Declutter something from under a bed,  hiding in the linen closet or in the bottom of a wardrobe. We all have items like this. With very little storage space in a two bedroom apartment we store our out of season clothing in bags under the bed. I haven’t fully made the transition between seasons yet but maybe this mission could be my inspiration. … [Read more...]

I’ve done it again. Monday has come and gone and I forgot the mini Mission. And it is almost 11 before Tuesday’s is published. I’m not sure why people keep following me. 😜 Monday - Declutter something that was not used last season, especially if that item lay idle during the same season last year. Tuesday - Declutter something work related, whether that be home work, paid work or school work. There is a briefcase sitting at my front door waiting to be dropped off at the thrift shop. I have to admit it has been sitting there for some weeks. But on the up side there is now … [Read more...]

Go through a box of stuff you have had stored stored somewhere out of sight out of mind for a long time. Chances are, if you haven’t looked in it for an eon, then you don’t need to keep what is inside of it. … [Read more...]

Declutter a potted plant that is not pleasing to the eye, whether it be real or fake. There is nothing pleasing about a live plant that looks sick or a fake one that has seen better days or is covered in dust and cobwebs. Alternately, do what you can to revive this plant and bring it back to its former glory. If you have no plants find a decorative item within your home that could do with decluttering or some sprucing up. … [Read more...]

Declutter something that you have been considering getting rid of for a long time. It is still isn’t being used, or doesn’t please you then it is about time you let it go. … [Read more...]

Take a look in the place where you keep underwear and socks. Declutter any items you tend to avoid using. … [Read more...]

Declutter some some excess items for your linen closet. Most people have more of these items than are necessary. … [Read more...]

Declutter a couple of useless things from a kitchen cupboard or drawer. Possible to make room for something that usually resides on the cluttered bench top. It is difficult to keep a kitchen clean when there is stuff all over the benches. Alternately, if you are a person who has none kitchen related objects cluttering up your kitchen benches maybe it is time to clear them out and change this habit. … [Read more...]

Oops! Sorry folks I missed yesterday’s mission so there is an extra one today to make up for it. Do a quick declutter in your refrigerator. While you are at it give some thought to what items seem to go out of date without being used up. You may need to reconsider what quantities you buy them in, a better storage method, or if you should stop buying that item altogether. Some time ago I stopped buying salad dressings for just this reason. I always have vinegars, oils and frozen herbs which have a long shelf life and can be thrown together in an instant to create delicious dressing so why … [Read more...]

Declutter one small area that’s is easy to tackle in one short time frame. I think I will tackle my sewing drawer it is small but a little jumbled and most likely has at least one thing in it I can declutter. … [Read more...]