*Updated with Winners* Congrats to random linkers/commenters: Day 2 Day Joys, Me Sew Crazy and Meg.
My fellow (in)courage writer, Tsh of Simple Mom has written an awesome, practical book that every mom needs to own, Organized Simplicity. I don’t know about you, but organizing and cleaning my house is overwhelming. I tend to take it all on myself, until it becomes overwhelming and then I complain and get panicking about the piles of clutter and loads of laundry, while my family huddles in the corner afraid of my cleaning rants. Or is that just me?
I try to FREEZE time once it’s all clean because I know in about 30 seconds the perfection will end. Funny thing about living with people. Plus my FREEZE time gun is all broken. Patent pending.
I love the three simple principals in this book:
1. Get everyone involved
2. Do a little at a time
3. Focus on the journey, not the destination
More about Organized Simplicity: The Clutter-Free Approach to Intentional Living:
Simple living isn’t about what you give up. It’s about what you gain. Organized Simplicity will convince you that simple living is the absolute best way to live. Whether it’s house cleaning, managing your family schedule, stewarding your money, or deciding what “stuff” you allow within your four walls, the only way to live well is to do so intentionally and simply.
And I love that.
Because I want simplicity.
I’m excited to offer three readers a copy of Tsh’s book today. Just link up to be entered or leave a comment.
I’d love a copy! Thanks for hosting!
~Liz
Me too! Sweet offer!
Great offer! Thanks!
I can’t see or get to the links. Is it me?
I think the linky is messed up again this week like it was last week…. it just gives a total number of entries and does not show the links.
This is going to be an amazing book!!
This is totally the IT book right now! Between my bible study girls and blogs online, I have been seeing this book everywhere! I would love to snag this, as I know I could use some tips on living an organized simple life!
Oh, how I LONG for Organized Simplicity in my life!!! I live with a couple of cute little packrats, and I honestly don’t know the answer… But I sure am praying about it!
Happy Wednesday, Kristen!
Perfect timing. I am on a quest and I could use a map
I would love this book! Once every couple weeks I organize my house /life and am so sure that this time it will be the time it stays organized. It never happens lol!
Oooh, would love to get this book…I’m trying to follow along with her meme this month – gotta start tackling my closet tomorrow!
Oh, man, would I love that book. I’m currently on the waiting list for it at our library, but I would love to have my own copy. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Thanks for hosting, this is such a great link party!
Oh my goodness – what a fabulous offer! Yes, please enter me!
-Lauren
I’d love a copy! I’ve been wanting to get one anyway. Haven’t been able to squeeze it in. =\
P.S. The first linked I entered? BAD. Link #50 = good. Sorry for the double link. =(
I would love a copy! How is it that I can be SO obseesed with organization, but my house still be such a mess?!?! Thank you for the opportunity!!
I linked up (#53), but wanted to tell you that this book is next on my list of books to get. I am desperate for organization and simplicity. You have no idea. I feel like my entire house is exploding and getting out of bed each day is such a chore. I just feel like I can’t keep up. And no, you are not the only one with a family that hides in the corner during a cleaning rant. Mine do also….because I tell them I’ll duct tape them to a chair if they don’t get out of my way. Uh-hem.
Yeah!!! Thanks for hosting this give-away!
I love simplicity. I love to be organized. I would love this book. Thanks for the chance to win!
I’d love a copy of Tsh’s book! My new goal is to simply my life, and to get everything organized. I know this book would be a great help!
Been looking into this book since it came out and would LOVE to be able to finally read it!
Found you through a link to He Said/She Said. THANK YOU!
This looks like a great book! Two of my favourite things, organization and symplicity. Inspiring!! Thanks!!!
Oooh I have been wanting to read this!
I would love this book!
I am so there right now – rethinking how I organize and how to streamline things..
Oh this book sounds like an answer to my prayers. I was that crazy exploding Mama yesterday. I hit overwhelm and then had to apologize to the stricken children who thought Mama had lost her marbles. We need a little help over here. Thanks for the making the offer.
Busy life = not much simplicity and certainly not naturally organized, yet I yearn for instruction.
I must read this book, just looking at the cover make me feel all “spa” like!
I love to see these give-aways and the support through the blogging community.
I could use a little mentoring in this department! This book looks great and I appreciate the chance to enter. Clutter makes me cranky!!
I think the number of times I have seen this book around the internet the past few weeks is a sign that I ought to read it.
I would love to win it. (Typed from my office with piles of stuff forming an ominous and advancing circle around my desk.)
I think you are in my brain. I could have written this post!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds like a great book. Thanks once again for hosting WFMW!
Wow, that book sounds great. I’m alwasys looking for new inspiration to help stayed organized. Thanks for hosting the blog hop.
This looks great! I need all the help I can get to keep me organized.
I’ve had my eye on this book for a while … love Tsh, would love a copy!! Thanks
I would love a copy of that book. Thanks for the giveaway!
