Give Your Wardrobe a Seasonal Check-Up

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The change of season is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your wardrobe. As you switch out seasonal clothing, use these simple guidelines to decide what deserves a place in your closet, and what’s ready to go.

KEEP IT IF…

  • You wear it at least once a year.
  • It fits comfortably.
  • It flatters you and makes you feel good wearing it.
  • It’s appropriate for your age and current lifestyle.
  • It works with at least three other items in your wardrobe.

LET IT GO IF…

  • It’s outdated or no longer suits your style.
  • It’s stained, torn, or damaged beyond repair.
  • It’s too big or too small.
  • It doesn’t flatter you or you don’t feel good wearing it.
  • You haven’t worn it in a year or simply never wear it.

Remember: A closet filled with clothes that fit your body, your lifestyle, and the person you are today, allows for less stress and more order.

Getting rid of stuff

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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.

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Declutter filter

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When decluttering use the filter that an item needs to meet two out of the following 3 criteria – need, use, love.

  1. 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.
  2. You use this item on a regular basis. Examples are shoes you wear a few times a week and electronics you use daily/weekly.
  3. You love this item. Examples are a quilt made by your sister and a painting you brought back from a vacation.

This filter helps make decisions on what’s worth keeping. If the criteria aren’t met, donate, recycle or give the item away.

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Deciding what to keep

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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 above questions honestly, let go of items that aren’t currently important.

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Bathroom organizing

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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.

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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.

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