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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - I'll elaborate on the small house thing.  This has been actually a serious issue.  We are both really stressed out about the lack of space and are constantly wanting to declutter but are overextended and haven't had the time.  I have a really demanding job and he is self-employed but works full time too, and we're having a little growing pains getting used to being parents... our house looks like we have a mild case of hoarding.  I can't have people over.  We are actively trying to get rid of things at all times.  Any influx not only puts stress on us at having to deal with it, create space for it, etc., but also just adds to this kind of background stress for both of us that strains our relationship.  Does this change anybody's view or just make me look like even more of a whiner :)[/quote]

We went through a similar phase and worked with a personal organizer. For what she accomplished, her rates were more than reasonable, and some of the best money spent on our house. It did take a lot of time. When we were dealing with "stuff" we had carried for a long time, it was also emotionally exhausting. Look for someone in your area and make sure you "click" with them. Some organizers are really pushy and obnoxious and officious. We worked with Flavia of Soothing Spaces. I don't know whether she takes clients from the full metro area or if she is even still actively taking clients. But she had a very soulful approach that made decision making easier and truly was soothing, and I would recommend that approach hands down. She helped us create more breathing space in our house. For what we were paying every month in our mortgage, it was like getting two-three more room's worth of space added to our house. 
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Thanks, I always wondered about these.  I will look into some options.  it could give me some buffer with MIL too - "Personal organizer says we can't take any more of that kind of thing"...[/quote]

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