The use it or lose it challenge - please join in

GetRealBabe

I'm decluttering my bedroom and will take the clothes I don't need to Age Concern.

Will clear out the 'stuff everything in/black hole' cupboards and put some shelves up.

Clean up and organise kitchen cupboards. (and stop buying non-bio soap powder until the others boxes/soap nuts are all used up)

GRB.

madmich666

We had a canvas wardrobe and the cats ruined it (it almost fell over in the nite cos the cats climbed up it) so now it is a floordrobe so going to have to sort through more of my stuff this week end and maybe get a mate round to try and build some built in wardrobes and hopefully get things sorted out but in the meantime need somewhere to store my "keep" stuff.

carlos*the*mackem

Our treadmill (more like fancy clothes horse at the moment :rotfl:) has been put onto local ad paper website, so will also appear in this week's paper. Fingers crossed!
Mamas & Papas baby travel system will hopefully go to local nursery shop. They also sell secondhand stuff on behalf of customers (they take a commission). They've hinted we could get around £300 for it all, IF there are any takers of course. Going to try and drop it off there at the weekend...

sallymander

Hello everyone, my name is Sally and Im a toilettries addict . Can I join in?

Well Im not really an addict - I just seem to have amassed a large collection, but my OH and I have already pledged that we are going to use the lot up before buying more so its great to find this thread!

Since changing to a 'use up' mind set in January i've also noticed that I seem to have lots of other addictions that need curbing so heres a list: -

Toilettries - including a large bag full of nail varnish that I will never get though, I dont think I have ever finished an eyeshadow and I have a collection of lip glosses/balms that have been going gunky for years.

Sanitary protection - I started using a mooncup a few years ago (absolutely brilliant - Sorry to any men reading) but have never got rid of my stash of ladies things, so they will get donated to my sisters.

Books - like everyone else I have loads but once ive got through them all its going to be on a 'one in one out' basis.

Clothes - I always wear scruffy clothes to work so after a few wears most of my nice clothes end up in the work pile and I can't find anything to wear, so my plan is to separate them all out, sort through and then be strict about saving the nice things.

Then Ive noticed that I have a few 'stealth' collections i.e. ones I hadn't noticed before:-

Notebooks and pens - I don't know how but I've got loads of new and half used notebooks and pens, so might have to start a journal as has been previously suggested (thank you poster :T)

Underwear - I have just replaced the grotty 'off white' pants that I've been living in for a year but still not got rid of them and I have lots of sets of bras and pants that look nice but don't quite fit and certainly don't feel confortable so they'll have to go.

Herbs, Spices, packets - I seem to have loads of herbs and spices which is great because it makes me look like I know what Im doing in the kitchen but I never end up using them. I also have loads of packets of chilli powder mix, parsely sauce mix or spicey wedges mix that need using up soon.

Sorry about the long post but I wanted to get it all out in the open and thank you everyone for being so inspiring :T

Sally x

Yorkielass

I've started ebaying again :-)

Put some spare camp blanket badges on - only small things but it's a start.

Also have some cds to sell through music magpie.

Hi Sallymander - are you joining in the toiletries challenge on here? it's been a real help for me trying to get rid of things!

boogoose

Yorkielass wrote: »

I've started ebaying again :-)

Put some spare camp blanket badges on - only small things but it's a start.

Also have some cds to sell through music magpie.

Hi Sallymander - are you joining in the toiletries challenge on here? it's been a real help for me trying to get rid of things!

Oh dear! you sound like a Guider!!!
I know exactly how it feels to never get around to sewing on yet another badge!!!

boogoose

Hi all,
Day off again so busy sorting out shoes that I absolutely had to have (just call me Imelda!) and have never fitted me. About to take a deep breath and list them on e-bay.

Goal is to save enough to pay off hubby's cc as a surprise, up to £350.

carlos*the*mackem

Quote from sallymander:-
Herbs, Spices, packets - I seem to have loads of herbs and spices which is great because it makes me look like I know what Im doing in the kitchen but I never end up using them.:rotfl:

Like it!!! We're a bit like that; no spice rack though

sallymander

Hi all thanks for the welcome - yep I shall definitely be joining in the toiletries challenge - busy working on some night cream now and almost finished a pack of face wipes

Sally x

Yorkielass

boogoose wrote: »

Oh dear! you sound like a Guider!!!
I know exactly how it feels to never get around to sewing on yet another badge!!!

Hi yes I am, I'm doing ok with my blanket, just had a big sew on session, but these were some swaps I bought that are selling well on ebay so I thought I'd get rid of them straight away I hope!

Having said that I sent off for a couple more yesterday...