Take Time to Declutter this Spring

Spring is one of the best times to declutter and sort through your belongings.

Here are a few tips:

Set a Timeline. Take a look at the calendar and block off time. It always feels good to meet your goal as you check off each day.

One Room at a Time. Don’t try to do it all at once. This makes it more manageable and will keep you from feeling overwhelmed.

Sort Items into Categories. Make 3 piles and label them: Keep, Donate, Toss. There are plenty of great non-profits in the area that could use your items. Here are a few:

• FurnitureAssist.com
• TheWestfieldServiceLeague.org
• GoGreenDrop.com

Let Go of the Past. If your teenage kids don’t want their old artwork, why hang onto it? Snap a photo and upload onto your computer. That way, you’ll have it forever.

Get the Whole Family Involved! Especially if it’s their stuff you’re trying to sort through. Teamwork always makes things go faster.