1. Start with the Easy Wins
Begin in low-emotion areas like your bathroom drawers, pantry, or hall closet. These are the perfect places to build momentum. Ask yourself:
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Do I use this?
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Do I want to move this?
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Would I buy this again?
De-cluttering early—before packing or spring cleaning kicks into full gear—makes everything else easier.
2. Create a “Let It Go” Donation Bin
Whether you’re preparing to move or simply organizing your home, now is the perfect time to be honest about what you no longer need. Set up a dedicated donation bin and start filling it with items that no longer serve you, like:
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Outgrown kids’ clothes or toys
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Seasonal décor you didn’t use
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Clothes you haven’t worn in the last year
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Kitchen extras (how many spatulas do we really need?)
Once the bin is full — take it straight to the car. 🚗
Don’t leave it sitting by the door or in the garage where it can easily get forgotten or shuffled around. The goal is to let it go for good — not stuff-shuffle it to another part of your home.
Getting it out of the house is one of the most satisfying steps in the process, and it clears both physical and mental space immediately. 🙌
3. Try the “Would I Move This?” Test
Even if you're staying in your home, this question helps clarify what you truly value. Would you take it with you if you were moving tomorrow? If not, why are you keeping it?
This mindset helps: ✔️ Simplify your space
✔️ Avoid decision fatigue later
✔️ Save time when it is time to move
4. Organize One Spot at a Time
Don't try to overhaul your whole house. Instead, organize as you go. For example:
🫖 While your tea water boils — do a drawer.
🍽️ While dinner simmers — sort a shelf.
🧺 While laundry runs — de-clutter a closet.
Small wins add up quickly.
5. De-clutter With the Season
Use spring as your cue to evaluate what you didn’t use last season. That cozy throw, those holiday dishes, or the snow boots no one wore? Let them go now so they don’t follow you into another year—or into a moving box.
Bonus Tip: Don’t Make Piles
If something doesn’t belong in the space you're working on, take it to where it does belong before moving on. That way, when you're done, you're really done—no guilt piles left to sort later.
🌷 Whether You’re Moving or Staying, You’ll Win Either Way
You’ll save money if you’re moving, gain space if you’re staying, and most importantly—you’ll feel lighter, more in control, and more at peace in your home.
Ready to take the first step? Download your FREE Let It Go Checklist and start decluttering today — one drawer, one shelf, one small win at a time. 💛
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