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Today's payments:
1.[STRIKE]£600[/STRIKE] - £600M
2.[STRIKE]£80[/STRIKE] - £80MCA
3.[STRIKE]£250[/STRIKE] -£125 TDBC
4.[STRIKE]£350[/STRIKE] -£350 WW
5.[STRIKE]£240[/STRIKE] -£240 EO
6.[STRIKE]£1200[/STRIKE] -£1200 AC
Total: [STRIKE]£2720[/STRIKE] - £2595"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee0 -
The Great Declutter 2016
Books (car boot) - 659
Magazines/Newspapers (recycled) - 457
Ebay sales (posted) - 1857
Other:
1. Paperwork (shredded and recycled)
2. 3 bottles of oven cleaner (used and recycled)
3. Bottle of drain cleaner (used and recycled)
4. Bottle of window cleaner (poured away and recycled)
5. Packet of tea lights (given away)
6. Paperwork (shredded and recycled)
7. Salt and pepper set (car boot)
8. Microscope (car boot)
9. Salt and pepper set (car boot)
10. Book (recycling, damaged)
11. Paperwork (recycling)
12. Cards (car boot)
13. Bag (car boot)
14. Bag (binned, destroyed by dog!)
15. Baby bottles and teats (binned)
16. Baby clothes (charity/recycling)
17. Baby clothes (car boot)
18. DVD (car boot)
19. DVD (car boot)
20. Bumper (charity)
21. Pyjamas (recycling)
22. Sock (recycling)
23. Plaque (car boot)
24. Wash bag (car boot)
25. Cushion (bin)
26. Clothing bundle (recycling)
27. Pet bed (bin)
28. Paperwork (recycling)
29. Soft toy (car boot)
30. 2 x phone chargers (car boot)
31. Assorted toys (car boot)
32. Embroidery kit (car boot)
33. Phone accessory (car boot)
34 - 75. Children's books (car boot)
76. Toy lorry (car boot)
77-78. Children's books (car boot)
79-80. Puzzles (Given to neighbour)
81. Boxes from various electrical items (recycled)
82. Organiser (Car boot)
83. Printer cable (Car boot)
84. Box of floppy discs (Car boot)
85. Degraded pot of hair gel (bin)
86. Bag of batteries (recycling)
87-88. bags of soft toys (charity shop)
89-90. bags of needlework items (neighbour)
91. Childrens brush and comb set (car boot)
92. Box of books (charity)
93. Bag of stained/damaged clothing (recycling)
94-101. Pans/Trays (scrap)
102-105. Plastic bowls (bin)
106-109. Cooking accessories (car boot)
110. Broken Toy train (bin)
111. Toy car (car boot)
112. Gardening gloves (car boot)
113. 4 x cds (car boot)
114. Odd string (bin)
115. Wicker basket (car boot)
116. 2 x empty perfume bottles (recycling)
117. Childs cup (car boot)
118. Sweets (left over from our wedding!) (Bin)
119. Pen (bin)
120. Broken bowl (bin)
121. Computer and accessories (car boot)
122. Papier mache box (relative)
123. 2 x hairbrushes (relative)
124. Pram liner (car boot)
125. Plastic tub (car boot)
126. 2 x pairs 3d glasses (car boot)
127. Misshapen pillow (bin)
128. Assorted food (recycling)
129. Tea pot stand (relative)
130. 2 x hats (relative)
131. Stool (relative)
132. Cushion (relative)
133. Model car (relative)
134. Jumper (car boot)
135. Assorted clothing (recycling)
136. Paperwork (recycling)
137. 6 x pairs underwear (recycling)
138. Bag of clothing (recycling)
139. Breast pads (car boot)
140. Lanyard (car boot)
141 - 142. Body lotion (used up, recycled)
143. Body spray (used up, recycled)
144 - 149. Bottles of alcohol (to be sold)
150. Assorted packaging (bin)
151. Mirror (car boot)
152. Washbag (car boot)
153. Cloth bag (car boot)
154. Wrapping paper (recycling)
155. 18 x mixed items (passed to relative)
156. Bag of assorted items (passed to relative)
157. 6 x plants (dead)
