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3 Approaches to conscious decluttering this holiday season
We find ourselves in a complicated time of year: we highlight joy and happiness, but there can also be sadness; we strive for togetherness but this time can feel lonely. The gifts, decorations, and treats are wonderful, however they can also feel like a a lot to manage as they tax our space, time, and budgets. I’ve been working hard for months to donate, sell, and re-home many items to declutter my family’s space and make it possible to live in a smaller footprint. I have to say, it never ceases to amaze me how easy it is for things to creep into our lives, and how much concerted effort…
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New year, clear spaces: How to start decluttering
So you just got a bunch of stuff for Christmas… And even if it was items you wanted or needed, your house may be feeling a bit full and in need of a good declutter! My kids received a number of toys that they had wanted for Christmas – things that have already been taking them into new areas of wonderful, imaginative play. And probably a lot of the toys we had on hand were a bit too young for them and so it was time for a transition, but right now it all feels like a bit much! So how do you get started when looking at rooms, shelves,…
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7 Decluttering Resources for a Successful Journey Towards Less
For the next post in our Decluttering Series, we’re taking a look at some of the other helpful information out there on the topic. Decluttering Resources We aren’t the only ones talking about decluttering our lives and living with less stuff. Here are some bloggers, posts, and resources that are inspiring us to clear out our clutter and embrace a more spacious life. 1. 52 Week Decluttering Challenge – Boomer Eco Crusader Michelle over at Boomer Eco Crusader is taking her readers through a year-long declutter challenge. She is tackling each area of her house step-by-step, sharing her process and some free resources each week. Read about the challenge here:…
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Approaches to Decluttering: How to Get Started
Last week we shared some of the benefits of clearing clutter and living with less, but the question is: where does one start? Various items or areas of your space can present different challenges to declutter. Some items hold a lot of memories and can be difficult to approach while other areas – like maybe a jammed closet – can seem overwhelming. I enjoy a good purge and have a few methods that work for me, depending on what items or area of my home I’m looking to clear! Speed Purge This post from Be More With Less walks you through decluttering 10 Spaces, 10 Minutes, 100 Items from easy…
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Why Decluttering your Space is Good for you
Today marks the start of our Decluttering Series that will run for the next five weeks. Decluttering our spaces and owning less is something Krista and I both continually try and work on. And it is just that–a continual work in progress! Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing some resources, some approaches to decluttering, and some creative, environmentally friendly ways to dispose of your belongings. To start off, today I’m sharing some thoughts on why decluttering your space and letting belongings go is a good thing. Good for you I’m sure there are a number of scientific studies out there for the benefits of decluttering, but I thought…
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3 Easy Steps to Start Decluttering
Sometimes looking at the huge task of decluttering a household can seem daunting. Where to start? What do let go of? A few years ago I challenged myself to purge 30 things in 30 days because I was overwhelmed with stuff after a move. Choosing one item every day felt like an achievable goal and it started me on a continual journey of decluttering. Here are a few things that helped me start–and keep going–on this process of letting things I don’t need go. 1. Start Small Looking at an entire house can be overwhelming, so my suggestion is to choose something small and easy to start. This could be…
