Clutter can be an ongoing battle. The thing about clutter is that it tends to become invisible to us. We get so used to having some things that we have held onto, that we no longer see them. Here are ten of the most common clutter culprits.

1. Plastic food storage containers. These seem to proliferate like rabbits, becoming a jumble of odd-sized containers that don't nest and are missing lids. Keep a few of the really good ones if you must. Donate, recycle, or toss the rest. If you find you need some, purchase a set with pieces that match, nest well, and have some interchangeable lids.

2. Mugs. How many do you realistically need? Maybe one or two favorites for each family member, plus a few for guests. The rest can go.

3. Empty jars and coffee cans. These pile up quickly, and they seem like they `could' be so handy one day. Sure, a couple are good to have around, but you likely don't need ten.

4. Electronics - old phones, chargers, and cables. You are not likely to use your old phones, and you mayl no longer even have the devices to which the cables and chargers used to belong. Recycle if you can (or send them to an organization that will accept your old phones and chargers), but get them out of the house.

5. Makeup Samples. If you generally say yes to make up samples, raise your hand. If you have a drawer-full of unused ones, raise your hand again. Keep any you know you will use. Ditch the rest. While you are at it, get rid of old makeup you no longer use.

6. Broken toys or toys/games/puzzles with missing pieces. Wheel-less toy cars and 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles missing a bunch of pieces don't need to be taking up space.

7. Mismatched, worn towels. 'But what if we have a leak? Or the dog throws up?' Old towels do have their uses, but how many are you likely to need? And do they need to be taking up space in the linen cabinet? Maybe you can store a few, only a very few, in a plastic bin in the attic or basement for emergencies. Give others to animal shelters.

8. Old costume jewelry. You probably don't wear it. Donate it or give it to someone whose kids like to play dress-up. (Don't give it directly to a child, but rather to a parent. This way, he or she can decide if the jewelry may be a choking hazard for their child.)

9. Books you think you should read, but you really don't want, and therefore are not likely to. Say farewell. It's OK. You can always borrow a copy from the library later if you change your mind.

10. Plant pots. Like plastic storage containers, these have a tendency to proliferate. Many may not be recyclable, but that is still no reason to keep them all. Donate them. Someone else who loves to garden would love to have them.

Often decluttering is a matter of really seeing what is in front of us...and what has become part of the scenery. The good news is that, once we do see it and question why we are keeping it, it can often be surprisingly easy to free ourselves of it.

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Yes, meow means something

What does it mean, you ask?

Good question. It's about the same as aloha in Hawaiian.

The meaning changes.

Context matters hugely. Is it a mean meow, or a friendly one?

What about the cat's body action? Is he facing towards you, or away? Is the tail curled, or lying flat against the floor?

Depending on these points, 'meow' could mean 'let's watch a movie together' or 'boy am I thirsty right now.'

So getting the tone and body language right is critical.

Finally, there's a quick guide on the essentials of cat communication to open your ears (and your heart) into the fascinating world of feline communication, both verbal and nonverbal.

This guide, written by a PhD animal communications expert Dr Jonas Jurgella, is the missing link that allows you to bond with your own feline friend as if he was a human child.

That's the power of true and honest communication, vs the primitive 'animal baby talk' that so many pet owners unfortunately relegate themselves to.

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