When I went to college, I did a purge of my whole room. I threw away all my boy band (Green Day) posters from high school, got rid of clothes that no longer fit, and tossed (most) of my stuffed animals. (The really beloved few went into storage). When I left college and moved out on my own, I did another purge. This time, I got rid of everything that wasn’t useful, sentimental, or beautiful to me. If you are in your 30s, it’s probably time that you do a household purge as well. There are probably tons of things leftover from your college / 20-something days that no longer fit in an adult space. Plus, less stuff = easier to clean. Check out this post by Liz Lynch at My Domaine for items you should toss/donate today:
-Dorm room posters
-Ratty, mismatched towels
-Plastic novelty cup collection
-Accessories/decor that you no longer LOVE
-Over the door mirrors
-Folding dining chairs
Photo Credit: Matt Nazario-Miller
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