In this Fix It or Free It series and Community Garage Sale update, we’re recapping what got accomplished in May. From finally tackling that pile of tangled jewelry to hosting the Larkspur Community Garage Sale. This episode is about momentum, finishing what we start, and finding clarity through simple actions. Whether it’s repairing a clasp or parting with boxes of unused items, we explore how both fixing and freeing create space for what matters most.

• How a small project—like cleaning and fixing jewelry—can bring surprising satisfaction
• Lessons learned from organizing and hosting a large community garage sale
• The shared theme of completion behind both personal and community decluttering projects

• The Fix It or Free It monthly organizing series
• The 2025 Larkspur Community Garage Sale recap blog post
• The podcast episode on the emotional power of finishing things: Episode 125

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What if a garage sale was more than just a way to offload old stuff? In this episode, we explore how sorting for a sale—whether or not you actually host one—can offer powerful insights into what truly matters. From free boxes to family heirlooms, we share how the process of letting go often leads to surprising clarity and confidence. Whether you’re prepping for a big purge or just starting small, this conversation offers practical encouragement and mindset shifts for your next chapter.

• Why a garage sale is often the start of a deeper decluttering journey—not the end
• How sorting reveals what no longer fits your lifestyle or values
• Alternatives to selling, including donation, consignment, and community swap

• The power of letting sorting lead—not just organizing for the sake of it
• Common “aha” moments people experience when prepping for a sale
• Permission to skip the sale entirely and still make meaningful progress

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In this episode, we explore why getting organized often has less to do with stuff—and more to do with the questions we’re asking ourselves. Whether it's searching on Google, using ChatGPT, or trying to help a loved one decide what to keep, progress depends on how we frame the problem. We talk about the subtle power of shifting from judgment-based questions to curiosity-led ones, and how asking better questions can unlock momentum in our organizing, decluttering, and downsizing journeys.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why vague or emotionally loaded questions can keep us stuck
• How search engines and AI tools like ChatGPT reflect the power of well-worded questions
• A practical framework to rephrase common organizing questions for better clarity and action

Mentioned in this episode:

• A “Question Makeover” cheat sheet for reframing stuck points during organizing
• Real-world examples of how better questions lead to faster decluttering decisions
• A free download: Better Questions to Ask When You’re Stuck

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

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