The 500 Item Purge: The Kids’ Closet Reset Every Parent Needs
If your kids’ closets are overflowing, this guide will help you confidently purge outgrown clothing, simplify laundry, and make getting dressed easier every day.
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If you’ve landed here, you’re ready to tackle one area of your home as part of the 500 Item Purge.
This simple decluttering challenge is all about letting go of the things that no longer serve your family, one small decision at a time. Despite the name, it’s not really about reaching 500 items, it’s about building momentum and creating a home that’s easier to clean, organize, and enjoy. If you’re new to the challenge, be sure to read the 500 Item Purge Overview first, where I’ll explain the philosophy behind the purge, share the benefits of owning less, and give you access to my free Decluttering Guide to help you confidently decide what stays and what goes. Then come back here, and let’s tackle this room together.
Kids’ CLOSETS Purge: Make Getting Dressed Easier
Kids grow fast, which means their closets seem to fill up just as quickly. Between hand-me-downs, holiday outfits, school clothes, and impulse purchases, it’s easy to end up with far more clothing than they can realistically wear.
Some clutter is obvious, clothes that no longer fit, stained shirts, and worn-out shoes. Other items are sneakier: outfits they never choose, duplicate jackets, special occasion clothes they’ve already outgrown, and pieces you’re saving because they’re “too cute” to part with.
As I worked through my girls’ closets, I kept asking myself one simple question: “Would they actually wear this today?” If the answer was no, it went into the donation box or keepsake bin. Little by little, laundry became easier to put away, getting dressed took less time, and the closets actually had room to breathe.
As you work through your own kids’ clothes, don’t overlook the little things like mismatched socks, worn pajamas, outgrown swimsuits, or accessories that haven’t been touched in months. Those small items count too.
The goal isn’t to have an empty closet. It’s to have one filled with clothes that fit, get worn, and make everyday routines just a little bit easier. ✌🏼
Still Stuck? Let the Decluttering Guide Decide.
If you’re staring at an item thinking, But what if I use it someday? or It was expensive…, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I created the free Decluttering Guide. These simple yes-or-no flowcharts take the guesswork out of decluttering, helping you confidently decide what stays and what goes. Download it below and think of it as your decluttering sidekick as you work toward a calmer, more functional home.
GET YOUR DECLUTTERING GUIDE HERE
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Katelyn Collier is a former elementary school teacher turned homeschooling mom of three and the founder of A Pop of You. She’s passionate about helping families step away from the pressure of today’s fast-paced culture and create homes filled with presence, joy, and balance. Through her resources and podcast, she shares simple, practical tools to reclaim childhood and make family life feel lighter and more intentional.
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