Life is so much easier when we are organized, but organization is hard with all the stuff we have! Start an easy spring-clean by clearing out some things we seriously don't need!
Living Spaces
- Old newspapers
- Outdated school papers
- Unwanted DVDs
- Scratched or unwanted CDs
- Blurry photos
- Junk mail
- Recorded TV shows
- Old appliance manuals
- Old magazines
- Unused apps on your phone
- Books you have never read
- Books you won’t read again
- Excessive blankets/throws
Junk Drawer
- Excessive keys
- Old phone chargers
- Corroded or expired batteries
- Excessive pens and scissors
- Dried out rubber bands
- Broken office supplies
- Cords/cables that don't get used (you will NEVER use them!)
- Old phones
- Knick knacks
- Unidentifiable items
Closets
- Spare buttons
- Clothes you don't wear
- Out of style clothing and accessories
- Bedding that lost its elastic or has holes
- Gloves missing their partner
- Socks with holes
- Shoes that hurt or cause blisters
- Misshapen clothes
- Old hats
- Anything that has lost its elastic
- Shrunken clothes
- Winter jackets and boots that don't fit
Games/Toys
- Games with pieces missing
- Puzzles with missing pieces
- Broken toys
- Toys no longer played with
- Outgrown costumes
- Forgotten art projects
- Dried out markers or markers without caps
- Broken crayons
- Tiny chalk pieces
- Craft supplies you haven't used in awhile
- Worn out pet toys
- Old sports equipment
- Broken sleds
Kitchen
- Out of date food
- Unused kitchen gadgets
- Old restaurant sauce packets
- Spices you won’t use again
- Unused cookbooks
- Appliances that are broken or don't work well anymore
- Freezer food past its prime
- Herbs you can’t remember the last time you used
- Food your family didn't like
- Plastic containers with cracks
- Containers missing lids
- Extra pots, pans, and baking sheets
- Forks with missing or bent prongs
- Broken spatulas, tongs, and knives
- Excessive utensils
- Mystery leftovers
Bathroom
- Out of date medicines
- Old glasses
- Rusted or tangled jewelry
- Excessive hangers
- Old lotions
- Makeup past its prime
- Brushes that scratch
- Hair products no longer used
- Used up loofahs
- Towel with holes (or ones that stink!)
- Out of style hair ties/bows
- Moldy bath mats
- Shampoo/conditioner bottles
Outside
- Dead plants/flowers
- Broken or sun damaged lawn decor
- Extra rakes, shovels, and brooms
- Broken or extra plant pots
- Deflated balls
- Clogged bubble machines
- Broken sports equipment
- Expired chemicals
- Dried out paint cans
- Unwanted holiday decor
- Old car seat parts
- Empty boxes
- Random nuts, bolts, and screws
- Broken equipment