An Advent calendar is used to count the days in anticipation of Christmas. So how about a countdown calendar for clutter?
Start the new year with less clutter taking up valuable space in your home, and your life by printing this calendar or following the list below.
Each day of December toss, recycle or set aside for donation the item corresponding to the day of the month. I guarantee you won't miss anything on this list in 2018.
Old phone books
Socks with holes
Magazines more than 6 months old
Old hair brushes and combs
Broken holiday decorations
Cooking utensils you have multiples of
Scarves you never wear
Makeup that smells or is dried out
Toys your pet no longer plays with
Clothing that does not fit
Bridesmaid dresses
Pens and markers that do not work
Cables for electronics you no longer use
Moldy shower curtains
Scraps of gift wrap
Purses you never use
Sample size toiletries
Old pillows
Promotional t-shirts you never wear
Greeting cards from a shower, wedding etc.
Stained plastic food storage containers
Unused coffee mugs
Out-of-date spices
Promotional magnets
Unused vases
College textbooks you never open
VHS tapes of recorded TV shows/movies
Swimsuits with failed elastic
Worn out sheets and blankets
Chipped dishware
Unknown keys