just in time for the holiday weekend, i have decided to debut a new series.  “7 things” - where i will choose one area of my house and quickly list 7 things that need to be minimalized.

#1. the kitchen

1. glassware - how many of those cups/mugs do you really use anyway?
2. cookbooks - if it’s more than 7 years old and not “your favorite,” clip out the best recipes and discard the book.
3. the gadget drawer - you know, the one with 5 spatulas…
4. your countertop - find a new home for your things and remove the clutter from your sight
5. grocery/plastic bags - save a few and recycle the other 50
6. your fridge - pull everything out, clean, and be selective about goes back
7. stockpiled food - donate some of those uneaten nonperishables and clear the cabinets for stuff you really like.