Declutter Your Home:
1. Kitchen- Begin with only one area at a time. Start in the junk drawer and pull out everything and categorize it. Throw away the obvious trash and then decide what you want to keep in the drawer, then make little bags or some type of containers for it. For example, in my junk drawer I have pens, loose change, and hairbands. Whatever I have, I have a home for it to go! Next, I have a spot for paperwork. For this, I just bought a five slot shelving unit that sits on my counter and I file my children's artwork, school paperwork, and any loose random papers (This helps so much!) For the refrigerator, go through all items and toss out anything that expired. Remove all the contents and wipe down the shelves and all. When putting things back, be sure to have the labels facing forward.
2. Side Entry- This area in my home, I also have a spot for everything. That is the trick to organization. Here, I have a big basket that I keep all of my children's shoes in as soon as they walk in, and above that I have a cute rack that holds only their jackets and book bags etc. This is only their area...that keeps things easy to find. I have my own side that holds my jackets and shoes etc. Again, I have found that what works for me is that everything I own has it's very own spot to be held.
3. Closet- Go through your closet and make a keep, donate and throw away pile. My personal hurdle has been to actually take the pile "donate" to donation, but it's easy and quick to do it. If you did not wear it at all last year in 2016 it may be time to get rid of it so either throw it away or donate it! Clutter is so toxic to have around. It simply clutters your mind without you even knowing it. I find every time I declutter, the stress levels go down!
4. Home Office- Go through all the papers sitting on the desk and categorize to your liking. Throw away what is trash and file away what you need to keep. Dust off the desk area, and wipe down the keyboard and mouse. I like to make my desk beautiful with a flower, candle, lamp, picture frame, and any other accessories that fit your style!
5. Bathroom- Go through your vanity and throw away expired items and empty bottles. Take everything off the vanity, wipe it down, then go through all the items and categorize. Either in bins or on a cute decorative tray on the counter. Be sure to go in the cabinet and sort out everything below the sink. Again, a great smelling candle in the bathroom is wonderful to have.
~Kristi Bourquin
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