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:…

For this next post of our decluttering series, we’re focusing on decluttering our closets. Choosing to Let Clothes Go Whether it’s because you’ve been looking at your closet and desiring a more minimalist approach or it’s just time to create some space, letting go of clothing can be challenging. We’ve probably all heard by now Marie Kondo’s question “Does this spark joy?” when it comes to decluttering. I do love that question since I like having things around me that bring joy, but find I need to delve deeper than that, like Roberta Lee does when she talks about wearing her values. What to Ask Yourself If the “does this…

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…

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…