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2016 - No Clutter To Be Seen

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  • Shortypie
    Shortypie Posts: 89 Forumite
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    51) bag of kids clothes

    This and the bag of kids' books ACTUALLY made it to the CS today - they are usually hanging around for weeks, but really inspired by this thread to get decluttered! :T
    Mummy to 3

    March Grocery Challenge: 152.06/£300
    Decluttered 59/2016 since Feb
    March NSDs 1/13
  • House_Elf_2
    House_Elf_2 Posts: 399 Forumite
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    House_Elf wrote: »
    186 Base from old treadle sewing machine, which has been rusting in the garden, painted and used as a base for new sewing table. (Stolen a corner of DS1 bedroom for sewing/ craft area as he seems to have moved in with GF).

    Morning All,

    Slinky Thank you for the suggestion!

    187 DS1 to GF

    188 - 191 Perspex and board from 2 picture frames to art teacher.

    HE x
    In a world where you can be anything, be kind. (Caroline Flack)
    We have more in common than that which divides us. (Jo Cox)
  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
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    233/234 - 2 yellow pages - one came through the door last night - recycling
    235 - BT phone book - recycling
    236 - Tompson local - recycling
    237 - Packet of mouldy nappy sacks (used to use them when we went on days out for rubbish if there wasn't a bin nearby) - bin

    A couple of bits have made it into the "to go" piles but until they leave I won't count them.

    More will follow. I have the Konmarie books now ;)
    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • clingingtothewreckage
    clingingtothewreckage Posts: 58 Forumite
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    Hi I wasn't going to tell anyone but today I have set myself the100 Challenge.
    All items sorted and boxed for sale, cs, r/c, bin etc count.
    I had planned a trip to get some craft materials but as this is not going to happen I am tackling my challenge.
    Please send positive vibes as I need all the help I can get
    Ideally I would like to be finished by 3 so I can pick my ds up
    First list in about an hour.
    Make £10 a day January 2014 £372.50/310.00:j
    Make £15 February 2014 £1453.71/420:j:T:j
    Make £15 March 2014 £477.38/£465:j
    Make £15 a day April 2014 £2.50/£450:(

    Declutter 2016 in 2016
  • clingingtothewreckage
    clingingtothewreckage Posts: 58 Forumite
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    clingingtothewreckage wrote: »
    Hi I wasn't going to tell anyone but today I have set myself the100 Challenge.
    All items sorted and boxed for sale, cs, r/c, bin etc count.
    I had planned a trip to get some craft materials but as this is not going to happen I am tackling my challenge.
    Please send positive vibes as I need all the help I can get
    Ideally I would like to be finished by 3 so I can pick my ds up
    First list in about an hour.
    1 - 7 plastic tubs
    8- 10 3 spoons
    11 - 12 plastic lids - no basins
    13 - coaster bin
    14 - bald scrubbing brush bin
    15 - part of a saucepan lid bin
    16 - drinks bottle r/c
    17 - cans r/c
    18 - l#dl leaflet r/c
    19 - dressing split bag so bin
    20 - broken toy bin
    21 - broken yazhoooo bin
    22 - Complete spelling game cbs box
    23 - torn lego poster and spell ing sheets r/c
    24 - Somerfield saver card - do they still exist?
    25 - boxer shorts - now a rag - no Bin
    Make £10 a day January 2014 £372.50/310.00:j
    Make £15 February 2014 £1453.71/420:j:T:j
    Make £15 March 2014 £477.38/£465:j
    Make £15 a day April 2014 £2.50/£450:(

    Declutter 2016 in 2016
  • clingingtothewreckage
    clingingtothewreckage Posts: 58 Forumite
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    clingingtothewreckage wrote: »
    1 - 7 plastic tubs
    8- 10 3 spoons
    11 - 12 plastic lids - no basins
    13 - coaster bin
    14 - bald scrubbing brush bin
    15 - part of a saucepan lid bin
    16 - drinks bottle r/c
    17 - cans r/c
    18 - l#dl leaflet r/c
    19 - dressing split bag so bin
    20 - broken toy bin
    21 - broken yazhoooo bin
    22 - Complete spelling game cbs box
    23 - torn lego poster and spell ing sheets r/c
    24 - Somerfield saver card - do they still exist?
    25 - boxer shorts - now a rag - no Bin

