As we head into the last couple of months of the year - it's time to start thinking about clearing out your closets of things that no longer serve you or your family. The holidays are coming and the kids will be getting new toys and maybe some new clothes. Your holiday shopping may have already started and you only have so much room in your home.
When purging kids toys it's important to make them a part of the process. Kids (and teenagers) outgrow their toys and games. Let them help you declutter. It gives them ownership and power over their decisions. Frame it as "they are giving toys to kids that might not have toys or wish they could have a certain toy but can't afford it". Start teaching your kids about decluttering early in their life. Make donating a part of your decluttering and purging process.
Go through your own closets and get rid of anything that no longer fits or you no longer like (or wear).
Go through the drawers in your bathroom and clear out old makeup and lotions (yes - do they expire!).
Go through your kitchen cabinets and look at your spices and make sure they are still good. Since the holidays are coming up you want to make sure that you have fresh spices for all of the wonderful things you will be making for the holidays!
Go through your files and clear out any old papers or documents that you no longer need.
By doing a little bit at a time from now until the end of the year - you will have purged your entire home of things that no longer serve you - and that just take up valuable space.
Start clearing your clutter now and be ready to start the new year on a clutter free note!
Less Clutter = Less Stress SM in your home, your business and your life
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