How about me? I would love to live more simple!
I would LOVE to win that book!!
Just wanted to say thank you for always hosting this linky every week.
During the month of Feb your sites referred almost 900 visitors to my site via this linky! Thank you!
You can read more about it here: http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2011/03/blogger-appreciation-february-2011/
Always looking for new tips on ORGANIZING!!!
Maybe I can learn some new points to implement on my next JOB.
R
One of my new year’s resolutions for 2011 is to Live Simply.
I would LOVE to win this book – it would be a perfect next step on my journey to figuring out this whole Living Simply thing
Sounds like a great book!
Sounds like what I need. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I would love the opportunity! Thanks!
I would love a copy of Tsh’s book! I feel like our house could be called Chaotic Complexity about now and it’s just not working.
I know that overwhelmed feeling all too well. Thanks for the chance.
Gosh, I need this! I’m trying to balance working at home and keeping a home and taking care of a 3 month old and I would love some simplicity.
I added this book to my Amazon wish list and hinted to my husband that it would be a good b’day present…it would be even better to win it , then I wouldn’t have to wait;-)
I would love to win the chance to read this book! I need simple organization. Life has been very hectic the last 2 years and I feel like I will NEVER get organized. Thanks for the chance to win and learn from others.
Debra
Oooo thanks for the opportunity! I wish I had a link up for today – and thanks for always hosting!
You’re funny! I am feeling very convicted today to: give away 40 bags in 40 days (I saw in on a blog).
And not buy any clothes or shoes for me through Lent (which means no Easter outfit). PLUS give up eating dessert of any form.
Gulp…. maybe God will change his mind before the end of the day? hahahahaha
I really need that book! I wish I had something to link but maybe my comment will get chosen.
How did you know what I needed in my life? I’ve been looking around my house and I’m almost to the point of throwing everything away and starting with bare walls. *L* You’re truly blessed to know so many talented people.
My goal for this year is to implement exactly that (organized simplicity). I’d love to win this book to help me learn how to do it the best way!
ORGANIZED simplicity: I think that’s what I’m missing in the simplicity game.
Great tips! Thanks for hostessing.
I would love this book! I really need the help!
I’m not so patiently waiting for my library to have a copy of this book… so it would be a real treat to win a copy!! Thanks for the chance!
I’d LOVE this book!
With a household of six people, girl you KNOW I need this book!
Thanks for the great giveaways!
I want that!
Looks like a great book to learn much needed simplicity! Thanks for hosting!
I’d love to enter the giveaway! Thanks!
Would love to win this. I am feeling so overwhelmed by the amount I have to do that I usually don’t end up doing much. I moved nearly a year ago and most everything is still in boxes. I think this book would help tremendously.
Wow! Organized Simplicity! For me, at this point in my life – that sounds like an oxymoron! I’d love to win this book, and get tips to get organized.
I love the book cover! Looks like a great read.
I would love a copy of this book. It sounds great!
Would love to win this book! So in need of it!!
Organized Simplicity (is that an oxymoron??!) would definitely work for me!!
Oh I would love to win a copy!
I am constantly trying to figure out how to simplify and organize my family and our home!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Would love this book. Always looking for a way to simplify. My moto is work smarter not harder and I think this would help with that.
I’ve heard great things about her book and would love a copy! Thanks for hosting!
I’ve been trying to find extra cash to buy this so if I could get it that’ be FABO!
OK – getting ready to tackle the computer room….needs ORGANIZATION, bad. Plus, I’ll need to do it economically, and cute-ly (?) – Thanks!
Just came back from Ash Wednesday mass and the title hit a cord with me – Intentional Living. How many of us just cruise to the day without paying attention. I will strive to begin Lent living more intently,
I LOVE to organize! Would love to get tips on doing it better!
I NEED this book! **fingers crossed** i win a copy
Sounds like a helpful resource! I can certainly use some guidance in this area!
Okay you made me look at my calendar to double check that today is Tuesday…lol I’ve got this book already and love the message because I’ve always been a Keep It Simple Sweetie kinda girl. When things are simple they are repeatable and that means that they will get done
But if I win I would love to re-gift this to someone in my family. Thanks for hosting. Fondly, Roberta
Okay I’m all linked up and caught up on my DAYS OF THE WEEK…lol
Sorry about that
Oh how I need this book! My little “hot spots” are getting so large now that the house looks like one big hot spot. I’ve run out of hiding places, too!
Oh, I wish for an organized home! Thanks for doing this giveaway.
I need this book!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Thanks so much for hosting and the giveaway! I’ve linked up a homemade finger paint recipe.
looks awesome. your giveaways are always so neat!
I love books on organization, so this would be great! My home could definitely use some organizing, it’s kinda crazy right now!
Thanks!
~Lisa
Sounds super! Thanks!
I’d love to read this book – still trying to get back into a groove after baby.
