Decluttering 2013, the saga continues ...

Goldiegirl

Have done a bit more decluttering over the couple of days.

So far this year I've chucked several electrical cables, the sort of thing that was previously kept 'just in case'. I'm certainly being more ruthless these days!

I'll post my full week's totals at the weekend.

Also in the spirit of decluttering, I've taken steps to tidy up some financials. We've moved a bit of money around, with a view to opening an ISA at the weekend and a fixed rate savings account. I'm a bit lazy with getting the best interest rates, which is really bad as I've worked in banks for my whole working life!

Bank statements and utility bills are kept in a box. I had to fish out some account info, and I realised the box is seriously cluttered again. I swear I only decluttered it a couple of months ago. Where does all this stuff come from?!?! So that's on the 'to do' list.

DundeeDoll

1) worn out knickers -bin
2) hand cream that had gone runny and smelt off - bin
3) empty jalapeno jar -RC
4) junk mail -RC
5-13) 9 childrens videos -bin
And spent quiet time this morning going round each room admiring my work so far

donnajt

DundeeDoll wrote: »

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And spent quiet time this morning going round each room admiring my work so far

BLISS!!! you enjoy x

flyingmamma

have applied decluttering to my kitchen cupboards trying to use food before i head straight to sm. haven,t bought myself or kids any new clothes in 2 weeks....this is a miracle as i often pick up things if out and about..p333 saving me money as i now hav a clearer idea what clothes each of us has! so far have half a basket of ironing for sat night.,,, this better than normal too. new family motto is "dont put it down put it away" .....well i,m the only one using it but hoping it will catch on!

ziggy2407

ziggy2407 wrote: »

Todays little effort

27 Fitted Sheet - Rag Bag
28 Flat Sheet - Rag Bag
29 Lipstick - Friend
30 Socks (numerous, holey & worn) - Bin

Keep up the great work everyone :T

Apologies for not having updated for a few days as am struggling with my depression and finding it really hard to do anything, I feel happy that I can get the "normal" everyday stuff done but am not managing to do any extras. so just a little update from me

31 Windchime - School
32 tub of cake decorating nozzles & tubes/bottles - School
33 Argos catalogue - Recycling
34 10ft Trampoline - Stepson


Keep up the great work everyone :T and hugs to all that need them, back soon xx

cte1111

Keeping every day life ticking over is a big job when you're feeling down ziggy, well done for managing so well.

wik

My former wedding dress that has been decluttered into a fancy dress dress!!!

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y483/whysowik/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/309904_10151431607395803_1461801956_n.jpg

cte1111

wik wrote: »

My former wedding dress that has been decluttered into a fancy dress dress!!!

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y483/whysowik/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/309904_10151431607395803_1461801956_n.jpg

Very princessy, she'll look a picture. And good bit of recycling too.

lobbyludd

thanks to those who are posting the "little and often" as well as the big lists.

has inspired me to throw one phone and approx 10-20 cables , whereupon I found 10 old disposable cameras approx 10 years past sell by date and 1 surplus cat feeder.

took 3 mins, accomplished way more than I thought I would and lifted me from feeling like I couldn't keep on top of anything (the house IS a tip) to feeling like I am making progress (which I am)

so thanks all

suzeesu2000

And got the scrubbing brush out, really easily accessible since decluttering under the sink and using the plastic bins - heavenly!

Scrubbed the carpet on the stairs which, because of all of hubbys other women tramping up and down, was filthy!! :eek:

Is now so clean I shall have to clean the sitting room one too as it now looks desperate in comparison:rotfl:

Also, pulled the incontinent washing machine out and thoroughly washed and cleaned behind and around and under it.

Then I brushed the kitty and now have enough fluffys to knit a spare one :rotfl:

So, decluttered:
75 big aerosol tin of Vanish carpet cleaner - useless!
76 container of proper Vax liquid carpet shampoo - works a treat.
77 cardboard used to make a cover for music amp.

Well done all.