    26 - 5 Lots of spice bin bb 2008! Sadly 4 glass jars kept for crafting
    32 - bent cooky cutter bin
    33 - baby coat hangers 20+ and counting
    34 - Mens new u/w cs
    38 - medication u/u box r/c
    39 - bras cs
    43 - 2 boned velvet tops cbs
    45 - boys cream linen suit cbs
    46 - boys black formal suit cbs
    47 - wet suit cbs
    48 - boys silk waistcoat set cbs
    49 - boys formal shirts cbs
    52 - kettle guarantee bin
    Make £10 a day January 2014 £372.50/310.00:j
    Make £15 February 2014 £1453.71/420:j:T:j
    Make £15 March 2014 £477.38/£465:j
    Make £15 a day April 2014 £2.50/£450:(

    Declutter 2016 in 2016
  • DuranGirl
    DuranGirl Posts: 287 Forumite
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    You're doing really well, Clinging! Keep up the good work.:T


    159-161: 3 random wine glasses that don't match anything else, still got plenty - CS
    162-171: 10 costume jewellery bracelets sold on ebay as a bundle - posted
    172: 1 book returned by the friend I'd lent it to - CS
    173-175: 4 blue glass bowls no longer used - CS
    176-177: 2 plastic containers with screw top lids - CS
    178-179 - random plastic boxes that are no good for anything - recycling


    I may have to up my target total! Every time I go into a room, I do a quick visual sweep of what could go. It's very satisfying.
    3-6 month EF Challenge Member #19: £3590/£6000.[/B] Craft destash from 22.5.22: 46/200. Declutter from 22.5.22: 105/250 Car finance PAID OFF £7,848.88 IN 2019 (0% LOB)
  • Fiasco55
    Fiasco55 Posts: 1,347 Forumite
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    341-396. DVDs out to sale site
    397-398. Boxes used for parcels
    399-407. Gifts out for birthdays
    408. Gift wrapping from stash used
    409. Card from stash used
    410. Cleaning bottle finished up recycled
    411. Tissue paper used from stash
    412. Shredding completely done!!! Never happened before
    413. Shredding bin bag full and out
    414. Blister packs binned
    415. Dead roses binned
    No buying toiletries Graduated May 2017
    Decluttered 2016 2469 items, 2017 1580 items :j
    2018 3060 items
    Sealed Pot Challenge No 038
  • Kittenkirst
    Kittenkirst Posts: 2,563 Forumite
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    Reached minimum so will go Monday!!
    33: Oasis dress
    34: Stars vintage tea dress
    35: Skull goth dress khaki
    36: Nightmare before xmas toy
    37: Red next dress
    38: Debenhams polka dot dress
    39: White skirt
    40: old bicarbonate used down the blocked sink!

    :D
    First home- Oct’16 until June’21: £170.995- Overpayments made £13,784 (25% extra!).
    New forever home- Sep’21 £309,449 @ 2.05%. Plan to clear it before 30 years!!!!!!
  • miss_corerupted
    miss_corerupted Posts: 3,486 Forumite
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    385 - Broken tent - Bin (been broken for about 2 years!)

    OH finally went through hi clothes so I have loads to add!

    21 tops, 5 trousers, 4 belts, 6 books, 1 pair of curtains, 1 quilt set, 2 pairs of sandals - CS

    2 pj, 2 tops, 3 pairs of sandals, 1 baby side for a bed and 2 books -family

    10 tops, 6 trousers, 9 pants, 9 socks, 1 coat, 1 book, 1 bed sheet and 1 cushion - recycling

    4 tops, 3 trousers and 3 pairs of socks to school.

    Total now 480 :)
    I have dyslexia, so get used to my spelling and grammar :)
    Mortgage pay off date 11/2028. Target 12/2020 :rotfl:
    Current Balance £33921
    Declutter 2123/2016
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