The Great Declutter Part 3 - 2011

deborah64

Hi all, I think my de cluttering has started to rub off on my 12 year old dd,
she went upstairs to watch a dvd, few minutes later she came down to tell me she was sorting out her clothes in the wardrobe. I left her too it and she came down with just over half a bin liner of old clothes that don't fit.
She then announced she was getting her shoes on to take it to our local charity shop which is less than a 5 minute walk away.
Now if I had asked her to do it, it would have ended up with her sulking, I am so proud of her. I guess a shopping trip is now in order lol.

MsHalffull

I'm in for 40 too - had planned to declutter anyway this but I like having a target .

Dizzy - Beautiful baby

Deborah - Well done to your DD - I'm very impressed. Yesterday DS (10), hoovered for me without me asking - I honestly nearly cried... If he started decluttering & taking things to the CS I'd probably pass out :rotfl:

lawbee

Had a bit more success with the decluttering over the last week:j, have moved from just tidying the clutter to actually getting rid of things, ok so the things that have gone are not large things, but at least it is progress!

Sold my first items on ebay last week, and have a few things on there again at the moment (no bids yet!), as its free listing weekend, need to get more stuff on there!

Sorted through some of the bags and boxes in the spare room and managed to get rid of bits of paper work that could have been recycled ages ago but felt that they needed to come with me when I moved! No wonder it took so many boxes to move house, just moved loads of rubbish from one place to another! :eek:Also found loads more clothes that I have not worn in the last year (as they have been hidden in the spare room) so figure I dont need them so they have gone on my ebay pile!

Anyways just seen the 40 items challenge, so going to see what I can do, been out all morning and out most of the day tomorrow so don't think I will make the 40 but it helps me to have a target in mind! So after a quick cuppa will get on with the decluttering!:D

Sue14

I've got 61 items listed on ebay so far, including 16 that haven't been re-listed, (i.e. new things I've decided to get rid of) and put 25 items in CS box, including 10 vinyl albums, (which I've not listened to for years and probably wouldn't listen to again) 8 CDs, and 1 of my thimbles as I've finally decided I don't really need three of them, lol! Also binned yet another internet disc and recycled the cover.

Going to visit MIL tomorrow, as she's just come out of hospital after finally having gallstones removed, so don't know how much I'll get done, but hopefully I'll get some more things listed on ebay when we get back.

Becky_2

Thanks for a great thread. I want to join too. My first aim is to sort out our 2 sheds. I shall start with baby steps and do one box every weekend to be finished by Easter Monday.

Yesterday I dried my first washing outside so cleaned the line.

Good luck to you all.

cyclingyorkie

dizzybuff wrote: »

Im back . DD is now 7 weeks old and I am currently suffering from the disease known as Meh I CBA with a side order of Meh and a sprinkling of fook Im bloody tired. This weeks tasks are to sort bedroom again and photo boxes of boys clothes for sales and wanteds as I need to generate money for a set of bunk beds and fast as DD is growing fast and i need to evict DS from the cot bed . Boxes of videos will be going to the charity shop tommorrow , I really need to get back into the decluttering . Tomorrow Im buying fruit and veg , milk bread and a few naughty deserts oh and buiscuits , some cooked meat and raw meat and that is it . I am making my way through our cupboards and freezer . I will do it , even if I have not got a tiny bit of energy .

Oh and for all the broody ones out there

As a mum of 3 i have to say don't beat yourself up too much over your lack of progress - she is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!

Babies don't stay small very long - so please enjoy being with her whilst she's tiny........

keggie

Well major decluttering on going this morning. A car load has gone to the tip so far and it is already partially filled again. Have had to empty the hoover twice this morning after I emptied the dogs cage and cleared all bits out at the bottom of it. Should point out that he likes nothing better than pulling the stuffing out of his soft toys and that if he ever finds anything anywhere in house like socks, shoes, hairbrushes etc then he takes them to his cage bed to destroy them! Think it's his attempt to declutter ot train kids to put things away or at very least shut their bedroom doors!

mineallmine

Early evening all,

I've been AWOL deep in the clutter of the master bedroom. So 40 things was the challenge......

1. Hairdryer accessory (charity)
2. Hair stuff packaging (recycling)
3. Bag of rubbish, loads of bits (bin)
4. Set of make up brushes from gift with purchase, new (charity)
5. Toiletry used up as part of that challenge (bin)
6. Favourite (ruined) swimming costume, not to self dont use those ruddy dryers! (bin)
7. Swim hat into swimbag (in car)
8. Bracelet (charity)
9. Tired t shirt (charity)
10. ""
11. ""
12. Nail set (charity)
13. Scissors (charity) (wrapped up carefully mind)
14. Odd bit of material cut from a shirt (bin)
15. Loads of recycling from bathroom (recycling)
16. Eye cream my eyes didnt like (bin)
17. Costume ring (charity)
18. Cosmetic wallet thing (charity)
19. Toiletry (unloved) (charity)
20. Hair treatment stuff (unloved) (charity)
21. Hair tong I bought with points and is rubbish, complete with packaging (charity that accepts electricals)
22. Xmas tree (extra one ahem) (into garage, outta the house at least!)
23. -30. Old/odd/tired clothes (bin)
31. Old gone off hair wax, yuck (bin)
32. Handbag (charity)
33. T shirt (so unflattering) (charity)
34. Bath mat - to equal one in and one out as I got a new one (charity)
35. Toiletries (charity)
36. Cosmetic brush (charity)
37. Old trainer bag ruined by horrible hair wax, yuck (bin)

Phew.....................................absolutely shattered..........................!!!

Master bedroom is looking AMAZING~!!! So Project master bedroom aiming to get sorted all by end March:T:
1. [STRIKE]Clear floordrobe on my side[/STRIKE]!Started during tv ads and done!
2. Get OH to clear his side! Plus his wardrobe...He has SO much stuff...
3. Sort out the stuff in front of the wardrobe, find homes for etc.
4. [STRIKE]Sort the clothes in the wardrobe[/STRIKE].My side done, have very little clothes
5. Make sure the windowsills are clear.Started but not finished.
6. [STRIKE]Sort the main chest of drawers - the surface and the drawers.[/STRIKE]Done!
7. Sort the open cupboard too.
8. Reward with getting a superking duvet and covers


How has everyone has got on? :A

mineallmine

deborah64 wrote: »

Hi all, I think my de cluttering has started to rub off on my 12 year old dd,
she went upstairs to watch a dvd, few minutes later she came down to tell me she was sorting out her clothes in the wardrobe. I left her too it and she came down with just over half a bin liner of old clothes that don't fit.
She then announced she was getting her shoes on to take it to our local charity shop which is less than a 5 minute walk away.
Now if I had asked her to do it, it would have ended up with her sulking, I am so proud of her. I guess a shopping trip is now in order lol.

Woo hoo - get her :T Maybe ask her to help you sort your wardrobe (if it needs doing)

mineallmine

Karma67 wrote: »

I wil try!!

Thursday I cleared out our bedroom and all clothes too big/grotty lol
5 bin bags to tip/3 bags clothes recycling nad 1 bag to a friend

*shines halo* lol

Wow! :j Shine that halo :A