The Great Declutter Part 3 - 2011

cat04

I keep popping on to see if anyone has posted, but end up not updating as I've not got much to report

From last free listing weekend on ebay I sold 3 things (2 small and one bigger) which have all been posted. Wrapped a few pressies up, so paper and tags used up, as well as some Christmas cards posted. We have the additional clutter on the fire place (we don't have it on lol!) of 2 choc Advent Calendars each for the girls (one from both sets of Grandparents!), as well as a none-choc one from a kids magazine, and I also got them the Usborne 'Advent Calendar to Colour' with my Book People points as I thought it would make a nice keep sake...oh dear!

Else where I have tried to tidy some of my crafting stuff in the conservatory by condencing it into bags and boxes and recycling packaging etc. A lot of my ironing got done, but I now have another largish pile as I didn't keep on top of it grrr

The DDs tidied up their underwear drawers and have found some knickers too small/tatty for them so they've been consigned to the recycle bin. Also managed to use up the dregs from a few bathroom products so they've been washed out and recycled too.

Still have PLENTY to do before Christmas, I can't remember if I've already mentioned it but I'm doing Christmas dinner for the first time (2 adults and a 2yr old in 2006 doesn't really count as a proper big dinner) for 5 adults and 2 children so I want the house to be in tip top condition so a) I feel relaxed instead of stressing about what everyone thinks, and b) there won't be much to do after, apart from recycle wrapping paper and wash up

NY's resolution - declutter my posts by not waffling so much!!

Buffythedebtslayer

I am at the point where things are worse than when I started. The point when you feel like moving out and leaving the country, never to be seen again.

xxx

lola34

Wafflings a way of decluttering your mind cat - or thats my excuse.

Decluttered the oresants the other nights, today I have decluttered the dresser cupboard in the kitchen - mainly papers into the recycling
Charity bag came round today and gets collected on tuesday but its one that takes everything -I like those ones!!!!!!

Other than that not much else to report on the decluttering front

lola34

Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »

I am at the point where things are worse than when I started. The point when you feel like moving out and leaving the country, never to be seen again.

xxx

I think that everytime I look in ds1's room - it'll get better!!!

Buffythedebtslayer

It is post that gets me. I just ignore it and it is EVERYWHERE!

thanks tho, am sure it will get better.................really. xx

Savvy_sewing

Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »

I am at the point where things are worse than when I started. The point when you feel like moving out and leaving the country, never to be seen again.

xxx

Thats me!
I have only been in this house a year and its over flowing to the gills. manly clothes and fabrics! As I sew I am scattering all my stuff everywhere. As I upcycle I gain clothes from people who know I will (eventually) turn them into something else!. The only problem is that I have had a bad year health wise, and all my energy has gone into bringing up my 4 year old granddaughter, and not into the house we live in! Maybe I will have to be on next years Declutter as somehow I cannot see me getting much done this side of Christmas!.:eek:

elaine12022

Well been a bit busier than expected, my mum was here & then my nephew decided to come, so had to clear some space in the dining (slash junk) room for him :eek: so clearing of papers, & floor space & hoovering had to take place.

anyway, that meant my mum has taken several boxes of (old) books with her, so I think even though things have come in, I think more things have gone out. She found a bookseller and managed to sell a few books to him, so hopefully she can sell a few more to him She's also taken a stool we weren't using with her. And I've given her an old cotton vest thingy which I thought might fit my niece (it's very pretty, has been inherited with the house!)

I also have a bag of materials to give someone this week hopefully along with a book, maybe a couple of other things too.

good luck cat04 with the christmas dinner :beer:

minuettoallegretto

I have now decluttered all the PTA stuff back to school, and myself from the PTA - this now also gives me more time for my own decluttering. Unfortunately the space that was left when I took everything back has already been filled by the boys with their toys! If they want a Christmas tree this year they'll have to shift them though...

wilf55

i am determined to work hard at decluttering as much as possible before xmas the more i declutter the more there seems to be however
OUT
out loads of paperwork from dd 2 room
loads of paperwork from kitchen
boxes galore

am going to sort fridge and cupboards later

Callisto

I need to get into serious decluttering action before Christmas! I took a black bag full to a charity shop last week, but this has barely made a dent in the spare room. OH's Mum is arriving in six days and will be staying for at least a couple of nights and everywhere is covered in stuff! The cupboard containing the decorations is also blocked in by junk, so need to make a start soon or we won't have any decorations up.

I have found a coat that is too big for me and some magazines that I will see if my Mum wants, so that will be a few more things out...