#i dont like how much clutter ends up a top my dresser so the shoe rack has a shelf top so i can move some stuff onto it

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literally HOW is my ego going to go unchecked when i have to schedule in quality of life days like im a sad zoo animal

[sadnessimmer]

What stuffpack should you get? (BUILD MODE ITEMS)

Here is a list of my PERSONAL opinions on every stuffpack and whats included.

THIS IS ONLY BUY MODE ITEMS, CAS ITEMS WILL BE LISTED IN ANOTHER POST.

! I am not payed to say this !

I will rate these from 1-10 based on how much I PERSONALLY USE THEM.

Click on the name of the stuffpacks to see pictures of all the items.

Luxury Party Stuff:

1  dining chair

1 bar stool

1 ottoman

1 dinner table

1 accent table

1 bar

1 curtain

1 floorlamp

1 wall decoration (lights up)

The buffé table, you can serve all the food for 250 simoleons or individually.

The drinks/dessert fountain, serves chocolate, cheese, fruit punch, sparkling apple juice, caramel, futuristic punch andparty extender punch. Some require higher mixology skill. Some are drinks and some are dips for fruit or bread.

I fully recommend this pack for weddings and parties, other than that the items are kind of pointless because they dont really look good in everyday gameplay/houses, in MY opinion. 3/10.

Perfect Patio Stuff:

1 arm chair

2 sofas, same one but a 2 seater and a 3 seater

1 dinner table

1 coffee table

2 counter tops, normal one and island one

1 bar stool

1 bar

1 bbq

2 cluter items. bbq sauses and grill tongs

3 floor lamps

2 wall decorations, a cool wood one and a metal string one

1 lantern (table lamp)

4 plants, 2 of them are none fence hedges

2 floor decorations, stars in flooring and a weird statue

1 table w/ umbrella

1 fence and 1 gate

2 hottubs

I love this pack, the hottubs adds a new woohoo animation which is always nice. I love the 2 big floor plants so much. The sofas can work inside but they are wicker with cushions. The coffee table is my all time FAV. 6/10.

Cool Kitchen Stuff:

1 fridge

1 stove

2 counters, normal one and island one

matching cabinets

2 ceiling lamps

6 wall decorations, a filled shelf, knifes, utensils, wood board, spice rack, and a painting will many different designs

1 dinner table

1 dining chair

1 bar stool

1 end table

2 clutter items, decorational cookbooks, salt and pepper shakers

1 plant 

ice cream machine, 30 flavors, unlock all with higher cooking skill.

8 ice cream toppings and 10 garnishes.

grab ice cream in cone or bowl.

This pack is cute, the kitchen items are OFTEN used in my game, the one plant is super cute flowers that i love. The one painting has super cute swatched like eggs and bacon with cute faces and avocados. IF you like making kitchens you’ll love this. 8/10.

Spoky Stuff:

1 arm chair

1 sofa

1 dinner table

1 end table

1 rug

1 curtain

3 painting

3 wall lights

2 wall decorations, spider web and a spider

4 clutter items, candy bowl, 2 pumpkins and a mini haunted house

1 skelly bear for kids

1 light show pot 

1 pumpkin carving station, 9 different carving styles, unlock all with higher handiness skill

This pack i regret spending money on because i NEVER use it and i hate halloween, but if you love halloween then go for it! Includes a costume party. It does have a kinda nice wood flooring but thats it sorry EA. 1/10.

Movie Hangout Stuff:

1 arm chair

1 cushion poof chair

2 dining chairs

2 sofas one 3 seater and one 3 seater (theyre different)

1 dinner table

1 accent table

1 coffee table

3 plants

2 wall decorations, a drape with patterns and a shelf with hanging plants

2 ceiling lamps

1 candle with other decorations around it

7 paintings, 5 of them are movie posters 2 are a cluster of differnt ones but its one item

1 curtain with 2 pieces

1 mirror

1 rug

1 dresser

2 big tv’s

2 doors 

1 tree

popcorn machine, 4 kinds of popcorn, butterd popcorn, kettle corn, cheddar popcorn and caramen corn. Different kinds requires higher cooking skill

I like this pack,the items are a bit much when it comes to color and pattern but the plants are very nice and i love the coffee table with the built in mirror. The curtains are the star of this pack for me theyre AMAZING. The cluster of paintings are lovely. The drape down plants on the shelf is also one of my faves. 7/10.

Romantic Garden Stuff:

2 benches

1 picnic table

3 fountains, one of them you can interact with, add soap, sit and nap on also play in.

