February No Spend Month Challenge: Day 12 (Clean Out Your Closet)

 

Good morning, savvy savers! I hope you are all well rested, and in the mindset to save this morning! Things are a little amiss at my home this morning, as two of my three fuzzy little girls are at the vet this morning, one with an ear infection, and the second getting her final round of puppy vaccinations; when all of my family isn’t home, human and fuzzy alike, this seems a little sadder, you know?  So today, in keeping with this weeks cleaning trend, I want to focus on another problem area in many homes, our personal closets. Yes, our little caves of wonder. If you are anything like me, your closet is nothing short of a time capsule of the last decade of your life, and probably in need of an overhaul today! 

So today, I challenge you to purge your closet. But there is a catch to today’s challenge, you can only keep 40 items. Now before anyone gasps in horror, this is a purposed experiment. I am challenging you to limit your closets to 40 hangers, 40 items so that your closet only contains clothes you can currently fit, look great in, and simply love! All of the clothes being purged can be donated, sold, or upcycled, too! 

So here are a few tips to help you purge your closet:

• Purge veraciously.  Keep only the items that you absolutely love, can comfortably fit, and wear on a regular basis.  
• If something doesn’t fit “just right,” has holes, stains, is out of season, or you haven’t worn in one year, toss it! 
• Skinny Bin. For clothes that you are five pounds from fitting, create a bin or basket which can be placed in the top of your closet; no more than ten pieces. 
• Think Fabric. Torn or stained items, made of interested fabrics, can be reprieved from the donation bin, and instead may be cut into strips or squares for crafting; think pillo cases, framed vintage tees, tee-shirt rugs, and more! 
• Invest in great hangers.  Think smaller, huggable hangers for clothing, and bendable hangers for swearers; plastic hangers can be re-purposed to hang fabric in your craft room, and wire hangers can be stored for wreath forms.
• Maximize your losses.  Purged items can be sold via Craigslist, eBay, Facebook, consignment shops, Threadup, or garage sales.  

Don’t think of this as a chore, but a life lesson. By purging the things we don’t need, want, or use, we are making room for all of the clothing and accessories that make our bodies look and feel better. Today we are freeing ourselves for the bigger, better deals. So today, let’s see how we can change our perspectives, one closet at a time! Be sure to mosey on back her tonight to see my daily recap!

Here’s to saving,

 

Challenge Links:

• The 31 Day No Spend Month Challenge!
• February No Spend Month Challenge: Day 1 (Commitment & Pantry Organization)
• February No Spend Month Challenge: Day 1 Recap
• February No Spend Month Challenge: Day 2 (Menu Ideas)
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 2 Recap
• February No-Spend Challenge: Day 3 (Dine Out At Home)
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 3 Recap
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 4 (#Choose30 Challenge)
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 4 Recap
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 5 (Coupon Swap)
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 5 Recap
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 6 (Rain-Check Shopping)
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 6 Recap
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 7 (How To Save On Your Utility Bills) 
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 8 (Preparing For Cleaning Week)
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 8 Recap 
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 9 (Establishing Cleaning Routines & Decluttering Zones)
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 9 Recap
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 10 (Bathroom & Linen Closet Organization)
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 10 Recap
• February No-Spend Month Challenge: Day 11 (Clean Off Your Counter-tops)
• February No Spend Month Challenge: Day 11 Recap