Less Junk, More Joy!
Declutter Like a Boss: 25 Things You Can Ditch Today! 
Let’s be honest—sometimes, we’re not unmotivated; we’re just overwhelmed. The secret? Start SMALL. Today, I’ve got 25 ridiculously easy things you can declutter without breaking a sweat. No overthinking, no emotional turmoil—just clear the clutter and reclaim your space! 
Old meds? Toss ‘em! OTC stuff can go in the trash, but prescription pills should be mixed with coffee grounds 
(so nobody fishes them out—ew) or dropped off at a pharmacy disposal.
That first-aid kit you stashed in your car five years ago? Check it. Those band-aids are probably more like decorative stickers now.
3⃣ Grocery Bag Hoarding
If your pantry looks like a plastic bag breeding ground, it’s time to donate or recycle them. Homeless shelters and women’s prisons (with dog training programs! 
) often take them.
Yes, makeup expires. If your mascara is older than your last New Year’s resolution, it’s time to say goodbye before it gives you an eye infection. 
Unless you’re starting a fashion trend, there’s no reason to keep that lonely sock. Pro tip: Buy identical socks, and you’ll never have to deal with this mess again!
6⃣ Underwear That’s Seen Better Days
If it’s more holes than fabric, it’s time to upgrade. You deserve better. Period.
7⃣ Receipts You’ll Never Need
Unless you’re tracking a package 
or returning a big-ticket item, let those receipts go. Your time is worth more than a $2 refund!
If your Tupperware drawer looks like a chaotic black hole, let’s simplify. Keep what you actually use and ditch the rest.
9⃣ Expired Condiments
If you’ve had that salad dressing longer than your last relationship 
, it’s time to part ways.
Stale Snacks 
If that bag of chips has been in your pantry since the Bush administration, toss it. If it’s still good but unloved, donate it.
1⃣1⃣ Sample Packets Galore
Unless you’re traveling, do you really need 47 ketchup packets and mini shampoo bottles? If unopened, donate to shelters!
1⃣2⃣ Swag You’ll Never Use
Do you REALLY need another stress ball from that 2018 conference? Probably not.
1⃣3⃣ Old Newspapers & Sale Flyers
Straight to the recycling bin, my friend!
1⃣4⃣ Dusty Candles You’ll “Save for a Special Occasion”
Hate to break it to you, but that occasion ain’t coming. Light the candles or let them go!
1⃣5⃣ Christmas Cards from Years Ago
They were lovely at the time, but you don’t need to keep them forever. Snap a pic if you’re sentimental and recycle the paper.
1⃣6⃣ Ugly Magnets
Keep the ones you love, toss the ones from your lawn service guy.
1⃣7⃣ Toiletries You Hate
If you don’t like the smell or texture, you’re never going to use it. Pass it along!
1⃣8⃣ Broken Stuff You’ll Never Fix
If it’s been in your “fix it” pile for months (or years), just admit it—you’re never fixing it. And that’s okay!
1⃣9⃣ Empty BoxesUnless you’re planning a move, you don’t need a cardboard castle taking over your closet.
2⃣0⃣ Packing Materials You Keep “Just in Case”
If you only mail things once a year, there’s no need to keep a mountain of bubble wrap. Set a limit and stick to it.
2⃣1⃣ Cleaning Products That Don’t Work for You
We’ve all bought that “miracle” cleaner that ended up being useless. No shame in letting it go!
2⃣2⃣ Duplicate Kitchen Gadgets
How many can openers does one household need? Pick the best one and donate the rest.
2⃣3⃣ The “Garage Sale” Pile That’s Been Sitting for a Year
If you haven’t sold it yet, you’re probably never going to. Save yourself the hassle and donate it already.
2⃣4⃣ The Mending Pile of Shame
If you haven’t fixed that ripped shirt in six months, you probably never will. Either mend it NOW or let it go.
2⃣5⃣ The Couponed Hoard
If you’ve got a lifetime supply of bar soap but only use body wash, why are you keeping it? Pass it on to someone who will actually use it!
Decluttering doesn’t have to be overwhelming—just start with the easy stuff! Your future, clutter-free self will thank you. 
Jane Jenkins Herlong turns humor into a ticket to the big leagues—SiriusXM, best-selling books, and the Speaker Hall of Fame. Her Sweet Tea Secrets book is a Cracker Barrel hit! From a South Carolina tomato farm to the Miss America stage, Jane turns every NO into a NEXT—with plenty of laughs along the way! The post Less Junk, More Joy! first appeared on Jane Jenkins Herlong.