7 sculptures, beautiful stone sculptures of a man and a woman also 3 cool kinds of arches

1 wall sculpture, its basically a wall plant, looks good under windows

2 lamps, one outdoor one perfect for hiding in plants and then a big street light one

2 dividers

monkey bars

1 window

1 column

1 fence

1 gate

none fence hedges

6 outdoor plants

wishing well, has 7 wishes you can make, happiness, simoleons, skills, youthful vigor, a child or a promotion in career, 3 offers, 100, 1000 or 5000 simoleons

This pack is stunning, i will be honest though i never use the big sculptures, its hard to make something with them. I know a few simmers have built a romantic garden with all the stuff and its like a cute park! The outdoor plants are fab they go with normal houses aswell. The monkey bars are cuter than the base game ones heh. The wishing well is cool but i havent used it since the pack first came out. 4/10.

Kids Room Stuff:

1 bed

1 accent table

1 desk chair

1 desk

1 arm chair

1 ottoman

2 lamps

1 mirror

1 trashcan

2 room dividers

1 toy box

2 book cases

1 dresser

2 decorations, a transformer and a cute stuffed animal

8 paintings/posters, cool transformer, all the voidcritters, voidcritter poster, poster of fairies and cute things

3 cluster of paintings

2 shelves, one with trophies and one with a picture and some hanging things

1 clock

2 wall decorations, light up butterflies, framed jersey and fairy lights with photos

puppet theater, kids can preform a show to adults and other children

voidcritter battle station, kids can play against eachother and watch out for a sore loser

This pack i love because theres a bed, always love new beds, also its just cute, the decorations work amazing for kids and toddlers, the mirror i use for adults too super cute.The book cases are fab for all around the house so is the dresser. 6/10.

Backyard Stuff:

2 dining chairs

1 dinner table

1 coffee table

2 accent tables

1 loveseat

1 floor deoration

6 wind chimes

3 paintings, a frog, flower and a cluster of paintings

fairy lights

1 wall speaker

2 tables w/ umbrellas

2 rugs

2 sculptures, a birdhouse and a butterfly decoration

3 plants

2 clitter items, bowl or lemons, and condiments

1 drink tray, you can serve iced tea, lemonade and citrus swig

4 lamps, a single candle, a candle with a flower and a lantern

1 frog fountain

1 outdoor plant

1 birdfeeder. you can ass bird seeds ans birds will appear, watch out they do attack 

1 fence

1 gate

2 slip and slides, you can add soap and theres slide and trick slide

This pack i really like, i dont use the slip and slide but the birdfeeder looks cute in the front yard and the drink tray is a personal fave, the candles in this pack are my jam, the wind chimes are cute and make noice but i play the sims with my sound off so oh well. The plants in this pack are also fab af. 8/10.

Vintage Glamour Stuff:

2 double beds

2 dining chairs

1 sofa, a 3 seater

1 ottoman

2 coffetable

2 accent tables

1 desk

2 rugs

2 dressers

2 curtains

1 fireplace

4 lamps, one ceiling lamp, one desk lamp, a tray with a candle and perfumes 

1 plant

2 sculptures, a little lion sitting on books and some body lotions

4 mirrors

1 painting, 3 swatches

1 clock

1 room divider

1 window

1 globe bar

2 vanity tables, your sims can sit down and choose between 56 different makeup looks and it also works like a mirror

2 wallpapers

butlers are included in this pack

This pack let me tell you THIS IS MY FAVORITE, will always be. First of all 2 new beds thank u sm love it, and everything just looks so classy and nice the desk i use all the time, the dresser is lovely, the globe bar is fab, the curtains are bae. 10/10.

Bowling Night Stuff:

1 dining chair

1 arm chair

1 bar stool

1 sofa

1 ottoman

1 dining table

1 coffee table

1 bar

2 paintings, one of big bowling pins and some arrows

1 sculpture, bowling alley sign

1 rug

2 wall decorations, bowling score board and a cluster of bowling themes pictures

6 floor decorations, 2 bowling ball racks, 2 shoe racks, a trophy case and a bowling alley street sign

2 clutter items, a single bowling pin and a trophy

4 lights, an arror thing, a spotlight lamp, a desk lamp and 2 ceiling lights

1 room divider

This pack is great, the items like the sofa, chairs, coffee table and rug i use all the time, i personally havent used the bowling part of this pack since it came out. 7/10.

Fitness Stuff:

1 dining chair

1 arm chair

1 loveseat

1 dinner table

1 coffee table

1 shelf

1 sink

1 toilet

1 shower

1 bathtub

1 treadmill

1 weights machine

1 rock climbing wall

2 rugs

1 plant

1 painting, a map in a frame

1 mirror

3 wall decorations, theyre all like stone things, and one of them looks like 2 nipples

4 lamps.

