Enforcing a “One In, One Out” Rule
With a ‘one in, one out’ mentality, you will no longer be accumulating, but rather replacing what needs to be replaced
Keeping Ongoing Shopping Lists
If you find yourself thinking about buying something new, you can check the list to see if you actually need it
Turns out, you don’t need yet another throw blanket when you already have a half dozen and no more room for another.
Keeping a Donation Basket Nearby
What good is your donation bin if it’s tucked away in the deep, dark corners of a rarely used closet? Instead, place a medium-sized basket dedicated to items you want to donate in a high-use area like an entryway or mudroom.
Decanting Pantry Goods
Decanting food like cereal, snacks, and pasta is a great way to immediately see what you have so you don’t overbuy
Before heading to the store, open your pantry to quickly see which canisters are still full.
Avoiding Buying in Bulk
Buying in bulk seems like a financially responsible decision. That is, until you’re drowning in more bags of coffee beans than your pantry can accommodate.
Archiving Kids’ Artwork
We would never call your mini Picasso’s artwork “clutter,” but there’s nothing minimal about stacks (and stacks) of construction paper.