Getting rid of stuff
It’s helpful to have an exit strategy when trying to get rid of stuff. An exit strategy is a plan for removal. Include in your plan options for donation and recycling.
Entries by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®
Declutter filter
When decluttering use the filter that an item needs to meet two out of the following 3 criteria – need, use, love. You need this item because it’s practical and helps make your life easier in some way. Examples are a functioning hair dyer, vacuum cleaner, and plunger. You use this item on a regular […]
Deciding what to keep
When deciding what to keep, evaluate the importance of an item by looking at the past, present, and future. Have we needed this in the past? How often? For what reason? Do we need this now? Are we currently using it? What situations might arise that we’d need this in the future? After answering the […]
Bathroom organizing
Are you having guests over this spring or summer? Perhaps you’re expecting people for a graduation party or a July 4th celebration? No matter the event, you’ll want to make sure there is one room in your house that is organized and clean.
The bathroom
Everyone uses it. Here are some helpful tips to get the “thrown room” ready for guests, and some tips for keeping the most used room in your home organized and free of clutter.
Easy stuff to get rid of
Things we own have different values, for example monetary, practical, and sentimental value. These values change and evolve over time. If it’s been a while since you considered the value of your possessions, I recommend spending some time reevaluating things. Then get rid of items that have little or no value to you anymore. Start […]
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