Day 127: Big Boxes

I am throwing away a big computer box today. We kept it in the attic for years just in case we needed to ship the computer back for repairs. Those days are gone, and probably that computer has also been sent away. There are more, but I'll take care of one box today.

Day 126: Under the Kitchen Sink

It's a scary place in many homes. I feel sorry for plumbers who have to stick their heads into those cabinets under kitchen sinks. How long has it been since you've ventured into that dark crevice?

Awhile back, I bought a handled plastic tote and fit all the cleaning suppies into that. I threw out anything that wouldn't fit or found another place for it. Now, I'm quite proud if the door is open and people only see an organized bin of current cleaning supplies! Plus, I don't dread looking for a bottle of Windex, because it is right in the tote, easy to grab.

Have you sorted under your sink lately?

Day 125: Paper

My husband got to cleaning out files and got rid of BAGS of paper! Yea!! I need to get a better filing system going for us that purges periodically. But for today, all is well!

Day 124: Clothes

When I watch shows on TV where people are buying houses and want HUGE closets, I often hear, "Oh, my clothes will never fit in THAT closet..." It makes me overwhelmed. How many clothes does one person need? I did work with a woman years ago who, I really believe, never wore the same outfit to school the entire school year. She probably needed a huge closet. It's probably people with really big closets who have brand new clothes with the tags still on them months later!



I guess we are all different, but to me, simplicity is keeping my wardrobe down to what I really can use and enjoy wearing more than once a month. (Mine is more like once a week.) I can keep a handle on what I have and become more creative with mixing and matching.



Got rid of some articles of clothing today.

Day 123: Out of the Way Nooks and Crannies

Is simplifying making a difference in my house? Yes! I notice a difference in the cupboards, closets, and hidden places that used to be cluttered. They are now neat and organized.

Today I threw out some duplicate photos as I was looking through an old box.

Day 122: A Good Author

The person who motivated me to begin simplifying and ridding my home of clutter was Don Aslett. I have mentioned him before. He owns a cleaning company and writes on the side. Two of my favorites of his are, Where Do I Store the Moose Head, and Clutter's Last Stand. If you ever reach a standstill and like to read, his books are very motivating and funny. I found these two at our public library.

I got rid of an old dance dress of my daughter's today that has done its time.

Day 121: Good Motivators

I need motivation sometimes to get things done. Deadlines make me hop to it. We have a graduation coming up with lots of family planning to visit, so that gives me lots of incentive to fix, clean, sort, etc.

If we ever start getting slack on simplifying and decluttering, perhaps we could manipulate things to CREATE a motivator. Invite friends to dinner, plan a game night with friends at your house, let your kids invite friends over, etc. Usually, we get a lot done in a short period of time when we know someone different will see our homes.

Just a thought.

More winter clothes went in the give away bin today.