Our relationship with possessions we’ve worked hard to accumulate over a lifetime can be complicated. Whether you’re just getting started, or have been decluttering for a while, you’ll enjoy my tips and strategies to help you overcome common decluttering barriers.
52 ways to simplify your life this year
Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful holiday season. If one of your goals for this year is to simplify your life, you’ll love today’s post. It features 52 ways to simplify your life in the coming year, along with a free printable download to help you stay on track.
Looking back on a year of decluttering
Last weekend, I finished a marathon year of decluttering as I completed the final task in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. And what a year it was! Today, I look back on what I learned and accomplished during the year—including my final decluttering tally. And if you’re ready for your own decluttering challenge, my five easy steps will help you get started.
The Sunday Spark – An extra helping of holiday joy
With just three days to go until Christmas, family gatherings and last-minute preparations are in full swing. In between the hustle and bustle, take some time to pause and savour the simple pleasures of the season. Today, I’m serving up an extra helping of holiday joy.
Decluttering challenge – Week 49 – Christmas decorations
This is it! We’ve reached the final week of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. This week, we’re wrapping up the last item on our checklist by decluttering Christmas decorations and other holiday items.
Decluttering challenge – Week 48 – Toys & games
Christmas is coming and children are counting the sleeps until Santa’s arrival. This is the best time of year for decluttering toys and games. You will free up some space for any new items you receive at Christmas. And it’s an excellent time to donate toys to charity shops, or try to sell them, as parents may be looking for bargains.
Decluttering challenge – Week 47 – Collectibles
Are you a collector? Do you have a prized collection of Barbie dolls, music memorabilia, coins, or baseball cards?
As we reach the final weeks of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, we still have a few tasks to wrap up. This week, we tackle a particularly challenging area for some. It’s time to think about decluttering collectibles and consider if we need to let go.
Decluttering challenge – Week 46 – Declutter the mess on the basement floor
We’re into the home stretch of the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, but we still have work to do. This week’s decluttering task was one that I had been putting off for a while. I can procrastinate no longer. It is time to declutter the mess that has accumulated on our basement floor.
Decluttering challenge – Week 45 – Financial decluttering and organizing tips
When we think of decluttering, money isn’t usually the first thing that leaps to mind. But our finances can be just as cluttered and disorganized as anything else we own. November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, so it’s a good time for some financial decluttering in our 52-Week Decluttering Challenge. You won’t want to miss my top 10 financial decluttering and organizing tips.
Decluttering challenge – Week 43 – Makeup
At this time of year, Halloween makeup may be top of mind, but you likely have a ton of old makeup stuffed in a drawer or caddy somewhere. This week in the 52-Week Decluttering Challenge, we’re organizing and decluttering makeup.