What is a KonMari Checklist? Our printable KonMari Checklist helps you take the ideas from the book and puts them in a practical, easy to use format. Simple start at category 1 (clothing), cross off each item as you declutter, and move down the list in order.
Japanese (Kondo): variously written, the most usual form being with characters meaning 'nearby wisteria', and actually designating 'Fujiwara of Omi' (Omi no Fujiwara). Kon ('near') is the Sino-Japanese pronunciation of chika, as in Chika-tsu-awa-umi ('Nearer Lake', now Shiga prefecture).
How to Fold Onesies (Using the Marie Kondo Method)
- Lay Onesie Flat. Lay the onesie flat and try to smooth out the wrinkles and check that the seams are even.
- Fold in the First Side.
- Repeat with the Right Side.
- Fold Up 1/3 of the Way.
- Fold Onesie Up Again.
- Fold Again and Stand Up.
- File in Drawer Divider.
Here is a step by step guide on folding your onesies:
- Lay your onesie flat on your bed or any smooth, flat surface.
- Zip or button down your onesie.
- Fold the sleeves so that the whole will look like a rectangle.
- Fold it in half, preferably lengthwise.
- Fold into a very neat rectangle or into a compact roll.
Despite the season, at least three onesies can be bought in a newborn size. Then, it is better to opt for 0-3 size. Remember that onesies with built-in footies should have sufficient length so that not to prevent your baby from movements.
Tightly roll your blanket, starting from the side, you just folded on top. Pinch the edge of your blanket and stack the end on top of the rest of the blanket. Roll your sheet as tightly as you can. Use your hands as a guide in keeping the blanket secured as you roll it.
Fold the sleeves in, on top of the main body of the sleeper. Next, fold the legs up to the collar of the sleepers, then in half again. If they are bulky, fleece sleepers, you can always use thirds instead of fourths, or alternatively, roll them, instead of folding.
The 5 KonMari Tidying Categories: Clothing, Books, Paper, Misc and Mementos
- Clothing.
- Books.
- Paper.
- Misc.
- Mementos.
- Don't bring any new items into your home until the decluttering process is complete. Regina Lark, A Clear Path.
- Get mentally prepared. Amy Trager.
- Gather all the materials you'll need.
- Tackle one item at a time.
- Ask yourself the right questions.
- Remember your vision and stick to it.
- Ask for help from a professional.
Decluttering Your Home: 5 Simple Steps
- The act of decluttering isn't just something that clears the physical space.
- Start with what you can see.
- Identify the emotions attached to each item.
- Identify what is useful, beautiful, or simply nostalgic.
- Make three piles. Trash, Give Away, and Keep.
- Organize what you have left.
The KonMari method is wonderfully simple in approach. First, you must evaluate all the items you own. This process could take three hours or it could take six months – your personal journey just depends on how many things you own.
The 10 Most Important Principles I Have Learned to Help Anyone Unclutter:
- Stop the Flow of Stuff Coming In.
- Remove at Least One Item a Day.
- Get Rid of the Easy Stuff First.
- Put a Disposal Plan in Place.
- Decide to Not Keep Things out of Guilt or Obligation.
- Do Not Be Afraid to Let Go.
- Gifts Do Not Have to be Material.
10 Tips for Organizing Your Whole House
- Set up a no-fail garage system. Here's an approach that's simple, inexpensive, and quick to accomplish.
- Cut laundry time in half.
- Work some kitchen magic.
- Put it in writing.
- Get a charge.
- Tell a tidier toy story.
- Declutter the grownups' bedroom closet.
- Set kids' closets straight.
Knitwear, including tops, pants, skirts, and dresses, should usually be folded. However, if you're tight on drawer space, a sweater can be folded in half, shoulder to shoulder, and draped over the bar of a wooden hanger with a piece of tissue paper in between.
How to Fold a Sweater
- Lay the sweater out flat in front of you with the arms outstretched.
- Fold in one side with the sleeve facing out.
- Fold the sleeve over and down.
- Repeat on the left side.
- Visually cut the piece of clothing into thirds and fold starting from the top.
Folding Jeans Efficiently
- Fold your jeans in half length-wise. In other words, fold one leg on top of the other and align the top of the jeans.
- Fold the jeans again so that the bottom cuff sits just below the back pocket.
- Fold the knees up to the bottom of the pockets.
- Fold the jeans in half one final time.
Pleated skirts and dresses are some of the trickier items to pack. To keep a fully pleated skirt looking sharp, lay it flat or fold in half lengthwise, between dry cleaner bags toward the bottom of your bag.
