Organization Extra: Letting it Go and Reclaiming the Space

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Last Thursday was my birthday, and for some reason, I chose that day to tackle a mountain of outdated papers to be filed. The beauty of the "outdated" part was that most of the pile could be shredded or recycled, and so the mountain is no more.

So, when I came across this article yesterday on items to ditch when downsizing, it struck a chord with me. We're a ways away from actually downsizing, not ready to dispense with our vehicles or move into a smaller house just yet, but a few of the tips are useful even if you're not downsizing in the traditional sense.

I mean, after all, who doesn't want to reduce clutter? And a few guidelines often make the job easier.