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May 2025
9m 34s

End-of-School Decluttering for Parents

Shelina Jokhiya - DeCluttr Me
About this episode

🎒 End-of-school clutter incoming! As the school year wraps up, your home might start to resemble a chaotic museum of drawings, certificates, textbooks, broken pencils and the dreaded PE kit 🏅📚✂️


In this episode of Get Organised with Decluttr Me, I’m talking all about the clutter that floods into our homes at the end of the school year – and how to deal with it without losing your mind (or your hallway floor). I’ll share how to:


✨ Decide what to keep and what to let go

📦 Create a simple, fuss-free memory box

🧒 Get your kids involved in the process

📸 Digitise special bits without the mess

🗓 Prep for the next school year without overbuying


This one’s for all the parents feeling overwhelmed by the end-of-term tidal wave. Whether your child is in nursery or Year 11, you’ll find practical tips to help you clear the clutter, honour the memories, and enjoy a calm, sorted space for the summer ahead.


💬 Don’t forget to follow @decluttrme on Instagram for more organising tips

🎧 Listen now and start reclaiming your space — one glittery drawing at a time!

📩 Got a question or want to work with me? Head to www.decluttrme.com

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