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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: A Simplified New Year

| By John Petersik | December 27, 2010 | 1,274 Comments

Fab Freebie: A Simplified New Year

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down for special discount and to see who won!***

If the words “simplify,” “organize,” “declutter” or “make more time for [blank]” will be showing up on your resolution list this year, boy do we have the giveaway for you. Simplify 101 provides all sorts of fun interactive tips and online workshops to help you achieve those goals, and this week a trio of you will win TWO free workshops.

Simpify 101 Giveaway

Our three winners can choose from any of the following workshops being held early next year: “Quick + Simple Clutter Control,” “How To Achieve Your Goals And Create A Life You Love,” “Organizing 101” and “It’s About Time: How To Have More Fun and Get More Done.” Oh and all of you can get a taste of Simplify 101’s helpful advice by downloading their free “How To Create A Command Central Binder” guide. We’ve also got a special discount ready to announce on Thursday, so check back for that in a few days. But enough chatter, here’s how to enter:

  • PRIZE: Your choice of any two Simplify 101 workshops being held in January or February.
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “SIMPLIFY ME!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … tell us how you’re looking to simplify, organize, declutter, or streamline your life in 2011. We’d love some great ideas for our own list of 2011 resolutions.
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 29th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: Three!
  • PRIZE SHIPS: Worldwide!
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday morning for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…

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Before we announce our trio of winner, know that Simplify 101 is offering 15% off enrollment through January 3rd, 2011 with code SAVE15YHL at checkout. (Note: the “It’s About Time” workshop is currently offered at 20% Early Bird savings, so this 15% off can’t be combined with it)

On to our winners. The lucky three entrants that random.org chose are… Sarah Thimmes (who’s looking to organize her homeschool supplies and make more time for poetry writing), Kelsey R (who wants to really use her planner all year)and Tiffany (who just gave birth to baby girl on Christmas Eve. Wow!). Congrats!

Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just take them on to reward our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from Simplify 101.

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Comments

  1. Leah says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    Please, John and Sherry – SIMPLIFY ME!

    My new husband and I can use all of the help we can get going into our first full year as a legally wed twosome – these workshops would certainly kick us into high gear!

    Reply
  2. Liz says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    Simplify Me!

    I’m really hoping to manage my time better next year.

    Reply
  3. Melissa says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!!

    in 2011 I am going to get rid of all items that are not useful and take up space. Going for functionality and style.

    Reply
  4. Leslie M says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!
    2011 resolution: Establish a space in the house where I can sort mail, organize and pay bills, keep calendars up t0 date, to-do lists, etc … everything in one place!.

    Reply
  5. Christine says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I’m working on creating meal plans/grocery lists for the week in hopes of making dinnertime a bit smoother. Would love some help for the rest of my life/house!

    Reply
  6. Jeannene says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    “Simplify Me”

    My goal in January is to simplify and organize the collection of boots, hats, gloves, scarves, skates etc in a shelving are in our garage. These items multiply when you are not going and the result is a big mess!

    Reply
  7. Denise says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    Simplify Me! I want to eliminate visual clutter by organizing & mostly recycling papers, books and magazines in 2011. Sticking to a weekly schedule for household chores is also high on my list.

    Reply
  8. Susan says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME! I need help! No tips to offer from this homeschooling mama of 8!

    Reply
  9. Crystal says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    My goal for the new year is organization and decluttering, so these are RIGHT up my alley!!!

    Reply
  10. Mrs. Money says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Simplify me! I would love to have more help with decluttering!

    Reply
  11. laura says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME! Woohoo – this sounds kind of like the Fly-lady system – I got into it this year and have cut down on my clutter and tried to implement some home-keeping routines into my life! This give-away is perfect!

    Reply
  12. Jacqui says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Simplify me! My goal for the new year is to declutter and stop buying things that I don’t really need. I’ve already started listing things on craigslist!

    Reply
  13. Mary says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!!!

    I really would like to declutter. I tend to pile things and then have to stash those piles when company comes and some things are never seen again.

    Reply
  14. Kim Thompson says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!
    How did you know it is on my new year’s resolution list every year.

    Reply
  15. Kayakgirl73 says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME

    I’ve got to get the paper clutter under control, starting with the magazines that I’m going to get to but never do.

    Reply
  16. Paula says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME! We need to take time and put all our important files in a safe or something organized so we can find it if we need too. Especially after buying our FIRST HOUSE.

    Reply
  17. Christy Panzarella says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    Simplify Me. I need to learn what to save and how to organize important documents. Paperwork makes me crazy!

    Reply
  18. Dawn K. says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    While we love our home, we have yet to really feel settled. All our furniture has been ppurchased in sets, and we have exactly two decorative pieces hung in our ENTIRE house. Your blog has really inspired me to look past a small budget, and really try to make our house feel like a home!

    Reply
  19. Debbie says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME! I don’t know where to start … my closets, cabinets, etc are in need of some serious organization overhaul!!

    Reply
  20. pam says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!
    I’m committed to getting rid of at least 25% of my stuff this year. If I don’t love it, use it or bless my family with it – it’s going out the door. I’ve followed FlyLady’s advise for years and it really does work (and it’s free!). Now that the “clutter” is gone – it’s time to seriously examine what I’ve decided to keep in my home. The other goal is to get rid of 2 things when I bring 1 home.

