Decluttering 2012, this year, definitely ...

iQueen

Igamogam wrote: »

A gazebo and a garden parasol thing now listed on fr**gle - OK not from the house where the clutter is but from one of the sheds where I need to put some stuff from the house IYSWIM

I was doubtful about garden stuff, but... in my experience, and observation, people with cuttered houses have cluttered gardens, cars, desks sheds, garages etc, etc, etc! :rotfl:

But, where do people draw the line between clutter (which I define as useable, but in the wrong place/house), and simple rubbish/junk, which should have been ditched immediately, like empty shower gel, shampoo bottles and other containers, broken items etc?

iQueen

Igamogam wrote: »

Wow another FLW - how fab is that. Eb*y struggling or something;)

I bet they are expecting yet another drop in private sellers, come the end of the month postage rises!

Considering, we, private buyers/sellers made Eb*y its initial fortune, it is time they gave a bit back! Now it has built up its commercial side, it often feels that its original customer base is being forced out. :mad:

Igamogam

iQueen wrote: »

I was doubtful about garden stuff, but... in my experience, and observation, people with cuttered houses have cluttered gardens, cars, desks sheds, garages etc, etc, etc! :rotfl:

But, where do people draw the line between clutter (which I define as useable, but in the wrong place/house), and simple rubbish/junk, which should have been ditched immediately, like empty shower gel, shampoo bottles and other containers, broken items etc?

Clutter: for me this is 'stuff' that I cannot get rid of - emotional attachment,someone else can make use of it or it has as resale value. On moral and ethical grounds I cannot just put it in the bin just to go to landfill.............. so it 'clutters' up the place:( When the emotional attachment appears to have gone or I am on a roll I can clear the place quite quickly - mostly to Oxf*m which satisfies my charitable giving needs - they get something to sell and as a tax payer I can Gift Aid anything they make. At the moment I am keeping stuff because of their resale value - its just helping to beat down those debts:) I use Fr**gle for anything which is big and bulky, wont sell or just odd things like out of date tinned and packet food - not that happens much now I have a menu plan;) And of course I am a teacher so soooooooo many things are very useful - but I am very good and take them straight to school now

Junk/rubbish: I am a demon recycler so anything that comes under that heading is straight out and I dont count as clutter - its rubbish! Same for anything broken - toaster, kettle,computer bits etc. Although we tend to take those to the recycling centre now rather than just put in our wheelie. I did sell a broken pair of hair straighteners on Eb*y though - for 'spares or repair' - buyer was very grateful!

iQueen

Igamogam wrote: »

Clutter: for me this is 'stuff' that I cannot get rid of - emotional attachment,someone else can make use of it or it has as resale value. On moral and ethical grounds I cannot just put it in the bin just to go to landfill.............. so it 'clutters' up the place:( When the emotional attachment appears to have gone or I am on a roll I can clear the place quite quickly - mostly to Oxf*m which satisfies my charitable giving needs - they get something to sell and as a tax payer I can Gift Aid anything they make. At the moment I am keeping stuff because of their resale value - its just helping to beat down those debts:) I use Fr**gle for anything which is big and bulky, wont sell or just odd things like out of date tinned and packet food - not that happens much now I have a menu plan;) And of course I am a teacher so soooooooo many things are very useful - but I am very good and take them straight to school now

Junk/rubbish: I am a demon recycler so anything that comes under that heading is straight out and I dont count as clutter - its rubbish! Same for anything broken - toaster, kettle,computer bits etc. Although we tend to take those to the recycling centre now rather than just put in our wheelie. I did sell a broken pair of hair straighteners on Eb*y though - for 'spares or repair' - buyer was very grateful!

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A person after my own heart! Must be because we are both teachers! :rotfl:

pollys

DH just been to the tip/recycling centre and got rid of loads of stuff 3 bags general rubbish, clothes (recycle) old shelves (wood recycling) and garden rubbish.

Lots and lots of "ins" but will be going out tomorrow as it is my mums birthday and we are hosting a party for her.

Pollys

Chocolatedrinker

Up to 67/100 - 20 assorted of bags of recycling put out today.

ziggy2407

Ditch 100 in April 42/100

A little update from me for today:

31 Load of samples - Beautician Friend
32 11prs grotty knickers (now too big due to weightloss) - Bin
33 1pr grotty socks - Bin
34 3prs Bra's (now too big) - Bin
35 1pr PJ's - Charity
36 1pr Leather Gloves - Charity
37 1 x Top - Charity
38 Scarf - Charity
39 more samples - neighbour's granddaughter
40 2 x Magazines - Recycling
41 1 x Magazine - Passed on
42 tatty feather duster - Bin

Igamogam

Well sun is shining here today and is set fair for the rest of the day according to forecast. Feeling hopeful I will get through some major decluttering.........hmmmm best laid plans and all that!

LarryEeles

Has anyone else tried these Facebook groups popping up?

I've joined a local FB group selling or swapping things. I've managed to pass on things to people at a bargain price and pick up things myself. Just yesterday I sold some old Alloy wheels for an old car, and bought a wine fridge and slow cooker with change.

They seem to be popping up all over the place, and there local.

luxor4t

165 - 172. items that DS2 has outgrown but still inhabited his wardrobe. CS bag
173. another book to recycling
174. another skimpy plastic hanger to recycling
175 - 177. "stuff" of dressingtable binned or to CS bag


Ditched in April 177/200