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The Great Declutter Part 2

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  • Sorry, I've not yet read the thread.


    Nut I am in. It's mainly my DH who's the hoarder but I've managed to get a bit of his stuff to the loft...I am working on actually getting rid.

    But we do have a lot of useless stuff.

    Goodness knows where I am starting...well I do know where I'm starting...with a lost which I'll make today!

    Lisa
  • luxor4t
    luxor4t Posts: 11,125 Forumite
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    edited 1 January 2010 at 6:53PM
    1st January;
    IN - NOTHING :D

    OUT- bag of the last year's birthday etc cards & 2009 Xmas cards to recycle at Tesco
    - 2 big carrier bags of clothes for CS

    Off to empty DH's wardrobe ;)

    later... another big clothes bag for the charity shop, plus a collection of clothes-type carrier bags.
    - a smaller bag for the homeless shelter with jumpers & socks
    I can cook and sew, make flowers grow.
  • dobs
    dobs Posts: 517 Forumite
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    Started my decluttering yesterday, got ds1 to sort his comics out. Wouldn't part with his old birthday cards but was quick to say i could have his home work books we do sometimes! All going in roof for now as i have lots up there to sort out for ebay/charity shop.
    Also built his new bookcase and new washing machine arrived so the old items are outside waiting to be tipped.

    Today all i have done is find a drawer under the bed to keep nappies, wipes etc as usually it hangs off the door in a nappy bag. Not really decluttering but one bag less hanging around being untidy! Can't do anymore today, family for dinner and the 3 boys are driving me nuts lol. Happy New Year!
    grocery challenge jan 17 £ / 350.00
  • falady
    falady Posts: 584 Forumite
    Hi everyone,

    Well we had a NYE party yesterday, and I was given a few christmas presents, so.....

    IN:

    new slippers
    molton brown toiletries
    book
    booze
    chocolates
    (all presents)

    OUT:
    lots of empty bottles and recycling
    empty box of chocolates
    1.5 tubes of pringles - flavours I didn't like! :D

    I'm going to go to the charity shop tomorrow to get rid of the bits and bobs I have sorted out. :j

    Still need to finish the shredding...... :eek:

    Ali x
    Not Buying It 2015 :)
  • calleyw
    calleyw Posts: 9,896 Forumite
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    Mine covers today and yesterday

    In: Post and a little bit of food and on bag of reduced christmas cards.

    Out: One bag of shredded paper and one bag of stripped off wall paper in the bin. One bottle of mulled wine (don't like it)and the bags to the charity shop :j

    Might tackle another cupboard in a min as it wore me it out last time :rotfl: but that was because husband was involved we shall say no more.

    Pending IN: Not sure may pop out to the sales :D

    Yours

    Calley
    Hope for everything and expect nothing!!!

    Good enough is almost always good enough -Prof Barry Schwartz

    If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try -Seth Godin
  • Aril
    Aril Posts: 1,877 Forumite
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    In- Nothing:D

    Out- Big pile of OOD paperwork that will be shredded and then composted. OH has sorted out yet more books and I've added more bits to the charity shop bag for next week. Also been through all cupboards and freezer to the meals next week will mop up several leftovers:j:j
    Aril
    Aiming for a life of elegant frugality wearing a new-to-me silk shirt rather than one of hair!
  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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    So far today we've decluttered the last of the Christmas biscuits/nuts/mincepies and that's about it........must try harder!!
    Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
    Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
  • I have been mega busy today

    IN-Nowt

    Out:
    black bag from our bedroom make up, broken hair clips etc underwear etc
    from Kitchen
    popcorn maker
    steamer
    breadmaker
    electric rice cooker
    smoothie maker
    juicer
    frothy coffee
    5 black bags of clutter
    Not finished in there yet oh and clock it fell off wall and smashed...darn
    32 cook books.....I kid you not i adore cook books but if not used a recipe in a year out you go

    It feels good:-)
    Weight loss challenge 66lb to go /59lb's lost

    Grocery Budget January £150/£175
    Feb £150/
  • jtb2412
    jtb2412 Posts: 1,782 Forumite
    Happy New Year/Decade everyone, hope the hangovers aren't too bad !!! :p

    Been a busy morning here, I went shopping while DH cooked a lovely roast Duck dinner - just chilling now for a bit before I go and sort some washing/decluttering.

    So far today:

    IN

    Food shop
    16 presents for forthcoming birthdays/xmas - all 75% off in sale :j
    About 8lb in weight (got on the scales this morning :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :rotfl:)

    OUT

    A few Quality Street :p
    Recycling/rubbish

    Have a lovely day everyone xx
    :jWeight loss to date 1st 11.5lb :j
  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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    blimey, welsh poppy - you are doing well!!

    My list reads thus:

    In:

    Nothing :D

    Out:

    Two black bin bags of rubbish from the garage
    Remains of the Christmas biscuits/nuts/mincepies
    Couple of very out of date/will never be used things from a kitchen cupboard I sorted & cleaned.
    Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
    Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
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