KonMari

I tried to use the KonMari method to declutter my house. It didn't work for me... Not because the method doesn't work, but because I wasn't able to follow it. When I was trying to follow it, I had a lot going in my life (adopting my son, having foster children, getting laid off, starting a new job, going through fertility treatments). It was just a lot to try and get done when I was already short on time. When I was able to follow the method, I made a lot of progress.

Progress, - Following the KonMari method. Updates: 

• Part 1: Reading the book. Tackling: Clothes, Paperwork 
• Part 2: The Kitchen. 
• Part 3: DVD's, Toiletries, Clothes, Paperwork
• Part 4: Maintaining + Building Routines  
• Part 5: The Spare Bedroom 
• Part 6: The Storage Closet 
• Part 7: The Garage

 Categories: 

• Clothes - Start 7/22/15, DONE (8/5/15)
• Paperwork - In progress (Start 7/23/15) 
• Books 
• Kids 
• Clothes
• Toys 
• Books  
• Kitchen DONE (8/3/15)
• Food Items  
• Kitchen Supplies
• Kitchen Utensils/Dishes 
• Kitchen appliances 
• Small Articles:
• DVD - DONE (7/26/15)
• Toiletries - DONE (8/6/15) 
• Towels - DONE (8/7/15) 
• Skincare - DONE (8/6/15) 
• CDs
• Makeup Accessories
• Valuables 
• Household equipment 
• Household supplies (cleaning items) 
• Other - figurines 
• Disposables - gifts (i.e. Key holder) 
• Electronics - boxes, manuals, Unidentified cords, broken appliances 
• Beddings, sheets, pillows - DONE
• Spare buttons (toss?) 
• Free novelty goods 
• Small change - get rid of, into my wallet, deposit into bank? 
• Small Furniture 
• Tools 
• Jewelry 
• Artwork 
• Pet Supplies 
• Sentimental Items 
• Photos 

Totals:

• Donated bags: 49+ lost track! 
• Recycled: 5+ lost track! 
• Trash: 10 + lost track! 
• Shred: 5+ lost track!