm so happy with the way she writes, the questions I have to ask myself and the way in which things can be cleaned up. Not whole cabinets on a heap on the floor, but one by one; I have written down the tips that I want to work with tomorrow. The boxes are ready and I will do the bathroom, my bedroom and living room first. Looking forward to it so much. I'll let you know how it went after this weekend!! Thank you Netgalley and Allie for this arc in exchange for an honest review. Already happy with it. I'm going to sleep to get to work on my clutter well rested tomorrow.

There's some helpful information but there's a complete lack of awareness on the division of labor in a household. It seems all of it is up to the mother? It wasn't a good fit for for me but it is a quick read.

Good content, easy read. The intro before you got to the actual “how to” portion of the book seemed too long.

This is a must-have resource! It is full of great strategies, advice, and easy to implement ideas. This is one I'll return to again and again. Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.