Decluttering 2013, the saga continues ...

pinkypig

I have got my decluttering mojo back :j

I have tackled under the spare bed which might sound quite tame but it is where we hide the paperwork:eek:
I have shredded everything that is pre Dec 2004 as per the accountants instructions and this is bagged up and will be used to light the woodburner. I have put destroy dates on the rest and have filed it all box files which have been wrapped in plastic and put in the attic.
I also found four sleeping bags which are now back in their drawstring bags and are hanging in the garage where they are supposed to live.

I have recycled all the torn, tatty cardboard folders that the accounts were in along with several boxes that they were pushed in .

DD has also sorted out 3 large cushions and two throws for the charity shop.

I have been through my winter wardrobe and have sent everything that I have not worn in the last two years to the CS bins at our local SM.

Back to work and school tomorrow so don't think much will get done until the weekend when we really must get stuck into the garage :eek:

Keep up the good work everyone

PPx

SwipernoSwiping

Not much really, frustrating day of starting and not getting done for interuptions.
-4 flattened cardboard toy boxes - recycling tip
-Slimming World start pack - ebay
-broken bits and complete Mdonald toys - tip.
-craft packs - crafted and completed -tip.
-battered screen protector - tip
-Wii Game - ebay.

Hubby's wardrobe still waits for me. We've decided the whole thing is going, it takes up a whole wall, it's a double fitted with a vanity table in the middle. I will miss the middle - but it's a perfect dumping ground more than a "pretty me up" place.

silvasava

Christmas tree decorations packed & in loft with Christmas tree. Spare empty bauble box thats been in the loft for about 6 years passed to neighbour.
Various bits from the Sunday paper in the recycle bin along with a 'wobbly' box that held a nice decoration - reused a sturdy shoebox for it instead.
I do seem to be getting more 'In's' than 'Out's' at the moment but will persevere!!!

cte1111

I'm finding it useful to read other people's lists, as they give inspiration for areas to select for decluttering.

Thanks to Gers and cashbackqueen - tomorrow I'm going to search for mugs and out of date food to declutter. Hopefully not too much OOD food but suspect there are are a few odd packets lurking.

savingpennies

savingpennies wrote: »

I'm going to join you all if I may. The whole house seems to be cluttered and just looking at it is energy zapping! So here's January's tasks:
1. Christmas decs - there is still stuff up in the loft we didn't use. DH has bought some plastic boxes with lids so we are going to get all the stuff down and sort through it - throw out or give to CS what we don't need and pack and label what we want to keep.
2. We have to have a new boiler which means there will be space for an airing cupboard (current boiler so big it takes up the whole cupboard). So new shelves to be fitted in boiler cupboard for towels/bedding. So will sort through all bedding/towels. Limiting bedding to three sets for each bed, anything else will go to CS.
3. Wardrobe - love the idea of putting coat hangers wrong way round. I need to sort clothes out into winter/summer and store what's not in season to free up some space.
4. DH and I need to sort out the magazines - his walking mags, my fashion/knitting/craft mags. We've bought some box files and plastic wallets so that we can sort out what we want to keep and file away.
5. Need to sort out bills/statements/receipts/guarantees/etc. We have filing cabinets and folders but I've let things slip so need to get back on track.
I think that is enough to start with. Funny how writing it out makes it feel as if it is achievable.

Gone through all the Christmas decs and found three sets of tree lights that didn't work. So they will be sent to the tip. Rest of the stuff nicely packed in boxes, labelled and put up in loft.
Got carried away yesterday when I was searching for a lid for a tupperware type box - got them all out and checked they all had lids, which meant sorting out the cuboard. I cleaned the shelves as well, after getting cleaning spray and cloth out from under the sink. I ended up cleaning that out as well. I found lot of stuff under there I had forgotten I had. So lots of decluttering going on here.

pollys

Everyone is doing really well, welcome to the newbies.

Recycling day tomorrow so had a mad dash round the house and have flung a few things in the recycling boxes/bags.
DH is going to the tip/recycling centre tomorrow. The Christmas tree which is sitting outside will go, along with some cardboard boxes. He will also take a bag to the charity shop.
I'm back at school tomorrow so not sure how much more I'll get done this week. I'll keep on top of the recycling though.


Have a lovely week whatever your plans.


Pollys

short_bird

8.5 pairs of socks to recycling
1 belt to the bin
Pair of shoes, 2 tshirts and a mug to the charity shop bag.

TheDoolallyDilly

Everyone is doing brilliantly!

I didn't think I'd get any decluttering done today, but ....

* a vase thing that came with some flowers - CS

Plus sorted DS1's tardis like cupboard, and decluttered

* bag of various badges - CS
* puppet - CS
* hat - CS
* bag of various keyrings - CS
* relocated various notepads to DS1's room
* assorted detritus to recycling and bin
* DVD - CS

I also sold one of my Wii games on Amazon - yay!!

wendy_ann1983

in between coughing and sneezing i have managed to

-sort out the AF delivery thats been sat in my hall for over 2 wks
-get rid of a carrier bag of tissues from the bedroom, bin moved next to bed!
-clear up one shelf of the shelving unit we use for extra storage in the kitchen, still needs more doing but it looks a bit better
-rubbish and randomness that builds up on coffee table thanks to OH cleared
-washing taken off airers, folded and put in airing cupboard, minus holey socks that should never have made it to the machine!
-cardboard sorted and waiting for me to have time to get to the recycling centre
-taking ipad to work for my night shift and will delete at least 100 emails

not bad going, hope to get more proper decluttering done tomo, thinking of tackling the freezer and doing some batch cooking

Tiglath

DH goes back to work tomorrow and the 2013 decluttering starts in earnest. I'm going to go room to room although I haven't decided where to start yet. There will be lots of visits to the charity shop, and much cleaning. One day is earmarked for a trip into town with my stepdaughter but I don't know how long she's visiting for - if it's more than one night, I'll rope her in as well. Her old bedroom needs a good sort-out.