Feel Good Friday

First steps to decluttering you space is finding the right tools

It’s Friday guys. You made it through the week. Most of us here in the South were forced to remain indoors because of the crazy snow storm that came through. Prayers and a speedy recovery for my friends and family in Texas. We’ve never experienced this kind of winter before but it did give me the urge to go through the cabinets and closets to clean out the clutter.

With being on a budget, I needed to think of inexpensive ways to declutter and reorganize every room in the house. Where best to go than the Dollar Tree. It is my go-to for everything crafty and this will definitely require a crafty eye.

Here are a few things we will need to finish our decluttering for the month of February. I will share some great ideas on how to make them look highend and be functional for you home or office.

Dollar Tree is the perfect place to meet your organization needs!

Ten Reasons to Declutter Your Home

January was the month to grab the reins for 2021 and prepare for the year ahead. Here is February and it’s full steam ahead. We started the month with Mardi Gras and now it is Lent. For the next forty days we give up things that we deem important to our daily lives. In the spirit of Lent, let’s start the season with giving up the clutter.

• Bless others with your preloved items - this is a year of giving. Help those who are in need by cleaning out your closets and drawers and donating your gently used items to family in need

• Be able to focus better - a cleaner space helps to minimize distractions. You would be surprised how organizing any space makes it easier to focus on what’s important

• Value the things you own - making decisions about what to keep and discard helps you to remember the purpose and value of the items you have. It will also help you appreciate the things you chose to keep

• Decrease your stress - visual clutter increases your stress. Clutter creates a chaotic atmosphere in your living space. Clear out the clutter and allow yourself to breathe easier with each box or bag you donate.

• Saves time - makes it easier to find things. Decluttering those cabinets, closets, and shelves helps to minimize the amount of time needed to find things. This will in turn decrease your stress levels and increase efficiency.

• Easier to clean - less clutter makes for easier cleaning. More open counter space makes it easier to wipe your surfaces off and less places for dust to hide.

• Makes your home more welcoming - it gives a more open feel. Clutter makes your home messy and unorganized. Letting go of unnecessary clutter makes your space more refreshing and energizing.

• Create joy - releasing clutter helps to remove chaos and invite positive energy. As you remove old items from your home, you will increase good energy by creating a joy-filled haven for you and your family

• Reforms your shopping habits - decluttering will make you more aware of the money you are spending on unnecessary items. It will make you think longer and more precise on future purchases.

• More time and energy for other things - less stuff means less focus on material things. It will provide you with more time and energy for more important things like that new business you wanted to start or that project you wanted to do with the family.

Feel Good Friday

5 ways to say “I love you” on a budget

We are all in this together right? We are all living on a strict budget because of COVID. So I compiled a few ideas on how to tell that special guy that you truly love him.

1. Massage: what doesn’t enjoy the touch of his woman. It doesn’t have to be all the fancy frills we love ladies. Keep it simple. Some warm oil and soothing music to help him forget about the stress of the world.

2. DIY Car Kit: this would mean more than you know. This is a little kit for him to keep in his glove box. Include things like a flashlight, pen, sunscreen, digital tire gauge, tissues, bandages, and disinfecting wipes. This is a great idea especially for dads!

3. Meal in bed: Cater to his needs. Plan out a menu for him to choose from OR fix his favorite meal and serve him in bed. Don’t forget to be the dessert.

4. Boys’ Day In: What man doesn’t like to have his guy time??? Have him invite the boys over, make a few snacks, and disappear. Give him time to relax and hang with the boys without distractions.

5. Honey-Don’t-List: I know everyone has a list of things that they need the man in their life to do. Go to that list and complete one or two of those things for him instead! Youtube and Pinterest have a plethora of hacks that are woman-friendly.