1 bookcase

2 wallpapers

This pack is nice, i use the chairs, tables and bathroom items all the time, the rugs are cool and abstract, the bookcase is also kinds abstract which i love. My sims dont work out often but the treadmill is a nice style. I will give this pack a higher rating because of the bathroom items i LOVE them. 8/10.

Toddler Stuff:

2 arm chairs, one is is just 2 pillows

1 picnic table

1 cooler

6 sculptures, 4 cute panda tree stumps and some standing big fairy lights

1 clutter item, its a set of forks, spoons, knifes, napkins and paper plates

2 rugs

1 dollhouse

1 toybox

1 slide

1 ballpit

2 big play grounds, one with ball pit and one without

1 bbq

This pack i couldnt play without because the base game thing for toddlers are boring af and some of the stuff are amazing for parks and pretend day care centers. 7/10.

Laundry Day Stuff:

1 arm chair

1 dining chair

1 loveseat

1 coffeetable

1 dinner table

2 accent tables

5 shelves, an cabinet w/ coats, a bigger cabinet with some storage baskets, and 2 shelves with things on them, plants, towels ect

2 sinks

washer and dryer, you can interact with these, new animations

3 hampers

washtub

clothes line

3 plants

4 clutter items, laundry detergent, bucket of tissues and towels,wicker baskets and a cluster of plants with a table

7 rugs

6 wall decorations, a rub board, a broom, towel rack, shelf with herbs and ironing board

2 lamps, ceiling lamp and a candle

2 doors

1 window

This pack is my second fave, the items are super cute and i just like the overall style sm, i dont have much to say other than i love it. 8/10.

My First Pet Stuff:

1 arm chair

1 desk chair

2 sofas

2 pet beds

1 coffee table

1 accent table

1 desk

1 litterbox

4 animal habitats, these you can interact with theres hamster, a voidcrittor one, rat and hedgehog, be on the lookout these things are sneaky af

5 paintings, a height checker for kids, some hamster tunnels, and a cluster of cute animal pictures

1 mirror

1 rug

1 food bowl

2 cat condos

1 book case

1 activity table for kids

1 toy

2 lamps

3 curtains 

This pack has gotten so much critisism but honestly i love it and its all bc of the aquarium coffee table, the circular end table, new things for cats and dogs and the sofas.Dont get this pack if you dont own cats & dogs. 5/10.

Really hope this will help some of you who are wondering what pack to get, if its really wanted i can do the same with expansion packs and game packs, dont forget to reblog to share with peope who might need this. A cas version of this is coming asap. 

Hope you enjoy <3

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Downsizing the size of your home isnt difficult. It is finding things to declutter to ensure you fit comfortably in your new space that is difficult.

My husband and I learned quickly how to declutter stuff from our home we didnt need or want. Sure, a big part of this was because we moved out of a 1,400+ square foot house into a 600 square foot studio apartment, but we knew we were up for the challenge.

We realized that we dont have to have a lot to be happy. In fact, I now know the opposite is true.

Because downsizing isnt easy, I think it is necessary to walk you through my decluttering list before and after we downsized.

The decluttering list before we moved were things we realized we didnt need early into the process. However it is the decluttering list after we moved that really opened my eyes to what we didnt need.

Everyone is different and the things you need are different from my needs.

So when you see that my iron and ironing board made the list, dont panic! Im not telling you that you dont need them if you use them frequently. By all means, keep them. They havent been used in my home in Im not sure how long, so they dont get space in my very limited real estate.

Another thing I would like to address is that I didnt count each and every little bitty item, because the true number would be over 1,000 easy. Honestly, just thinking I decluttered over 1,000 items is crazy!

Things to Declutter When Downsizing

Before I get into my decluttering list, I want to share with you some quick tips for identifying what you can let go of when preparing to downsize yourself.

1 // Declutter Multiples

If you have several items that are the same, declutter them. They can take up a lot of space quickly, so be sure you only keep what you use.

2 // Consider your storage space

Does your smaller home have adequate storage space compared to where you live now? Most likely it doesnt.

In this case, you need to have a priority list of what youre willing to store in the space you have. Trust me, if there isnt space for something low on your list, you really dont need it.

Youll make space for what is truly important.

Do not worry with a storage container, unless there are moving schedule issues. A storage container enables indecision and costs you a lot more than keeping things that arent as important to you.

3 // Be ruthless and honest

Depending on how much youre downsizing, you may have to declutter a lot more than you anticipate.

