Out with the old…
Like many people, I get the decluttering bug after the excess of décor and gifts from Christmas. The idea of cleaning out a whole closet or garage or pantry is overwhelming to me right now, though—it’s dark and cold and I just want to snuggle on the couch!—but here are 31 ideas for mini decluttering sessions, one for every day of January!
- Christmas gifts you greatly appreciate but will not use
- Wallet
- Daily bag (purse, backpack, briefcase)
- Makeup bag or shaving kit
- Medicine cabinet
- First aid kit
- Shower/bathtub ledges
- Bedside table
- Jewelry box
- Top of dresser/bureau
- Sock drawer
- Undies drawer
- Refrigerator door (outside surface)
- Refrigerator door (inside cubbies)
- Coffee mugs and tea cups
- Drinking glasses
- Reusable travel mugs, water bottles, etc.
- Silverware drawer
- Canned goods
- Spare bags (plastic, paper)
- Laundry supplies
- Top of desk
- Pens and pencils
- Top desk drawer
- Gift wrap
- Pet toys
- Car: Glove compartment
- Car: Console and door pockets
- Car: Trunk
- Materials related to your hobby with the smallest stash/physical footprint
- Unfinished craft/hobby projects that no longer inspire excitement/interest
What did I forget? Any other self-contained, manageable areas that you can think of?
–Angela