Seasonal Decluttering

Purpose

Quarterly review and purge of unused, outgrown, or unnecessary items. Keeps the household manageable and prevents accumulation, especially as Ezra grows and his needs change rapidly.

Frequency

• Full declutter: quarterly (September, December, March, June)
• March timing: aligns with Pesach prep
• Mini declutter: monthly — one area only

Room-by-Room Checklist

Kitchen

Bedroom & Closets

Bathroom

Living Room

Ezra's Room / Baby Items

Entrance & Storage

Mirpeset (Balcony)

Decision Framework

For each item ask:

1. Used in the last 12 months? No = likely goes
2. Still works / fits / serves purpose? No = goes
3. Would I buy this again today? No = goes
4. Sentimental or irreplaceable? Keep, but store properly

After Decluttering

1. Donate immediately — don't let the bag sit for weeks
   • Clothing: Yad Sarah, textile bins (פחי בגדים) around Jerusalem
   • Baby items: Facebook groups (Nitzanei Yerushalayim, Anglo communities)
   • Furniture: post on Yad2
2. Trash goes out same day
3. Sell items: Yad2 or Facebook; set a 2-week deadline — if not sold, donate

Pesach-Specific Declutter (March/April)

Pesach cleaning naturally aligns with deep decluttering:

• Go through every cabinet and drawer (you're already checking for chametz)
• Take the opportunity to purge while everything is out
• Deep clean as you go — declutter + clean in one pass

Notes

Israeli Context: Textile recycling bins (פחי בגדים) are on many Jerusalem streets. Yad Sarah lends and accepts medical and baby equipment. Before chagim, community groups often organize donation drives.