Simple Decluttering Tips

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Decluttering Tips for the Home

Life can be completely overwhelming when stuff piles up — these simple decluttering tips will help!

Minimizing Decluttering Tips

After taking the entire month of December off from homeschool lessons, I started the new year off refreshed and ready for some much-needed purging and organizing! This working homeschool mom gig never slows down and a fresh start was just what I needed! Check out these simple decluttering tips for the new year!

Want to learn more about the break we took in December? Check out Extended Homeschool Breaks Pros & Cons

While there are many decluttering tips, purging ideas, and ways to minimize… these are the 2 we implemented in our home the entire month of January.

We had HUGE results, you guys!

The Daily Purge Method

I actually do this a couple of times a year anyway and this year was no different!

This method is super simple!

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Starting on the first of the month, simply place a small box in a well-traveled area of your home.

I typically put ours in our home office or the entryway.

I choose to put ours in these areas simply because if I tucked the box away somewhere, the whole ‘out of sight, out of mind‘ scenario would become a reality – meaning this method would no longer be a productive way to purge!

Once your box is in place, simply get rid of 1 thing each day for an entire month! Before you know it, you will have filled that box and will be working on a second one!

We filled and donated 3 boxes in January and I even managed to fill a few others with stuff to sell!!

Love This Method?

Try using these additional decluttering tips!

  • Keep things decluttered on a regular basis by practicing this method 2-3 times each year
    OR
  • Minimize to the max by repeating this method every single month for an entire year!

Think pre-holiday decluttering or spring cleaning!

This is also a great method to lean on before starting your new homeschool year – decluttering over the summer is always on my agenda and it makes for a fresh start to our new curriculum & schedule!

The Daily Pick Up Method

Simple decluttering tips…

This is a great one to start in the new year, but it’s actually a wonderful habit to practice all year as well!

I almost always do this, but spent the entire month of January trying to teach this habit to my older children.

Not going to lie, still kinda working on that one, haha!

Teaching messy by nature kids to pick up after themselves is a chore! Check out 90 Minute Homeschool Chore Routine to learn how we tackle this on a daily basis!

This decluttering method is incredibly simple, but also crazy productive!!

Every time you enter or exit a room, simply pick up or put away 1 thing that is out of place.

Passing through the living room on your way to the bathroom? Hang up that jacket thrown over the back of the recliner on your way out!

Putting items away as you enter and exit rooms can cut down on your cleaning time later.

Not only does it take a minimal amount of effort in the present, but it also turns overwhelming and time-consuming projects into almost nothing!

Not sure how to tackle those out-of-hand tasks that feel like they will take weeks to clean up?

This method will become one of your favorite go-to decluttering tips!

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Example: We have a catch-all area in our home office and another at the top of our stairs.

If I put away something in these areas each time I pass by, the mess becomes less and less overwhelming with little to no effort at all! After a few weeks, the area is completely clean and I didn’t have to set aside hours to work on it!

*Bonus – it becomes second nature and you will always feel like you are CLEANING LESS. Teach your children this handy habit for even faster more results!

Other Ways to Get a Fresh Start
by Decluttering and Minimizing…

  • Throw out old craft supplies, broken pencils, and dried up markers or glue
  • Toss homeschool papers from semester 1 that you won’t be saving for your homeschool portfolios
  • Go through dressers and closets, Donating old or too small clothing and shoes
  • Sell curriculum that didn’t work out or old curriculum aides that are no longer needed
  • Get rid of broken toys or games & puzzles with missing pieces

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Hey guys! I’m Mary, homeschool mom of 3 amazing kiddos.

I’m so excited that you decided to check out my little corner of the world!

If you have been following our journey for any length of time, you already know that I’m obsessed with coffee, organization, and all things simple.

I’m also a huge dog lover and introvert 💗

My homeschool style is very eclectic.

I enjoy a solid mixture of structure and free range. I set goals for myself and my children each week, but I put no pressure on perfection.

We use a wide variety of curriculum in our home.

Some of our current favorites are The Good and the Beautiful, Life of Fred, Beautiful Feet Books, and Lifepac.

While my kids do spend a good amount of time learning at desks, they also spend countless hours exploring their creativity and practicing a little independence.

I love mountains, rainy days, and sitting by the campfire. 

Our family recently relocated to the PNW and we have been enjoying finding new nature spots to explore together 🙌🏼

I can’t wait to connect and share all the things I’ve learned on our new journey! 

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Thanks for checking out the organization portion of the blog! 

Typically summer is the most productive time for my blog. However, our family is currently living in temporary housing and we do not see an end in sight (thank you housing marking 😪) — meaning my workspace & supplies to produce quality content it extremely limited.

I am still working, but it’s nothing like normal.

As always, we appreciate your patience! 

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Meet the Author

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Hey guys! I’m Mary, homeschool mom of 3 amazing kiddos.

I’m so excited that you decided to check out my little corner of the world!

If you have been following our journey for any length of time, you already know that I’m obsessed with coffee, organization, and all things simple.

I’m also a huge dog lover and introvert 💗

My homeschool style is very eclectic.

I enjoy a solid mixture of structure and free range. I set goals for myself and my children each week, but I put no pressure on perfection.

We use a wide variety of curriculum in our home.

Some of our current favorites are The Good and the Beautiful, Life of Fred, Beautiful Feet Books, and Lifepac.

While my kids do spend a good amount of time learning at desks, they also spend countless hours exploring their creativity and practicing a little independence.

I love mountains, rainy days, and sitting by the campfire. 

Our family recently relocated to the PNW and we have been enjoying finding new nature spots to explore together 🙌🏼

I can’t wait to connect and share all the things I’ve learned on our new journey! 

Just a Note…

Thanks for checking out the organization portion of the blog! 

Typically summer is the most productive time for my blog. However, our family is currently living in temporary housing and we do not see an end in sight (thank you housing marking 😪) — meaning my workspace & supplies to produce quality content it extremely limited.

I am still working, but it’s nothing like normal.

As always, we appreciate your patience! 

If you enjoyed this article or simply want to see more of our journey, feel free to follow us on social media for more frequent updates.

You can find all of our social accounts below!

FacebookInstagramPinterest

Don’t forget to check out our Facebook group too!

This group is open to all homeschool moms.

Whether you are already knee-deep in your homeschool journey or just dipping your toes in — all homeschool moms are welcome!

Looking forward to connecting! Simply Be Wild & Free Life + Homeschool Blog

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