Do you know what time of year it is? Yes, you guessed it, garage sale time or a chance to declutter your home while the weather is warming up!
Give these few tips a try:
- If you don’t use it, sell it – I know, I know! I am just as guilty as the next person about not wanting to get rid of things because, “I might need that one day!” Let’s be honest though, are we ever really going to NEED it?! Probably not!!
- As a rule for not feeling overwhelmed by the process, perform the 30 day challenge. Basically, throw everything you think you don’t want/need any more in a big box. Set an alarm for 30 days. In that time, if you find yourself needing something from the box, go get it! Don’t feel guilty about doing so. HOWEVER, when the 30-day alarm goes off, SELL IT! Might as well make money off the things you no longer need, right?!
- Set a goal for yourself – Getting rid of things is always made easier by setting some sort of goal! Whether it is a new piece of furniture you’d like to have, a new wardrobe, or some extra cash for vacation, consider your goal when you are deciding what to get rid of. I promise, when you think “Disney vacation vs. that old set of bar stools you haven’t used in three years,” Disney will win every time!!!
- Take pictures of things that are meaningful, but you’d like not to have to store in the basement or move with you every few years (ex. old trophies, plaques, etc.) and then get rid of them! Pictures will go with you forever and they take up very little space.
- On that same note, repurpose what you can (ex. old team shirts). Say you have a tote full of old team shirts from your glory days lying around. Instead of leaving them there, pull them out and have someone (or if you’re crafty, DIY) make a beautiful throw blanket out of them! You get to keep your shirts, display them neatly, and get rid of an extra box in the basement! Win-Win-Win!
I really could go on and on about this topic, but those few tips should get you all started in the right direction! I hope you have a beautiful, decluttered, and prosperous Spring!
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Hey everyone! My name is Anna! I am a military spouse, mom of three boys, and the owner of The Retreat! We provide weekly, bi-weekly, and move out cleaning services to residential clients in and around the Leavenworth area. At The Retreat we strive to provide you with a home that feels like a getaway, everyday! For more information please visit us online at https://www.theretreatontheriver.org/
