![]() ![]() Maybe you’ll be able to conquer the whole list in just a few days. You can find your own printer-friendly copy of my declutter your home list HERE. Or so I’m told… Would you like to declutter your home? And I happen to like having a house full of little boys, even if they are messy. I’ve pretty much come to the realization that until my home is no longer full of little boys, there will always be a certain level of chaos present. But, that’s alright because there is more to my life than cleaning and sometimes it’s the small victories that count. I’m sure, by the time I get to the bottom of the list, I’ll need to start all over again and my house will probably never be completely clean at a single time. I hate leaving a cleaning task half-finished because you usually have to make a bigger mess before it starts to be clean and then it’s just worse than if I’d never even bothered. Now, when I (think) I have ten minutes, I can find a task that will take about that long and actually get something accomplished. ![]() These are the things that often get overlooked or passed over and called good enough. So, I broke my home into rooms and then I broke those rooms into areas. ![]() If I can get even just one little area crossed off my list each day, that is a major accomplishment.ĭo you ever get overwhelmed with the cleaning to-do list? I definitely do. Sure, there are piles of dishes all over the kitchen and dining room, BUT the laundry is mostly done and everyone can wear clean clothes tomorrow. I have to cut things down and pick one or two areas and focus on that. In any case, I have my work cut out for me. And they are messy, there is definitely such a thing as “too quiet”, it usually means a toilet is overflowing, or maybe someone is drawing on the walls. I don’t often have a lot of time to spend on deep cleaning because my kids are young enough they are still pretty needy. With the influx of stuff from Christmas celebrations, our anniversary and my middle buddy boy’s birthday, we are getting a little crowded over here. But, since that’s not actually an option, I’ll stick with decluttering. I wish I could just get rid of it all and start over. Having spent the last few months mostly inside with my kids and everything we own has me ready to get rid of some things. My irises are even starting to poke their little green leaves toward all that sunshine. I know there are a lot of people snowed in still, but it has been pretty warm out here in the western desert. And when you have only the items, you truly use and love, your home life will be easier.ĭitch perfection and declutter to suit yourself.Hey everyone, Krista again. The point of decluttering is for you to make your life easier. Nobody has a perfect home – not even those influencers you see on Instagram it’s all smoke and mirrors. Save the big, time-intensive items for when you have time to complete them. So, if you only have 20 minutes to declutter, choose an item that you know you can complete in 20 mins. When we’re decluttering, we want to avoid chasing squirrels or making even bigger messes. Only Start Decluttering an Item If You Have Time to Finish it Once you have your items grouped, thoroughly declutter them before moving on to the next thing. You need to be able to see all of one item to declutter effectively. Your very first step is to gather EVERY SINGLE book in your home, place them in one spot and go through them. Let’s say you’re starting with books, and your goal is to declutter enough books so that the remaining books easily fit on your bookshelf. (And these are important!) Best Tips for Decluttering Your House Just enter your name and email in the box below, and you’ll be sent the free printable decluttering checklist, plus three days of assignments to jumpstart the process.īut first, three crucial decluttering tips. I’ve created a whole-house free decluttering checklist that you can work through, item by item, to transform your house. ![]() There are SO many different items in a home that decluttering can feel a bit like chasing your own tail unless you deliberately go about it. Are you ready to get your declutter on but are looking for a bit of a guide? ![]()
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