2014 decluttering thread (part 3)

pollys

More paper to recycle and shredded a load which went in the compost bin.

Pollys

merzal

Think I need to join this! Have spent the first 3 weeks of the school hols decluttering but am now very unmotivated! Have done several carboots and sold stuff on fb but now got to get what I have left organised and try to get rid of some more before I go on hop at the weekend! Going to start with the lounge!

happytails

Hi all,

I havent been here for a while! Life got in the way, and the summer holidays for that matter! 2.5weeks to go and i can actually tidy and clean without destruction behind me.

Last week i cleared out my food cupboards, we had loads out of date But its all cleaned and sorted now.

Tried to tackle the kids toys but its a long job and i need them to not be interfering so that will have to wait until the eldest 2 are back at school/nursery.

Decluttered a top i wasnt fond of to Mum who loved it Thats it today.

Sarah x

AlwaysHappy

5 more:
246. deodorant - bin
247. diffuser (didn't like smell) - bin
248. knickers - bin
249. knickers - bin
250. knickers - bin

115K

- Binned/recycled an old foundation, toothpaste tube and shower gel bottle.

- I'm getting a couple of very cat-scratched chairs to go out of the house next week.

- I threw away some old cleaning spray (well I left it in some hot water in the sink for an hour and then drained it away) as I finally bought some Stardrops. I'm just going to use Stardrops and also white vinegar for cleaning from now on.

happytails wrote: »

Last week i cleared out my food cupboards, we had loads out of date

It's the most annoying thing isn't it! Glad you got it sorted out.

I even found some mint chocolate that I had let go off.:mad: It's just like throwing money away. I really have to keep an eye on the food cupboards from now on.

1of3

Hi All:hello:

First post so go easy! Long time lurking here.

Just cleared

1 ipod docking station(broken)
1 radio(broken)
1 MP3 player(broken)
All to recyling centre

2 metal stands
1 Ironing board(broken)
1 bin(rusted)
All to a local club collecting scrap

I also have 4 bags to go to the charity shop next week when I am off:j

cookie9

5. Paper for recycling.
6. Pile of jewellery to charity
7. Handbag to charity
8. two books to local reading club

PenguinOfDeath

115K wrote: »

I even found some mint chocolate that I had let go off.:mad: It's just like throwing money away. I really have to keep an eye on the food cupboards from now on.

:eek: Sacrilege!

Out -

1 old lip balm
1 shower gel bottle I was keeping for?
3 old empty jars

Have also had a bit of an epiphany re jarred sauces and pastes, every time we use one for convenience one or both of us feels ill so I've been through the cupboard & fridge and chucked them out, to be fair it's not many as I try and make my own, however I've also come to the conclusion that making my own naan bread is not worth it, and I'll let mr aldi make it for me!

1 jar mayo
2 jars thai curry paste
1 jar crusty honey, there was no rescuing it!

pixtotts

Eager_Elephant wrote: »

All charity shops sell unsellable (to the public) clothes/bedding to 'rag men'.

What I usually do is label the bag as damaged or rags and then the charity shop [STRIKE]dont think you are donating scabby things [/STRIKE] can see at a glance what is suitable to be sold to the public and what isnt!!

Ooooh I didn't know that! Thanks x

I've been on my holidays so not much going out... but...

46. pair of shoes - bin
47. pair of shoes - bin
48. wrapping paper turned into envelope and posted
49. big box of returns to avon, I wouldn't usually count these, but I am returning some stuff from months ago, nailvarnishes that I just haven't worn so no point keeping
50. All the **** out of my car! I got a new car so old car has been emptied and stuff chucked because none of it is going in my new car, new car is a clutter free zone Anyone who leaves anything in there is dead! lol.
x

Becky_2

I haven't posted on here for over a month now. During that time we have downsized to a 2 bedroom house with a garage (thankfully).

We have managed to:
* Sell 2 sofas, kitchen table & chairs and other furniture and got £100 for it.
* Given 3 bags with coat hangers to the charity shop
* 2 bags with clothes have gone to CS
* Various kitchen items have been given to friends & family and the CS