So you’ve finally decided to clear out the junk and clean up your life — or at least your house. Whether it’s an old refrigerator or prescription medicine, there are probably items cluttering your space just because you don’t know how to get rid of them properly. Cleaning up your home and yard can be easy, especially if you have neighborhood programs that help you dispose of larger items you can’t throw away. To get your living space back in order, we’ve put together this list which outlines how to dispose of or recycle these 10 common household items you just don’t know what to do with. Scroll on for 10 ways to freshen up your digs.
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Now that we're nearing the end of winter, it'll soon be time for spring cleaning. But in addition to just breaking out your duster, wiping down your baseboards, or finally tackling that soap scum in your shower, why not organize as well?
Think about it: as you go about your spring cleaning checklist this year, you're probably going to move from one room to another. While you're already getting down and dirty, it can be super helpful to streamline each area of your home.
Not only will you feel fully refreshed (and not like you're simply straightening up clutter), but you'll also make your life easier for all those "Sunday resets" to come this year.
So, whether you choose to start in your bedroom or kitchen, here are our top organizing tips for organizing every room of your house.
Scroll to find out how to best organize every room in your house!
1. Entryway
From work commutes to errand runs, you're probably on the go a lot. Why waste time getting out the door by dealing with a disorganized entryway every single day?
Think of your front door as a "launching pad." In other words, whatever you need to help make leaving and arriving home easier should be right there for simple access.
If you have a closet to work with, that's great. Otherwise, cubbies or even a utility shelf will work. Make sure your most used shoes, coats, and other accessories are neatly stacked, hung, or put away. You can take those heels you only wear for date nights or random extra scarves back to your bedroom.
Then, set up a space for your personal items, like your purse, keys, sunglasses, and any mail you grab on the way in. You'll know exactly where they are the next time you're running late, and you can add personal touches like greenery or artwork to make your launch pad more aesthetically pleasing.
2. Living Room
Next up is the living room, where you probably spent the bulk of your time with family and friends. This fact means it tends to naturally become the most cluttered room in everyone's home.
If you feel like you're lacking storage, don't forget to utilize vertical space. You can install shelving, for instance, or buy tall open-shelving cabinets that look like built-ins.
Either way, by adding decor pieces, books, or other commonly used items, like speakers and games, you'll infuse the room with more character and dimension while saving floor space.
Don't underestimate the functionality of baskets, either. They're great for holding everything from pet toys to blankets and even magazines or photo albums.
Plus, if you have kids and constantly feel inundated by their toys, say goodbye to the typical storage container solution. Even though it may work for some parents, these containers are still an eyesore and never really leave your line of sight in the living room.
Instead, you can transform an old or thrifted dresser into a toy storage area. Select one that matches your interior design style to keep your space looking clean and uncluttered while allowing your kids to easily grab whatever they want to play with.
3. Bedroom & Closet
Shared or not, the bedroom has a way of collecting clutter like nobody's business. That's why we have to get creative to save space and make our lives easier.
One of the most overlooked areas is right under your bed. You can store anything from hobby items, like art supplies, to seasonal clothing and less frequently worn shoes.
Search for storage containers with wheels under the bed. Or, if your bedframe needs an upgrade, look for one that has drawers!
Then, in your closet, make sure your clothing and accessories are arranged in a way that makes sense.
For example, if you work a corporate job, group all of your business attire, like slacks, blazers, and loafers, in one section to quickly get dressed and go in the morning. The same goes for casual wear, workout attire, and evening wear or pajamas.
Finally, if you have shelving, add labeled bins to store clunkier garments like sweaters and sweatshirts. Any remaining room can be used to hold extra clutter that you clear off horizontal surfaces, like your desk, vanity, or dresser, to make your bedroom feel more light.
4. Bathroom
Last but not least is the dreaded bathroom. This room of the house can become a dumping ground for all sorts of products and beauty tools.
Just like in your living room, you should use any empty wall space to your advantage. Hang up hooks to hold your towels and clothing while you bathe, or use an over-the-door organizer to give your extra towels and robes a home.
