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UPDATED DEC 19, 2025
How does your home make you feel? Relaxed and calm or anxious and overwhelmed? I have a hard time relaxing on a good day, but if my home is disorganized (which it often is) then I have a really hard time!
I know it’s time to declutter when I’m feeling extra anxious and I can’t keep anything tidy for more than an hour! And right now, IT IS TIME! Want to see the current state of my home? It might break your eyes… click HERE.
31 Days of Decluttering
One thing I have learnt: the spaces I have organized well, stay organized. What does that mean? If things have a dedicated home then they are more likely to be put back. This means no stacking, dividers, separate bins, labels, boxes, etc. If things do not have a home then I need to find a dedicated place for them or get rid of it.
We are currently building a built in storage closet for rubbermaid bins and seasonal stuff in our basement. We know this stuff needs a proper home and it’s things we don’t want to get rid of. Click HERE for a peek of what it looks like so far!
31 Days of Decluttering – Let’s Do This!
In an effort to declutter my own home, I made a list. I know there’s all different decluttering lists out there online but I wanted something that would work for me. I like to take Sundays off from the regular chores, so I made Sundays a catch up day and a day to make sure I’m getting rid of extra items whether that is selling them, donating or giving away. I also wanted to make sure each day is achievable and doesn’t take the whole day.
I encourage you to review the list and see if there’s any changes you want to make to customize it to your own decluttering desires!
If you love printed versions then you’re going to want to print our FREE Calendar! I have mine on the fridge and I love crossing off each day. I’ve also been adding the items that I’ve sold. *NOTE: The calendar has been updated for 2026, the order of items is slightly different and I’ve also added a general 30 day decluttering schedule that can be applied any month of the year.
One more thing that will help you declutter
As I go through each day I asked myself: is this something I wear/use? If the answer is sometimes, then I ask myself; can I live without it? Is there something else that serves the same purpose that I like better? Is it really needed? If I’m really not sure whether I want to keep the item then I put it in a box in my closet and wait a few months, sometimes a year. If it isn’t touched, then I really know it’s time to pass on.
Okay one more thing… I am pro, “use what you have” to help organize (cardboard boxes are so handy), but sometimes it really is helpful to purchase a few things to help organize once you find systems that work. I’ve linked a few things below (click on the image to shop) that work really well for us and might help you get started too.
You can save any of the images in this blog post to your Pinterest so you have it for easy reference! We can’t wait to see what you declutter, tag us on Instagram @sobrighthome!
I’ll also be sharing my daily decluttering on Instagram stories as well as any special tips in reels! Let’s do this together; see ya on the gram!
xo Jackie
1. I was skeptical about these command hooks, but we have had them on the back of our bedroom doors for over a year now with no problems and that’s where we each hang our towels.
2. A friend got me hooked on these sticky hooks! I have one on the fridge to hold our dry erase pen and one in the shower for my razor. They are so handy!
3. These cereal containers are literally the best! They are also amazing if you have independent children, way easier for them to dish up their own cereal out of these.
4. I recently added these under my kitchen sink where I store all my Mint Cleaning products and it is a much better use of space than just having them loose in the cupboard. If you shop Mint Cleaning products, use my code JACKIE15 to save 15%!
Any questions! Let me know in the comments!
We would love to see your projects! Please share with us by tagging us on Instagram @sobrighthome or email them to jackie@sobrighthome.com
