4 Weeks of Decluttering After the Holiday Season

Looking to reset your home after the holidays? This blog post is for you! We know how refreshing a good reset of our homes can be after taking down the holiday decor. Today's blog post is broken up into 4 weeks of decluttering. Each week will target a different area of the home to focus on. Bonus Tips! If you have a hard time decluttering we have included some helpful tips when it comes to parting with items around the house.

Week 1: The Kitchen

• Thoroughly go through your cabinets, drawers, pantry, refrigerator, and underneath the sink. Go through each area one day at a time. Take time to look at each item. Remove any broken items or items that have not been used in 1-2 years.

Week 2: Bath & Laundry

• Go through linen closets, medicine cabinets, toiletries, makeup & towels. Go through each area one day at a time, Take time to look at each item. Remove any broken items or items that have not been used in 1-2 years.

Week 3: Bedrooms

• Examine each article of clothing & items in closets, dressers, nightstands, & under the beds. In children's rooms check each toy and item. Remove any broken item or items that have not been used in 1-2 years.

Week 4: Storage Areas

• Thoroughly go through your Office, paperwork, art or craft supplies, coat closets, and holiday decor. Go through each area one day at a time. Take time to look at each item. Remove any broken items or items that have not been used in 1-2 years.

Decluttering Tips!

Decluttering can be overwhelming. Take each task one step at a time. If you get caught up on an item put it down & move on. Decluttering is a process & takes time to do.

1. Is it an item that is useful and how often do you use it?
2. Check the condition of each item. If it is broken or there are holes, it is time to pitch it.
3. Do not dwell on the cost of the items you are getting rid of.
4. Ask yourself why you are keeping each item. If it is not an item you love, it is time to toss it.

5. Do you have duplicates or more of an item. Get rid of access that does not benefit your home.