Cleaning Out Your Home

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Recently I’ve been getting ready to move into a new home and as I’ve started my packing, it surprises me how much stuff I’ve acquired and I find myself asking, where did all this junk come from?

Have you ever felt that way? All that clutter can be overwhelming, but don’t let it bog you down. Take a moment to get that clutter under control with these simple tips, knowing every little bit you get out of your home, the closer you are of finding peace.

Donation day. A friend introduced this idea to me and ever since then, I am a HUGE fan. Pick a day once a month, maybe twice, where you make it a day you take a box of stuff to a local charity. This is a time you clean out that closet, desk, or whatever area in your home you want to focus on. Go through it and take out what you are longer using and give it away.

Inventory. Right now with back-to-school coming up, it is easy to go a little crazy buying those 50 notebooks you don’t need (yes, I have a bad habit of doing this) and cramming them in your home. Instead of buying what you don’t need, go through and make a list of what you have, what you need, and what you can reuse.

Yard sale. Another fun way of getting rid of some stuff and making a little extra money is to hold a yard sale. Check out these useful tips to make sure you have a successful yard sale.

What are some of your strategies for decluttering your home? What would you add to the list? Share your thoughts and suggestions with us.