Be very ruthless in the things you keep and honest about what you truly dont need. Ensure that the things you keep deserve the space they need.

4 // Get it out of the house quickly!

When decluttering to downsize, it is helpful to remove things to declutter from the house as quickly as possible.

This helps you see what you have that you feel is important. Over the period of a few days, your ideas of the things youve kept will adjust and you will likely declutter a few more things.

5 // Declutter as you move into your new home

This is very important! As you move into your new home, youll see what you do and dont have room for after youve moved.

Dont clutter up a space just because you kept too much before the move. Give the items a second thought and declutter what you do not have space for now.

Things to Declutter When Downsizing

Anything mentioned in my lists were either donated, sold via a garage sale, or tossed depending on their condition. I believe it is our responsibility to declutter responsibly and not simply toss everything in the trash.

One mans trash is another mans treasure.

Decluttering List Before We Downsized

Again, I just want to note that just because I dont find things within this list useful doesnt mean that you dont find them useful.

This list consists of everything I can remember decluttering, but I promise there is more. When youre downsizing you figure out the difference between need versus want, especially if your goal is to be comfortable in your downsized space.

Our specific goal was to have a home for everything we kept, so that we knew where everything was when needed. We also wanted to feel like we still had plenty of space after downsizing and not be cluttered by our things.

Now that all of that is out of the way, lets get to this list! Ive categorized things as best as possible, so if youre looking to see a specific part of the list, you can.

Laundry Room / Cleaning Supplies

Iron

Ironing Board

Sponges

Old Floor Cleaner

Mr. Clean Sponges

2 Windex bottles

2 Comet bottles

All Purpose Cleaners

Clothes Baskets

Clothing Rack

Bag Full of Hangers

Decor I Let Go Of

Christmas Decor one large tote full!

Old Glass Jar

2 Baskets

Wall Plates

LOTS of Picture Frames

Art Pictures

Sofa Table

Dinning Room Table

Patio Set

Couch

Candles

2 Vases

3 Decorative Pillows

Floor Lamp

Table Lamp

Tall Bookcase

Long Bookcase

Walmart Bookcase

34Large Shelving Unit

Fake Flowers

1 Plug In Wax Warmer

3 Full Size Wax Warmers

15 Wax Bars

Dresser

2 Decorative Chairs

Kitchen Things I No Longer Needed

Cookie Sheets

K-cup Organizer

Lunchbox

Blender

Expired Foods

2 Recipe Books

2 Large Pots

1 Pot Lid

1 Small Pot

Several Kitchen Towels

Apple Slicer

Cups

Mugs

George Foreman Grill

Duplicate Measuring Cups and Spoons

Duplicate Everyday Utensils

Tupperware

Glass Containers

Several Butter Bowls

Serving Dishes

Pizza Cutter

Crystal Serving Organizer

2 Sets of Salt & Pepper Shakers

Wine Bottle Holder

Herbs & Spices [by accident!]

Coffee Thermos

Christmas Plates

Christmas Place Mats

Shot Glasses

Cruise Ship Glasses

2 Red Solo Cup Wine Glasses

Waffle Maker

Complete Dish Set with Salad Plates and Mugs

2 Crockpots

Clothes [several of each listed]

Shirts

Tank Tops

Leggings

Jackets

Socks

Undergarments

Lounge Wear

Jeans

Shorts

Dresses

Swimsuits

Accessories I Never Wore/Used

Most of my jewelry collection

Gloves

Scarves

Beanies

Hats

1 Pair of Shoes

1 Pair of Boots

Sunglasses

Brown Cross-Over Purse

Grey Skirt Purse

Office Things I Decluttered

Drawer Organizer

Extra Paper

Pens

Pencils

Paper Clips

Binder Clips

Binder Organizers

Folders

Highlighters

Notepads

Notebooks

Binders

Trash Can

Old Bills

Junk Mail

Receipts [no longer needed]

Coupons

Paperclips

Stapler

2 Tape Dispensers

Old Textbooks

Magazines

Old Electronics

Paperwork

Stickers

Fabric

Yarn

Crochet Needles

Glitter

Crayons

Color Books

Playing Cards

Styrofoam Balls

Push Pins

Felt Squares

Felt Balls

Party Sacks

Gift Bags

Manuals

Play Station

X Box

Storage Boxes

Desk Organizers

Backpack

Computer Backpack

Massive Bathroom Declutter

Beauty Samples

Hair Care Samples

Glass Case

Contact Lenses Case

Plunger

Expired Medicine

Skin Care

Makeup

Makeup Brushes

Cosmetic Roll-Up Bag

Brush Organizer

5 Towels

10 Wash Cloths

Hair Band

Broken Hair Clips

Apothecary Jars [by accident broken]