    Reply
  21. Melle says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    “SIMPLIFY ME!”
    I would love to get my time organized. I always feel like I have too much to do and too little time.

    Reply
  22. Deana says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    oh yes yes please… I sooo need this! SIMPLIFY ME

    Reply
  23. Sarah M. says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I like your idea of getting rid of 100 things!

    Reply
  24. Kathleen says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!!

    Hmmmm, we’re moving this year—so I’m going to get into attics, closets, cabinets and drawers and get rid of things I don’t need—I’m pretty good at decluttering when I have the time, so this year, I’m MAKING the time! I’ve already done it with my Christmas stuff—I have two boxes ready to go to a thrift store—yes!!!

    Reply
  25. jennifer says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    simplify me!!!

    our house is in desperate need of some organizing… our goal in 2011 is to get organized so everything has a place and we aren’t constantly picking up things that have accumulated around the house

    Reply
  26. Susie says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    Simplify Me!

    We need to organize our whole house!

    Reply
  27. Kim Turner says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I am on a decluttering rampage in my house full of three kids two dogs and one husband. Every room will be gone thru and organized – one room per day. It’s so theraputic!

    I like to change out decore from time to time, so I put accessories in color coded bins. Purple items in purple bins, blue items in blue bins, etc. So when I get in the mood to change things up a bit, I know right where to find the colors than meet my moods for that time.

    Reply
  28. Anna says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I recently received a label maker and am determined to get my home organized!! :) As a newlywed, I have LOTS of various gifts/objects that need to be put away in an organized fashion!

    Reply
  29. Tamara says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    My husband and I are buying a new house that is going to add a lot of responsibilities to our life. When should we cut the lawn? Plant our garden? Paint the house? A good schedule will definitely help us with this. Fingers crossed!

    Reply
  30. Beth in CT says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME! After many years of living in my home it’s time to clean up. A friend once told me you should clean out your house each year as if you are moving. If you would not move it, why do you have it? Obviously I haven’t followed that advice!

    Reply
  31. Kim Turner says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Simplify me!

    Going thru the house one room per day and decluttering! It is great therapy!

    Reply
  32. em says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Simplify me.

    I’d love to organize all my paperwork more efficiently.

    Reply
  33. Lexi M. says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    This coming year I’d like to get rid of all the clutter in the house and donate it all to charity! I am done with clutter! My hubby and I started going through some stuff this year and I hope to continue with the rest in 2011!

    Reply
  34. Jacks says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!!!

    I am staying at my parents house for the next two weeks until I can move into my new apartment. I feel horrible for my parents because they live in the worse mess imaginable. I have tried and tried to clean and organize their home for them, without success, and I hope I get randomly picked for this so that they can learn the tools necessary to get organized by themselves!!

    Reply
  35. Kristin says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Simplify Me!
    With my wedding coming up in 2011 I am working on creating lots of binders and folders to keep everything organized! Not such an easy task :-)

    Reply
  36. Erika says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    Simplify Me!
    This year I am getting rid of all the junk we don’t need from the garage.

    Reply
  37. harmony says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!
    We have to figure out how to make our tiny house have room for a baby’s things in just a few months, and need to get things decluttered before all those little toys and onsies move in to fill up every nook and cranny!

    Reply
  38. Michelle says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I took a seminar through Simplify 101 earlier this year, and it was great. I need to work on decluttering for moving later this year.

    Reply
  39. Heidi G says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!
    In 2011 I was to get rid of clutter once and for all (especially paper clutter)! I also plan to establish systems for dealing with paper as it enters the house so it doesn’t become clutter.

    Reply
  40. Dana says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME! I plan to organize/declutter one cabinet/drawer/closet per evening in the months of January/February….Little projects spur on big projects!

    Reply
  41. Sarah D says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    After a rough year, I’m attempting to start the new year right with organizing 101! My disaster magnet seems to be in the kitchen with mail and then in the office! Love your blog!

    Reply
  42. Kerri says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I’m moving out of my parent’s house so I need to get organized for moving and also being in better control of my finances!

    Reply
  43. Angela says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME! I need help with a crafting area for the kiddos! Also a way to keep my desk more organized at school it is always full of papers to be graded.

    Reply
  44. Sherrina Gibson says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!
    Before my new husband moved in this summer, I de-cluttered my bedroom closet, dresser, and cabinets under the bathroom sink. It was amazing how great it felt. Now that we have a new baby on the way, and want to move to DC in two years, I want to clean clutter in this home and get used to a more minimalist approach to living.

    Reply
  45. Kerri says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I need to get organized cause I will be moving this coming spring and need to get my things ready to move.

    Also I need to manage my money better.

    Reply
  46. Joelle says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I’m a graduate student living in a tiny room with everything I own, and not enough places to put them. I definitely need to declutter and simplify my life so that I can stop living in horrendous clutter and start living a simpler and cleaner life!

    Reply
  47. Leila says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    I’d love to better organize my thoughts…I seem so distracted all the time with so much at my fingertips via my iPhone and the internet!

    Reply
  48. Tara says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME! My 2011 resolution is to survive. I am a mom of two boys-ages seven and five, a full time teacher,
    And I just started my own photography business.

    Reply
  49. Jill Hart says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Simplify me! I need help teaching kids to be orderly and organized without taking all the fun out of being a kid…

    Reply
  50. Jen Heap says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    SIMPLIFY ME!

    Everything!!!!!!

    Reply
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