Simple Living Tips: 20+ Items Your Home Doesn’t Need

Over the years, our homes accumulate tons of things we use and don’t use.
There are things you may have needed at one time, but simply have no more purpose for in your home…
If you have some items in mind like this, you’re not alone. Here are some ideas for items you may not need in your home…
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Key Takeaways
Here are a few key takeaways:
Keep The Items You Love & Use
- If there are items that you love and use but may not be necessary, keep them and enjoy them.
- Household needs are different depending on your preferences and what you find useful.
Too Many Reusable Grocery Bags
- Reusable grocery bags are great, but they can accumulate quickly.
- If you have too many and want to declutter them, they can be used to carry other items you may be donating, and be left with those items.
Too Many Throw Pillows
- Too many pillows for your couch can make it harder to keep that area tidy each night.
Craft Supplies
- Craft supplies that are stored away for later may never get used.
- If you have supplies that you haven’t touched in years, consider donating them to a school or family that can use them.
Travel-Sized Toiletries
- Travel-sized toiletries from trips are great to save and can also help you save money.
- If you find that you have an abundance of these, you may want to consider removing them or giving them to family if they are cluttering your cabinets.
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Where is the list of 20 items? I only saw the list of key takeaways, naming four things you don’t need: throw pillows, reusable plastic bags, travel-sized toiletries, and craft supplies.
Do I have to watch a video to get the rest? Why don’t you mention that in the newsletter so I won’t waste my time looking for something I can read?
Hi Vicki,
Thank you for the input! I’ll update the site and the newsletter to clarify for the video posts.