The Great Declutter Part 2

Different_Corner

Attempted to go in the wardrobe, but that's a real all day job, did find a huge envelope with all the Christmas receipts in so that's one thing.

But am happy with acheivements so far this weekend.

Callisto

In

Five books and a cardigan from my Mum

Out

Three carrier bags full of assorted paper/card/tins and a cardboard box into recycling bin

Old pair of OH's slouching about trousers cut up into rags

Cap from OH's old work binned - had company logo on, so nobody else would want it

Plastic fruit!?! Into bin. Have no idea where this came from or what you would use plastic fruit for - I definitely didn't bring it into the house and OH also denies acquiring it!

Pending Out

Two tops and two books into charity bag - bag is now full, but I won't be able to get to the charity shop until Saturday

charlies_mum

Hi :wave:

Things going slowly, but definitely more going out than is coming in :T

Consveratory done :T
Living room done :T
Our bedroom done :T

Still some bedrooms that I can't face, but today DH started to move things out of the garage :T

We are also finding a few treasures that are being listed on Ebay

Well done everyone, keep up the good work

electric_comperella

Hi Guys

Been a while since I posted on here - have been lurking and getting on with the decluttering with you guys as motivation

Well done to everyone - you've all had a really productive Bank Hol by the looks of things - so congrats !

This weekend:

Out:

Printer
Computer Monitor
Computer CPU
Microwave
Keys for parents old house

In

Cheese
Milk

Pending:

Library books to return
3 Ebay items sold

think I'll spend an hour or so tonight having a little sift through some more piles around the house before bed..so perhaps find a little more....

I swear though....I've got rid of bags and bags of "stuff" via ebay, freecycle, recycling etc...but I can't see where the extra space is ..

I don't understand it :S

[Deleted User]

Suddenly, we decided to buy a house and think we have seen the one for us. The whole process took less than 2 weeks. Arghhh, so now I have to do the big de-clutter all over again, after living here comfortably for 5 years

Yesterday, I listed 14 items on ebay and 4 on amazon. Two sold already. I photographed at least 30 lots ready to list. ALL my card stamping stuff is going at bargain prices because I haven`t used them for 4 years. Wish me luck folks as it is all pretty daunting just now

I do have things to give to the charity shop today too and some lucky people will benefit. That will include a pristine high chair, only used lightly for a grandchild and a fold up travel cot plus lots of newish things

We haven`t even seen the house in the flesh yet but my gut feeling and intuition are working overtime.

Different_Corner

Kittie, hope it is what you feel it is. I'm big on gut feelings so all the best for it.

MsHalffull

Back to work - after my Marathon de-clutter on Sunday, I got rid of a few more bits yesterday morning before spending the afternoon chilling out (DS with Dad Youth Hostelling). Can't understand how the house still looks quite untidy though :rotfl:.

IN
Nothing
OUT
Outgrown boots - CS
Outgrown school trousers - CS
Book - CS
2 X Pillows - recycing

IN & STRAIGHT OUT - Gorgeous Roberts Revival DAB Radio - gift for someone in work who has clocked up 30 years in organisation :eek: - wish this particular item was cluttering up my house.

Best Wishes All ....

mineallmine

Wow, everyone has been really busy! Love the pictures too!

freakyogre - how do you organise your paperwork, bills etc? I find this really hard and never keep on top of things. So any tips (what organisers you use or methods) are welcome.

For those finding it hard to see a difference, it's taken me to get rid of over 500 things (and those things include furniture) to only just begin to see a difference. Still a way to go. So to keep spirits up go for things that are easily noticeable - eg window sill or hallway, that sort of thing.

May try and find 25 things today. Again! I'm getting a real buzz at seeing stuff go, and seeing space appear.

Out:
1 x t-shirt (loved one's, shh dont tell him!) (charity)

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
hope everyone had a good easter
i really feel like im lagging behind in the decluttering must get a move on.

IN
giant 'muffin' easter cake - gift from middle DD
2 belated birthday pressies for DS (teramundi and dvd)
dinner plate (borrowed from inlaws as we had 10 for dinner easter sunday)
load of easter eggs for the kids - pressies from church, inlaws etc
dvds xbox points and CD - aster pressies for the kids from us (1 pressie each)
box of chocs - for us from youngest DD and her BF

OUT
dinner plate back to inlaws
glass bottles and jars - bottle bank
batteries - recycled in sainsburys
a few empty toiletery bottle and tubs - recycled
big box of flapjacks - middle DD and BF easter pressie
bottle of bubble bath - belated birthday pressie for middle DD
stack of birthday cards - middle DD took them with her
DVD & 2 easter eggs - youngest DDs bf

Megs_mum_2

Just quickly running by - drinking a post lunch coffee (I know very early but I must get on!) - lovely sunny day which motivates me to get rid of stuff. Like many others my INs have been mainly food while OUT OUT OUT has gone bags and boxes to charity, recycle and bin but I am not overwhealmed by acres of space (mind you I did have a shock to discover a totally empty drawer yesterday ... never had that before). Stll must continue - I think the sunshine helps (maybe in gloom you feel the need of a comfort blanky of things to cling to in case of emergency).
So I am starting my 25 in 24hrs and hanging on to a very positive attitude brought on by sunshine, talk of the campervan and world travel ...Oooooo
XX MM XX