It forces us to consider if the new desired item is worth removing a current, often loved item. We even having a running “Made in America” list! And we’ve saved SO MUCH MONEY because we aren’t impulsive buyers. We’re more intentional about what we buy, tending to buy smaller quantities with better quality, doing better research and striving to buy “made in America” products. It has also helped us prioritize what we use and enjoy and let go of what we just accumulate. We’ve tried to follow one specific rule for our household items: “For every one item that enters the home, one item must go.” It initially helped us keep a minimum load of stuff so we can move if necessary, but we’ve found incredible freedom in this too, by not being bogged down by clutter/stuff and by truly appreciating and loving what we own. Hang items back into your closet by color and season (jeans stick together, long sleeves, etc.) and fold sweaters to put on shelves or in a drawer. Then assess what you want to hang, fold, or put in storage if you’re a seasonal closet person. Once you’re done, clear out your donate and trash pile so you already feel a weight lifting from your space (and that nothing sneaks back into the closet). And remember, even clothes with holes could be used as rags, sewn into napkins, or even given to animal shelters. Then create three piles as you go, one for donating, a keep pile, and one for trash – these would be items that are stained or have holes beyond reasonable repair, but of course, I recommend first calling your local shelter to find out what they will and will not accept for donations before putting them in a textile recycling bin. ![]() This is likely going to be the most time-consuming task so I’d recommend doing it on a day you have a couple of hours to spare (Note: the time it takes will vary greatly on how many clothes you have). ![]() Hip Tip: You can also use this outlet shelf to organize your electric toothbrushes or even get your music devices off the counter.
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