03/31/2022
Week 4 - Main living area-where does your family tend to gather and spend the most time? Do you have a living room, family room, or both?
First…grab a couple of tools. You can label a couple of boxes donate and trash. I tend to use trash bags…black for donate and white for trash. I use the black to make it less tempting for me to go back and take it out.
Second…start with a quick trash pickup…candy wrappers, empty water bottles, etc… Gather any paper work you come across and if you come across bills or important papers take them to your desk area so you can tend to them later.
Continue decluttering. Gather games and puzzles, books, toys, remotes, movies, etc…. Then declutter and remove things you no longer need or use.
Tip:You can store your good puzzle pieces in ziplock bags and be sure to label or even cut the picture from puzzle box and place in ziplock for easier storage.
Once you’ve selected all your donations, I suggest taking them straight to your car to drop off at your local donation center.
Rethink room layout…can furniture be moved around to give it a fresh look? My layout is pretty much locked in due to size but I do move wall and entertainment center decor. I change out couch pillows and change pictures in frames. I go shopping in my own home and it doesn’t cost me a dime!
My space is basically three rooms in one open area: dining, tv and office area but it is pretty much zoned. I have my books in one area. Games and movies are in my entertainment center under tv. My dog's toys are in a basket and the Grandkid's toys are tucked away for when they come visit. All of our cozy throw blankets are tucked away in a storage bench, except for the one or two we leave out on our couch.
Next clean: dust, sweep/vacuum, mop, replace light bulbs that are out, and clean under your couch.
Key is to make this a space where you can make memories with family and friends. Make it usable and maintainable and only keep the things you actually need in this space.
If you need some help with strategizing or need someone to bounce ideas off…reach out to me on messenger for a free 30-minute consult. I will be glad to help you!
Happy Sprucing! 🙋♀️