Purge the Junk: “Less Is Actually More”

Let’s be honest, most of us hang onto stuff we haven’t touched since the Obama years.

 

Every month, just blitz it - closet, kitchen, that random ‘junk’ drawer.

• Donate it, recycle it, or just get it out.

Pro move: Less stuff means less cleaning. Literally less to trip over or dust.

Smart Storage = Secret Weapon

• Labels are your new best friend.
• Bins, baskets, funky boxes; whatever floats your organizing boat.
• Keep daily must-haves where you can grab ‘em. Hide the Christmas lights in hard-to-reach shelves.
• See-through containers? Massive time saver. No more digging and swearing over lost batteries.

Go Vertical, Baby

Walls aren’t just for art. Hooks, shelves, racks - let things hang.

• In the kitchen, stack spices in style.
• In the bathroom, let shelves do the heavy lifting.

Countertops suddenly become clean. Magic? Eh, just smart use of space.

The Ten-Minute Reset (You Got This)

• Ten minutes. Timer on. Race yourself every evening.
• Dishes, blankets, random chaos - put it back.
• Family isn’t just for holidays. Make everyone tidy something.
• Have a playlist and turn clean-up into a speed round. Not fun, but fast.

Zone Out, Zone In

Don’t attempt to Marie Kondo the whole house in a weekend. Disaster.

• Tackle just one drawer, one cabinet, one area at a time.
• Chuck the junk, organize what stays, move on.

You’ll actually see things look better. Motivation, unlocked.

Death to Paper Piles

Mail is like weeds - you blink and it’s everywhere.

• Attack it daily.
• Important stuff? Folder it. Useless? Shred or recycle.
• Go digital if you can - scan receipts, online bills.

Paperless = less stress. Your counters will thank you.

Make It a Group Project

Your house, your team. Everyone in the house? They play too.

• Littles can toss toys; big kids/kids-at-heart can wipe or pick up.
• Chore charts: retro but they work.
• Bonus points if you turn it into a game or challenge.

Pro-Tip Truth Bomb

Forget perfection! Real life is messy.

If your “organizing” makes your day-to-day easier, you’re ahead of most.

• Chill, celebrate small wins, and enjoy actually having time for stuff you like.

Welcome to the organized life, minus the stress and the Stepford vibes