2014 decluttering thread (part 3)

JIL

Haven't really done any serious decluttering since last year. Its mounting up again.
Today I bought some paint to freshen up the lounge. That will get done next weekend.
This afternoon I emptied out numerous drawers and cupboards, sorted the contents and put things back in an organised way.
Three binbags later and a bag for the cs. Its so much better.
I intend to have a really good clean and sort to all rooms and then touch up the paintwork before Christmas, spending as little money as possible.

115K

- Sent to recycling - old pillow, clothes, cushion and some old puppy coats.

- Binned old underwear, 2 make up brushes, empty toothpaste tube, and a broken Halloween decoration.

- Found some cat toys and dog toys to be given to my friend.

katsu wrote: »

Yesterday I did runs to three different CS. One that takes electrical, where the man upset me as I gave him two things and he said 'Is that it?' :mad: they are an expensive CS and don't do gift aid so I only give them electrical items.

Bluddy rude!!!:mad:

BettiePage

BettiePage wrote: »

13. 2x huge rose bushes - stripped right back and put in recycling.
14. About half a dozen OOD packet mixes from the kitchen cupboard - bin.
15. Old, broken Tassimo machine - bin.
16. 5x assorted mugs - CS pile.

17. Used up toothpaste tube - bin.
18. Used up shampoo - bin.
19. Another random cable- bin.
20. Used up mouthwash - bin.
21. 2x old magazines - bin.
22. Hair clip (?) - bin.


Really not feeling well today so rung in sick to work. Been up with D&V :(:(
Hence why I'm just binning stuff rather than sorting properly.

eta: Forgot
23. Guttering was cleared of tons of moss, dirt and leaves etc at the weekend.
24. Ironing pile - ironed and put away by hubby

(I worked the whole bank holiday weekend hence why more wasn't done).

LisaJane

Hello! I am back on the decluttering band wagon and have decided to do at least one thing a night. My house really isn't that big and I started this a while ago and didn't finish it, so there really should be no excuse!!

Last night I did the wee square boxes in the top of my chest of drawers and tidied...nail poishes, make up, body creams, belts, tights and jewellery. Gosh, sounds like a lot when you type it! Good news is that I found £22.84 in change! So I feel like I have earnt some cash too lol!

Still to go in no particular order is...
Bra drawer
T-shirt drawer
Knicker and socks drawer
PJ and scarf drawer?! Random
Re tidy trouser drawer
Re tidy shoe drawer
Re tidy wardrobe
Two bed side drawers
Spare room chest of drawers
Spare room bed side drawers
Drawers under spare bed

I have just realised that the list could go on and on, so I'm gonna stop there and just get on with it!

AlwaysHappy

5 more today:
281. top - ebay
282. candle - ebay
283. drawer sachet - bin
284. jogging bottoms - cs
285. t shirt - cs

115K

- This week or next I'm getting rid of a sofa to make the second bedroom feel more roomy. The room is tiny and doesn't even have a bed but the cats live in there :D and it's harder to keep clean with a sofa in the way.

I want to paint the room later this year so I think I will be more motivated if I don't have to lug furniture around to do it.

- I want to repurpose a shelf in the same bedroom and maybe put that in the garden as it can be inside or outside.

- Threw away some old fruit and veg boxes I was using as storage and rearranged the drawers. No more buying any toiletries for my hair until I use all the bottles up!

- I have collected up some spare plates, bowls etc... that I will donate to a charity shop.

:T

AlwaysHappy

Morning All!! My 5 done for the day:
286. sweattop cs
287. pants - bin
288. pants - bin
289. pants - bin
290. pants - bin
On the topic of underwear - how many "sets" do you think is appropriate? I usually have 3 pair of pants for each bra, and looking at my underwear drawer - have quite a lot of bras. I've changed size recently though so have been donating my old bras to oxf*m and hence me getting rid of the redundant pants. Have started to replace in correct size but am at risk of getting carried away (again). Am really "trying" (hoping????) to get a lovely capsule wardrobe, but have a loooooooong way to go.

jlhmd666

TheDoolallyDilly wrote: »

Popping back on to give myself a virtual kick up the behind

I need one of those too

I'm going to sort under our bed today I think and see what's lurking

mrs-moneypenny

katsu, sorry to hear about the rudness you encountered. the CS i give to are always happy and grateful no matter how few items i take in.
i wouldnt be donating to them again.

i have decluttered a few bits and bobs recently but nothing huge.

taking a shirt and a bra down the clothes bank in a bit.

another virtual kick up the behind needed here as well

Mumof2_2

Hi, haven't been on here for quite a while but pleased to report I've shifted 2 Ikea bags to the charity shop and one full black bin bag to clothes recycling so all progress :j.