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The Great Declutter Part 3 - 2011
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Hi All - Well I've managed to get rid of loads of the free DVD's that come with the Sunday papers on freecycle (didn't bother to count!) also put a few other things on - a patio trolley & table - Gone! (more room in the Garage) I also put a covered cat litter tray (that my snooty puss didn't like) & a pretty mirror on the free ads - both sold so that's a tenner in the pot & more space!! I'm now looking round to see what else I can get rid of
Hubby did find an old flight case type briefcase in the garage but no one wanted it so I've cleaned it up with liquid shoe polish - looks like new! & I'm going to put all the 'important' documents in it there so if ever there is an emergency we know what to grab! Small victories - sometimes they are all you can hope for but sometimes they are all you need - be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle0 -
moonflower wrote: »Please count me in as my conservatory is now unusable as it is full of STUFF.Please help
Hi Moonflower - welcome to the thread.
I don't know what stuff you have in your conservatory but here are a few suggestions:
1. Spend 15 minutes trying to find anything that is rubbish or recycling and get rid of it in the recycling boxes/bin, if there is lots of things in there that can go like this do 15 minutes every day this week - aim for 20 things each time or something similar.
2. If there is stuff in there you want to keep but doesn't belong there get a box and put things in that ready for rehoming and then go and rehome them/give them to others they belong to.
3. If there is stuff that you don't want to keep but is sellable decide if you want to charity shop, ebay, car boot or a combination of these. If it's charity shop pop things in a bag or box ready to take with you next time you go to the shops - again maybe aim for 20 things each time. If it's ebaying you want to do try and list 5 -10 things each time, I'm an awful one for listing loads and then getting mega stressed when I need to package loads of things up.
4. Post your achievements on here - it's great to hear how everyone's done and we all shares tips on how to get rid of things!Initial Mortgage January 2024 - £160,000
Initial Mortgage free date - January 2058
Mortgage as of 1st February 2024 - £159,134.98
Overpayments to date - £79.62
Current Mortgage free date - January 20580 -
Didn't get to see the posts over the weekend - London Dreamer - where did you get your deep fitted sheets? I'm having the same problemSmall victories - sometimes they are all you can hope for but sometimes they are all you need - be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle0
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Can a mod move the last two posts onto the new thread and close this one please - sorry!Initial Mortgage January 2024 - £160,000
Initial Mortgage free date - January 2058
Mortgage as of 1st February 2024 - £159,134.98
Overpayments to date - £79.62
Current Mortgage free date - January 20580 -
hello moonflower
linkie to the latest thread - Declutter Part 3 - https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2948896 - we'll see you over there!! Declutter 300 things in December challenge, 9/300. Clear the living room. Re-organize storage
:cool2: Cherryprint: "More stuff = more stuff to tidy up!" Less things. Less stuff. More life.
Fab thread: Long daily walks0 -
Yorkielass wrote: »Can a mod move the last two posts onto the new thread and close this one please - sorry!
Sorry, my mistake, I should have closed the other thread ages ago
:rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:0 -
Thank you I hope that I can clear out the conservatory starting at one corner!!!!!!!!SPC £500 well will try very hard.
GC £6.16/£1500 -
Morning!
I know this was a weekeng challenge, but I have the day off today, so
9: empty perfume bottle
10: 13:o bras that dont fit
11: carrier bags given to cs
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Tk the challenge can be anything you want You're doing really well!! Declutter 300 things in December challenge, 9/300. Clear the living room. Re-organize storage
:cool2: Cherryprint: "More stuff = more stuff to tidy up!" Less things. Less stuff. More life. Fab thread: Long daily walks0 -
MOONFLOWER - good luck with decluttering the conservatory.
100 ITEMS IN 10 DAYS -
DAY 2
15 -couple of cds - c.s.
16/17/18 - 3 carrier bags for different people with various items in that I know they will use.
19 - 6 items to post
20 - cardboard - recycling
21 - old jars - recycling
22 - broken watch - bin
23 - woollen hat - c.s.
24 - 3 pairs wooden knitting needles - c.s. (cant get used to them cause they dont 'slide' like the metal ones.
25 - newspapers - recycled
thats it for now as have a friend coming to visit however if they leave early enough may do a bit more but will add it in the next update.MARCH £62.38/2500
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