I asked the members of The (mostly) Simple Life Community (private FB group – request to join here! We’d love to have you!) what their biggest source of clutter was. Overwhelmingly… PAPER. So let’s get on that! How can you reduce the amount of paper entering your home and how can you deal with it […]
Decluttering Articles
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Planning & Executing a Declutter Marathon
Most of the time, I suggest tackling decluttering projects a little at a time. Even just 15 minutes a day will give you progress. However, if you can manage to set aside a chunk of time for a declutter marathon, you can see some amazing results! Planning and executing a huge marathon session can be […]
13 Things to Declutter From Your Bathroom
Bathrooms collect a lot of stuff. Every time I declutter and re-organize our bathroom (once or twice a year) I’m surprised at how much we’ve accumulated! It all hides in drawers and cabinets and you don’t notice all of the things multiplying until you can hardly shut the doors. So let’s go through the list […]
The 1 Question that Will Make Decluttering Easier
Decluttering is mostly a mental job, right? Obviously, you have to physically go through things but mentally, it’s decision after decision: Do I need this? When’s the last time we used it? Can I do without it? Do I even like it? On and on it goes. A while ago, I learned one question that […]
Declutter Your Home: Where to Start When You’re Drowning in Clutter
Have things gotten out of hand, and you know it’s time to declutter your home? You’ve been so crazy busy with life and then you sit down for a second and realize you’re completely surrounded by stuff. Mountains of papers, piles of clothes, toys that have somehow given birth to more toys… It’s the worst […]
Tricks for a Super-Easy Minimalist Wardrobe
Getting dressed should not be difficult, amiright?! But trying to simplify my closet so that it all fits and works together is not as easy as it seems like it should be. Plus, once you get your closet to a good place, it can easily get out of hand again if your weight changes, clothes […]
8 Ways to Make Decluttering Fun
I’ve started to realize that most people don’t find decluttering to be a fun activity. #gofigure This is honestly a little mind-boggling to me as decluttering my bedroom was one of my favorite things to do as a kid! I would go through each drawer and get rid of anything I hadn’t used in six […]
Keep Your Home Clutter Free By Setting Space Limits
When it comes to decluttering and organizing, we need to discuss the amazing strategy of “Space Limits”. Space limits not only aid in decluttering and organizing, they help keep your home clutter free. And we all know that maintaining a clutter-free space is where things can quickly fall apart. So, what are space limits and […]
10 Ways to Get Rid of Stuff Once You’ve Decluttered
A big stumbling block to decluttering your home is actually getting the stuff out of your house! How many times have you gone on a big decluttering spree, only to have the pile of unwanted stuff sit in a corner for months? It has certainly happened to me. I’ve heard my mom talk about the […]
Secrets to a Mix & Match Cold Weather Wardrobe
Having enjoyed survived 30 Michigan winters, I feel like a bit of a pro on cold weather survival and keeping a simple wardrobe that mixes and matches. I prefer to keep my closet as minimalist as possible for a few reasons: I spend less money when I actively try to own less clothing Getting dressed […]