Weekends are great time for a working mom like me to declutter. I used to hoard things...I fear to throw away things from home because f the feeling that I might regret it in the future if I may need it again. But when I get married and have toddler, I began enjoying minimalism. I throw away or give away things which I haven't used for awhile. I begin simply by just reducing excess things in our home. Once I take that first step, I start to experience the benefits of minimalism in my life...thanks to hubby who encouraged me give all my used clothes that haven't been used for a while and minimized thrifting on weekends. It's hard to give up your bundles of clothes at first but when I started I enjoy the refreshing feeling of a less-cluttered closet. Soon, I notice countless other things that can easily be reduced in our home. Before I know it, I made significant progress in my journey towards a more simplified life.
Here are 50 things that can easily be reduced in your home to give you an idea of how significant a step this can be that would result in a noticeable difference in your home:
- Tupperware
- Glassware
- Water pitchers
- Magazines
- Books
- Make-up
- Barretts / hair clips / ponytail holders and personal beauty appliances (hair dryer/curlers, electric razors)
- Bottles of shampoo/conditioner
- Photos
- CD’s and DVD’s
- Decorative items
- audio and video cables
- Shirts / shorts
- Pants
- Coats
- Dresses
- Hats
- Clothes hangers
- Shoes
- Jewelry
- Purses
- Coins
- Pillows
- Towels
- Magnets
- Home/office supplies
- Pens/pencils
- Old batteries
- Tools
- Manuals
- Coupons
- Sports memorabilia
- Glass bottles
- Brooms
- Plant containers
- Empty cardboard boxes
- Board games
- Puzzles
- Decks of cards
- Unused wedding gifts
- Baby clothes
- Baby supplies
- Old schoolbooks/papers
- Bath toys
- Toy balls
- Toy cars/trucks
- Stuffed animals
- Plastic toys
- Suitcases
- Christmas / seasonal decorations
You won't lose anything if you give it a shot. Instead, you are gaining experience on your journey towards simplicity. Cheers to simplicity in life.
