Going minimalist? Planning a big declutter? If so, you’re about to create boxes and bags full of clutter. And those will need to go somewhere. I’ve written guides on how to sell and donate clutter. But some things won’t fit in either of those categories. You’re going to want to clear out clothes with holes or stains, worn out shoes, and random household items. If you feel guilty about throwing them away, you can use this guide to figure out how to recycle clothes and as much other clutter as possible. That being said, I’d like to issue a warning at the outset that you shouldn’t overthink decluttering. If you…
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Have you tried decluttering before and found that, despite the purge, you still have more than you need? There are some things we all have that are obviously junk – you know how to identify and declutter them. But other things survive the decluttering process over and over, continuing to take up space in your home after multiple spring clean-outs. This article describes some bad reasons that you’ve held onto these things. Once you can identify those, it will be easier to recognize which items seem worth hoarding but are, in fact, clutter. Bad Reasons You Hold Onto Clutter – and How to Shift Your Perspective to Declutter 1. It…
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Ok, so you’ve decluttered. Congratulations! You have a big pile of stuff you’re willing to part with. You don’t want to dump it in a landfill, but…what do you do with all of it? Read on to find out the best places to donate clutter. My last post covered how to sell the stuff you don’t want anymore. However, I actually don’t recommend that you try to sell most of your clutter. Because we live in a world where junk is plentiful and inexpensive, the majority of the items you’re removing from your home likely aren’t particularly valuable. Trying to sell them will take time and effort, and the thought of…
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Ok, so you’ve decluttered. Congratulations! You have a big pile of stuff you’re willing to part with. You don’t want to dump it in a landfill, but…what do you do with all of it? If you’re new to this, you may not know where to sell online, where to donate, and where to recycle all this stuff. Your next move will depend on a few factors: Below, I cover where to sell online. I’ve outlined the pros and cons of sites I’ve used to help you make a plan for moving your clutter out of your home. Before we start, please note that this guide is not for…
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As a millennial with a long history being advertised skincare products, I’ve watched the “skincare routine” rise to popularity over the past decade. It’s not unusual to go through a 10-step process morning and night. In recent years, I’ve read articles about the benefits of gua sha massage, exfoliation, as well as hyaluronic acid, various serums, peels moisturizers, blemish spot treatments, and countless other “secrets” to perfect, ageless skin. These have even become trendy for preteen girls. But are they actually as vital as advertisers would have you believe? Could you spend less time and money on an easy skincare routine and still have the same results? My Indoctrination I…
