Decluttering 2013, the saga continues ...

Goldiegirl

I de-cluttered a cupboard this afternoon, where I'd been storing various boxes and other packaging for eBay. A lot of the boxes were sizes that I just don't use, and I halved the amount of things in the cupboard. It'll be so much easier to find the boxes I need now.

After I'd done it, I was left with two large mounds of cardboard ready for recycling. Fortunately, it's the kerbside recycling collection tomorrow, so I'll put it out tomorrow morning.

But I certainly understand that feeling of being overwhelmed. It was a bit startling to end up with some much stuff to leave the house, just from one cupboard (it was a fairly big cupboard, but they were two large piles!)

It's not just the de-cluttering, it's getting rid of the stuff afterwards that takes the time!

I just keep telling myself that the de-cluttering is an ongoing process, it hasn't got an end date, it's a lifestyle. Therefore, it's ok if some days I only do a little, because I'm in it for the long haul and I will get there in the end.

If I think like that, I don't feel as if I've got to get rid of piles of stuff everyday, just one thing in the bin all goes towards the end result.

mummybear3

140-145 Various Kids plastic cups and bottle (think Theme Park ones)- Bin
146-147 Two nice mugs - CS
148 New Sports Bottle - CS
149 Princes Bowl - CS
150 Unused Body Lotion - CS
151 Old toothbrush - Bin
152 Broken Mug (My favourite - Bin
153 More hangers! -Bin


All of the above decluttered in about an hour, think I work best in short bursts lol

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Lilyplonk

:T Well done everybody - looks like our NY Resolutions are really taking off with us all.

hobbitfancier - my OH also collects postcards (among lots of other things :eek:)and he's got those albums mentioned by greengoblin. Before that he kept them in old shoe-boxes which worked OK but didn't protect them very well. Unfortunately, he hasn't found any to take the modern 'panoramic style' postcards - but they're great for his collection of old cards. Most of those are the 'regular' traditional size.


Having had a child-minding weekend and a 'scrappy day' today, I've got a full-day at home tomorrow and Wednesday - so no more excuses for me.

I've now got some empty plastic crates that can take some of the 'over-abundance' of mugs/plates etc that are currently cluttering up all the worktops in my 'minute kitchen'. Should look much better once those are out of the way. I'll put some of them to one side for the CS for Thursday morning.

I need to check out my small chest-freezer tomorrow. There's some ice forming around the hinges - not sure if it could be something to do with the downstairs porch being rather damp. I did notice some condensation forming on the side of the freezer when we first moved in, but didn't reckon on it becoming ice :eek:. Can see me having to tackle it with the steamer and then give it a good drying - hope it works . Wonder if a dehumidifier would be of any help ......................

I'll get back to you all in the morning - Lilyplonk xx

skint_breeder_5

morning! I wish to join you good folks in addition to the flylady thread..... I would like to get rid of 365 things (not including general day to day rubbish and recycling) by end of the year, including DD2 to university in Sept 2013:rotfl: - is that within the rules of this thread?

donnajt

Great Bedroom Declutter (pic to follow I promise)
184-187. 3x old mascaras...bin
188. Nail Varnish - given to DD
189. Old lipstick...bin
190-205. 15x lotions & potions all new .... CS
206-207. 2x old hairbrushes...bin
208-211. 3x old makeup bags...CS
212. 1x toiletry bag...CS
213. Canvas pic ... CS
214-215. 2x Hardbacked Crime Books...CS
216. Xmas decs put away
217. Xmas tree finally put away

LITTLE JOB To Do List:
Ironing (only 5 items)
Deliver Charity Shop stuff to them
Surface clean - upstairs
Sort all the above that is downstairs in my kitchen!!!
Surface clean - downstairs

BIG JOB To Do List:
Declutter and clean dining room
Declutter and clean kitchen
Do inventory of all food in kitchen

NEXT BIG JOB : KITCHEN DECLUTTER

Done List:
[STRIKE]Ironing [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Avon [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Declutter and clean bathroom [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Handwash my new cardigan[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear out fridge[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Declutter and clean kids rooms [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Declutter and clean our bedroom
[/STRIKE]

donnajt

TheDoolallyDilly - job application submitted

WELL DONE & GOOD LUCK x

mineallmine

Morning

For those feeling overwhelmed don't lose heart.

This is hard work but we can make it a bit more fun or feel a bit easier by playing some music, doing a timed declutter of say 15 minutes.

Focus your decluttering on things that are in the way. Annoying you. Or even upsetting you.

I have some books on the top of the stairs that have bad vibes so need to go. :j

You will get things more under control. You can do this. :A

Who's up for a mad 15 minutes of decluttering today? :j

charlies_mum

skint_breeder_5 wrote: »

morning! I wish to join you good folks in addition to the flylady thread..... I would like to get rid of 365 things (not including general day to day rubbish and recycling) by end of the year, including DD2 to university in Sept 2013:rotfl: - is that within the rules of this thread?

Hi Skint

Welcome to the thread. The lovely thing is there are no rules, so if you wish to count your DD2 as an 'out' that is fine :rotfl:

Worked yesterday, am working today and tomorrow and got the grandchildren on Thursday, so there may not be a lot done this week

Well done everyone, the charity shops must love you :T

donnajt

museumworker wrote: »

Here's a link to the main site http://theproject333.com/
* short necklace
* long necklace
* pair of earrings
* pair of knee length boots (vintage leather)
* pair of ankle boots (riding style)
* light circular scarf (patterned)
* wool pashmina (patterned)
* small cross body leather bag
* did have small bum bag, but swapped in large satchel style bag instead
* leather belt for jeans
* waist belt (which is now too big so swapped for another one).

These have been enough for me. Didn't count pair of gloves, hat, vests (i need to wear as breastfeeding), or tights.

HTH, and let us know what you pick as your 33 items.

museumworker...finished my project 333:

1 black cardigan
2 grey/white cardi
3 multicoloured oversized jumper
11 (8x) shirts in various colours
13 (2x) t-shirts
16 (3x) necklace
18 (2x) boots
23 (5x) trousers (dont do skirts/dresses!)
24 leggings
29 (5x) vests to wear under shirts/jumper
32 assortment of scarves - couldn't decide so will eliminate as I start to figure out outfits
33. Diamond earrings

NOT INCLUDED 2x poncho white and black (need these for work its cold)
Handbag - I only ever use one huge one

DundeeDoll

Wow donnajt you have done brill. I was thinking P333 sounded impossible but you've shown it can be done. I was thinking i need a plain navy jumper for work, then starting to go through my drawers guess what i found :rotfl:1 nice marks and spencer cotton jumper with a gentle cable. Absolutely ideal! So defo going to get through those drawers see what other treasures I have lurking. Like the airing cupboard before they're so jammed full i avoid delving! I reckon the airing cupboard now has a quarter of what it did and is lovely to use (and i now know what we really do need)
Also thought i needed a new hairdryer but guess what i found!