We're in the middle of our biennial ice storm here in North Texas, which leaves those of us with 2-wheel drive vehicles stuck at home for a day or two with Netflix and baking supplies beckoning. Let's use this unexpected at-home time for our 40 Bags in 40 Days burst! You may have to skip one or two of these days anyway, because you forget or you're on a cruise to Bermuda for spring break and you have no bags in your cruise cabin. We understand. So now is the time!
Today, let's start with something simple and not too painful: your junk drawer. You know you have one. Or three. It's ok. We all need a place to store our household scissors. Just not thirty binder clips and rusty keys that haven't fit anything since you lost your third grade diary.
Empty out the drawer. The WHOLE drawer. Remove any organizers/dividers. Be honest with yourself here. If you cannot IDENTIFY what is in your hand, toss it. You don't need it, and it is officially clutter. Old keys, pens that don't work, cables and cords to Lord-knows-what, coupons that are expired from restaurants that closed two years ago. And presto! You have already filled your bag for today!
Remember, only a few pens, one functional sharpie, and some paper clips are needed. You'll be more joyful when you open your tidy drawer and always remove a pen that works, and you don't have to play scribble-me-working to find one to sign your kid's permission slip.
Best of luck with today's decrapifying! And stay warm, Minimalists!
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