Also, if you live with multiple people, it can be helpful to give each family member their own designated cabinet. This will keep everyone's products separate and prevent any from becoming a "junk drawer."
Last but not least, our top tip for keeping your bathroom fresh and organized is to get rid of your personal items on a regular basis. Stop holding onto that old tube of toothpaste that's practically flat or accumulating multiple bottles of face wash.
Rather, go through your products once a month to purge anything that's expired or no longer used. This simple act alone will make a real difference.
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An Aldi fan on Reddit recently compared the cost of their grocery list at Aldi to several major stores, and we’re absolutely floored by the results. One of our favorite places to go even ended up being 71% more expensive than Aldi – yikes!But in this economy, we can believe it.
Of course, if we're talking about grocery stores, we can’t forget to mention Trader Joe’s! Not only do we love TJ’s for their notoriously quirky vibe and fun new finds, we opt to shop there because it’s seemingly affordable (keyword here being seemingly).
We calculated the cost of a similar grocery list at Trader Joe’s to the Aldi’s one on Reddit, and the final tally was a bit… shocking.
Scroll on to see which retailer wins for affordability in the Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi debate!
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The original poster on Reddit, an Aldi fan for sure, totaled up a basic grocery list consisting of 22 items from Aldi and concluded: “All I can say is, wow. I know I’m preaching to the choir here but these savings are insane.”
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The Redditor also provided grocery list totals for several other popular grocery stores to compare the Aldi list to. They also made sure to note that they get their grocery shopping done in the Chicagoland area, so that could definitely explain why the numbers may be a little different where you live. Knowing that, here’s what they came up with:
- Aldi: $60.40
- Walmart: $74.80 (24% higher)
- Jewel: $83.90 (39% higher)
- Whole Foods: $103.51 (71% higher)
We did the heavy lifting and concocted a similar grocery list for Trader Joe’s. For reference, see the Aldi bill above, and the TJ’s bill in the bullet points below:
The Trader Joe's List
- Tiny Fruity Cuties Cereal (like Fruit Loops) $3.99
- Everything but the Bagel Seasoned Crackers (This was the most similar TJ’s product to Aldi’s cheese crackers we could find, plus most of TJ’s crackers average around $2.99 anyways.) $2.99
- Saltines (TJ’s no longer sells their version of saltines, but according to one Redditor, they were $1.99.) $1.99
- Avocado oil$7.99 (Two more dollars than Aldi!)
- Organic black beans $1.19
- Unscented deodorant $4.99
- Brownie Truffle Baking Mix $3.97 (Two more dollars than Aldi!)
- Romaine hearts (We weren't able to find an organic option listed on TJ’s site.) $2.99
- Large eggs $4.99
- Multicolor peppers (Only organic is listed on TJ’s site.) $2.99
- Green peppers (Only red organic peppers are listed on TJ’s site.) $3.99
- Seedless cucumber (The only comparable option TJ’s has for the Aldi’s list above is the Persian cucumbers.) $2.49
- Mild cheddar cheese (The only comparable option TJ’s has for the Aldi list above is the Shredded Unexpected Cheddar Cheese.) $4.99
- Cilantro (This isn’t listed on TJ’s site, but they do sell it in-store. Various sources report different prices for cilantro. Abillion forums say it’s $1.29, but Taste of Home reports $1.99. We're averaging the two for a final item price.) $1.64
- Tuna pouch $1.79
- Hummus (Only organic is listed on TJ’s site.) $2.99
- Yellow onion (Assuming 1 since the quantity isn't clear in the Aldi list above.) $0.99
- Red onion (Assuming 1 since the quantity isn't clear in the Aldi list above. TJ’s doesn’t have red onion listed on their site, so we're also assuming it’s a similar price to their yellow onion.) $0.99
- Carrots (Assuming 1 since the quantity isn't clear in the Aldi list above. Only organic is listed on TJ’s site.) $2.49
- Avocados(Pack of 4, like Aldi.) $5.99
- Celery (TJ’s doesn't have celery listed on their site, but they do sell it in-store. For this comparison, we're assuming it’s the same price as Aldi’s celery.) $1.69
- Potato chips (TJ’s doesn't have baked chips like Aldi does, so we went with the most basic potato chip option to compare, the Ridge Cut Potato Chips with Sea Salt.) $3.99
Aldi vs. Trader Joe's: The Price Comparison
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Aldi’s total came to $58.75 without tax, while the Trader Joe’s total ended up clocking in at $68.14 without tax for (mostly) similar items on the Aldi list. That means that TJ’s only came to cost $9.39 more than Aldi for a very comparable haul. 🤔
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So, who really wins the Aldi vs. Trader Joe’s debate? If you were to measure it solely by the numbers, it’d be Aldi – though the margins aren’t as big as they are at, say, Whole Foods (71% more, remember?!) or drastically big in general.
