Monday Market Update: Fall Decluttering
3 magazines present 23 tips!
Have you ever considered the irony of spring cleaning? We all think about cleaning out our homes right as the weather gets warm to spend more time out and about. How much more would we enjoy our hard work if we then hunkered down in the spaces we spent so much organizing? Enter the concept of fall decluttering. Clean out, cozy up!
It’s not just us – Good Housekeeping, Southern Living and Real Simple have all published articles in the last week to guide us on what to throw out, how to go about it and where to start. Once you clean and sort for fall, you end the year with a fresh mindset (and have a clean slate to enjoy the holidays in!).
11 Things to Throw Out ASAP in October, According to Professional Organizers Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping has advised readers of 11 things to get rid of by Halloween. Summer gear, expired pantry items and old papers are just the tip of the iceberg. Read about the rest HERE.
5 Easy Decluttering Tips You Can Apply To Every Space This Fall
Southern Living takes the approach of not what to clear out – but which method to use. From choosing one area a day to setting a timer and thinking about next season – these tips are a great way to frame many household tasks. Check it out!
7 Garage Items You’ll Be Glad You Donated This Fall
Out of sight, out of mind – except when you need to park your car! That is what often happens with items that get tossed in the garage. Real Simple is all about telling us what to toss ASAP. Start by sorting out duplicates, donating used sports gear and properly disposing of leftover paint and building materials. Read the rest HERE.
Now it’s ‘homework’ time! Is there one top tip from above that you can apply by Halloween? Let us know what has inspired you, we’ll tell you what has inspired us – and can all continue to inspire each other!
Cheers to a fresh start this fall,
Bobbi
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