Think twice before buying tchotchkes. Focus on creating incredible memories instead!

Declutter tip: Collect memories, not things

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Living

“Give away anything you haven’t found use for in the last two years. Imagine others enjoying what you no longer use, so it’s easier to let go.” - Clare Kumar, Chief Organizer at Streamlife.ca, a home and office organizing company.


Declutter tip: Less is more

Designate folders for reference, active and ongoing projects, outstanding bills, personal info and future to-dos. Label each one and stick them in a filing cabinet drawer. Recycle often; drawers should be three-quarters full at most.

Declutter tip: File! Don't pile

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Seasonal

Spring

Store toys and knick-knacks in a fabric shoe holder. 24-pocket cotton over-door shoe bag, $25, containerstore.com.

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Declutter tip: Collect memories, not things

Declutter tip: Less is more

Declutter tip: File! Don't pile

Spring cleaning guide: Tips to freshen your house top to bottom

Declutter tip: Repurpose a shoe holder