I am feeling the urge to simplify our lives at home. Another goal for the new year. There are many ways I can do this I know. The first thing I want to do is declutter the house and get rid of unwanted and unneeded items.
Stuff is just that, stuff. It clutters our house, our thoughts our lives. For me, having less is better. I don't feel as stressed or overwhelmed when I don't have things laying all over the house. Nothing makes me (or my hubby) more frustrated than looking for something and having to wade through piles of stuff just to find what I am looking for. I think I will feel more content having less things.
My plan is to start with one room and go through it's entire contents. I started this last Friday in the kitchen. I went through every cupboard and drawer and cleaned, organized and purged any items that we haven't been using. I was able to throw one bag of trash out and have another bag and a half to donate.
I am happy to get going on this project. I feel good about starting fresh, purging items that we no longer use or need. Cleaning and organizing things so that our life can be that much simpler.
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ReplyDeleteSame here! We are much happier after we've gone through stuff we don't need or use. Makes it much easier to get to the stuff you do use.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to do the same thing. It sounds like you are off to a great start!
ReplyDeleteI started doing the same thing a month ago, and I've really ramped into full gear. Feels so much better to not have clutter.
ReplyDeleteI'm with ya! I am also vying to live simplier, clutter free and with the cash only method. We are just one week in but I love the challenge!
ReplyDeleteDitto. I love how freeing the feeling is of decluttering. I've been working on that since Christmas was over!
ReplyDeletewe have been doing the same and it feels soo good!
ReplyDeleteI love that I am not the only one!! Maybe it is this time a year. A new year, a fresh start, a less cluttered home!
ReplyDeleteI love decluttering. It is so mentally freeing! Sometimes I go a little overboard and get rid of too much stuff, lol. My husband has to keep me in line. Good luck and I can't wait to hear how your decluttering mission goes!
ReplyDeleteI am doing the same thing!! I divide the house into 12 areas doing one each weekend as I also work full time...Did the office this past weekend and it does seem sooo good! I should be done by the end of March just in time for yard and garden work :)
ReplyDeleteI've done it last year too because we are moving. Start with one room, one closet, etc. and work your way through the house. Then do it again. You'd be surprised how much stuff you get rid of the second time around!
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