158. 2 x perfume bottles (recycling)
159. Oven gloves (bin)
160. Shoes (recycling)
161. Toilet brush (bin)
162. 2 x candle holders (car boot)
163. 2 x candles (bin)
164. Assorted bits and pieces (bin)
165. Razors (bin)
166. Gym ball (car boot)
167. Scart lead extension (car boot)
168. Small jug (car boot)
169. Bottles oil/perfume (recycling)
170. Body lotion (used up, bottle recycled)
171. Diary (recycled)
172. 6 x packets seeds (bin)
173. Laminated document (bin)
174. 2 x bags shredded paper (recycling)
175. Huge pile paperwork (recycling)
176. DVD (car boot)
177. Assorted electric cables (car boot)
178. Wool offcuts (bin)
179. Assorted toiletries (used up and recycled)
180. Box full of assorted makeup (bin)
181. 6 x bottles of part used suncream (recycled)
182. 1997 Diary (recycled)
183 - 184. DVDs (car boot)
185. Big bag fabric (charity)
186. Big bag clothes (charity)
187-188. 2 bags assorted needlework booklets (charity)
189-192. DVDs (car boot)
193-194. 2 bags clothes (charity)
195. DVD (Car boot)
196. DVD (car boot)
197. Socks (recycling)
198. Crate (car boot)
199. Pillow (Bin)
200. Ice scraper (bin)
201. Greaseproof paper (recycling)
202. 3 x sweet/biscuit tins (recycling)
203. Bag of assorted used shoelaces/string (bin)
204. Assorted pet bits and pieces (bin/recycling)
205. Cooking tray (car boot)
206. Dummies (car boot)
207. Bag of baby clothes (friend)
208. Cat scratcher (bin)
209. Plastic crate (bin)
210. Plastic crate (bin)
211. Underwear (recycling)
212. Selection of hats (charity)
213. 18 x bibs (charity)
214. Play arch (charity)
215. Plastic crate (bin)
216. 2 bags of clothes (charity)
217. Kettle (relative)
218. 2 x boxes full of bars of soap(!) (car boot)
219. Novelty gift (bin)
220. Pram toy (car boot)
221. Cot mobile (car boot)
222. 2 x radiator airers (car boot)
223. Note cards and case (car boot)
224. Pregnancy test unused (car boot)
225. Fabric (car boot)
226. Baby Socks (car boot)
227. Moses basket and stand (friend)
228. Moses basket sheets (friend)
229. Baby clothes (friend)
230. Pillow (bin)
231. Carpet offcut (bin)
232. Doormat (bin)
233. Belt (bin)
234. Hat (charity)
235. 2 x tops (charity)
236. Shoes (recycling)
237. 2 x videos (car boot)
238. 2 x teddies (car boot)
239. 2 x pillows (bin)
240. Dog toy (bin)
241. Computer chair (broken, so bin)
242. Pen (bin)
243. Playing cards (car boot)
244. Bag of clothes (friend)
245. Bag of clothes (charity)
246. 7 x pairs socks (recycling)
247. 16 x books (recycling)
248. 2 x phone books (recycling)
249. Assorted dog bones (food waste)
250. Assorted destroyed dog toys (bin)
251. Pair shoes (recycling)
252. Mirror (friend)
253. Dog toys (bin)
254. Dog cushion (bin)
255. Assorted clothing (charity)
256. Assorted bric a brac (charity)
257. Plastic crate (bin)
258. Socks (recycling)
259. Travel system (car boot)
260. Motorbike boots (recycling)
262. Underwear (recycling)
263. 10 x puzzles (neighbour)
264. Trainers (recycling
265. Bag (bin)
266. Shoes (car boot)
267. 2 x photo frames (car boot)
268. Stationary set (car boot)
269. Cable (car boot)
270. Cd Cases (car boot)
271. Blank CDs (car boot)
272. Bottle case (car boot)
273. Spring toy (car boot)
274. Mug (car boot)
275. 3 x snowglobes (car boot)
276. 2 x incense holders (car boot)
277. Craft print (car boot)
278. Keyring (car boot)
279. CD storage case (car boot)
280. Decorative rock (car boot)
281. Hat (car boot)
