Here are some quick ways to clear out the winter clutter and make room for Spring. Tackle one, or all over the next two months. I guarantee that you'll feel better!

1. Front hall/closet: Take a look at what has piled up over the winter in this area. Hang up coats. Put away shoes. What else can be put away? What doesn't even belong here? After you de-clutter, sweep and clean the space. It's also good feng shui to have a tidy entrance!
2. Paper pile in the kitchen: Counters are a magnet for paper clutter. Spend 15 minutes attacking the paper pile: sort, recycle, and file what has accumulated. For more help with controlling your paper piles, read tips from my blog. 
3. Bags: Whether you carry a purse, wallet, diaper bag, backpack, work bag, or all of the above, spend some time cleaning out your bags. Recently my husband found a thumb drive he had been looking for everywhere in the bottom of his work bag. If you have kids, get them involved with clearing out their backpacks. 
4. Donations: Do you have a few bags of clothing, books or housewares you've been meaning to donate? Now is the time to get them out of the house. Find those bags, take them immediately to the car, and make a note to swing by the donation bins this week. Or even better, call an organization who will pick up the donations right from your home!
5. Your car: Head outside and take a good look at what has been cluttering up your car. The #1 thing to do is toss the junk: paper scraps, receipts you don't need, trash, and other random things that have accumulated. Put away toys and sports stuff your family isn't currently using. Take a look in the glove box and the trunk. And for more ideas, read my article from The Boston Sunday Globe or watch the video with my secrets for car organization on This Mom Needs Help!