50 Things You Can Toss Right Now to Start Your Path to Simple Living
We all have clutter, but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to get started in the clearing out process. Today, I’m sharing 50 things you can get rid of right now to start your decluttering journey.
- Junk mail — be sure to shred anything with your name and address, such as credit card offers
- Duplicate or bad photos
- Knick-knacks that are taking up precious space
- Goopy nail polish
- Cosmetic bags you don’t use, like those “free with purchase” bags
- Clothes that don’t fit or have too many stains/holes to wear in public
- Excess throw pillows
- Books you don’t intend to read again — consider donating to your local library
- Old computer equipment — wipe any sensitive data
- Old cell phones and accessories — remove the SIM card first
- Pet toys that are damaged — treat Fido to a new one
- Old make-up past its prime
- Expired coupons
- Expired medication — drop off at a pharmacy for disposal or dump in used cat litter
- Old magazines
- CDs you won’t listen to again — consider donating to your local library
- DVDs you won’t watch again– consider donating to your local library
- Frayed or stained towels and washcloths — consider donating to a local animal shelter
- Frayed charging cords
- Food you don’t intend to eat — donate non-expired pantry items to your local food pantry
- Old textbooks
- Old school papers
- Fashion accessories you never wear
- Toys and books your kids have outgrown
- Clothing your children have outgrown
- Candles that have burned out or that you won’t use
- Store rewards cards you don’t use
- Unmatched or holey socks
- Promo tshirts you don’t wear
- Spent gift cards
- Product samples you won’t use
- Empty boxes
- Excessive furniture
- Worn out sheets
- Old, flat pillows
- Gifts you don’t want
- Old or excessive wrapping paper and gift bags
- Expired skin care products
- Broken hangers
- Worn out undergarments
- Old batteries
- Outdated electronics, such as cassette players, record players, and old gaming systems
- Old calendars or planners
- Dead or dying plants
- Unused exercise equipment
- Fabric or yard scraps
- Craft supplies you won’t use (be honest with yourself!)
- Old prescription eyeglasses
- Appliance manuals
- Broken or excessive kitchen appliances
