Updated on December 28, 2024
Project Organize Refresh. A 31-day challenge to quickly and easily declutter and organize your home’s most used areas to start off the new year.
Who is ready for a fresh start?
Welcome back to Year 6 of the Project Organize Refresh!
Some years ago, I started Project Organize because I felt overwhelmed, overworked, and overall chaotic. At the time, I had a 6-year-old and a 3-year-old and felt like I was not keeping it together at all.
I needed to hold myself accountable for organizing and controlling the chaos.
I planned to declutter and organize every room in my house. And while I didn’t blog about all of it, I did make a lot of progress.
And then, life would change. I went from one kid in school and one at home to both at school, but more after-school activities. At the same time, I was trying to grow my home business.
Every time something in life changed (as it inevitably does), I would get thrown for a loop and need to revisit my systems to figure out what was working and what wasn’t.
Project Organize Refresh
Over the years, we accumulated SO MUCH stuff! And while I have been able to declutter and organize through the years, I need a refresh again.
I love to do a quick declutter every January after taking down the holiday decorations to prepare for the new year.
This challenge is meant to be fun and straightforward. Do not get bogged down with details!
How it Works
- I will post the daily challenge on Instagram, Facebook, and in our Facebook Community* so you can follow along with me. *new members – be sure to answer the questions so I can approve you for the group
- Each day, set a timer for 10 – 15 minutes and tackle one small area of your home.
- This is meant to be quick. This is not the time to pull everything out and go through each item meticulously, piece by piece. Make quick decisions.
- Throw away any garbage, set aside items you want to donate or sell and straighten up the area. If items belong somewhere else, set them aside for now.
- Do not buy any new storage or organizational items for this challenge. Use what you have, get creative, and make a list if you think you need a new bin or box. If you still need the bin or box at the end of the challenge, go ahead and add it to your next shopping trip.
I have found that as I declutter, I often move things around and end up being able to repurpose storage containers in different areas. - Some days, we will work on a general area like a bathroom cabinet or drawer. Pick ONE to work on – the one that bothers you the most or makes your day the most difficult.
- At the end of the challenge, your home will feel lighter, and you will have organized several problem areas.
- Have fun!
31 Days of Decluttering
- Trash
- Receipts
- Paper piles
- Kitchen counters
- Kitchen cabinet or drawer
- Junk drawer
- Pantry
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Dining room
- Closet
- Clothes
- Shoes
- Kid’s clothes
- Linen closet
- Bathroom counters
- Bathroom cabinet or drawer
- Medicine cabinet
- Cleaning supplies
- Laundry room
- Living room
- Books or magazines
- Phone apps
- Desk
- Office
- Hobby supplies
- Basement/storage area
- Garage
- Purse
- Car
Project Organize Challenge
Lastly, starting in February, we will begin the Project Organize Challenge. The challenge is different from the refresh completed in January. The Project Organize Challenge lasts 8 weeks. Again, I will be sharing on Instagram and in our Facebook Community.
Each week, we will focus on one essential task that helps keep our homes and lives running smoothly.
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The following week will build on the previous one, so at the end of the eight weeks, we will have eight new habits and systems running to help us have the mental and physical space to do a deep declutter on our homes.
After the eight weeks, I will share specific areas of my home where I do a deep decluttering and organizing project. I will share tips and tricks and budget-friendly ideas to help you organize your home, too!
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Free Printable 2025 Declutter Calendar
I am so excited to have you join me on this journey. Print out this 2025 specific calendar if you are joining us in January. This year’s version has daily checkboxes to mark off your progress.
Download: 2025 Calendar
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Free Printable Declutter Checklist
Grab your free Project Organize Refresh worksheet below to get started. Below, you can print out a general checklist you can use any time of the year.
Download: Checklist
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Betina Jessen says
I can completely relate to feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and chaotic in life, especially as a mom with young children. It’s so important to have strategies in place to help us stay organized and manage the chaos, and Project Organize Refresh sounds like a great way to do that. A 31-day challenge to declutter and organize the most used areas of our homes is a great way to start off the new year on the right foot. It’s always a good time to make a fresh start and hold ourselves accountable for maintaining a sense of order and control in our lives. Thanks for sharing your story and for introducing this helpful challenge to help others get organized and refreshed in the new year.