Sorting through my rubbish

3_kids_2_jobs_1_dog · 18 November 2010 at 4:29PM

I have been lurking on this website for a few years now, mainly reading threads and posting occassionally. Started PADding (twice) and stopped (twice!). Avide fan of the OS threads - all hail the Stardrops:D

I have managed, mainly through being a shopaholic and a hoarder, to get myself in a real pickle both financially and in the house:mad:. My home is bulging at the seams with my possessions as well as those of my 3 kids, DH and our large dog! Something has got to give.

I have started the great declutter, many bags have already gone to the charity shop, some to the tip and lots of stuff ebayed but there is lots more to go through. I need the space in the loft so that eventually DS1 can move up there, but first I need the money from ebaying stuff to help clear debts so that I can fund the necessary building work.

And so it begins...my diary...2011 is the year I am going to attempt to clear my loft and one of my cc debts (the one with highest interest rate - I have been snowballing!). Going to keep grocery expenses to minimum, thankfully I am quite adept at making meals from what is whoopsied or on offer and the family are not really fussy eaters. Resist buying new toiletteries etc (bathroom cabinets are already groaning) and I don't really need new clothes or shoes and will keep to a minimum what I buy for the kids.

Anyone who wants to join me for the ride please feel free, I am sure it will be a bit of a roller coaster - my life usually is:rotfl::rotfl:and any tips/advice gratefully accepted.

Wish me luck

321

haz08 · 18 November 2010 at 5:00PM

Wow - I could have written that post myself - 3 kids, 1 dog, debts and a loft to clear!! Started my new diary today too - 2011 will be my year! Have got to keep it short because DS needs collecting but just wanted to wish you luck! And will be following your diary, looking for hints and tips myself!
haz

fizzypops · 18 November 2010 at 6:39PM

hi
good luck with your diary

xxx

MissOptimistic · 18 November 2010 at 7:01PM

Likewise - Your post sounds like me, I also have 3 kids, 2 jobs and a groaning loft - I just don't have a dog! - Look forward to reading more x

beanielou · 18 November 2010 at 8:17PM

Happy shiney new diary

cakelover_2 · 18 November 2010 at 9:04PM

Good luck, I started my diary today too

Little_bit_dizzy · 18 November 2010 at 11:48PM

Good luck 321, I will stay tuned and watch the progress!! :beer:
No kids here, but do have:

DH with huge apetite (for both food & 'stuff' - see last 3 points!)
2 dogs
1 cat
12 chucks
Bathroom full of unused toiletries
Loft full of clutter
Shed full of clutter :mad:
2nd shed full of clutter!!! :doh:

Sea78 · 19 November 2010 at 12:22AM

On first reading your post I immediately thought - oooh lucky you! Lots to Ebay! I've been through so much there's not much left to Ebay, but unfortunately still loads to declutter (why is that?!?!) but a lot better than it used to be.

Great you have a definite goal for the loft etc as I find when I have a specific idea about something, it really helps to get motivated.

Sea xx

bluejeans53 · 19 November 2010 at 10:37AM

Hiya 321, :j Wow look at your responses Fab start :j. It is brilliant having a diary, even if its for self ramblings but great whenever others chip in too. Keep it up, you will be amazed at how it will help you.

Subscribed X

mom23 · 19 November 2010 at 11:10AM

Hi 321
Just thought i'd pop on quickly and wish you luck.
x

3_kids_2_jobs_1_dog · 19 November 2010 at 3:05PM

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for of the posts and good luck wishes, didn't realise just how many people are in the same postition as me!!

Been a mixed week MSE wise. Lost out on about £200 of overtime due to DD being poorly (she is only 6 so I had to stay home with her), was counting on that for Xmas:(. Quite organised for Xmas though, the kids main presents are bought and paid for (not put on cc) just need to sort other friends/relatives, we're not going mad this year but I like to get well thought through, personal gifts for everyone (not expensive flashy things). Going to check the loft this weekend for any forgotten pressies from previous years and also to find the paper and cards bought last January!

The good news this week was that due to changing to an on-line tariff, only using the quick wash on the dishwasher (rinse everything in cold water first to remove the worst) and nagging, nagging nagging, everyone (especially DH) to turn things off our monthly DD for gas and electricity is being reduced by £40 per month!:T:T:T

Must seriously do some ebay listing over the next few days (weeks/months!) have only managed to put a couple of items on this week, working tonight (DH can look after DD) but will crack on with it tomorrow.

Whoopsied stirfry veg and chicken to night with Big Brands 4 Less Stirfry sauce, total cost to feed 5 £1.80 - 36p each - lovely!!:j

Off to look at everyone else's diaries now.

Good luck everyone;)

321

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