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Clutter clearing and home organizing expert speaker/author since 1998, Barbara speaks for wellness seminars, parenting organizations, church groups, and others in the Midwest. Published in the "Minneapolis Star Tribune", featured in the "St. Paul Pioneer Press" and "St. Croix Valley Press," and interviewed on RK radio talk show, business clients include: 3M, Medtronic, Target and Securian. "Clutter Clearing Choices: Clear Clutter, Organize Your Home & Reclaim Your Life" (O-Books, 01/2010) will be available wherever books are sold. Contact: www.clutterclearingchoices.com or simplify@clutterclearingchoices.com.

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Thanksgiving is over. It is time to decorate for Christmas! Here are nine uncluttered Christmas decorating tips to beautify for the holidays and keep...
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