2014 decluttering thread (part 3)

ih8stress

Just tidied a cupboard and got rid of:

* old plasters that don't stick very well
* old batteries that don't work
* handful of leaflets
* small plastic drawers - for relative or neighbour
* 5 x energy saving bulbs with bayonet fittings (mine are now SES types)- CS or possibly freecycle
* out of date aspirin, tcp and pure olive oil - to return to chemists?


Small steps - but hopefully all of them going forward!

Rummer

I have been mercilessly decluttering Yesterday I got rid of:

Large rucksack
Baby bath
Baby swing
Crib
Baby bath seat
2 bin bags of clothes
Selection of baby related items

Still loads to go but many of the items were big and have made a real impact already

suzeesu2000

It is quite amazing that we live with so much in our homes that we do not really need.

I am still being really good at not bringing more carp in, especially having got rid of so much. So, on a frugal not, i painted a ceramic lamp base and shade to match the new colour scheme of the bedroom. I already had the paint, lamp and shade. Recycled and not a penny spent! More importantly, i didnt bring anything in.

I have now also painted two drum shades for the pendant lights, no more stuff and no spend!

Dont let on, but i think i may have got the hang of this money saving lark

SazzleDazzle1

I've done a bit clearing the papers but I think it will be an ongoing project. I have cleared out a kitchen cupboard though and put a garden chair on freecycle which is being collected this evening - can't believe anyone wants it but glad its not going in the skip.


Love having empty spaces to put stuff in - feels really good :T

suzeesu2000

Today I am "decluttering" a pair of kitchen curtains into a tablecloth and four napkins. The other curtain will be "decluttered" into two seat cushion pads for same table & chairs. Seat cushions will be made from decluttering a servicable duvet into two seat pads and a cat bed.

Getting there, slowly and one piece at a time.

Have a good rest of the day all - keep out of the weather!!

AlwaysHappy

I've been slowing down of late, but today managed another 5:
166.food cover - bin
167. steamer - cs
168. book - torn - bin
169. old school trousers - cs
170. recycleable fabric bag (full of things) - cs
Tomorrow - I have 4 bags to the cs, for a small while anyway my bedroom (where I amass it all) will look a little clearer. I've still a long way to go......

suzeesu2000

AlwaysHappy wrote: »

I've still a long way to go......

But you are on the way! Well done you.

Also remember, everything you donate to a cs will generate money for said charity. :j Two birds with one stone

tiny_courageous

Out today
big bag of out of date food (and thus, mind and menu feel uncluttered)
stapler and staples
bike light (we don't have a bike)
2 plug adapters

EndlessStruggle

I've been decluttering today, I have a binbag of old clothing items ready for the tip and I decluttered three terrible metal frame cheap wardrobe things into the bin.

Our house doesn't have a landing as such so we can't buy a ready made wardrobe as we can't get it in the room as can't turn it at top of stairs, we don't want to get a flatpack and build in room as not sure how long staying here and wouldn't be able to get it out again so we are using temporary wardrobes permanently. I have replaced these 3 awful things with a lovely wooden framed linen covered wardrobe and shelf unit.

I also have another pile of items for eBay, fingers crossed for a free listing weekend next weekend as I have loads to list and 62 active items listed. I have an ottoman bed so all my items fit under there so they aren't in the way or anything. Hopefully some more sales this week.

I am also in the process of decluttering my recipes I might try one day so I'll keep the page out of the Tesco/Asda/Co-Op magazine collection into the computer on a word document

suzeesu2000

EndlessStruggle wrote: »

I am also in the process of decluttering my recipes I might try one day so I'll keep the page out of the Tesco/Asda/Co-Op magazine collection into the computer on a word document

Or get the online version of the magazine instead? I know Tesco do it online, not sure of the others.