A lot of us simply have too much stuff, and while I’ve written extensively on getting rid of stuff by decluttering, this post is focused on things you shouldn’t get rid of. While getting rid of ...

Over the course of the year, we tend to collect plenty of things we don’t need. Let’s be honest, much of it is just junk. That’s why the end of the year is the perfect time to declutter your space.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mesha Griffith, the author of The Bedtime Mantra. It has been edited for length and clarity. I'm a children's book author and mom. One day, I ...