{"id":2497,"date":"2025-05-09T16:34:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T16:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/?p=2497"},"modified":"2025-06-04T01:24:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T01:24:26","slug":"decluttering-doesnt-have-to-suck-heres-the-easiest-hack-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/decluttering-doesnt-have-to-suck-heres-the-easiest-hack-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Decluttering Doesn\u2019t Have to Suck \u2013 Here\u2019s the Easiest Hack Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">Okay, real talk, moms. Is decluttering one of those things you always <em>mean<\/em> to do, but then life happens? Same. It can feel like such a huge project that it\u2019s easier to just live with the mess. But here\u2019s the thing\u2014I found this super simple hack that makes decluttering painless, and dare I say, even kind of fun? It\u2019s called the \u201cone box method,\u201d and once you hear how it works, you\u2019ll wonder why you didn\u2019t try it sooner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The One Box Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Here\u2019s the deal. Anytime you have an empty box lying around (Amazon delivery, diaper box, whatever), grab it, and go around your house filling it with stuff you no longer want or need. That\u2019s it. Once the box is full, you take it to your local donation center, sell the items, or toss them (if they can\u2019t be reused). It\u2019s this simple, low-pressure trick that lets you declutter a little at a time without turning your house upside down or making a giant mess in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">I saw this hack on Instagram thanks to @kerry.daehn6, and honestly, I\u2019m obsessed. Some people use this method as a part of their regular cleaning routine, like every time they finish a box of diapers. 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DGbzUORuT3j\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Kerry Daehn (@kerry.daehn6)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For me, I like to set aside 15 minutes on Mondays and another 15 on Saturdays to tidy up and deep clean one specific \u201czone\u201d of my home. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/zone-cleaning-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"(Click here for my blog post on my zone system!)\">(Click here for my blog post on my zone system!)<\/a><\/strong> During those times, I\u2019ll keep an empty box handy to fill as I go. It\u2019s quick, it\u2019s easy, and it actually gets done. No more avoidance because \u201cI don\u2019t have time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Hack Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The genius of the one 05box method is it works in bite-sized chunks. There\u2019s no giant pile of stuff taking over your living room and making you want to quit before you start. Instead, it\u2019s a slow and steady win every time you fill up a box. Plus, it\u2019s so satisfying to watch the clutter literally leave your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">And here\u2019s the best part: the less stuff you have, the easier it is to clean. No more spending an hour clearing counters or picking up toys before you can even start vacuuming. Trust me, future you will thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make It Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you&#8217;re anything like me, you need a little motivation to make cleaning and decluttering less \u201cugh.\u201d That\u2019s why I created <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/radio.domesticdaydreams.com\/join-domestic-daydreams-radio\" title=\"\">Domestic Daydreams Radio<\/a><\/strong>, and I think you\u2019re going to love it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Picture this: 30-minute cleaning routines set to nostalgic 1950s radio shows like <em>Dragnet!<\/em> <em>Father Knows Best, Fibber McGee &amp; Molly, Suspense!<\/em> Morning or evening, whenever you\u2019re ready,<strong> just press play, and I\u2019ll guide you through a cleaning routine that feels like a relaxing escape<\/strong> into the good ol&#8217; days (while still getting stuff done). It\u2019s like turning chores into a little self-care moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Years-Challenge-YouTube-Thumbnail.png?resize=1024%2C576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Years-Challenge-YouTube-Thumbnail.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Years-Challenge-YouTube-Thumbnail.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Years-Challenge-YouTube-Thumbnail.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/domesticdaydreams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/New-Years-Challenge-YouTube-Thumbnail.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Even better? I\u2019ve got challenges to keep you on track too. Whether you want to declutter specific zones or tackle those never-ending cleaning to-dos, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/radio.domesticdaydreams.com\/join-domestic-daydreams-radio\" title=\"\">Domestic Daydreams Radio<\/a><\/strong> makes it easy, and dare I say, kind of fun! You can try out some episodes of the routines <a href=\"https:\/\/radio.domesticdaydreams.com\/opt-in\" title=\"\">here (morning)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/radio.domesticdaydreams.com\/free-evening-routine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"here (evening).\">here (evening).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Next time you finish off a box of diapers or open up your latest Amazon haul, don\u2019t toss that box. Instead, take 15 minutes to fill it up with things that don\u2019t spark joy (thanks, Marie Kondo). Donate, sell, or trash them, and poof! 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