I help busy moms who feel buried by “too much stuff” and “not enough time” create calmer homes with simple, realistic steps. No guilt, no perfection - just doable progress that brings peace back into your day.
5 more things hiding in your summer stuff
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Hi Reader, Last week, we took a look at our summer clothes and let what we actually wore do the talking. This week, let’s tackle some of the smaller stuff that tends to linger a little longer and often just seems easier to ignore and tuck away for next year: summer accessories. You know, the things that don’t take up much room individually, but somehow there are a lot of them. See if you can find 5 to let go of, here are some easy things to look for: 🩴The flip-flops you never actually wore. Maybe they’re uncomfortable, they don’t stay on, or you just have other favorites. 👒The beach or sun hat that stayed home all summer. If you reached for a different one every time, you probably don’t need both. 🕶️The sunglasses you keep as a backup. Be honest: are they really a backup, or have you been keeping them because they still could be useful someday? 🛍️The bag that didn’t make it out of the house. Beach bag, tote, crossbody…whatever it is, if you had plenty of opportunities to use it and didn’t, that’s worth noticing. 🩱The swimsuit that’s had its day. Maybe it’s an old favorite that just doesn’t fit the way it used to, a suit that’s stretched out or worn thin, or one you spent the whole summer avoiding. You don’t have to keep a swimsuit just because you used to love it. (Bonus: getting rid of a swimsuit that no longer fits also gets rid of those negative feelings that creep up every time you saw it - you don't need those toxic vibes!) As you go through these, notice something: What did you actually reach for this summer? Those are the things worth paying attention to. The goal isn’t to have the smallest possible closet. It’s to have a closet filled with things you actually like using. Five things at a time, we’re getting there. Happy decluttering! Nicole |
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I help busy moms who feel buried by “too much stuff” and “not enough time” create calmer homes with simple, realistic steps. No guilt, no perfection - just doable progress that brings peace back into your day.
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