43 things to get rid of in the next 43 days

“A lot of people have an inordinate number of drink coasters in their side table as if they’re having a huge party,” says Novak. Unless you do, in fact, do a lot of entertaining, throw out the extras that you never reach for. Any that are wobbly or have chips or a soiled cork can go straight in the bin.

Spare change, scraps of paper, dead pens and wrappers should all go straight in the bin. Check if any of your loyalty cards have apps so your wallet isn’t so fat. “We’re trying to go paperless when we can,” says Novak.

Give that potpourri a whiff. “If it doesn’t have a scent, it’s lost its purpose,” says Novak. Refresh the container, or get rid of it for good if you don’t use it for the aroma.

Dump that basket of extra buttons and threads that came with clothes you might not even own anymore. “You would never be able to match it up,” says Novak. “There are so many colours of thread that a tailor can certainly match the colour to whatever.”

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Source: RD.com