Let it Go - 70+ DECLUTTERING Ideas! Easy things to declutter

Need some decluttering motivation before the New Year? This video is for you!
We are entering a season where it is highly likely that a few new items will make their way into our homes and lives. Make way for the new, and let go of the old.
This list of 70+ decluttering ideas, will have you moving around your home - room by room - and making conscious decisions about your things.
Do you need 5 hammers in the garage? Do you love that gift you have hidden away in your storage room? If the answer is NO, then LET IT GO!
I don't expect that you will be able to declutter each and every item from this idea list, but I do hope that it jump starts the process to becoming more clutter free - just in time for the New Year.
Happy DECLUTTERING everyone!
xoAngela
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[@ArrowHillCottage]

Do you have anything to add to the list? Let's chat!

[@roslynsalazar8589]

After my divorce, I was forced to leave behind so many hoarded items, and it changed my life. 10 years later, I live in a tiny apartment with a river view that I love! I am thrilled that what I have are really just the things I love and I am so grateful to have recently found your channel, has you inspire me to continue to declutter on a regular basis. It just feels so amazing! Thank you!

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Blessings on your journey! I’m happy you’ve found the channel too! ❤️

[@michelesusanne1]

We have done so much decluttering, I am to the point in some categories to get new things, to replace some old worn out items. It's exciting to get something new without it being an additional clutter item. Thanks for the sharing some decluttering ideas we often overlook.

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Yes! That is why I think this time of year is the perfect season to declutter! I know that I am putting new bath towels on my Christmas wish list! ❤️ thanks for watching!

[@maswilli]

Me as well! I want to start decorating and replacing some items that are VERY worn! My issue is that I don't like shopping or know how to deorate 😒

[@tahirisaid2693]

You have done great for yourselves. I understand the fact that tomorrow isn't promised to anyone, but investing today is a hard thing to do for me now because I have no idea of how and where to invest in. I would be happy if you could advise me based on how you went about yours, as I am ready to go the passive income path.

[@tahirisaid2693]

Thanks so much I was able to find her page and I already leave her a message.

[@normasubia6807]

I love to declutter my kitchen there is always something to get rid of and you will feel better about your home!!

[@laurac56]

You mentioned DVDs. I recently took an entire cabinet (3 shelves) of DVDs, removed the plastic cases and downsized them to one zippered case, the size of a book. I couldn’t declutter them because they belong to my husband. He is not a minimalist.

[@ArrowHillCottage]

That’s a great tip! And surely the collection now takes up much less space!

[@oceanmoonbelle]

I did this too! It’s a great way to free up space!

[@Jennifer-nz2ss]

I try to put the decluttered things outside at a place where lots of people can see them. They are usually gone by next day!😂

[@ArrowHillCottage]

That trick has worked well for me many times in the past as well! It feels so good to know that someone’s day was probably made finding those treasures! ❤️

[@lisawhitmire2514]

i love decluttering !

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Same! And I love doing it this time of year! ❤️

[@مقبولدعائیں]

There are things that we keep in the “May be” category and those are in abundance

[@ArrowHillCottage]

That’s a tough category! ❤️

[@peretzleah]

The Minimal Mom calls this the "time will tell" box. After a while, you'll know what to keep and what not.

[@romeoslover817]

Those towel and bath mats are always needed by animal shelters and veterinaries. One vet told me that the towels are a godsend. Blankets too. Just be sure to contact them to make sure they can use them.

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Such a great way to donate! ❤️

[@danicegewiss862]

Our local SPCA gets a ton of donations in the Spring.

[@wanderinghome9979]

‘Rocks or sticks’ hahaha….yep, you know boys! I had to make a rule about storing rocks outside on the rock retaining wall and sticks should be hidden outside where I can’t find them!

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Ha Ha! Yep! I’m always amazed at what they choose to keep around! ❤️

[@chloe2264]

It's not just boys. My girl has a huge rock and stick collection she won't let go of. Plus made an "aquarium" for her marine animal toys out of a Tupperware container that also needed a home, lol.

[@dorishamilton1635]

I left your video message, went to my closet and filled 2 garbage bags… ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ArrowHillCottage]

That’s great! Keep working hard! The effort will be worth it! ❤️

[@biancarice789]

I had to stop the video and check out some of the things you mentioned and got very motivated to declutter them, haha. thanks!

[@ArrowHillCottage]

That’s awesome! That was my hope with this video…to generate ideas!

[@rebelnrocker]

Thank you for this! I wonder, would you consider doing a photograph decluttering video? I’m facing an ENORMOUS photo and sentimental items organising task and I’d really appreciate your thoughts :)

[@ArrowHillCottage]

I actually did a video that talked quite a bit about photos and other sentimental items. If you haven't seen it - you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2SoXpaYhq1md9E

[@michaelstec5489]

I just found this channel! Love it- sooooo practical not that extreme decluttering stuff😊. Great ideas!! -Linda S.