Just wanted to say that I actually have and read this book and its “simply” AWESOME! She’s doing project simplify right now on her blog, which I’m doing along with her and several others. I encourage you to join in but having the book along with you is so helpful. Just love it.
I have been cleaning, organizing, tossing for the past week! I feel like I could be doing a better job though. I would LOVE to have this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
I once thought I was a fairly “on top of it” kind of girl.
However, a series of life-altering curveballs were thrown at my family over the course of the last year that knocked me off my horse and ran.me.over. I’m so overwhelmed by LIFE now that I don’t feel like I’ll ever get back on top of it.
My hubby and I have been striving towards a lot of simplicity in 2011 — I will be purchasing this book!!!
The title of this book is so talking to me right where I am right now in life. So many bloggers have commented on this book, even the authors site herself. But due to other items needing to be first up on the budget I have not ordered it yet. Hopefully some day I too will be reading this book and working through it and my own home. Thank you for hosting this giveaway. Blessings.
Oh, I so need this book! Thanks for a chance to win it.
So nice of you to promote a friends book. I am always looking for new creative ways to organize. I would love to have a copy! Wish me luck!
Thank you for the giveaway!
I can use a little help !
Organization and simple, sounds sweet to me !
Thanks for the giveaway !
I love those 2 words, *organized* and *simplicity*.
Hoping God sees fit to pull my name out of the hat for this giveaway
All IS grace
I keep hearing about this book and would love to read it!
Would LOVE this! Great giveaway!
I linked up and am excited to have a chance to win. Thanks and be blessed this week!
oooh…I have wanted this book so bad! It looks amazing–inspiring and beautiful!
Thanks for hosting, I linked up agin this week. Love the book.
xo,
Sena
Would love this!
I know EXACTLY what you mean. I hate the clutter, frenzy clean and then wig out as I watch people mess it up. Not constantly, but enough that this book might help.
Oh, how I need a copy.
Sincerely, frazzled mom
I love to be organized. Count me in!
I would love to have the book for my mom! I already have a copy for myself!
I really could use that book!!!
I would love to win a copy!
I have been wanting this book for a while now. I really hope I win a copy!!!
I’d love a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance to win!!
We’re trying to declutter to get our house on the market. Every time I think I’ve made a little progress, I find about 5 more problem areas. Ugh!
Sounds creative and just what I need, would love to win a copy!
I’d love to win a copy of this!
This book sounds wonderful! I have been in a battle with clutter my whole life! I am fairly new to reading blogs, and have only recently found this one. I love it! I passed the site on to several people who are Christian home-schoolers.
Sounds like a GREAT book. I’d love to win! Thanks!
Wow Kristen! I so want that book! With two teens and a busy food blog and running two girl scout troops, I need simplicity! I am linking up my Baby steps to a rockin’ life with loads of tips to help you find more Me time and thats what works for me this wednesday. All the best, Alex
Simple is what we all need! I would love this book.
I meant to leave a comment earlier, but my laptop was lost under a pile…..oh, how I would love to win this book! I really need it. LOVE your blog; feel blessed by every post. Thanks!
I would love to win this book. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
I could use some great organizing tips. After moving, I feel so overwhelmed with all the boxes and clutter. Winning one of these books would be a blessing (and maybe a sign from God to get more motivated). Thanks for another great giveaway!
This is just what I need! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
What a great book! I tried to get it from the library just now and I’m #16 in line, lol! I would LOVE a copy. I need it SO bad. I strive to be a minimalist but fail miserably
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I’ve had this one in my “wish list” for a while!
Sounds like such a great idea! I wonder if anything is ever simple, or organized once you have children.
I NEED this book – and all the help I can get. Facing empty soon and wondering why it isn’t getting easier with fewer people… Maybe it’s been me all along!
Can always use help on getting better organized.
jenhedger@hotmail.com
I could definitely use that book!
I would love to win, thanks for the giveaway!
I would love a copy of Organized Simplicity, too! Not sure if I needed to comment yesterday…
I saw this book recently! Thanks for the chance to win a copy, although I may just have to buy it.
With a house that seems too small and three children 4 years and under, I would LOVE this book.
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Tsh always has such great suggestions! Would love to read her book.
Just found your blog via a blog via another blog. I’ve heard such great things about this book. It’s on my birthday list!
I do enjoy this Blog. I’m a new subscriber and I have a home (I live far away overseas) which is really in need of Organized Simplicity. I really hope I win a copy!
I struggle in this area, too.
I would love this book!!
What a great giveaway! I long to be more organized and live a simpler life.
Thanks for the opportunity!
I so need this book and to simplify my busy crazy life! thank you for the chance!
I would love to win a copy! Have been looking at this for a while on Angie Smith’s blog. Can’t wait to read it!
I love that idea, too, that it really isn’t about what you lose, but what you gain. 99% of the time when you let go of stuff, you NEVER think of it again and don’t miss it. It’s really a freeing experience!
THANK you so much! I am excited to have won my 1st giveaway! And I really look forward to reading this book!