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Shannon Torrens

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DECLUTTERING

How To Deal With Paper Clutter

· DECLUTTERING, MINIMALISM

how to deal with paper clutter

Today I am sharing how to deal with paper clutter as a minimalist family.  Before we started decluttering I kept our papers filed in a huge two drawer metal file cabinet.  This was full!  I felt decluttering paper was too overwhelming so I always put it off.  Once the decluttering was finished I wondered why I waited so long. Here are some tips on how to deal with paper clutter and how to avoid it altogether.   How to Get Rid of Paper Clutter My number one tip to … [Read more...] about How To Deal With Paper Clutter

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Declutter A Room In 30 Minutes

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decluttering a room in 30 minutes

Here is the best advice on how to declutter a room in 30 minutes!  It can be done and I am going to give you some actionable steps to take right now. I have decluttered my entire home and helped many others declutter their homes. A lot of decluttering can be accomplished in 30 minutes!  If you follow these steps you will be able to declutter a room quickly and easily.   How do you Declutter a Room Quickly? If you only have 30 minutes to declutter you need to be focused … [Read more...] about Declutter A Room In 30 Minutes

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The Reverse Hanger Trick for Decluttering [Does It Work?]

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Reverse Hanger Trick Declutter

When decluttering my closet I came across the reverse hanger trick and wow does it work great.  If you are looking to declutter your wardrobe over the next few months then this is the trick for you. The reverse hanger trick or switching hanger trick is very simple and over time will show you what you have worn and what you haven't.  This trick isn't going to work overnight, but it will point out the items that are never worn. What is The Reverse Hanger Trick? Simply hang all of your … [Read more...] about The Reverse Hanger Trick for Decluttering [Does It Work?]

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25 Things To Declutter in Your Bedroom

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25 Things To Declutter in Your Bedroom

Today I am sharing 25 Things To Declutter in Your Bedroom.  When is the last time you decluttered your bedroom?  Most bedrooms get overlooked when it comes to decluttering. I want my bedroom to feel calm, serene and clutter free.  The biggest obstacle to a calm bedroom is a lot of clutter.  I am sharing the most common clutter collecting areas most people forget to go through.  Hopefully this list can inspire you to simplify your bedroom. 25 Things To Declutter … [Read more...] about 25 Things To Declutter in Your Bedroom

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How To Part With Sentimental Items

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Today I am sharing how to part with sentimental items.  It is hard to let sentimental clutter go.   A lot of these items bring back memories and we can feel attached to the item more than the memory.  Memories and the mementos are separate, we can declutter and keep the memory. How to Declutter Sentimental Items: Sentimental items can be very hard to part with.  Most of these items come from family or friends and can be tied to memories that we don't want to … [Read more...] about How To Part With Sentimental Items

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Kids Room Declutter & Organization

· CHILDREN, DECLUTTERING, MINIMALISM

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 Every season I like to declutter, organize and clean my kids room.  Decluttering seasonally helps keep us minimal and organized. The best way to stay organized is to ditch the clutter.  My kids love to bring things home from school or almost anywhere they go.  This could be art, rocks, little toys they find, literally clutter comes from everywhere. This is why it is important to declutter often if you want to stay organized. Kids Room Declutter & Organization … [Read more...] about Kids Room Declutter & Organization

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Toys To Ditch With Minimalism

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Toys to Ditch With Minimalism

Today I am sharing the toys to ditch with minimalism and what we ended up keeping.  There are six different types of toys that we ended up decluttering.  I believe less is more when it comes to toys!  This is what is working for our family and I hope it will inspire you to figure out what will work for yours. Toys To Ditch With Minimalism Video: Toys With Little Pieces The first toy type that we decided to declutter was anything with a lot of little pieces.  When I … [Read more...] about Toys To Ditch With Minimalism

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Helping My Mom Declutter

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Helping declutter with my mom

Today I am sharing how I am helping my mom declutter.  I have helped my mom declutter several times in the past and today is no different. My mom explained to me her decluttering dilemma.  It turned out she had a few drawers to go through, but mostly she had a lot of drawers with only a few items in them.  Not only did we declutter, be we also needed to organize! Helping My Mom Declutter Expensive Bras We started this decluttering project by assessing the situation.  It … [Read more...] about Helping My Mom Declutter

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Spring Capsule Wardrobe

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Spring Capsule Wardrobe tips

Today I am sharing my Spring capsule wardrobe with tips and tricks on how to declutter.  As the seasons change so does my capsule wardrobe! Each season I go through my wardrobe and I analyze what I am wearing and what needs to be donated.  When winter is over and we are going into spring I like to switch out my clothes.  I simply move all of my summer clothes so they are front and center in my closet. Spring Capsule Wardrobe Video When I am relocating my winter … [Read more...] about Spring Capsule Wardrobe

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How To Declutter Shoes

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Today I am sharing how to declutter shoes.  Decluttering shoes can be a straight forward and simple process.  These tips and tricks make shoe decluttering quick and easy. Before you start make sure to find all of your shoes.  Go around your home and gather every pair from all seasons.  How To Declutter Shoes Set Limits Make Some Decluttering Shoe Rules Look at your Shoe Storage Separate Shoes into Groups Analyze What you Have and What you Wear Sort … [Read more...] about How To Declutter Shoes

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