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Thanks for the encouragement! ❤️

[@nadinenorman1925]

Just want to let you know when food has a date, but that doesn't mean it's bad. I use food past the date. Though I would share

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Yes, some food past the date is still very much edible, I agree. ❤️

[@terrilloyd3691]

Great list!❤

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Thank you!

[@JaneH3675]

Oh no! Nope! Need my rice cooker! I use it a lot. Hate cooking rice on the stove, too messy. 😁

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Ha ha! I feel that way about certain kitchen appliances I have kept too. We all have our own favorites! ❤️

[@patriciafinks6804]

I agree with a lot of your decluttering ideas. I get stuck though not knowing what to do with the things I do not want or need. Example: honing down photos? Just throw them in the trash?

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Photos are probably the toughest of all for me. I love them so much! That being said…yes. If you have duplicate pictures or a picture that is blurry, and you have others that are better representations that you want to keep; you can certainly throw them! ❤️

[@AMcDub0708]

I brought my cast off photos to thanksgiving with the family and laid them out on the table and said Take what you want. The remainder, I pitched in the trash.

[@rubinahussain7170]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom .

[@jackiecarnathan7415]

I'm making progress. I'm down to only the sentimental items left and Christmas decor. I think I will use my hope chest as the limit for my sentimental items.

[@ArrowHillCottage]

That’s a great idea! ❤️

[@teresamcgahey7522]

Hi from Ireland! Love your ideas, thank you!💚

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️

[@charmingintrovert3240]

I love videos on decluttering motivation, thank you for this wonderful content! Even though both my husband and I enjoy living minimally, we cannot agree on one item that takes up space in our home...my wedding dress from 29 years ago. We have two adult sons so I am not saving it for anyone, but it has sentimental value to me. My husband says to just donate it. Can you please address our wedding dresses in a future decluttering video? Maybe there are other women who don't know what is the best thing to do with their wedding dress either. Thank you! 🤗

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Good idea! I have had a similar struggle with my dress actually! I was about to donate it a few years ago but my mom thought I might regret it so she took it to her house to store there. I hade thought of saving it and having it made into baptismal outfits (a couple different styles maybe) that our grand kids could wear on their baptism days. I’ve also heard of people who donate the dress to be made into burial gowns for premature infants who didn’t survive ❤️

[@mandypfeiff297]

My mom took mine and made a decorative wedding pillow for my bed with the date stitched on. Then also made each of our kiddos stocking for Christmas out of it.

[@AMcDub0708]

I donated mine the week after my wedding 😂 I have never ever missed it. I think of the woman who may have found it and wore it at a fraction of the price, or the Halloween costume it may have been. Either way, I smile. But ultimately it’s your dress to keep or donate. Not anyone else’s decision.

[@chloe2264]

My marriage was a dumpster fire, but I still kept the dress because I loved it so much! It's probably still holding me back from moving on fully... I should probably sell it...

[@amandakelly2747]

I am having same issue with the wedding dress. I have 2 grown boys they have no use for it. I was told of a website that needs wedding dresses for girls that don't have much to spend on a wedding I would be ok donating for them.

[@kennethbailey9853]

❤❤❤

[@GoingGreenMom]

Thank you!

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Thanks for watching!

[@romeoslover817]

add college and high school yearbooks to the photographs and albums

[@ArrowHillCottage]

I don’t think I ever purchased a college yearbook, but I did in high school! ❤️

[@lindabeard488]

Hi from Kansas

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Hello! Thanks for stopping in!

[@ravenclawmagic9655]

Hi Angela! Do you have a PO Box for fan mail?

[@ArrowHillCottage]

I don’t! But it’s sweet of you to think of me! ❤️

[@cherylkalsch5107]

I love your youtube channel.

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Awe, thank you so much! ❤️

[@nellieworks4041]

Our indoor air quality is the worst!! Plants detoxify

[@ArrowHillCottage]

It’s awesome that plants can help with that! ❤️

[@sophiemac7494]

Agree plants detox the air

[@sct4040]

I love my plants, keep me zen.

[@kennethbailey9853]

THANKYOU

[@ArrowHillCottage]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@charlenebrissette3348]

Most foods don’t expire they have a best by date not an expiry date. Usually dried and canned foods last for years.

[@ArrowHillCottage]

It’s true that usually canned goods can last much longer than their date. I guess for me, the idea is that if I’ve had a can of something for such a long time and not used it….probably means it doesn’t need to be taking up space in my cabinets. I know a lot of people do have long term food storage though - in which case canned goods might sit for quite a long time. ❤️

[@Kate98755]

bedroom side table lamp…not used? mine is on a timer to go on at night in the dark winter, but even now it’s a lamp i turn on before bed, and then i read….no one else is using a bed side table? didn’t know this

[@ArrowHillCottage]

People still use bed side tables! We have a pair in our bedroom! ❤️

[@bechannel582]

Hey!!! Where'd you get that cute wicker basket at 4:32?

[@ArrowHillCottage]

The one in the kitchen drawer? It was from Target! I think maybe the hearth and hand collection? ❤️