Aldi vs. Trader Joe's: Who's The Winner?
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Both Aldi and Trader Joe's definitely have their respective charms. While Aldi boasts a fan-favorite ‘aisle of shame’ and a streamlined store design, Trader Joe’s never stops the flow of fun, new products that keep fans in a chokehold. If you’re set on choosing a clear winner, we say go with your heart – going off of this basic comparison, you’ll honestly end up spending a similar amount of money shopping at Aldi vs. Trader Joe’s.
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The running joke the editorial team and I have is that millennials are tired of living during unprecedented times. From the pandemic to all the other massive moments the last few decades, I've felt like I've been living in a weird vortex for the...majority of my life.
Despite — and maybe sometimes because of — it all, it wasn't until my recent birthday that I realized I've grown a lot. I thought the things I learned in my 20s were clues I'd 'arrived' as a 30-something-year-old, but it turns out I still hadn't fully accepted that learning hard truths isn't always bad in the long run.
I do this weird thing where I tend to focus on things I feel have to be done instead of focusing on how far I've come, but that changed when I turned 33. For the first time, I didn't have a huge celebration that ended in anxiety on my birthday. I relaxed at home with a ton of comfort food, scary movies, and a list of 33 things I have to be grateful for. So, how did I get here?
Let's go back to the beginning of the year, shall we?
I Intentionally Dubbed 2024 My Personal Victory Year
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I, like so many others, woke up on January 1st and decided it would be my year. I set intentional resolutions, goals, and even made sure to be specific about them. Similar to how I write in-depth articles, I broke them into the following sections:
- Motherhood
- Relationships
- Career
- Wellbeing
- Spiritual
It's the first year I decided to listen to my heart's desires in order to capture a screenshot of the life I want to live. I even prayed over my resolutions and goals, asking to be guided as I accomplished things or were led to them. As February rolled around, I didn't really think twice about the impact of what I'd done because life started to fall into a familiar hum that becomes mundane after a while.
I guess I needed to be reminded of the intentional goals I'd written down because things got painfully interesting after this.
My First Adult Car Was Totaled
Gustavo Fring
Car accidents are never fun as I've been on the receiving end of one before, but this wasn't like before. This time I was emotionally hurt to learn the first car I'd assumed total responsibility for was no longer going to be mine. Though I knew I was lucky no one was seriously harmed, all I could think about is the morning I paid it off. I had every reason to spend the nice bonus I received from my last job, but I decided paying off my car mattered more in that moment.
This is the car that took me from my parents' home to living on my own, trips out of town, and days spent buckling a newborn into his carseat. For 8 years, this car and I were locked in like besties. It truly felt like we'd grown up together so to have it ripped away so suddenly was heartbreaking.
Even though the SUV I got was aligned with everything my fiancé and I were talking about, I couldn't appreciate it for a while because I all could see what was what I had.
I Took A Chance On A Full-Time Creative Career
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Once I started making peace with having a new vehicle, I started feeling the urge to leave my first adult job behind. I'd spent 10 years there, but it was becoming obvious that it was time to leave the nest. Similar to my first car, my co-workers watched me go from a wide-eyed college student to a confident adult. Though I learned so much there, I knew it wasn't where I wanted to be forever.