282. Teddy (car boot)
283. 3 x bags clothes (charity)
284. 6 x cloth bags (car boot)
285. Trainers (recycling)
286. Trainers (car boot)
287. Slippers (car boot)
288. Shoes (car boot)
289. Make up bag (car boot)
290. 2 x bags (car boot)
291. 2 x cloth bags (car boot)
292. cat bed (car boot)
293. Shoes (car boot)
294. Bag (car boot)
295. Shape sorter (car boot)
296. Rocker (car boot)
297. Trike and trailer (car boot)
298. Bag of baby toys (car boot)
299. Gift bag (reused)
300. 3 x trousers (recycling)
301. 4 x tops (recycling)
302. Mug (car boot)
303. Car manual (car boot)
304. Key rings (car boot)
305. Lighters (Passed on)
306. Badges (passed on)
307. Chain locks (car boot)
308. DVD (bin)
309. pen (bin)
310. 2 x car seats (tip)
311. Soft toy (car boot)
312. Trainers (car boot)
313. Clothing (bin)
314. 4 x books (recycling)
315. Underwear (recycling
316. Boots (recycling)
317. Golf ball (car boot)
318. 12 x maps (car boot)
319. Part of toy lorry (bin)
320. Glue (solid, bin)
321. Suitcase (car boot)
322. Hot water bottle (degrading, bin)
323. Jeans (recycling)
324. Box of soft toys (car boot)
325. Sterilising tub (car boot)
326. Assorted pens etc (bin)
327. Globe (car boot)
328. 3 x changing mats (car boot)
329. Storage bags (car boot)
330. Shower curtain (bin)
331. 8 x dvds (car boot)
332. Cup (bin)
333. Ink cartridge (recycled)
334. Laptop battery (recycled)
335. Pillow (bin)
336. Bag of sheets (charity)
337. Bag of clothes (charity)
338. Sleeping bag (bin)
339. Bag of balls (car boot)
340. Box of assorted bric a brac (car boot)
341. Assorted fly screen fabrics (car boot)
342. Sponges (bin)
343. Assorted cleaning materials (used up, bin/recycled)
344. Purse (broken, bin)
345. Bag clothing (recycling)
346. 3 x bags clothes (charity)
347. 5 x coats (car boot)
348. Saucepan (recycling)
349. 2 x lamps (recycling)
350. TV & Remote (recycling)
351. Glasses and case (bin)
352. 2 x bookcases (recycling)
353. 2 x cushions (car boot)
354. Broken lampshade (bin)
355. 39 x course booklets (recycling)
356. Bag of assorted junk (bin)
357. Paperwork (recycling)
Ebay listings (not counting towards declutter total) - 1952
Survey earnings: Amazon Vouchers - £170, Paypal/cash £343.49, Other vouchers - £34"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee0 -
That's a lot of eBay listings jwil I'm lucky if I do twenty in a year lol xxNEXT TARGET: Halifax credit card DEC 22 £0 / £4499.12POAMAYC 2011 £6378.35 POAMAYC 2012 £5000.78POAMAYC 2013 £3480.04 POAMAYC 2014 £4085.14POAMAYC 2015 £7565.24 POAMAYC 2016 £8000.90 POAMAYC 2017 £7278.80 POAMAYC 2018 £13208.18POAMAYC 2019 £13309.28 POAMAYC 2020 £15026.050
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That's a lot of eBay listings jwil I'm lucky if I do twenty in a year lol xx
Thanks abba, we still have loads to get rid of :eek:"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee0 -
Today's payments:
1.[STRIKE]£600[/STRIKE] - £600M
2.[STRIKE]£80[/STRIKE] - £80MCA
3.[STRIKE]£250[/STRIKE] -£125 TDBC
4.[STRIKE]£350[/STRIKE] -£233WW
5.[STRIKE]£240[/STRIKE] -£240 EO
6.[STRIKE]£1200[/STRIKE] -£1200 AC
Total: [STRIKE]£2720[/STRIKE] - £2478"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee0 -
The Great Declutter 2016
Books (car boot) - 732
Magazines/Newspapers (recycled) - 528
Ebay sales (posted) - 1959
Other:
1. Paperwork (shredded and recycled)
2. 3 bottles of oven cleaner (used and recycled)
