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Hazy sunsets watched while we sink our toes into golden sand next to a sea vista… we’re loving UK staycations this year. Whether Whitby or Whitley, or a trip to the sunny south, the UK seaside has plenty to offer.
The school holidays are here, and it's time for sun, fun and family days out. It's also an opportunity for you and your child to declutter their bedroom and get it shipshape before the new school term.
In this blog, I offer five top tips to turn your child's bedroom from horrid heap to clutter-free haven.
1) Inspire your child by asking what they’d like to gain from decluttering. A stylish room to show off at the next sleepover? More time to build spaceships and less time searching for the right piece of Lego? Or space for a homework desk away from the hustle and bustle?
2) Avoid becoming overwhelmed by working through one category of clutter at a time. Start with the mecanno, then the books, and the dolls clothes, and so on. As a bonus, you’ll see how much of everything your child owns - and it's always more than you think!
3) Don’t let decision-making drag-on. You can make faster progress by setting “keep or go” guidelines before you start - so it stays if it’s a favourite or it is played with and used regularly, but you let it go if your child has lost interest or outgrown it or if it is especially dirty, broken or has parts missing.
4) Ask your child to help you find “homes” for the things you are keeping. If they know that that the soft toys live in the hammock, they’re more likely to make it there, instead of under the bed. And keep small items like cars corralled in tubs. Earn yourself bonus points for using big clear labels.
5) Congratulations, the bedroom looks great. But if you don’t want it to be a mess again by half-term, you need to factor in maintenance. Try a five-minute tidy-up each evening (use a timer and “race” it!) plus a longer session every quarter. Always have a “top up” session before Christmas so the old can make way for the new.
Jules Langford is a professional declutterer and member of APDO (Association of professional declutterers and organisers) helping individuals create a calm and relaxing atmosphere in their overcrowded homes.
Join her FREE, friendly private Facebook Group and get a weekly mini clutter challenge plus tips and hints to kick-start your decluttering.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/makemeclutterfree/
Hazy sunsets watched while we sink our toes into golden sand next to a sea vista… we’re loving UK staycations this year. Whether Whitby or Whitley, or a trip to the sunny south, the UK seaside has plenty to offer.
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Despite the temperature taking its time to catch up (anyone else having to reach for their winter coat in the middle of April?), the evenings are finally brighter and days feel drier. Which means if you’ve been debating a house move… there’s no better time than now! Whether you’re upgrading, downsizing, or just relocating, spring is the perfect time for a new season in your life. The weather is usually mild, meaning no stressful moving of boxes in the sweltering sun, and the longer light is the best way to bring out your home’s full potential for buyers.
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