Decluttering 2013, the saga continues ...

bubblegumcola

vikki_louise wrote: »

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Out-about 40 Lego kits a volunteer took (I run a charity from my bedroom), some general rubbish, a bag and some drugs. I feel so guilty throwing so many tablets away (I had many months supply and then became allergic to them), I tried to find a charity but they only wanted some and I need to get them out. I have tons of boxes of paracetamol too. I don't want to keep them all to space but seems a shame to bin, I don't want to freecycle them incase someone Ods!

I think you are encouraged to take back unused prescriptions to pharmacists for them to dispose of safely? I'm sure I have a couple of packets of things I've never taken because I read all the side effects and thought no chance that I should return to them! Depends how easy it is for you to get your local chemist?

startingtogetoutofdebt

Have made no progress with the decluttering of toys however I have done a pre-decluttering declutter of the living room!!!!! one bin bag of rubbish and a bag of recycling to go out for the bin men and I can now start on the drawers/cupboard/shoes or dvds.

Wednesday will be my big day for toy sorting and other things in my bedroom. I'm hoping that by the end of the day one side of my bedroom will be looking lovely.

Once that side of my bedroom is cleared I will be able to put the christmas tree box back in the loft.

Think I need to use a notebook to write down things I will get rid of as I'm sitting in bed looking round and can think of loads of things that need to go - will then need to stick to the list.

sarah182xxx

Hi All, Lovely to read how well you are all getting on !! please can i join in ?

Just bought my first house with the OH and despartely need to declutter before we move in !
Today I have binned 4 bags of general tat eg old make up/ bits and bobs and 3 electrical items which I think are a danger to use lol
looking forward to attatcking my clutter drawer either after work if i have energy tommorow or next weekend !

i will be (slightly less) cluttered before the big move lol
good luck with all your own challeneges xxx

mineallmine

vikki_louise wrote: »

Nothing in
Out-about 40 Lego kits a volunteer took (I run a charity from my bedroom), some general rubbish, a bag and some drugs. I feel so guilty throwing so many tablets away (I had many months supply and then became allergic to them), I tried to find a charity but they only wanted some and I need to get them out. I have tons of boxes of paracetamol too. I don't want to keep them all to space but seems a shame to bin, I don't want to freecycle them incase someone Ods!

Could you take some of the tablets/paracetomol to work - for colleagues? Anyone in the family who could take a packet or two.

I don't think you can Freecycle meds anyway (thank goodness in a way) :A

donnajt

loopychriss wrote: »

Ah, now you're asking!!! I've forgotten, so have to go and look it up!!!

I belong to the Preparedness for when the SHTF forum https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4065593, and it stands for 'conspiracy researchers and preppers really oldstyle loonies living zombie challenge'

It's a forum about prepping for disasters and the end of the world, although for most people it is about being prepared for winter, getting caught out in snowstorms, redundancy, etc. and not the zombie invasion. A lot of it has been tongue-in-cheek, but it's good fun. I make lists for everything, that's why I've got that particular tag.

HTH

I love that thread but can't keep up with it - thank u v much xxx

donnajt

Well DD's room is 3/4 done - am hoping to finish (if 3 year old allows) tomorrow when she is back at school

Have untold rubbish, recycling, hand-me-downs for niece/nephew and stuff to freecycle and things to return that DD has borrowed

Most importantly I need to recycle myself to GP tomorrow asap

nearly 2 out of 8 rooms done ...

mummybear3

Definately find that writing about all I've decluttered really helps, I dont want to have nothing to write about!!
I also find that as I declutter I also tidy up so hope for great things on my decluttering journey.

So todays haul

46 Old hairdryer -tip
47 Old housecoat - CS
48 Grey Dress (regifted to me but never worn) - CS
49 White gloves - recycle
50 Bag of old underwear - textile recycle bin
51 Old foundation bottle - bin
52 Old paperwork - shredded
53 Old diary- recycled
54 Toothbrush - bin
55 Years old baby oil - bin
56 Empty Packets (razors ect stored in basket) - bin
57-58 Out of date cream - bin
59 Towel rail which fell off, has been replaced but I still kept in cupboard!! - bin
60-64 Sons old PJ's, a Hat and Tshirt
65 Bag of old baby clothes (packed away in loft)
66 Jigsaw - complete to CS
67 Old frame - bin
68 Daughters house coat - CS
69 Sons Trainers - bin (not before time)
70 Bratz case - bin, sorted contents into new case
71-Wrestling belts to loft for storage

cattyboo

vikki_louise wrote: »

Nothing in
Out-about 40 Lego kits a volunteer took (I run a charity from my bedroom), some general rubbish, a bag and some drugs. I feel so guilty throwing so many tablets away (I had many months supply and then became allergic to them), I tried to find a charity but they only wanted some and I need to get them out. I have tons of boxes of paracetamol too. I don't want to keep them all to space but seems a shame to bin, I don't want to freecycle them incase someone Ods!

You can take unused drugs back to pharmacies and they either redistribute them if they can or dispose of them safely (without flushing them/chucking them in the bin as it can harm wildlife). Better then having them sat in the cupboard!

mineallmine

Just popping in to say really impressive decluttering everyone :j

Had a quiet weekend so I've not decluttered. But I have:
- ordered some plastic wallets to sort our bills/paperwork

- ordered some more clear plastic shoeboxes. I bought the first batch a couple of months ago so I need to finish the project of organising my shoes

:j

purple_chocolate

Busy decluttering day here! Three bags filled for the CS collection on Tuesday - more to find tomorrow - 10 items listed on EBay - 6 huge packets of A1 card (which I won't ever use all of) ready to take to the school art department tomorrow - enlisted the kids into emptying various toy boxes and deciding what to put in the charity bag - all old catalogues into the recycling box - and tackled the ironing during "Dancing on Ice" after a lovely chippy tea! x