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Sort. Organize. Purge. - Save yourself time and energy!
Welcome to The Waist Game’s 10-Day Declutter Challenge! Make a huge impact on your space just in time for our community garage sale coming up on May 6th. Are you ready to reclaim your space, simplify your life, and create a more organized environment? If so, I challenge you to read on!
Over the next ten days, we'll embark on a transformative journey to declutter our surroundings, clear out the excess, and cultivate a sense of peace and clarity in our homes. Each day, we'll tackle a different area or category, breaking down the decluttering process into manageable tasks.
From sorting through clothes and kitchen cabinets to tidying up bathrooms, bedrooms, and more, we'll explore practical strategies and actionable steps to streamline our possessions and let go of what no longer serves us.
This challenge is about more than just clearing physical clutter; it's an opportunity to examine our relationship with our belongings, reassess our priorities, and create space for the things that truly matter. Along the way, we'll discover the joy of living with less, the freedom of letting go, and the satisfaction of a refreshed and revitalized living space.
So, are you ready to embrace simplicity, banish clutter, and embark on a journey toward a more organized and harmonious life? Let's dive in and transform our spaces, one day at a time! Try to organize the purged items by: garage sale, donation, and trash to lessen waste and give back to the community!
Day 1 Kitchen - Fridge & Freezer, Pantry, Herbs & Spices
Empty the fridge and discard any old food and expired condiments.
Organize the freezer and discard any old items.
Wipe down all surfaces, inside and out.
Organize the pantry and discard old and unnecessary items.
Take inventory of what you have; meal prep hack that saves money when shopping
Day 2 Kitchen - Dishes, Glasses & Mugs, Appliances
Do you use it? How often do you use it?
Is it chipped or cracked?
Is it part of a set?
Why am I attached to this?
Do all storage containers have lids that fit? Organize what remains.
Do multiple appliances complete the same task?
Day 3 Bathrooms - Towels, Medicine Cabinet, Drawers, Accessories, and Toiletries
Do you need all the towels you own? Can some be made into rags?
Do you have expired medication or unused prescriptions?
Please follow disposal guidelines for all medication!
Do you use all the styling tools you have on hand?
Do you use all the hair accessories you own?
Do you still use all of your hair products?
Do you have an abundance of lotions and creams?
Do you use all the makeup you own?
Who might make use of what you don’t?
Make it your goal to use what you have before purchasing new.
Day 4 Dressers - Gym wear, lounge clothes, socks, bras, undies, tee shirts, leggings, etc
If you haven’t worn it, why do you have it?
Do you have bras that poke or have lost support?
Do you have socks with holes, or singles that have been missing a mate for months?
Do you have undies that are due to be retired?
Do you have shirts/pants that you don’t wear because they “don’t go with anything”?
Do you have items that still have tags, but you’ve never worn?
Day 5 Closets - Dresses, Formal Wear, Shoes, Jackets, Coats, Hats, and Seasonal
If you haven’t worn it, why do you have it?
Are all those shoes necessary? Do you really wear them? How often?
Coats, jackets, scarves, hats, mittens… sort through all of them.
If you don’t need your outerwear, someone else can use them!
Think in terms of “outfits”. Hold on to pieces that can create multiple outfits.
Look up “Capsule Wardrobe” for amazing insight from others on how to downsize.
Day 6 Accessories - Purses, bags, clutches, and jewelry
Do you really need all those handbags?
What is functional vs. what WAS fashionable?
Do you wear the jewelry you have? How often? Is it worth keeping?
Day 7 Bedroom - Linens, Pillows, Tables, and Shelves
Do all of your bed sheets still make a full set?
Has your bedside table become a “catch-all”? Clear the top and clean out drawers.
Do you have extra blankets and pillows? Donate the extras.
How long has it been since you’ve cleaned and vacuumed under your bed?
Do you have a bookcase with clutter and uninspiring books?
Day 8 Living Room - Movies, Music, Books, Artwork, and Decor
Has your movie collection outgrown your space?
Do you have DVDs and CDs scattered?
Do you hold on to items you never watch or listen to?
Could someone else benefit from the books on your shelf?
Do you hold onto magazines that you could clip articles and recipes from?
Are your candles and decor looking cluttered?
Even the fun and pretty items can cause unnecessary stress if they don’t make sense.
Day 9 Office and Hobby Room - Desk Drawers, Office Supplies, Files, Craft/Hobby Space
Organize desktop, drawers, and files - that includes bills and mail
Take time to organize the files on your computer and even your phone
Delete old emails and applications
Organize craft supplies and other hobbies like games, collections, etc.
Have projects from years ago that haven’t been completed? Finish them or forget them!
Day 10 Laundry & Cleaning - Laundry Room, Cleaning Supplies, and Mud Room/Foyer
Sort through all cleaning supplies. Throw out the old and make a list of what you need.
Do you need to overhaul what you’re using and switch to natural, safer products?
Clean all entrances to the house: mud room, entry way, back door, etc.
Stepping over shoes and walking into clutter causes stress!
DON'T FORGET TO BAG AND BOX THE USEFULL THINGS THAT YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE GARAGE SALE MAY 10TH!