My husband likes to get a dumpster every year, or at least every other year right around this time. It’s funny, there always seems to be one of each in every home, the Pack Rat and the Purger. I’m definitely…the first one. Which one are you? 🙂

Our window above the kitchen sink looks out to the driveway, and one year I looked out and saw my bike in the dumpster! I said, “Hey, that’s my bike!” In truth, I hadn’t ridden it in years, maybe decades, so I didn’t have any strong arguments. Plus it turned out to make room for a nice new one that I actually do ride!

As hard as it is to part with…stuff, how much stuff do we really need to hold onto?

Although it takes a bit of time and effort, It is always refreshing to sort through and get rid of unneeded things. Not everything has to be thrown in the trash. Many things can be donated to GoodWill, Veterans of America, and other organizations, given to friends, family, or neighbors, or sold online.

You will also be glad you kept up with managing your clutter when it comes time to make a move.

Especially if you’re thinking of moving in the near future, you will have to put all that stuff somewhere anyway.

Doesn’t it make good sense to lighten the load before you have to pay to move it and then un-pack it again at your new home?

I have a client who put her dream move on hold for years simply because she didn’t want to face moving all the stuff in her attic that had been sitting in un-packed boxes since her previous move a decade earlier! Once she called me to help get the process going, she was de-cluttered, had some deferred maintenance done, plans made, and sold her house in a month! Her dream was to travel overseas for a year or so, and she’s been having a blast traveling ever since!

It’s always a good time for a fresh start.

1. “Revamp Your Closet: Toss Unworn Clothes & Shoes for Goodwill or Cash!”

2. “Digital Detox: Sell or Recycle Old Electronics – Phones, Computers, and More!”

3. “Clear the Shelf: Bid Farewell to Unwanted Books & Magazines!”

4. “Paws Off: Part Ways with Unused Pet Toys and Supplies!”

5. Kitchen Refresh: Clear Out Old Food & Supplies for a Fresh Start!

6. “Garage Transformation: Free Up Space by Purging Bikes and Toys!”

7. “Paperwork Be Gone: Discard Old Bills, Policies, and Tax Records!”

8. “Unclutter Your Vanity: Say Goodbye to Unneeded Toiletries and Makeup!”

9. “Farewell to Festive Clutter: Rid Yourself of Unused Holiday Supplies!”

10. “Banish the Misfits: Bid Adieu to Mismatched Socks, Sheets, and More!”

And that’ll do it! 😃 Reach out to me if you would like some resources or help getting started!