01/11/2026
As a professional organizer, I have a passion for making sure things are in order. Every item should have a home where it is stored when not in used and makes it easy to locate the next time it is needed. It saves time, reduces stress, and helps your well-beng. I love using my skills to help clients organize spaces in their home and I love their reaction when they realize that with a little "stick to it-ness", they can have the organized space of their dreams.
Getting organized is a process and it does take a commitment and a lifestyle change because once you get organized, you must work, like anything else, to stay organized. But the question you might have is, how do I get started?
I always say start small. it is easy to stay on task if you start small projects. Set a timer and work for about 15-30 mins. This will keep you from getting overwhelmed as you tackle your projects and begin your journey. As you become comfortable with your progress, you can increase your time!
If you have a desire to get organized, January is a perfect time to begin. Before you try tackling a space, try getting rid of any of these 60 items that you might have around you house. Sure, some items you will want to keep. But some of these items might not be serving any purpose for you so they could be potentially be donated so someone else can use it. Lastly, some items are no use to anyone so they need to throw away. Do you have something that you want to get rid of but you don't where to? Reach out to me. I am happy to share any resources I have that might be able to use your stuff.
How many items on this list are taking up your space? Happy organizing!
• Old Receipts and Bills which Are of No Use
• Old Socks with Holes
• DVDs, CDs, and Old Tapes
• Toothbrush
• Expired Medicines
• Expired Makeup
• Old Toys
• Old or Worn-out Shoes
• Wire Hangers
• Plastic Cutting Boards
• Stale Spices in Cabinets
• Old Calendars
• Age-old Paint
• Dried Flowers
• Old Boxes of Products
• Old Greeting Cards
• Old and Unused Perfumes
• Expired Food
• Games with Missing Parts
• Dried Nail Polish
• Artificial Jewelry You Don’t Use
• Old Newspapers
• Old Party Supplies
• Empty Flower Pots
• Old Kids’ Clothes
• Extra Keychains
• Old Phone Covers
• Stretched Out Hair Ties
• Old Soft Toys
• Candles that You Are Never Going to Burn
• Recipe Books
• Old Batteries
• Empty Plastic Bottles
• Old Invitation Cards
• Unused Posters
• Expired Sunscreen
• Gift Cards
• Old Textbooks
• Old Magazines
• Old Chargers
• Old Business Cards
• Dish-cleaning Sponges
• Old Plastic Containers
• Non-working Bulbs and LEDs
• Old and Extra Kitchen Utensils
• Rusty Iron tools
• Dried Glue
• Unused Tablecloths and Napkins
• Old Sports Equipment
• Old Towels
• Broken Kitchenware
• Rugged or Worn-out Floor Mats
• Outdated and Broken Electronic Devices
• Old Drink Coasters
• A Single Glove
• Clothes that you are not going to wear
• A Single Earring (not the expensive kind)
• Old Personal Accessories that You Don’t Use
• Loyalty Cards for stores you no longer shop at
• Broken Furniture (that you said you’d repair and haven’t)