50 things to declutter NOW {and you won't miss 'em}

If you're looking to simplify, here are 50 ideas to encourage your decluttering and to get you thinking differently about the stuff. Keep in mind, decluttering is a HUGE and emotional task. Like all good things, it's a process of learning and growth. I believe in you.

And, for those who want to reference a written list as well...

👗 CLOTHING
1. That doesn’t fit (or outgrown)
2. Pattern or color you dislike
3. Needs alterations (do it this week or donate by Sunday)
4. Fancier than your lifestyle
5. Holiday/special occasion themed
6. Seasonally inappropriate (storage or donate)
7. Hand-me-downs that didn’t work out

🏺 DECOR
8. Holiday decorations
9. Used up candles/scents
10. Decor that makes cleaning harder
11. Decor that has been sitting around waiting for a home
12. Decor that isn't multipurpose

🧸 TOYS
13. Toys getting little to no use
14. Toys that have been forgotten
15. Toys that have too many small parts
16. Toys that are broken
17. Toys that you don’t think are in your child’s best interest
18. Developmentally inappropriate toys
19. Conceptually fixed toys
20. Toys that do too much and break too easily
21. Toys that overstimulate/entertain
22. Toys that claim developmental advantages
23. Fad toys
24. Dried out or used up art supplies
25. Cheap art tools (paint brushes from sets)
26. Toys that are too large for the space

🔪 KITCHEN
27. Food past its prime (trash it)
28. Food you don’t like (donate it)
29. Appliances you bought and never used
30. Cookbooks with overly complicated recipes or that required you to buy more stuff

🤪 RANDOMS
31. Cleaning supplies you don't like or didn't live up to the hype or were weirdly complicated
32. Gifts you were given but don't want or plan to use
33. Extra buttons, snaps, etc.
34. Leftovers from craft projects
35. Trash
36. Outdated technology
37. Empties (lotion)

✔️ CATEGORIES
38. Been meaning to sell (list it today or donate)
39. Tried and failed to sell
40. duplicates
41. old versions
42. Things you already decided to declutter (but never got rid of)
43. Things that aren’t a definite yes
44. Things that you can get by without
45. Clutter catchers (flat surfaces, storage furniture, baskets)
46. Things from a past season of life
47. Excess organization/storage bins
48. Book you don't want to read again
49. Books you bought but never read
50. Things you're not using

🎙 MENTIONED
Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne: https://amzn.to/48wPGaa

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