2014 decluttering thread (part 3)

datlex

Did some more decluttering today. Two bags of clothes and other items to go to charity shop.

gloomgurlie

After getting ready for the day, I managed to declutter:

21) Finished up Philosophy perfume. Woop! Finally get to start my Prada Candy I so gratefully received for Christmas!

22) Used up old body polish - Success! This has been hanging around for months!!!

23) Used up a rose body oil - didn't really like it but was determined not to bin it!

24) Benefit make up palette - given last year for Xmas, too dark for my complexion really although I did play around with the eyeshadows. Anyway, that hasn't been touched for months so in the bin it is!!

25 & 26) 2 pairs of tatty cheap shoes that haven't seen daylight for years!

It's a start! Have a great Saturday x

VfM4meplse

Today I had some real success whilst decluttering - found £65 of JL vouchers and £200 M&S! I knew they were somewhere, was getting a bit worried they may expire so am happy they are usable.

Not sure I'll spend them on myself but can always be used as gifts.

QueenB.

Over last few days I have managed to declutter the last 2 dresser draws, top wardrobe shelf, OH wardrobe, my jewelry box, my candles and a kitchen draw.

Here is my random list

1. 5 old tea towels- ragbag
2. 3 old jay cloths- bin
3. 8 old place mats- bin
4. 9 old coasters - bin
5. 1 old frying pan- scrapman
6. 2 old metal trays- scrapman.
7. 4 old slightly used candles- bin
8. 1 box of scented tealights- ebay/ carboot.
9. 1 old candle- used, very nice but about 8 years old so no idea where i got it :cool:
10. 3 old face cloths- ragbag.
11. 9 different earrings- bin
12. 3 bracelets- CS
13. 3 pendants- bin
14. 1 brooch - ebay
15. 1 broken watch- bin
16. 1 watch- CS
17. 1 broken brooch- bin
18. 2 boxes of old make up- bin
19. 2 empty make boxes - CS
20. 3 pairs broken glasses - bin
21. 2 pairs of shoes- Clothes bag
22. 18 nail polishes - ebay/ daughter/ bin (depended on condition)
23. 2 nail pens - bin
24. 2 foam nail polish holders- ebay.
25. 1 pot face cream, unopened- ebay
26. 1 pot face balm, unopened- ebay
27. 1 pot of mineral foundation, unopened- ebay
28. 1 book- CS
29 2 old mens sprays- bin
30. 1 old mouth guard- bin
31. enough clothes to fill a black bag- ragbag
32. 1 comic- ebay
33. 1 small glass heart -CS
34. 1 mainly used room spray- bin
35. 1 zip up CDc carry case- CS
36. 1 make brush bag- bin
37. 2 combs- bin
38. 8 miscellaneous boxes- recycled
39. selection of miscellaneous junk- bin
40. pair of joke false teeth- bin

Not only does decluttering make the house neater and more organised but it helps you rediscover lost things. I found 2 hairbrushes that i went missing months ago. I came across lots of pieces of jewelery i had completely forgotten about ( wearing a piece today:)). My OH found a lovely letter our DD had written him when she was about 9 listing the reasons she loved him, must have been a fathers day thing. Plus now my make up all fits in one small bag, I should hopefully make a few pounds of the ebay bits, all my dresser draws are only half full and my wardrobe shelf is empty! Knowing what you have also makes it easier to buy what you need rather than buying just for the sake of it, so now OH knows he needs some more work trousers and a couple of jumpers. Ds1 put the amount of points/money we earned from the computer games we got rid off together with his saved money and was able to afford an ipod 5 (preowned) and OH even managed to bring the price down by another 10% by talking to the manager :j

happy decluttering everyone:D

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I'm a terrible hoarder (comes from years of being without, I guess) but have had ENOUGH. Am just tackling one small room at the moment - one area at a time (otherwise I just get too overwhelmed and give up). Today I just did ONE drawer (didn't realise I had so many socks with holes in them)

QUICK QUESTION - where do I take all my Christmas cards to be recycled? Anyone know who's doing it this year?

Cheers.

azzabazza

Corona wrote: »

QUICK QUESTION - where do I take all my Christmas cards to be recycled? Anyone know who's doing it this year?

I put mine in my kerbside recycling as there was nowhere near enough to me to make it economical to drive to!

got-it-spend-it

Corona wrote: »

I'm a terrible hoarder (comes from years of being without, I guess) but have had ENOUGH. Am just tackling one small room at the moment - one area at a time (otherwise I just get too overwhelmed and give up). Today I just did ONE drawer (didn't realise I had so many socks with holes in them)

QUICK QUESTION - where do I take all my Christmas cards to be recycled? Anyone know who's doing it this year?

Cheers.

M&S and Sainsburys are here.

I reckon I must have taken ten big bags to the charity shop since Christmas, twenty items sold on Facebay, three on eBay, a bag of coats to the Salvation Army and a big box of toiletries to the local Women's Refuge. Still masses left to do though, but feeling very positive so far.

karren

I decluttered last year but seem to have gained loads again, so thanks to all for sharing as youve inspired me and Im really going to get stuck into getting shot of junk again this year!!!

luxor4t

Took 4 bags of clothing & shoes to a cash for clothing place, came away with £12.10

5 books and a plastic wallet into the recycling.

3 jars that were opened over Xmas emptied and recycled as we won't be eating the contents.

58 to date.

LeaLea89

Okay today has been a busy one! 2 boxes, 3 bags, an old fan and old duvet to the tip in the morning, all loaded in car ready. 2 large black bin bags full for cash for clothes and two ready for the charity shop! Phew not much to go through now!! Whoop!