When it doubt, throw it out.
(Well, at least these items.)
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When in doubt, do you throw it out?
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If you’ve noticed your home becoming increasingly cluttered, adopting this philosophy might be beneficial.
Old Makeup
Do you remember when you bought that contour palette?
Is your concealer looking a little crusty?
Professional organizer and founder of Jenuinely Contained, Jennifer Jarret, tells me youll never regrettossing out old makeup.
This is a huge category of items that people tend to hang onto for far longer than they should.
Its understandable why, makeup can be very expensive and it can last a long time.
While it might feel innocuous, using old makeup can have consequences beyond an uneven system.
Makeup, especially the creamier variety, can be a breeding ground for bacteria.
Expired Food
Is there a reason to eat expired food?
Then theres no reason to keep it.
Clothing That Doesnt Fit
Bodies change and thats okay.
But keeping clothing that doesnt fit isnt.
Keep in mind, that you dont need to put old clothing in the trash.
Anything in good condition should be given away or donated to a worthy organization.
Cue toddler meltdown, says Jarrett.
Determining which of your games are complete and which ones are missing pieces is vital to keeping ones sanity.
Get rid of games with missing or broken pieces andtry something new on your next family game night.
Mahanna advises saying goodbye to anything that reminds you of something painful or a former life.
Broken or Unused Items
Do you find your home is cluttered?
This can be anything from broken dishes and mugs to unused makeup or extra books or throw pillows.