10 Nail Polishes

Nail File Set

Nail Care Kit

Scale

Perfumes

Brush

Comb

Stretched Out Elastics

Old Lotion

Old Spa Products

Random Things I Let Go Of

Blankets

2 Scuba Gear Bags

Photo Albums

Books

CD Collection

Individual CD Cases

Multiple CD Holder Cases

Gardening Gloves

Photos

Sentimental Items

Old Dance Costumes [from my childhood]

Jewelry Box

Dog Feed and Water Bowls

Who knew we had so much we did not need in our life?! As far as the space we freed to downsize, a close equivalent would be a car and a half sized garage.

I will say we were not hoarders by any means.

Having 1,450 square feet to fill allowed us to have that much excess. With the exception of my Office/Craft Room, everything had a place. When we decided to downsize, we no longer had that much space to fill, and I wanted a clutter-free space.

Related Post: Tidying Goals that were Achievable In A Weekend!

My husband and I discussed what downsizing would mean in terms of what we owned, and decided the best thing was to let go of everything we could, which led us to continue decluttering after we downsized to ensure we achieved our goals.

Decluttering After We Downsized

This process was a bit different. We moved into our smaller space and after some time passed, we felt like something was a bit off. My anxiety was a bit high, so I took some action to clear out a bit more.

Let me take you through the process of what I did, then Ill share the decluttering list below that for you.

How I Decluttered Each Space

For the bathroom //

While the first thing I did wasnt decluttering necessarily, I did paint my aloe vera pot white to create a calmer environment within my bathroom. A small and simple fix!

For the kitchen //

I moved all of the vegetables off the counter top to have more space. Replaced my two small utensil holders with one large basket to hold my utensils better.[I do not have a lot, but some pieces are bulky, and I like having them all together.]

I purged a few items due to excess. [These items will be listed at the end of the post.] I also ordered a sample of fabric to see if it will work to get the kitchen project complete.

For the living space //

I purged my book collection. Looking at it every day reminded me of which books I have not to read, and which book I need to finish. Asking myself why I needed a book helped a lot!

I let go of40% of my collection by analyzing why I held onto a book! For the books I have yet to read, I read the synopsis to see if it still sounded appealing to read. If it did, I kept it. If not, the library received it!

Below are two pictures of the books I donated. The two towers were easy enough to make a decision on, and the other picture were the two items I thought about before making my decision.

For the bedroom area //

I simply cleaned up the space, put everything in its place, and organized my clothes and shoes. I tried my best to simplify the appearance of what we have.

We do not have an enclosed closet, and having empty hangers bother me! I caught up on laundry and hid the extras we have, so that my mind could release this silly annoyance.

For everything else //

I went through and tossed what was not necessary to keep. I have old sports awards that I want to keep, but I told myself I could only do it if it fit in my keepsake box.

Also, I had a couple of boxes to go through and sort, and was able to clean out all of the boxes and rid them from our space. One box contained random cords, another contained office supplies, and a box of things that accidentally ended up in the garage sale stuff.

Having these boxes out of the space is so nice! Since I do not have or need an office anymore, I took my supplies to work and actually use them instead of storing them!

Now I can look around my home and not see just-in-case boxes or a task I need to complete!

By the time I finished, I had 2 large totes and 2 boxes full of things to donate, 1 sack of things I tossed, and a more tidy space than before I started! How in the world did I still have so much excess?!

My goal now is to have the rest of my stored things organized into the empty totes and get started putting my fall and winter capsule wardrobe together.

Now let us get to the list of what I donated! Starting with the list of home goods, and then a list of the books I gave to the library including the reason why I let go of each one.

Decluttering List After We Downsized

1 Three piece jar set 1 full size Christmas wax warmer 2 plug-in Christmas wax warmers 2 scare crows on a stick 1 scare crow and pumpkin decor piece 1 recycles glass bottle 3 Christmas wall plaques 1 Red Dish 1 Christmas 12 piece Dish Set 1 Serving Platter 1 Snowman paper towel holder 6 picture frames 100+ ornaments 2 crochet dollies[?] 2 Christmas decor wall plaques 1 Christmas card holder 1 organizer box 3 Christmas gift boxes [decor] 1 scare crow candy container 1 Trick or Treat candy container 2 Red Beaded Christmas Tree cones 22 cabinet hinges [From a project that did not happen. Returned to store for store credit.] 1 Wine Glass 3 Baskets 2 Perfumes 1 blender cup 1 dish scrubber 1 reusable plastic bottle 2 small boxes of tea 1 plastic tupperware [does not match current set] 4 candles 1 salad lunch organizer 1 pair of earrings 1 blue blouse 1 pair of grey heels 1 vintage cream holder 11 scarves 1 toboggan 1 belt 3 pairs of jeans 1 pair of flip flops 1 random fork 1 feather [decor] 3 Christmas nesting bowls 3 Christmas dish cloths 1 pot holder 1 oven mitt 1 cake pan with lid 3 wooden cooking spoons 2 spatulas 1 cookie spatula 1 pair of tongs 4 vintage picture frames 20 old pictures[ tossed not going to donate pictures of myself of course] Several sheets and pillow cases I did not know we had[I repurposed these into shop rags for my husband.]