3. Bottle of drain cleaner (used and recycled)
4. Bottle of window cleaner (poured away and recycled)
5. Packet of tea lights (given away)
6. Paperwork (shredded and recycled)
7. Salt and pepper set (car boot)
8. Microscope (car boot)
9. Salt and pepper set (car boot)
10. Book (recycling, damaged)
11. Paperwork (recycling)
12. Cards (car boot)
13. Bag (car boot)
14. Bag (binned, destroyed by dog!)
15. Baby bottles and teats (binned)
16. Baby clothes (charity/recycling)
17. Baby clothes (car boot)
18. DVD (car boot)
19. DVD (car boot)
20. Bumper (charity)
21. Pyjamas (recycling)
22. Sock (recycling)
23. Plaque (car boot)
24. Wash bag (car boot)
25. Cushion (bin)
26. Clothing bundle (recycling)
27. Pet bed (bin)
28. Paperwork (recycling)
29. Soft toy (car boot)
30. 2 x phone chargers (car boot)
31. Assorted toys (car boot)
32. Embroidery kit (car boot)
33. Phone accessory (car boot)
34 - 75. Children's books (car boot)
76. Toy lorry (car boot)
77-78. Children's books (car boot)
79-80. Puzzles (Given to neighbour)
81. Boxes from various electrical items (recycled)
82. Organiser (Car boot)
83. Printer cable (Car boot)
84. Box of floppy discs (Car boot)
85. Degraded pot of hair gel (bin)
86. Bag of batteries (recycling)
87-88. bags of soft toys (charity shop)
89-90. bags of needlework items (neighbour)
91. Childrens brush and comb set (car boot)
92. Box of books (charity)
93. Bag of stained/damaged clothing (recycling)
94-101. Pans/Trays (scrap)
102-105. Plastic bowls (bin)
106-109. Cooking accessories (car boot)
110. Broken Toy train (bin)
111. Toy car (car boot)
112. Gardening gloves (car boot)
113. 4 x cds (car boot)
114. Odd string (bin)
115. Wicker basket (car boot)
116. 2 x empty perfume bottles (recycling)
117. Childs cup (car boot)
118. Sweets (left over from our wedding!) (Bin)
119. Pen (bin)
120. Broken bowl (bin)
121. Computer and accessories (car boot)
122. Papier mache box (relative)
123. 2 x hairbrushes (relative)
124. Pram liner (car boot)
125. Plastic tub (car boot)
126. 2 x pairs 3d glasses (car boot)
127. Misshapen pillow (bin)
128. Assorted food (recycling)
129. Tea pot stand (relative)
130. 2 x hats (relative)
131. Stool (relative)
132. Cushion (relative)
133. Model car (relative)
134. Jumper (car boot)
135. Assorted clothing (recycling)
136. Paperwork (recycling)
137. 6 x pairs underwear (recycling)
138. Bag of clothing (recycling)
139. Breast pads (car boot)
140. Lanyard (car boot)
141 - 142. Body lotion (used up, recycled)
143. Body spray (used up, recycled)
144 - 149. Bottles of alcohol (to be sold)
150. Assorted packaging (bin)
151. Mirror (car boot)
152. Washbag (car boot)
153. Cloth bag (car boot)
154. Wrapping paper (recycling)
155. 18 x mixed items (passed to relative)
156. Bag of assorted items (passed to relative)
157. 6 x plants (dead)
158. 2 x perfume bottles (recycling)
159. Oven gloves (bin)
160. Shoes (recycling)
161. Toilet brush (bin)
162. 2 x candle holders (car boot)
163. 2 x candles (bin)
164. Assorted bits and pieces (bin)
165. Razors (bin)
166. Gym ball (car boot)
167. Scart lead extension (car boot)
168. Small jug (car boot)
169. Bottles oil/perfume (recycling)
170. Body lotion (used up, bottle recycled)
171. Diary (recycled)
172. 6 x packets seeds (bin)
173. Laminated document (bin)
174. 2 x bags shredded paper (recycling)
175. Huge pile paperwork (recycling)
176. DVD (car boot)
177. Assorted electric cables (car boot)
178. Wool offcuts (bin)
179. Assorted toiletries (used up and recycled)
180. Box full of assorted makeup (bin)
181. 6 x bottles of part used suncream (recycled)
182. 1997 Diary (recycled)
183 - 184. DVDs (car boot)
185. Big bag fabric (charity)
186. Big bag clothes (charity)
187-188. 2 bags assorted needlework booklets (charity)
189-192. DVDs (car boot)
193-194. 2 bags clothes (charity)
195. DVD (Car boot)
196. DVD (car boot)
197. Socks (recycling)
198. Crate (car boot)
199. Pillow (Bin)
200. Ice scraper (bin)
201. Greaseproof paper (recycling)
202. 3 x sweet/biscuit tins (recycling)
203. Bag of assorted used shoelaces/string (bin)
204. Assorted pet bits and pieces (bin/recycling)
205. Cooking tray (car boot)
206. Dummies (car boot)
207. Bag of baby clothes (friend)
208. Cat scratcher (bin)
209. Plastic crate (bin)
210. Plastic crate (bin)