Deciding to leave what felt familiar was one of the scariest things I'd ever done and I spent days wondering if I'd made the right choice. It's not that writing wasn't lucrative, but I had to learn how to navigate a remote job that's been unlike any role I've had before. My imposter syndrome was in overdrive because I was waiting for the shoe to drop off my other foot.
Thoughts like "What if I'm not good enough" or "What if my co-workers hate me," plagued my mind because I couldn't believe I'd taken a chance on myself that seemed like it was working in my favor. That only happens in movies, right? In this case, wrong.
The same month I truly decided to focus on my writing career is when I interviewed Whoopi Goldberg. Since then, I've gone on to talk to different authors and even moderated my first book event in Atlanta. But, it still took a while for me to truly be grateful for the amazing things that's happened this year.
The Day I Turned 33 Put Everything Into Perspective
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PMS plagued me for the better part of last week, so I decided to listen to my body and not do anything for my birthday. I kept waiting for myself to feel disappointed for not getting dressed up, but the feeling never came. The sad part is I almost wanted it to because who doesn't want to celebrate their birthday?
It turns out that I did celebrate, even if it wasn't in the typical 'party and dinner' way.
Deciding to focus on feeling peaceful in my new space, I opened my journal and started writing 33 things I'm grateful for. I didn't think I could find that many things, but it got easier to start being appreciative of life instead of focusing on everything I'd even thought went wrong.
In between bites of pizza and cheesy bread, I dropped all expectations and started writing. The more I wrote, the happier I felt which makes me wonder why I didn't do this before. So, without further ado, here is everything I realized during my gratitude practice this year!
The Things I'm Most Grateful For Right Now:
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"I'm grateful for quiet moments where I can hit the reset button when I need to."
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"I’m grateful for moments I’ve accepted accountability for my actions."
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"I’m grateful for having a supportive family and fiancé."
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"I'm grateful for forgiveness and chances to start over."
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"I’m grateful for the beauty and joy of reading."
- I'm grateful for home-cooked meals.
- I'm grateful for praying grandmothers.
- I'm grateful for older siblings I get along with.
- I'm grateful for reminders I'm not alone.
- I'm grateful for the gift of writing.
- I'm grateful for time spent in nature.
- I'm grateful for having friends in my life who feel like family.
- I'm grateful for my mom introducing me to therapy before my 20s.
- I'm grateful for every day I wake up with air in my lungs.
- I'm grateful for moments that cause me to slow down and think before acting.
- I'm grateful for multiple seasons of growth.
- I'm grateful for my first full-time writing job.
- I'm grateful I work with one of the best teams ever.
- I'm grateful for having access to food, shelter, and a transportation.
- I'm grateful for having an active imagination.
- I'm grateful for being able to watch my son grow.
- I'm grateful for learning about the ins and outs of postpartum so I can help other new moms!
- I'm grateful for having a new place to live that's cozy.
- I'm grateful for watching the seasons change.
- I'm grateful I get to learn what it means to have a healthy romantic relationship.
- I'm grateful for boundaries.
- I'm grateful for understanding my parents betters.
- I'm grateful I'm still in tune with my inner kid.
- I'm grateful for book clubs.
- I'm grateful for the amazing authors I've come across.
- I'm grateful for funny memes on social media.
- I'm grateful for hot chocolate — yes, I'm serious.
- I'm grateful for LIFE itself.
Ironically, some of the things I'm grateful for can serve as inspirational fall quotes — which is perfect since my birthday is days after the Autumn Equinox! Aside from that realization, I can genuinely say writing down what I'm grateful for made my birthday better than it's been in years.
I've been focusing on everything that can go right instead of comparing my life to other people and it's a welcomed change. Maybe this is just one of the perks of getting older. If so, sign me up for more birthdays like this!
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We knew when 1923 ended that Alex and Spencer would have to fight their way back to each other in season 2. After I interviewed Alex herself, actress Julia Schlaepfer, and learned that she "barely" spent timewith Brandon Sklenar on set, I realized they wouldn't share many scenes — but I didn't realize that apparently, their separation would last the entire season. It's pretty heartbreaking TBH! Plus, based on the very passionate comments Brit + Co's interview has gotten, no one else realized they'd be separated this long either.