Downsizing was the best decision we could have made for our lives! It forced us to identify the clutter in our lives and allowed us to let go of personal attachment to items. This freed us from the stuff that did not serve a purpose in our lives.

Looking back at the things I tossed always leaves me baffled, because I had no idea there was so many things clouding our lives that we truly didnt need.

I know I always talk about how minimalism changed my life, but it definitely changed my husbands life as well.

If youre ready to declutter, I highly encouarge you to check out my 30 Day Minimalist Decluttering Challenge. It will help you not only declutter your physical things, but also your mind!

Also, if you enjoyed this post, be sure to follow me on Pinterest!

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Downsizing the size of your home isnt difficult. It is finding things to declutter to ensure you fit comfortably in your new space that is difficult.

My husband and I learned quickly how to declutter stuff from our home we didnt need or want. Sure, a big part of this was because we moved out of a 1,400+ square foot house into a 600 square foot studio apartment, but we knew we were up for the challenge.

We realized that we dont have to have a lot to be happy. In fact, I now know the opposite is true.

Because downsizing isnt easy, I think it is necessary to walk you through my decluttering list before and after we downsized.

The decluttering list before we moved were things we realized we didnt need early into the process. However it is the decluttering list after we moved that really opened my eyes to what we didnt need.

Everyone is different and the things you need are different from my needs.

So when you see that my iron and ironing board made the list, dont panic! Im not telling you that you dont need them if you use them frequently. By all means, keep them. They havent been used in my home in Im not sure how long, so they dont get space in my very limited real estate.

Another thing I would like to address is that I didnt count each and every little bitty item, because the true number would be over 1,000 easy. Honestly, just thinking I decluttered over 1,000 items is crazy!

Things to Declutter When Downsizing

Before I get into my decluttering list, I want to share with you some quick tips for identifying what you can let go of when preparing to downsize yourself.

1 // Declutter Multiples

If you have several items that are the same, declutter them. They can take up a lot of space quickly, so be sure you only keep what you use.

2 // Consider your storage space

Does your smaller home have adequate storage space compared to where you live now? Most likely it doesnt.

In this case, you need to have a priority list of what youre willing to store in the space you have. Trust me, if there isnt space for something low on your list, you really dont need it.

Youll make space for what is truly important.

Do not worry with a storage container, unless there are moving schedule issues. A storage container enables indecision and costs you a lot more than keeping things that arent as important to you.

3 // Be ruthless and honest

Depending on how much youre downsizing, you may have to declutter a lot more than you anticipate.

Be very ruthless in the things you keep and honest about what you truly dont need. Ensure that the things you keep deserve the space they need.

4 // Get it out of the house quickly!

When decluttering to downsize, it is helpful to remove things to declutter from the house as quickly as possible.

This helps you see what you have that you feel is important. Over the period of a few days, your ideas of the things youve kept will adjust and you will likely declutter a few more things.

5 // Declutter as you move into your new home

This is very important! As you move into your new home, youll see what you do and dont have room for after youve moved.

Dont clutter up a space just because you kept too much before the move. Give the items a second thought and declutter what you do not have space for now.

Things to Declutter When Downsizing

Anything mentioned in my lists were either donated, sold via a garage sale, or tossed depending on their condition. I believe it is our responsibility to declutter responsibly and not simply toss everything in the trash.

One mans trash is another mans treasure.

Decluttering List Before We Downsized

Again, I just want to note that just because I dont find things within this list useful doesnt mean that you dont find them useful.

This list consists of everything I can remember decluttering, but I promise there is more. When youre downsizing you figure out the difference between need versus want, especially if your goal is to be comfortable in your downsized space.

Our specific goal was to have a home for everything we kept, so that we knew where everything was when needed. We also wanted to feel like we still had plenty of space after downsizing and not be cluttered by our things.

