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07/04/2024

02/14/2024

On the eve of Ash Wednesday please consider decluttering this Lent. Fill a bag a day of items to donate! At the end you’ll have donated 40 bags!!!

01/29/2024

Welcome to Day 20! This is our last day of this Declutter Challenge!
Thank you for sticking with us through the challenge! 🥳

Today, let's revive your bedside table!
Is your bedside table a cluttered mess? Those small horizontal surfaces tend to accumulate items you toss there before drifting off to sleep. Clear out the trash and return things to their proper places. Freshen up your bedtime routine by decluttering your bedside table and drawers.

This will really get your started off in a good direction! Happy Decluttering!

All tips were provided by NAPO Houston Member and Certified Professional Organizer® Gayle Goddard of The Clutter Fairy

You can check her services out here; www.Clutterfairyhouston.com

01/26/2024

Declutter Day 19! Shoes, glorious shoes!
Happy Friday! 😊 Are you ready for the weekend? With today's declutter challenge, you'll be ready to sport your favorite shoes.
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Yes, it’s time to talk about shoes. You probably have more than you need. Some are past their prime, with sticky plastic, crumbling rubber soles, or sizes that no longer fit comfortably. Bid farewell to those well-worn pairs and consider donating the ones you won’t wear. Create space for shoes that truly serve you.

01/25/2024

Day 18 of Decluttering! - Tackle Garage Hotspots - It's the perfect time to tackle this spot!

The garage often becomes the final resting place for everything. On a nice day, venture into your garage and confront those decisions you’ve been postponing by stashing items there. You don’t need to tackle the entire space at once—pick a corner and unearth items that have overstayed their welcome. Process out the trash and recycling that have been patiently waiting for your attention.

01/24/2024

Declutter Challenge Day 17- Unearth Old Electronics

For the tech enthusiasts, it’s time to address those piles of old, outdated electronics hidden away. Gather up the electronics from all family members and make a trip to your local electronics recycler. Free up space in your drawers and say goodbye to cluttered gadgets.

01/23/2024

Declutter Challenge Day 16!

Purge Your Purse or Wallet 👛🎒👜

Take a moment to empty your current purse or wallet. Check for receipts, especially those you can’t deduct for tax purposes, and toss them. For the ladies who frequently change purses, extend this to cleaning out all your other bags. You might discover that favorite missing lipstick or an item you’ve been searching for.

01/22/2024

Declutter Day 15 - Let's revamp the pantry today!
Return to the kitchen and pay a visit to your pantry. It’s a bustling place with items constantly coming and going. Every calendar quarter, give your pantry a thorough reset. Remove everything to identify what has expired, what’s too old, and what you tried but nobody liked. Organize similar items together and put everything back in an orderly and accessible manner.

01/20/2024

We've made it to Friday! Today's declutter challenge is for all of the pet lovers!

Day 14 Declutter Challenge -

Don’t forget about your beloved pets when decluttering. Assess their belongings, including destroyed pet toys, nearly empty grooming supplies, and expired medications. Keeping their spaces tidy and safe is just as important for their well-being as it is for yours.

01/18/2024

Declutter Challenge Day 13 -

Streamline the Schoolwork Stack
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably accumulated stacks of your children’s schoolwork over time. It’s time to sift through the ever-growing pile of artwork and assignments. Not every piece needs to be kept. Take a fresh look at last year’s schoolwork and consider what’s truly worth preserving. You’ll find that it thins out surprisingly easily!

01/17/2024

Day 12 Declutter Challenge - Refresh Your Kids' Wardrobes

If you have children, it’s time to reevaluate their clothing. Kids grow quickly, and chances are, half of what’s in their closets and drawers no longer fits. Parents have a knack for recognizing what’s outgrown. Head into your kids’ closets and pull the items that can be sent to relatives, friends, or donated to a charitable organization. Some pieces might be boxed up for younger kids to wear, but there will likely be items that are ready to go now. It’s an opportunity to contribute to someone in need.

01/16/2024

We're on our 11th day of decluttering!

Dive into a Filing Cabinet Drawer
Choose any drawer in your filing cabinet—it’s time to tackle the paperwork. The older, the better, as you make your first pass through those files. Identify documents that are now too old, have been replaced, or are no longer relevant. Most of this paper is well past its prime and can be easily tossed or shredded. You’ll undoubtedly streamline your filing system and reclaim some much-needed space without breaking a sweat.

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