As a mom, you know that keeping your child’s room organized is a constant challenge. Toys, clothes, and books seem to multiply overnight, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. But fear not! We’re about to reveal the secret weapon that will empower you to conquer clutter and create a harmonious environment for your little one. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through a foolproof process of decluttering kid’s stuff that’s both effective and enjoyable. Get ready to unlock the key to a clutter-free and organized kid’s space!
Welcome to the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series! We will be starting decluttering specific tasks. Each day is dedicated to spending only 30 minutes decluttering your specific daily task. We will be working 5 days a week, so you can take 2 days to enjoy time with your loved ones.
Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can find that here.
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Mom’s Secret Weapon: The Foolproof Guide to Decluttering Kid’s Stuff
- Assess and Prioritize:
Begin by assessing your child’s belongings with a critical eye. Identify items that are broken, outgrown, or no longer sparking joy. Create three piles: Donate, Discard, and Keep. This prioritization process sets the foundation for an organized and clutter-free room.
- Involve Your Child:
Engage your child in the decluttering process to make it a fun and collaborative experience. Explain the importance of organizing and donating toys to other children who may need them. Encourage your little one to select items they are ready to part with, fostering a sense of responsibility and empathy. Decluttering kid’s stuff is easier when they are involved. You may be surprised at what they are willing to part with.
- Utilize Storage Solutions:
Invest in smart storage solutions to keep your kid’s belongings in order. Utilize labeled bins, bookshelves, and closet organizers to categorize and store toys, clothes, and crafts. Make it easy for your child to find and put away their items, ensuring a clutter-free room becomes a daily habit.
- Implement the “One-In, One-Out” Rule:
To prevent future clutter from accumulating, embrace the “One-In, One-Out” rule. Whenever your child receives a new toy or item, they must choose one to donate or discard. This rule not only keeps clutter in check but also teaches your child the value of mindful consumption.
- Create a Functional Layout:
Design a functional layout for your kid’s room that maximizes space and minimizes clutter. Keep frequently used items within easy reach and designate specific areas for play, study, and sleep. An organized layout will promote a sense of order and make tidying up a breeze.
With the foolproof guide to decluttering and organizing your kid’s belongings, you are armed with a powerful secret weapon to tackle clutter head-on. Assess and prioritize items, involve your child in the process, and utilize smart storage solutions for a tidy space. Implement the “One-In, One-Out” rule and create a functional layout to maintain an organized room effortlessly. Embrace this guide, and you’ll witness the transformation of your child’s room into a clutter-free haven, fostering a sense of calm and happiness for both you and your little one.
Decluttering Kid’s Stuff: A few guidelines to keep you on task:
1.Only spend time on your specific daily task.
2.Do not get side-tracked or distracted.
3.Work within a time of day that you have the most energy and stamina.
4.Avoid thinking too long about whether to keep or discard an item. Recruit help if you are stuck in the decision process.
5.Avoid cleaning during your declutter. Getting rid of the clutter is your priority. Cleaning can be accomplished later.
Decluttering Kid’s Stuff: We are working in your child’s room or in the guest room this week. Your task today for today, March 23rd, is to: Declutter any broken or unused toys.
Need to deep clean? I have lists for you to guide you along.
My How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Kids’ Rooms list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Living Room list can be found here.
My How to Deep Clean Your Bedroom list can be found here.
You can get your printable Daily Housekeeping Routine and Deep Cleaning Your House Schedule here. This 15 page printable kit is delivered digitally to your email for you to print and personalize. What Does a Deep Clean Include? It includes a daily schedule, calendar pages, and deep cleaning checklists for every room and area of your home. Below is a sample page of what you’ll get in my Housekeeping Schedule for Home printables.
Also, to keep up the general housework, you may need to create a daily housekeeping schedule that suits your specific needs. To do so, I have created a helpful series you can read here.
Need to Declutter Every room? I have declutter checklists for every room and every space in your home to guide you along below.
Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can sign up here.
Struggling to decide if an item is clutter? Use these questions below to help you determine whether to keep or toss any item.
How to Declutter the Guest Room or Your Kid’s Room checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Laundry Room and Patio checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Coat Closet/Hall Closet/Linen Closet checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Home Office checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Attic checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Garage checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Living Room checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Kitchen Checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Entry/Foyer/Mudroom checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Clothing checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Bedroom checklist can be found here.
How to Declutter Your Bathroom checklist can be found here.
Happy Decluttering!
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New to deemiddleton.com and don’t know where to start? I recommend going in this order:
Step 1: Check out this post on the 1st step you should take to get organized. If you don’t have a calendar, you can grab my free weekly printable calendar page here. It is in my shopify store, but it is totally free, so you won’t be prompted to put in any payment information. It is a free download and will be delivered straight to your email.
Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can sign up here.
Step 2: Create a daily Housekeeping Schedule. You can use this series to start to set up your own schedule. You can also use this simplified weekly schedule.If you often ask: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Or, if you struggle to get organized and have tried and failed time and again, you can likely find out which of these 11 reasons cause you to fail to get organized.
Step 3: How do you remove clutter?.…Sign up for the Declutter Series and get your entire home decluttered in just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.”Declutter Your Home” checklists are provided in each email.
Step 4: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Use a timer and use the Deep Cleaning Checklists above. They will help you get your home sparkling after you’ve decluttered.
Interested in becoming a full-time blogger like me? Check out my blogging series. At the top of every page on my blog, you’ll find a drop down menu. Just select the BLOGGING category.
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Also, check out a great post on decluttering over here from becomingminimalist.com. Joshua Becker has some great tips on decluttering and minimalism.
For further reading, check out the fly lady here. She has some great cleaning and kitchen decluttering ideas plus excellent organization tips to get you started.
I hope you have benefitted from my post on Where to Start When You Declutter (tasks you can do in 30 minutes). Leave a comment below to subscribe to my daily declutter task email series.
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