2014 decluttering thread (part 3)

mrs-moneypenny

ive heard that gardeners can used the tape from vhs tapes to tie plants & make streamer type bird scarers so possilby free cycle would clear a few.
all the Charity shops near me still seem to have some vhs tapes for sale.
but im not sure if anyone ever buys them.

115K

My husband decluttered his clothes and we got rid of so much stuff!:T

He had about 9 pairs of trousers that do not fit him anymore. Everything went to recycling.:)

I bought some new kinickers and bras so I will be taking out the old ones when they arrive.

mrs-moneypenny

passed on a book today i'd really enjoyed but wanted someone else to read it and we had rellys over from america so its going back with them.

willow23_2

Hi all, thought I'd join in with this one as I love to declutter even though I don't do it often enough

My next declutter will be in the bathroom. I'm of an age where people buy me chocolates and toiletries now for birthdays and Christmas so I'm going to go through everything and share stuff out between me and my pre-teen daughter and let go of the things I'm keeping "just in case".

Then I need to go through my wardrobe, my shoes, the general flotsam and jetsam of things that inhabit various drawers, excess duvets, bedding (surely it's enough to have one sheet/duvet cover in use and one in the wash for all beds?) and another clear out of kids things.

In general life I'm trying very hard to only inhabit my visible world with things I love to look at, wear and use. Everything else is just baggage. And if i need something "new"? then charity shops will provide

Flat_Eric

Since last posting, I've sorted and rehomed most of the tree books that were living in the top of my wardrobe. Some I felt sad about sending on their way but with my kindle, I have plenty to read and won't miss them. Well I hope I won't. I've sorted my clothes. Generally lots has been sorted and I feel pleased.

janb5

willow23 wrote: »

Hi all, thought I'd join in with this one as I love to declutter even though I don't do it often enough

My next declutter will be in the bathroom. I'm of an age where people buy me chocolates and toiletries now for birthdays and Christmas so I'm going to go through everything and share stuff out between me and my pre-teen daughter and let go of the things I'm keeping "just in case".

Then I need to go through my wardrobe, my shoes, the general flotsam and jetsam of things that inhabit various drawers, excess duvets, bedding (surely it's enough to have one sheet/duvet cover in use and one in the wash for all beds?) and another clear out of kids things.

In general life I'm trying very hard to only inhabit my visible world with things I love to look at, wear and use. Everything else is just baggage. And if i need something "new"? then charity shops will provide

Hi- could I pass on a tip that someone advised me to do. Put each set of bed linen in one of the matching pillowcases. makes it all neat and easy to get at! I`ve been doing this for a while and it certainly helps. Hang on to the bedlinen unless really threadbare. Always useful in an emergency with sudden guests.

AlwaysHappy

Morning all!!
I look around my home and feel unease at the amount of "things" but then struggle to let go.
Anyway, 5 more today:
331. packaging - bin
332. tea towel - bin
333. fitness dvd - cs
334. old timer - bin
335. paperwork - bin/shredded

115K

Everyone is doing so well!:T

I am kicking my clutter out in a very intense way.:dance:

FIVE rubbish bags going to tip. It was utter carp from my husband's wardrobe!! It really annoys me that he was hanging on to useless stuff.:mad: His wardrobe has all been vacuumed and the remaining stuff put back in neatly and it looks much better. I would still say a lot more needs to go but I will have to work on that lol.;)

Another big bag of clothes sent to recycling, I must be keeping them in business.:D

A family member is going to collect some storage boxes and garden things so at least someone will make use of it.

1of3

Hi all:wave:

Charity shop came the other day and took away the old TV unit and 6 bags of old clothes/toys yay:T

Oh and sent an old broken iron for recycling

Becky_2

I have finally read my personal emails, deleted or dealt with them as appropriate.

A couple of newspapers have gone in the recycling bin.

A bag of polenta has been used up.

Tomorrow, I am planning to do a freezer stock check to help us planning meals.