Now that all of that is out of the way, lets get to this list! Ive categorized things as best as possible, so if youre looking to see a specific part of the list, you can.

Laundry Room / Cleaning Supplies

Iron

Ironing Board

Sponges

Old Floor Cleaner

Mr. Clean Sponges

2 Windex bottles

2 Comet bottles

All Purpose Cleaners

Clothes Baskets

Clothing Rack

Bag Full of Hangers

Decor I Let Go Of

Christmas Decor one large tote full!

Old Glass Jar

2 Baskets

Wall Plates

LOTS of Picture Frames

Art Pictures

Sofa Table

Dinning Room Table

Patio Set

Couch

Candles

2 Vases

3 Decorative Pillows

Floor Lamp

Table Lamp

Tall Bookcase

Long Bookcase

Walmart Bookcase

34Large Shelving Unit

Fake Flowers

1 Plug In Wax Warmer

3 Full Size Wax Warmers

15 Wax Bars

Dresser

2 Decorative Chairs

Kitchen Things I No Longer Needed

Cookie Sheets

K-cup Organizer

Lunchbox

Blender

Expired Foods

2 Recipe Books

2 Large Pots

1 Pot Lid

1 Small Pot

Several Kitchen Towels

Apple Slicer

Cups

Mugs

George Foreman Grill

Duplicate Measuring Cups and Spoons

Duplicate Everyday Utensils

Tupperware

Glass Containers

Several Butter Bowls

Serving Dishes

Pizza Cutter

Crystal Serving Organizer

2 Sets of Salt & Pepper Shakers

Wine Bottle Holder

Herbs & Spices [by accident!]

Coffee Thermos

Christmas Plates

Christmas Place Mats

Shot Glasses

Cruise Ship Glasses

2 Red Solo Cup Wine Glasses

Waffle Maker

Complete Dish Set with Salad Plates and Mugs

2 Crockpots

Clothes [several of each listed]

Shirts

Tank Tops

Leggings

Jackets

Socks

Undergarments

Lounge Wear

Jeans

Shorts

Dresses

Swimsuits

Accessories I Never Wore/Used

Most of my jewelry collection

Gloves

Scarves

Beanies

Hats

1 Pair of Shoes

1 Pair of Boots

Sunglasses

Brown Cross-Over Purse

Grey Skirt Purse

Office Things I Decluttered

Drawer Organizer

Extra Paper

Pens

Pencils

Paper Clips

Binder Clips

Binder Organizers

Folders

Highlighters

Notepads

Notebooks

Binders

Trash Can

Old Bills

Junk Mail

Receipts [no longer needed]

Coupons

Paperclips

Stapler

2 Tape Dispensers

Old Textbooks

Magazines

Old Electronics

Paperwork

Stickers

Fabric

Yarn

Crochet Needles

Glitter

Crayons

Color Books

Playing Cards

Styrofoam Balls

Push Pins

Felt Squares

Felt Balls

Party Sacks

Gift Bags

Manuals

Play Station

X Box

Storage Boxes

Desk Organizers

Backpack

Computer Backpack

Massive Bathroom Declutter

Beauty Samples

Hair Care Samples

Glass Case

Contact Lenses Case

Plunger

Expired Medicine

Skin Care

Makeup

Makeup Brushes

Cosmetic Roll-Up Bag

Brush Organizer

5 Towels

10 Wash Cloths

Hair Band

Broken Hair Clips

Apothecary Jars [by accident broken]

10 Nail Polishes

Nail File Set

Nail Care Kit

Scale

Perfumes

Brush

Comb

Stretched Out Elastics

Old Lotion

Old Spa Products

Random Things I Let Go Of

Blankets

2 Scuba Gear Bags

Photo Albums

Books

CD Collection

Individual CD Cases

Multiple CD Holder Cases

Gardening Gloves

Photos

Sentimental Items

Old Dance Costumes [from my childhood]

Jewelry Box

Dog Feed and Water Bowls

Who knew we had so much we did not need in our life?! As far as the space we freed to downsize, a close equivalent would be a car and a half sized garage.

I will say we were not hoarders by any means.

Having 1,450 square feet to fill allowed us to have that much excess. With the exception of my Office/Craft Room, everything had a place. When we decided to downsize, we no longer had that much space to fill, and I wanted a clutter-free space.

Related Post: Tidying Goals that were Achievable In A Weekend!

My husband and I discussed what downsizing would mean in terms of what we owned, and decided the best thing was to let go of everything we could, which led us to continue decluttering after we downsized to ensure we achieved our goals.

