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15 Items You Might Want to Toss or Donate

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Decluttering and simplifying your living space can bring a sense of peace and organization to your daily life. The process of letting go of items that no longer serve a purpose or bring you joy can be liberating and rejuvenating. In this post, we will explore 15 common items that you may want to consider tossing or donating to streamline your home and create a more harmonious environment. From clothing and kitchen gadgets to books and home decor, decluttering these items can help you create a space that truly reflects your values and priorities. Clothing and Accessories 1. Outgrown or Unused Clothing - We all have that pile of clothes that we're saving for when we miraculously shrink back to our high school size. Spoiler alert: it's not happening. Let go of those outgrown items and make space for clothes that actually fit and make you feel fabulous. 2. Damaged or Stained Items - That sauce stain from 3 years ago? It's not coming out, let's be real. Say goodbye to thos...

30-Day Spring Cleaning

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It's that time of year when we get excited about the warm weather. I'm looking forward to it but not so much to what comes with it such as spring cleaning. I found a 30-day plan to help with this task from TheSpruce.com. What a great way to split up the work so it won't be overwhelming. So let's get started. Before you get started, prepare some boxes. Here’s what you need: Donate Box:  Anything you want to donate goes into this box.  Repair Box:  While you’re decluttering and cleaning, you will come across items that need to be mended or repaired. Place these items in a box until you’re ready to get them fixed. Don’t let repairs sidetrack you until you’re done cleaning. Put-Away Box:  If you find something that doesn't belong in a drawer , add them temporarily to a put-away box. Once you’re done with the drawer, take that box and return everything in it to its rightful storage place. Keep a pen and paper or a digital list (my choice for lists) nearby during your...

Organizational Tips for Your Closet

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It's that time of year where the weather is getting warmer and we are ready to change our winter clothing out for summer clothes. That usually means getting some organization done in the closet. Do you have issues with organizing your closets? If you are anything like me, you put off this task as long as possible. This is a chore that only happens once a year for me. Normally this is a springtime thing to do in my household. When I get in the mood to do such a task, I go to the WWW for some help. As I was looking for some ideas on organizing my closets, I came across this wonderful infographic from  Chasing Foxes  website. Do you need to weed out your clothes? I'm sure most of you haven't worn the majority of the close in your closet because of the COVID pandemic. I have worn probably a quarter of the clothes in my closet. Here's another fabulous graphic to help you with this chore. Practicing Aparigraha and Weeding Out Your Closet — YOGABYCANDACE Do you have the desire...