Enough is enough - the great declutter

stampyfoot

Ellidee wrote: »

Stampyfoot could you get a grant from the council to insulate your loft ? Just a thought.

I haven't really looked into it because I thought it was only for those on benefits which we're not, but I will make some enquiries about it thanks.

Anyway I have sorted out a black bag for charity, so that will go with the next collection. I have also cracked the whip at hubby, right now he is cleaning his aircraft tools ready to sell on ebay and then he can clean up the leaf blower/vac. Punishment for the pitiful card he got me for our 13th wedding anniversary today. His defence was 'it was the only one I could find down the late night garage'. It said on the front 'On Your anniversary' :mad: whoever said romance was dead was right.

Nix143

I threw out two pairs of shoes yesterday, does that count?

Honestly, I am with you all in spirit even if my actions leave a lot to be desired :rotfl:

pigpen

2 carriers of stuff have gone to nursery.. and a carrier of junk for modelling! lol

I have had the first 2 bags taken to charity shop and have another ready to go.. and have filled 2 binbags of rubbish..

And that was just this morning!!

Spendless

Today -4 cushions have gone to mil's. She is very crafty and uses the insides as fillings for things she makes. I also took her a couple of dd's clothes for her neice's child and a chair that sits a child higher at table that my dd has now outgrown, that is also going to neice. I threw 1 pair of (beyond repair) shoes out but gained 2 (brand new) pairs from MIL.

I have sorted out my car. :eek: Not sure how much rubbish I've thrown but at last a bag full. Am going to visit my parents in a minute so am going to de-tour to supermarket as I have a load of carrier bags to put in their recycling bin cos I am goin to get into the habit of using cloth bags instead.

RedSpecs

Mir! wrote: »

Have been sorting out make-up and toiletries today and just wondered what to do with the de-clutterery stuff. Some of it is in really good nick, (bought wrong colour...that sort of thing), hardly used. Do I just bin it, or would a charity shop take it...or Freecycle?? I really don't know what to do as it seems a shame to just bin it?? Can't see it doing anything on Ebay. Your thoughts would be very helpful here.

Hi, a few ideas for you. You could indeed put them on ebay, but possibly won't fetch much second hand unless its a really good make.

In the spirit of 'waste-not, want no', I've been bringing a few bits into work, leaving them on the spare desk and people are helping themselves.

Or get all your mates to root out their old stuff and have a swapping party!

Craftyscholar

stampyfoot wrote: »

I haven't really looked into it because I thought it was only for those on benefits which we're not, but I will make some enquiries about it thanks.

Worth checking up.
I got help with cavity wall insulation and am now waiting for a survey for top up loft insulation.
I think some of the power companies are involved in these schemes.

pigpen

After this mornings rather.. super.. flinging session I have spent all afternoon parcelling up ebay stuff.. I really must get some more listed.. I might find my specs and get some done tonight.

I have a binbag which I've just finished filling so that can go tomorrow.. .. and so hubby isn't lop-sided when he walks there I'll fill another one..

I am so sick of all this mess it has to go.. all of it!!

Ooh.. I have some stuff from ebay that didn't sell that I need to take.. and I have some stuff I can't be bothere to list for the pennies I'll make on it so that can go too.. When the weather improves I intend emptying the shed!! :eek: That's scary stuff.. mind you.. for all it is lovely and sunny out there and the laundry on the line is drying the lawn is just like a marsh! It's a right mess!!!

ARGH!! My head wants to throw out EVERYTHING.. and there isn't enough time!

tazz233

Mir! I offered some toiletries on freecycle and they were very very popular, I'm still getting emails for them a few days later!

Craftyscholar

Just found a box with about 150 slides. Not sure if I still have a viewer. Does anyone know if you can get slides transferred to another medium?

dobs

wow i've only been away from this site a week and you have al done so much!!

Haven't done any decluttering at all as last sunday at 315am my waters broke! Wasn't booked in for my c section til 25th! Just wish my tum would shrink so at least i can get rid of all the maternity tops i've accumulated!

Well done everyone, i feel anotherebay selling session coming on soon for me lol!