Decluttering After We Downsized

This process was a bit different. We moved into our smaller space and after some time passed, we felt like something was a bit off. My anxiety was a bit high, so I took some action to clear out a bit more.

Let me take you through the process of what I did, then Ill share the decluttering list below that for you.

How I Decluttered Each Space

For the bathroom //

While the first thing I did wasnt decluttering necessarily, I did paint my aloe vera pot white to create a calmer environment within my bathroom. A small and simple fix!

For the kitchen //

I moved all of the vegetables off the counter top to have more space. Replaced my two small utensil holders with one large basket to hold my utensils better.[I do not have a lot, but some pieces are bulky, and I like having them all together.]

I purged a few items due to excess. [These items will be listed at the end of the post.] I also ordered a sample of fabric to see if it will work to get the kitchen project complete.

For the living space //

I purged my book collection. Looking at it every day reminded me of which books I have not to read, and which book I need to finish. Asking myself why I needed a book helped a lot!

I let go of40% of my collection by analyzing why I held onto a book! For the books I have yet to read, I read the synopsis to see if it still sounded appealing to read. If it did, I kept it. If not, the library received it!

Below are two pictures of the books I donated. The two towers were easy enough to make a decision on, and the other picture were the two items I thought about before making my decision.

For the bedroom area //

I simply cleaned up the space, put everything in its place, and organized my clothes and shoes. I tried my best to simplify the appearance of what we have.

We do not have an enclosed closet, and having empty hangers bother me! I caught up on laundry and hid the extras we have, so that my mind could release this silly annoyance.

For everything else //

I went through and tossed what was not necessary to keep. I have old sports awards that I want to keep, but I told myself I could only do it if it fit in my keepsake box.

Also, I had a couple of boxes to go through and sort, and was able to clean out all of the boxes and rid them from our space. One box contained random cords, another contained office supplies, and a box of things that accidentally ended up in the garage sale stuff.

Having these boxes out of the space is so nice! Since I do not have or need an office anymore, I took my supplies to work and actually use them instead of storing them!

Now I can look around my home and not see just-in-case boxes or a task I need to complete!

By the time I finished, I had 2 large totes and 2 boxes full of things to donate, 1 sack of things I tossed, and a more tidy space than before I started! How in the world did I still have so much excess?!

My goal now is to have the rest of my stored things organized into the empty totes and get started putting my fall and winter capsule wardrobe together.

Now let us get to the list of what I donated! Starting with the list of home goods, and then a list of the books I gave to the library including the reason why I let go of each one.

Decluttering List After We Downsized

1 Three piece jar set 1 full size Christmas wax warmer 2 plug-in Christmas wax warmers 2 scare crows on a stick 1 scare crow and pumpkin decor piece 1 recycles glass bottle 3 Christmas wall plaques 1 Red Dish 1 Christmas 12 piece Dish Set 1 Serving Platter 1 Snowman paper towel holder 6 picture frames 100+ ornaments 2 crochet dollies[?] 2 Christmas decor wall plaques 1 Christmas card holder 1 organizer box 3 Christmas gift boxes [decor] 1 scare crow candy container 1 Trick or Treat candy container 2 Red Beaded Christmas Tree cones 22 cabinet hinges [From a project that did not happen. Returned to store for store credit.] 1 Wine Glass 3 Baskets 2 Perfumes 1 blender cup 1 dish scrubber 1 reusable plastic bottle 2 small boxes of tea 1 plastic tupperware [does not match current set] 4 candles 1 salad lunch organizer 1 pair of earrings 1 blue blouse 1 pair of grey heels 1 vintage cream holder 11 scarves 1 toboggan 1 belt 3 pairs of jeans 1 pair of flip flops 1 random fork 1 feather [decor] 3 Christmas nesting bowls 3 Christmas dish cloths 1 pot holder 1 oven mitt 1 cake pan with lid 3 wooden cooking spoons 2 spatulas 1 cookie spatula 1 pair of tongs 4 vintage picture frames 20 old pictures[ tossed not going to donate pictures of myself of course] Several sheets and pillow cases I did not know we had[I repurposed these into shop rags for my husband.]

Downsizing was the best decision we could have made for our lives! It forced us to identify the clutter in our lives and allowed us to let go of personal attachment to items. This freed us from the stuff that did not serve a purpose in our lives.

Looking back at the things I tossed always leaves me baffled, because I had no idea there was so many things clouding our lives that we truly didnt need.

I know I always talk about how minimalism changed my life, but it definitely changed my husbands life as well.

If youre ready to declutter, I highly encouarge you to check out my 30 Day Minimalist Decluttering Challenge. It will help you not only declutter your physical things, but also your mind!

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