Book: Put Your Sh*t Away: A Hoarder, Twin Boys & One Recovering Perfectionist by Bronwyn Peters
Reviewed by Jill's Twisted Spicy Reads
Rating: 4/5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I could honestly relate to Put Your Sht Away* on several different levels. Every morning when I wake up, the first thing I do is make sure the house is straightened up. If I begin my day with the house in a mess, I feel completely stressed for the rest of the day. Bronwyn Peters perfectly captures the mental noise clutter can create and the physical relief that comes from clearing even one small surface.
The humor made this especially enjoyable. Her description of a husband leaving belongings around the house “like a domestic Hansel and Gretel” was incredibly relatable. I also loved her warning about becoming slightly too enthusiastic after discovering the 50% Rule and beginning to make unauthorized decisions about everyone else’s belongings!
However, this book offers much more than decluttering tips. Peters discusses invisible household labor, the importance of teaching children how a home actually runs, and the pressure to create rooms that look perfectly styled. I especially appreciated the reminder that a home should reflect the people living inside it—even if that means displaying a funny-faced turquoise cat.
The most meaningful message was that family, health, happiness, and experiences matter more than clear surfaces or perfect shelves. A tidy home can bring peace, but we don’t have to perform perfectly to deserve kindness, belonging, or peace.
This was a funny, practical, and thoughtful read that left me feeling motivated without making me feel judged.
Thank you to Bronwyn Peters for providing me with an ARC. All opinions are my own.