Decluttering and downsizing helps you purge things in

Decluttering and downsizing helps you purge things in life you don’t need, to make space for the things you do. Here are 4 tips to help you out: Moving? Ditch the Big Stuff The One Year Rule If you know you are moving to a smaller space, there is no need to bring extra furniture. It can cost you extra time and money to move it with you, and possibly a storage room rental fee. For example, if you only have 2 bedrooms in your new home, only bring enough furniture for those two bedrooms. Take inventory of what you have and what you will need before moving day and get rid of the big stuff you do not have room for. Ask yourself two questions with each item you go through. 1) When was the last time you used it? 2) Does it make you happy? Are you just keeping things because you feel bad getting rid of them? Be honest and let things go that you aren’t using and that don't bring you happiness. Take the Small Stuff with You Go through your clothes, dishes and other small items. If you are unsure what you will actually need, take the small stuff with you. Designate boxes to “must keep” and “maybe keep” so you can decide once you move what you need and what you can get rid of. Go Through Everything You’d be amazed how many boxes move with you and never get opened. Take time to go through all of your boxes and free up space by giving things away or getting rid of things you aren’t using and don’t want to keep. Donate You don’t have to throw things away. You can donate your no-longer-needed items to family, friends, community groups or non profits where they will continue to live on and serve others. Special Items Hang onto things that you may want to give to your children or family members like special keepsakes or memories of milestones. Sure, they may take up space, but you can never replace them!