From Jill, your glow guide / recovering maximalist / closet therapist

Not to be dramatic, but spring is a time of rebirth. The flowers are blooming. The sun is flirting with us again. And your coat closet? Well… it still thinks it’s February.

If you’ve ever found yourself elbow-deep in a pile of unmatched socks and wondering why your child owns 11 hoodies but zero shorts, hi. Same.

Here’s the thing about spring cleaning: it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, it can feel really good when you’re doing it with intention, especially when you start with your colors as the compass.

This isn’t just a cleaning checklist. It’s a refresh. A reset. A reminder that you don’t have to keep living with the clutter, in your closet, your home, or your kids’ wardrobes. You just need a little framework (and a few garbage bags).

1. Start With Your Closet (Because It Sets the Tone)

Spring is prime time for reevaluating what you actually wear — and what you’re keeping out of guilt, habit, or wishful thinking.

Ask yourself:

• Do I feel like me in this?
• Is this in my color season?
• Do I reach for this when I want to feel good?

If you don’t know your color season yet, this is your sign to get analyzed. It makes editing your closet SO much easier. You’re not just guessing what looks good - you know.

Once you’ve identified your keepers (and said goodbye to the rest), breathe a little. That closet just got way less chaotic.

2. Apply the “Edit, Don’t Overhaul” Mindset to Your Home

Now that you’re in a flow, take the same approach to other spaces:

• Pantry: Toss the expired snacks. Group by type. Bonus points if it sparks joy.
• Bathroom: Say goodbye to the products you haven’t used since 2022. Remember, most skincare and makeup expires after a year. 
• Entryway: Do we need five umbrellas? No. One good one will do.

Let your color season mindset guide you: if it’s not useful, beautiful, or adding glow maybe it’s time to let it go.

3. Your Kids’ Closets Deserve a Glow-Up Too

Let’s be honest: kids grow like weeds and somehow accumulate an ungodly amount of pajamas.

Here’s a quick kid-closet cleanse strategy:

• Pull out everything
• Sort into: Fits Now, Save for Later, Donate
• Let them choose a few “favorites” to keep (bonus: this reduces morning outfit debates)

You don’t need a toddler in a capsule wardrobe (unless you’re into that), but you can simplify their choices. And if you’re a fellow color nerd — yes, your kids probably have a color season too.

4. Make Room for the Right Things

Spring isn’t just about getting rid of stuff — it’s about making space for what feels right.

In your closet:

• A fresh tee in your power color
• A lightweight jacket that flatters your undertones
• One dress that makes you feel pulled together, even on Tuesdays

In your home:

• A cleaner entryway that doesn’t stress you out
• A bathroom shelf that sparks a tiny bit of joy
• Fewer things = less noise = more ease

5. Treat Spring Like a Soft Reset, Not a Full Rebrand

You don’t need to redo your entire wardrobe or redecorate your house. But you do deserve to look around and feel like things are working for you — not against you.

Let color be your guide. Let comfort lead. And if you want to simplify your wardrobe once and for all?

👉 Get your Glow Guide and see how much easier getting dressed (and shopping!) can feel when you actually know what works for you.

Final Thoughts

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be intense or Pinterest-worthy. It just has to feel like a little exhale, a clearing out of what’s not serving you to make space for what does.

Your closet. Your home. Your kid’s tiny sock drawer. They all deserve a little glow.