Cutting the Clutter

Little by little I want to cut back on what is in our house. Those of you that know me in real life, know I like to be organized. Ok, so I can be a bit obsessive about it.

But, at the same time, I have been looking at our house and the things inside of it and saying, wait let's get things a bit more simpler around here. Do we really need XYZ? Are we using it or is it just sitting there and making me dust it again. (Yes, I am not a dusting fan.) Is it meaningful or I am keeping it because I am just keeping it? I am looking at everything and wondering this. Some things have sentimental value and will be kept, others are just taking up space in my mind.

I find the more I simplify a room the better I like being in it. Clean and free of clutter. Of course, all the reorganization will NOT happen this summer. It will be on a fall to do list. But, I do plan on cleaning out some of the clutter and getting a yard sale together.

I did clean out some clutter this spring, but more has to go. It's a slow letting go of process.

Of course, every season Little Man's closets need a clean out and that will be coming up soon!

I find this in life, too. When you get down to it, sometimes simpler is better. Of course, that is just my humble opinion.

Now here is a man who is living simpler. Just living with what he needs and nothing more.
Tiny House
Anyone else doing this? Ok, not the tiny house, just the simplifying. :) But, if you are doing the tiny house, chime in too. That's cool.

Spring Cleaning (Week of March 7th)

Declutter & Deep Clean this week:
Hallways, Front Porch and the Dining Room
Tips:
Decluttering:
When you declutter, bring along a few things:

• a box that you are putting things in for a yard sale
• another box that you are putting things in to donate
• a trash bag. We all know where that is going!

Be sure that you seperate yourself from the item when doing this. If you have not used it in the last year, will you? Can someone else put it to good use? Why are you really keeping it?

Deep Cleaning:
Be sure to clean top to bottom. Now is the time to move furniture if you can, clean windows, wash curtains, get those baseboards and corners all clean. Perhaps shampoo rugs if you can. You are going for the white glove cleaning test.

Let us know if you are following along and if you completed your task. :)

Thursday Playroom Moms (bonus post just for you)

You never hear from me on a Saturday, but this is for you, Kim. :)
I have my own cleaning list that I made up--which I am willing to share if you want me to. But, you can look at the household forms on Money Saving Mom by clicking here and see her cleaning schedule. Use this to get your own started as it will give you a general idea.  I always say use it for your own ideas, because what works for you can be quite different. I have felt since breaking up the cleaning over days during the week that it is much more manageable than trying to do it all at once.  Same with Laundry, but I know that others may feel differently. The point is to figure out what works best for you! Good Luck and keep me posted!