The Great Declutter Part 3 - 2011

boultdj

I'm in,if you'll have me and I'm starting today.....................after I'v decluttered a cup of tea :-]

loislane999

I went through a de-clutter a few months ago (need to again now!) My plan of action was:

Phase 1 - sort into c**p (for dump), charity shop and potential saleable items.

C**p and charity stuff went straight away. Saleable items were taken round a weeks worth of local car boot sales. After that - the larger stuff went onto a local selling site (much like ebay) so anything could be collected from me (saves postage hassle). From there- onto freecycle, then ultimately charity shop again. All this took around three weeks.
I made some money (around £120) but didnt waste hours and hours trying to flog stuff that nobody wanted.

lola34

It depends what mood I'm in as to whether I sell stuff or just put it in a chartiy bag, I have a load of car boot stuff in the loft, I do about 2 a year but if it hasn't sold it goes into the charity bag, though sometimes when the charity bag comes around then I'll just put a load of stuff into it.
There'll probably be a load coming round soon as they'll be expecting everyone to have a post Christmas clearout - plus our local free papaer last night was saying that due to the bad weather stocks in the shops / warehouses that they would have expectected to last until March have gone already especially winter clothing.

Claireabell

I SO need to do this!! I made a start yesterday and sorted through my jewellery- all the necklaces and braclets that I think I may wear one! I now have a choice sellection instead of giving claire's accessories a run for their money! I will list these on ebay (i'm another one who lacks motivation to list)
Need to be strict with myself and declutter the 'sentimental' things. Gifts given to me, that i feel obligated to keep... when I have no space nor use for them!
Brew first, then tackle front room... must be strict!!!

debbiedeejay

Please may I join in?

My house is crying out to be de-cluttered. There are soooo many old CD's(which never seem to be played anymore)DVDS(again never watched) and books(once read,left on shelf).....plus all the other usual "stuff" that accumulates.

My problem is I hoard things ,I don't like to let go, but I know I need to.:(

pixiedust09

I'm a newbie to this forum, but have spent last night and this morning having a good read through all the hints and tips. Will definitely be up for some serious decluttering, there are only 2 of us plus the dogs and cat at home, but boy do we/I have a lot of clutter. When i tidy it's only surface tidying it's sling it in the cupboard slam the door and run )

I'm going to start with getting rid of books on amazon and then start selling a few bigger pieces on e-bay. Really need to do a car booty but it's just tooooo cold at the moment.

Thanks for the inspiration folks.

TheDoolallyDilly

loislane999 wrote: »

I went through a de-clutter a few months ago (need to again now!) My plan of action was:

Phase 1 - sort into c**p (for dump), charity shop and potential saleable items.

C**p and charity stuff went straight away. Saleable items were taken round a weeks worth of local car boot sales. After that - the larger stuff went onto a local selling site (much like ebay) so anything could be collected from me (saves postage hassle). From there- onto freecycle, then ultimately charity shop again. All this took around three weeks.
I made some money (around £120) but didnt waste hours and hours trying to flog stuff that nobody wanted.

This sounds like a really good plan, for those who want to sell stuff.

My boys sell/trade in computer games, so they can get newer ones, and I am quite happy about that as it means they aren't spending all their (my) money on new games.

I sell some books on Amazon, if they will get a fairly decent price. 'Nice' clothes go to a nearly new shop which sells them and takes 25% of the selling price - it's easy to do, no photographing or packaging up and posting! All other clothes, books etc go to charity shops.

This morning I have decluttered a top and a perfume sample to a friend's daughter, two books are in a bag ready to go to my SIL, and an unwanted Christmas present (sweeties) to my MIL.

For 2011 I want to sort out my paperwork - I am a member of 3 disability charities (DS1 has a learning disability) and I seem to have accumulated loads of papers from them. Also need to sort and shred some old statements/bills etc. Oh, and I need to nag DH into sorting out his wardrobe.

For those who are feeling overwhelmed - start small - a drawer, a shelf - it's a start


Happy decluttering, everyone!

lola34

My DS2 got an Xbox just before Christmas as they had a tidy out of the toys they no longer played with and he had loads of Disney Cars stuff amongst others- I put them on ebay for them and he made about £120 so I was happy to put a little bit towards the rest, like TheDolallyDilly said at least they aren't spending my money and it helps them to understand they can't get things for nothing- though it has taken me 11 years with DS1 for me to understand this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cookiedough38

I am in!

Aims for 2011

1. Organise the understairs cupboard
2. Sort through and clear out the kitchen cupboard
3. Clear out the bottom of both wardrobes
4. Sort out the dreaded shed
5. Organise the girls bedroom
6. Find a new suitable storage solution for the girls clothes

carolbee

I'd like to join in too, no set targets for me, just generally clearing away bits and pieces, either to ebay or charity shop, tried Freecycle when I moved here six months ago, but the people on there either didn't collect or the same few said 'I'll have it', oh no they didn't!

started today with de-constructing xmas decs, a few look a bit tired now so binned, as unable to re-cycle