The Great Declutter Part 3 - 2011

horse76

Kaz2904 wrote: »

Hi horse76, do you need to join us over here? https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3145174

Hi Kaz - yep I'll pop in tomorrow, just not had the time. I enjoyed the March challenge!

mcculloch29

Looking forward to seeing you over there, Horse. Planning some decluttering for the weekend, friend is popping over to help me as I've just had the entire central heating system replaced, things are a bit dusty.

MsHalffull

Update for this week

IN

• skirt CS
• Bag CS
• Bum bag - CS
• Shoes CS - to tide me over until I get a pair I really like - then these will be donated to CS
• Bracelet from friend
• earphone tidy - gift from friend - so useful for gym bag:j
• Jeans
• Book (gift for friend's DS - will go straight back out)

OUT

• Poncho to friend
• Skirt to friend
• mobile returned to cousin
• top to cousin
• trousers to cousin
• shoes to friend -these were the ones I wasn't sure about - took to friend to get her opinion & she fell in love with them so she's bought them :rotfl:

I need a mini - challenge for the weekend so I don't lose my momentum :j - any about? I'm thinking 10 or 20 things - what do you reckon?

Savvy_sewing

I actually managed to empty two boxes that were lurking in my sittingroom since we moved in at Christmas! Alas there are still two boxes with things that will not either fit into the smaller kitchen, or are materials for the sewing which doesnt have a designated area properly yet.!
I have to pack for holiday today, so perhaps I will clear a few clothes out at the same time!

mineallmine

Project master bedroom by end March:
OH sort his wardrobe. Sort corner storage. Reward = a superking set of duvet and covers

Project clear washing mountain taking over the landing/bathroom/spare room by 5 April:
A wash in the machine when get home/when I'm surfing the net/overnight wash using economy 7
Declutter (recycle/charity) any tired/unwanted clothes

Project larger spare room by 5 April
Tidy away the stuff on the airer...
Get all bags full of stuff onto the spare bed temporarily
Rejoice at seeing carpet
Sort and declutter the shelf unit
Sort and declutter the desk

Ahhhh I'm doing rubbish with my projects! I blame the lovely weather!! I'm off to put some more washing on and to sort the clothes bits for the charity bag.

Well done everyone on all their decluttering of homes and gardens

lovecrafting

this week. out.
3x balls chunky yarn - ebay
2x balls dk yarn - ebay
felt- ebay
one plug and play dance mat thingy, it isnt actually gone yet but is on freecycle so will go soon hopefully.
10x bean plants-allotment
10x pea plants - back yard
5x pea plants, now groing up the side of the front door.


in.
2x cross stitch kits
1x webbing for my quilt
3x kids quilts
birthday presents galore for dd1 and dd2 (dd3's to come next week)



still to sort out by end of weekend.
old quilts to turn into the new bed for the dog
making a cardi for my nieces birthday next week

debbiedeejay

I actually managed to empty two boxes that were lurking in my sittingroom since we moved in at Christmas!

Hey Mooloo,well done - My Dad has two tea chests sat in his attic that he hasn't unpacked since the day he moved into his house - 35 years ago!:rotfl:Think I might have to show him your post!

Morning all!

Well I know I have not been posting but I have been busy.
Spent what felt like three days in my top attic (it nearly was as I dropped the cover,luckily DD3 was about) - I hoard stuff ,as in "just in case" so what on earth I was thinking why I needed to keep clothes for my DD2 & 3 for age 7 (now teenagers) plus empty boxes for vacuum cleaners and kettles that I had the time before, the time before the ones I have now goodness knows:o.

So two trips to the tip- a lot stuff spoiled due to Mrs Mouse et family moving in over winter - One huge trip to a local charity shop nearer to me than town ones which I didn't know was there - Kids videos,books,clothes,some of my clothes, and excess Xmas decs too.
Then I re insulated the loft with the rolls of insulation that have been sat on my landing since last August (not very money savy really I know)- and left it empty(sorry Mrs Mouse)

Bought some cheap stacking boxes - sorted out toys books,"memories" I wanted to keep....Back into bottom loft did exact same thing as above - couple of loft boards down that Dad gave me and put all stuff to keep back away in one place!

Under stairs cupboard(this only has a hatch and I am only one who can squeeze into it!)- dragged it all out - binned& recycled most of it. So now under stairs has just Xmas decs and some camping stuff!


Yesterday sorted out DD3 CD's, DVD's (mostly DD1's so not her thing and why on earth still in her room,no idea) So dragged bookcase onto landing next to one already there and making it into family CD and DVD area - although won't be going as far as putting them in alphabetical order.....But on the other hand:think:

So all in all de cluttering going great but still no DD2 passport:cool:

villagelife

5 ebay parcels went yesterday and 2 letters.

I also decluttered my car!!!

Holly25

everyday for a year I have been promising to sort my garage out when 'its sunny'.

Well I've finally gotten round to it and everythings been eaten by mice!!!!!

its really putting me off decluttering the rest in case a mouse drops out!

eurghhh I've got the eeby jeebies now!

Callisto

In

Hanging storage for wardrobe from sister (will see if it's worth sacrificing some hanging space so I can put foldable items in this and free up airing cupboard and drawer space...)

Two polo sticks from sister (will see if we can sell them)

Out

Bag of clothes to charity shop

Cardigan, scarf and lipbalm to sister

Tube of face mask thrown away (found lurking in back of bathroom cabinet and think it was at least five years old!)

Grass clippings and weeds (my lovely Mum helped me with the garden yesterday afternoon as was starting to get overgrown - still need to finish off the border and get started on the terribly overgrown rockery.)

Pending Out

Went to hang out the washing and the rotary airer is broken on three sides! OH has temporarily fixed it with parcel tape, so this will be taken to the tip as soon as I get a proper washing line installed!

MsHalffull wrote: »

I need a mini - challenge for the weekend so I don't lose my momentum :j - any about? I'm thinking 10 or 20 things - what do you reckon?

I'll go for a mini challenge of 20 things out this weekend, anyone else pledging?