Here's what 1923 fans are saying about Spencer and Alex in season 2 of the show, currently airing on Paramount+ every Sunday.
Do Spencer and Alex get back together in 1923 season 2?
Alex and Spencer are still apart as of season 2 episode 5, and Julia Schlaepfer told Brit + Co in her 1923 interview that her and Brandon Sklenar's filming schedules were "very separate."
"I mean, we block shot as well, so we were all kind of coming in at different times to film, but no, we did not [see each other a lot," she says. "Season one we spent all our time together, this season we barely spent any time together. It was very much like, suddenly we were ripped apart. But that's what the characters are going through."
And now that we're approaching episode 6 and they still aren't together, some passionate fans are starting to lose their cool. (Same, TBH).
"Them together was the only thing that made 1923 good," one user said in the comments of our TikTok video, while another adds, "Well this is not ok. I need major Spencer and Alex love story episodes."
"I'm broken," a third user adds. "If only we could have a Spencer and Alex spinoff show."
Although I agree with another user who theorizes that we'll see Spencer finally return home in the finale. "You just know all of season 2 will be him getting to Montana and showing up in the last episode," they say.
What happened to Spencer and Alex on 1923?
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At the end of 1923 season 1, Alex and Spencer got separated on their ship to America; after a duel with Alex's ex-fiancé Arthur led to Arthur's death, Spencer got kicked off the boat and Alex got locked in her room. Now with no supplies and barely any money to their name, both Alex and Spencer are trying to get to Montana — and hoping they find the other one there.
Check out The Only Guide You Need To Watching 1923 Season 2 Before The Epic Finale so you don't miss a single moment — and you can see Alex and Spencer reunite (hopefully sooner rather than later)!
The Last of Us cast showed up and showed out at the season 2 premiere on March 24, 2025, and aside from being one of the hottest casts around, this batch is talented — and not just at surviving infected. Season 1 proved just how magnetic they are onscreen together and since our favorite stars are returning alongside some brand new additions, The Last of Us season 2 promises to be outright electric.
Meet The Last of Us season 2 cast, led by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, before new episodes premiere on Max April 13, 2025.
1. Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller
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The Fantastic Four & Materialists star Pedro Pascal returns as Joel Miller, Ellie’s father figure who wants them to have a better life.
2. Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams
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Bella Ramsey will star as Ellie Williams, a girl who’s immune to the infected who learns a huge secret Joel’s been keeping from her.
3. Gabriel Luna as Tommy Miller
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Gabriel Luna stars as Tommy Miller, Joel’s brother who’s started his own family in Jackson, Wyoming.
4. Isabela Merced as Dina
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Isabela Merced stars as Dina, a free spirited member of Jackson who begins a relationship with Ellie.
5. Young Mazino as Jesse
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Young Mazino plays Jesse, one of Ellie’s friends.
6. Rutina Wesley as Maria
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Rutina Wesley returns as Maria, co-leader in Jackson and Tommy’s wife.
7. Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
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Kaitlyn Dever joins The Last of Us season 2 cast as Abby, who’s out for revenge.
8. Danny Ramirez as Manny
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MCU star Danny Ramirez stars as Manny, a member of Abby’s crew who tries to keep the group’s spirits up.
9. Tati Gabrielle as Nora
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Tati Gabrielle plays Nora, a medic traveling with Abby.
10. Ariela Barer as Mel
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Ariela Barer stars as Mel, a doctor and a member of Abby’s group.
11. Spencer Lord as Owen
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Spencer Lord plays Owen, one of Abby’s group who struggles to maintain his gentleness.
12. Catherine O'Hara as Gail
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Catherine O’Hara stars as Gail, Joel’s therapist.
13. Joel Pantoliano as Eugene
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We'll also see Joel Pantoliano in The Last of Us season 2 as Eugene, Gail’s husband.
14. Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon
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Jeffrey Wright stars as Isaac Dixon, the leader of the militia. Jeffrey played this role in the game!
Check out The Most-Anticipated TV Shows Coming In 2025 for more series you can't miss.