Lifestyle Sale: How I Turn Clutter To Cash (Week-END Challenge)
Over the past few months, as part of simplifying my life and space, I’ve been decluttering like crazy — mentally, digitally, and now physically.
From the RV to garage and closet cleanouts, I’m letting go of what no longer serves me and turning it into something that does!
This week, I decided to turn all that decluttering into a reselling cash challenge: my goal is to sell items I no longer need and make a little extra money while clearing space.
I’m listing items in my online thrift store, Poshmark, and eBay — basically my version of a virtual yard sale. So if you want to peek inside Brandi’s Closet & Lifestyle Sale, check it out here…
>> SHOP My Online Thrift Store
If you’ve ever thought about decluttering and making money at the same time, I’m sharing exactly what I’m doing — and how you can try it too. Keep on reading… ⬇️
🧘 Declutter Series Update
Last month, I shared my digital and mental declutter checklists, and now I’m tackling the physical clutter in my life — closet purges, yard sales, and everything in between.
If you missed the first posts, here they are again 👇
- 📱 Digital Declutter Checklist – My step-by-step digital detox
- 🧠 Mental Declutter Checklist – Clear your mind + regain focus
- 💼 Mobile Office Essentials – Everything I use (that fits in a bag 🎒)
👉 Catch up on the latest blog posts here
🤔 Why Decluttering Can Actually Make You Money
- Most of us have items sitting around that we’ll never use.
- Even small items — books, tools, clothing bundles, electronics — can bring in cash fast.
- Bonus: decluttering clears mental space and makes your home feel lighter.
📌 Social Media / Pinterest idea: A flatlay of “Before vs After” decluttered items or a bundle of things you’re selling.
>> And before you say. I don’t have anything worth selling new or used. Let me be the first to say YES you do! Learn How To Make Money Online By ReSelling ANYTHING!
My Story: From Finance to Flipping
BTW, if you didn’t know, I quit my job in finance to start flipping and reselling items online! It was my first profitable business venture. What started out as a side hustle became a career!
Reselling gave me the funds and freedom I needed to stop working for someone else and start building something for myself. It was a stepping stone to the next business idea and so on…
>> Learn How I Became a Digital Nomad: Leaving Corporate America to RV & Build an Online Business
💰 Cashing In On My Clutter: My 3-Step System
1️⃣ Pick Your Items
I walked through my closets, RV shelves, and storage bins and picked 10–15 items I know I don’t need anymore. High-ticket items like electronics or small appliances sell fastest, but even small items add up.
>> Get started selling things you already have! But keep in mind, some items tend to sell better than others. Here’s a list of the Best Things To Resell & Flip For A Profit: The Ultimate Guide
2️⃣ List Strategically
I’ve posted these items on:
Tips I used: clear photos, honest descriptions, and keywords people would search for.
>> Here’s a list of the Best Places To Resell Items For A Profit Online & Offline!
3️⃣ Make It Easy for Buyers
- Offer local pickup or discounted shipping.
- Add a little urgency in the listing: “Everything must go this week!”
- Accept fast payment methods like Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal.
📌 Social Media / Pinterest idea: Screenshot a few listings (without revealing personal info) with arrows and text overlay like “Closet Clear Out Sale”
💡 Bonus Tips for Selling Quickly
- Bundle smaller items together to make them more appealing.
- Cross-promote your listings on your blog — like I’m doing here!
- Post updates on your blog for added urgency: “Only a few items left — grab them before they’re gone!”
One thing I love about Poshmark is their “closet widget” where you can use an HTML code to embed your listing into your website, a sidebar on your blog, etc…
Like this one below ⬇️
📆 My Goal for the Week
I’m aiming to make $200–$400 just from items I already own.
Even if I don’t hit it perfectly, the process is helping me:
- Clear clutter
- Make extra cash
- Get inspiration for future blog content
🙏 Even if you don’t need anything, sharing this post helps so much. I’m decluttering for a cause (and a goal!) 💛
💯 Your Turn: Try the Declutter + Cash Challenge
- Pick 5–10 items you don’t need.
- List them on a platform like eBay, Poshmark, or a local marketplace.
- Add urgency and clear photos.
- Track your progress — you might be surprised how fast things sell!
Have you ever tried turning clutter into cash? Drop your wins or questions in the comments — I’d love to hear how it goes!
🛍️ Shop My Thrift Store
I’m always thrifting and flipping unique secondhand finds. All my items are one-of-a-kind, and I sell them through my eBay store and Poshmark closet. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Browse my shops below to see what’s available now. Items come and go quickly! Check back often for new thrifted treasures.
Whether you’re just wanting to window shop or looking to score something special. New items are being added all the time. Every piece I sell helps me make space — mentally, physically, and financially — for what’s next.
This is all part of my reselling journey over at Ambay Exchange, where you can not only shop my lifestyle sale but also learn how to get started reselling for yourself — to earn extra income. 💰
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Related Reads:
- Ambay Exchange: Make Money ReSelling, Thrifting, Flipping, Secondhand Selling ANYTHING!
- How I Make Money Online Reselling & What I Sell
- How To Make Money Online ReSelling As A Side Hustle [QUICK TUTORIAL]
- HOW TO MAKE MONEY RESELLING ONLINE
- Home Warehouse Tour: How I Store, Pack & Ship My Reselling Inventory
- Reseller Journey: How I Quit My Job Making Money Reselling Online
- How I Run My Online Thrift Store From Home (Reselling Business Secrets)
- INTRODUCTION ~ From Clutter to Cash: My Cluttered Life & The Wake-Up Call
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