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Transform your kitchen this week!
Last week, we officially started the free Summer of Simplicity series. In this series, we're focusing on decluttering, organizing, and creating routines & habits to stop the clutter from coming back... all in just 10-15 minutes a day!
Welcome to Week 2 of the challenge! This week we're focusing on the kitchen counters!
The number one clutter area in the kitchen is, guess what, the counters! Is there anything worse than going to cook a meal in the kitchen and not having any counter space?
This week, you're going to assess everything you have sitting on your counter tops. You'll remove the things that don't truly belong, and find places for things to live that's not on your counter tops!
If you put in 10-15 minutes every day, by the end of the week you'll have decluttered and cleared your kitchen counters. And (best of all), you'll start putting routines into place to keep them clutter free!
READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN COUNTERS? HERE'S HOW TO GET STARTED:
- If you haven't yet, download the FREE challenge pack here.
- Follow the instructions for Week 2 (kitchen counters).
- Spend 10-15 minutes each day completing the kitchen counter checklist (found in the FREE challenge pack).
- By the end of the week, you should have completely transformed your kitchen counters (and the most important part- you'll begin creating a habit of decluttering).
TIPS FOR KITCHEN COUNTERS
Large appliances tend to take up the most real estate. You want to make sure that the only appliances sitting on your counter tops are the ones you use on a regular basis.
If you don't use it that often, it doesn't deserve a spot on your counter. It's only taking up valuable space that could be used for something else.
Likewise, go through any utensil caddies, knife blocks, spice racks, baskets, and anything else that seems to have a permanent home on your counters.
The only things on your counters should be the things you reach for almost every time you go to make a meal.
If you have things sitting on your counters that you can't remember the last time you used them and they're gathering dust, you're probably better off tossing, donating, or selling them!
Get those counter tops cleared off and you'll be amazed at what a world of a difference it makes. The next time you go to cook, you'll actually be able to use your counter tops for their intended purpose!
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS
If you're following along with the challenge this summer, I'd love if you shared your before & after pictures. Your photos will help inspire others on their decluttering journey.
As a thank you for sharing, you'll be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to the Simplicity Shop. Every week you submit photos, you'll receive one entry into the drawing. (Increase your odds of winning by submitting photos each week!)
To submit your pictures, simply reply to this e-mail or send them to celeste@simplicitystory.com. I'll draw a winner at the end of the summer challenge!
I can't wait to hear all about your progress this week, Reader!
PS: This summer, we're working to make big changes through small, everyday actions. Grab your FREE download here to join us in this week's Summer of Simplicity challenge!
Ready to kick your clutter to the curb? These can help:
- Easily see at-a-glance the steps you need to follow to ensure decluttering success with the Ultimate Decluttering Cheat Sheets.
- Get family members involved & turn decluttering into a fun game with Decluttering Cards.
- Gain the confidence you need to declutter your home and empower yourself to take action on the clutter in your home with beautiful Decluttering Affirmations.
Celeste @ Simplicity Story
Feeling overwhelmed by all the stuff in your home? My easy decluttering methods will help you *finally* get that stuff out of your home. Subscribe for weekly tips and resources designed to help you get rid of the mess and create a home you can be proud of.
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