I love lists. Don’t you? That immensely satisfying feeling as you cross off the things you have done. Decluttering is perfect for list makers. You can break up the clutter by room, by cupboard, by person, by subject area. Oddly enough, I have done none of these things. I have just started in one part of the house and worked my way round, over and over again. Then I came across this blog by Joshua Becker 101 Physical That Can Be Reduced In Your Home . Oh the joys, I am so doing this today. I have already crossed off those things I have already reduced to the bare minimum or we don’t have. But so much more to go. I’m all fired up and ready to give the remaining clutter the heave ho.
Could you take this list round your home? How much could you cross off today?
- Glassware
- Cookbooks
- Kitchen gadgets
Kitchen appliancesPots / pansMixing bowls- Tupperware
- Water pitchers
MagazinesNewspapers- Books
- Over-the-counter medicine
Make-upBarretts / hair clips / ponytail holders- Cleaning supplies
Personal beauty appliances (hair dryer/curlers, electric razors)Bottles of shampoo/conditioner- Photos
Photography supplies- Sewing supplies
- Craft supplies
- Scrap-booking supplies
- CD’s
- DVD’s
- Decorative items
CandlesFigurines- Crystal
VasesAudio/visual componentsAudio/visual cablesComputer equipmentMP3 playersFurnitureVideo game systemsVdeo gamesVideo game accessories- Shirts / shorts
- Pants
- Coats
- Dresses
HatsClothes hangers- Shoes
- Winter gear
- Jewelry
PursesCoins- P
illows TowelsLinen sets- Candle Holders
TelevisionsItems on your bulletin board- Magnets
ArtworkMirrorsHome office suppliesPens/pencilsOld batteries- Tools
- Hardware
- Rolls of duct tape
Coolers- Manuals
Phone booksCoupons- Sporting good supplies
Sports memorabiliaAluminum cansGlass bottlesAutomobile fluidsAutomobilesScrap pieces of lumber- Brooms
- Rakes
- Shovels
- Garden tools
- Plant containers
Empty cardboard boxes- Board games
Puzzles- Decks of cards
Unused wedding giftsBaby clothesBaby supplies- Old schoolbooks/papers
Army menBath toysToy ballsToy cars/trucksToy musical instruments- Stuffed animals
Plastic toys- Childrens’ old school papers
- Suitcases
SodaAlcoholProcessed foods- Christmas / seasonal decorations
Cable channels
one pair of shoes at a time 
I’m totally going to do this list! Thanks so much for sharing it!
De-cluttering is something that I really need to have a go at – I have way too much clutter. But I don’t think I could get rid of my craft supplies even if I’m not using them right now. But then crafts are a hobby of mine. They are stored away in a nice box though!
I got rid of over 70% of my craft stuff and now I craft a whole lot more than I used to because I am no longer overwhelmed by choice and I don’t have to wade through boxes and jars etc to find what I want 🙂
Hmmm… some of these are worth getting rid of….hard as it will be!
I just printed out a copy of the list and will get to it when I get home. This looks like a fun little challenge!