211. Underwear (recycling)
212. Selection of hats (charity)
213. 18 x bibs (charity)
214. Play arch (charity)
215. Plastic crate (bin)
216. 2 bags of clothes (charity)
217. Kettle (relative)
218. 2 x boxes full of bars of soap(!) (car boot)
219. Novelty gift (bin)
220. Pram toy (car boot)
221. Cot mobile (car boot)
222. 2 x radiator airers (car boot)
223. Note cards and case (car boot)
224. Pregnancy test unused (car boot)
225. Fabric (car boot)
226. Baby Socks (car boot)
227. Moses basket and stand (friend)
228. Moses basket sheets (friend)
229. Baby clothes (friend)
230. Pillow (bin)
231. Carpet offcut (bin)
232. Doormat (bin)
233. Belt (bin)
234. Hat (charity)
235. 2 x tops (charity)
236. Shoes (recycling)
237. 2 x videos (car boot)
238. 2 x teddies (car boot)
239. 2 x pillows (bin)
240. Dog toy (bin)
241. Computer chair (broken, so bin)
242. Pen (bin)
243. Playing cards (car boot)
244. Bag of clothes (friend)
245. Bag of clothes (charity)
246. 7 x pairs socks (recycling)
247. 16 x books (recycling)
248. 2 x phone books (recycling)
249. Assorted dog bones (food waste)
250. Assorted destroyed dog toys (bin)
251. Pair shoes (recycling)
252. Mirror (friend)
253. Dog toys (bin)
254. Dog cushion (bin)
255. Assorted clothing (charity)
256. Assorted bric a brac (charity)
257. Plastic crate (bin)
258. Socks (recycling)
259. Travel system (car boot)
260. Motorbike boots (recycling)
262. Underwear (recycling)
263. 10 x puzzles (neighbour)
264. Trainers (recycling
265. Bag (bin)
266. Shoes (car boot)
267. 2 x photo frames (car boot)
268. Stationary set (car boot)
269. Cable (car boot)
270. Cd Cases (car boot)
271. Blank CDs (car boot)
272. Bottle case (car boot)
273. Spring toy (car boot)
274. Mug (car boot)
275. 3 x snowglobes (car boot)
276. 2 x incense holders (car boot)
277. Craft print (car boot)
278. Keyring (car boot)
279. CD storage case (car boot)
280. Decorative rock (car boot)
281. Hat (car boot)
282. Teddy (car boot)
283. 3 x bags clothes (charity)
284. 6 x cloth bags (car boot)
285. Trainers (recycling)
286. Trainers (car boot)
287. Slippers (car boot)
288. Shoes (car boot)
289. Make up bag (car boot)
290. 2 x bags (car boot)
291. 2 x cloth bags (car boot)
292. cat bed (car boot)
293. Shoes (car boot)
294. Bag (car boot)
295. Shape sorter (car boot)
296. Rocker (car boot)
297. Trike and trailer (car boot)
298. Bag of baby toys (car boot)
299. Gift bag (reused)
300. 3 x trousers (recycling)
301. 4 x tops (recycling)
302. Mug (car boot)
303. Car manual (car boot)
304. Key rings (car boot)
305. Lighters (Passed on)
306. Badges (passed on)
307. Chain locks (car boot)
308. DVD (bin)
309. pen (bin)
310. 2 x car seats (tip)
311. Soft toy (car boot)
312. Trainers (car boot)
313. Clothing (bin)
314. 4 x books (recycling)
315. Underwear (recycling
316. Boots (recycling)
317. Golf ball (car boot)
318. 12 x maps (car boot)
319. Part of toy lorry (bin)
320. Glue (solid, bin)
321. Suitcase (car boot)
322. Hot water bottle (degrading, bin)
323. Jeans (recycling)
324. Box of soft toys (car boot)
325. Sterilising tub (car boot)
326. Assorted pens etc (bin)
327. Globe (car boot)
328. 3 x changing mats (car boot)
329. Storage bags (car boot)
330. Shower curtain (bin)
331. 8 x dvds (car boot)
332. Cup (bin)
333. Ink cartridge (recycled)
334. Laptop battery (recycled)
335. Pillow (bin)
336. Bag of sheets (charity)
337. Bag of clothes (charity)
338. Sleeping bag (bin)
339. Bag of balls (car boot)
340. Box of assorted bric a brac (car boot)
341. Assorted fly screen fabrics (car boot)
342. Sponges (bin)
343. Assorted cleaning materials (used up, bin/recycled)
344. Purse (broken, bin)
345. Bag clothing (recycling)
346. 3 x bags clothes (charity)
347. 5 x coats (car boot)
348. Saucepan (recycling)
349. 2 x lamps (recycling)
350. TV & Remote (recycling)
351. Glasses and case (bin)
352. 2 x bookcases (recycling)
353. 2 x cushions (car boot)
354. Broken lampshade (bin)
355. 39 x course booklets (recycling)
356. Bag of assorted junk (bin)
357. Paperwork (recycling)
358. Bundle of instructions (recycling)
359. Tin (recycling)
360. Puzzle (given to neighbour)
361. 9 x tubs (bin)
362. 10 x baby bottles (bin)
363. 10 x cassette tapes (bin)
364. 3 x packs of seeds (bin)
365. Pile of envelopes (recycling)
Ebay listings (not counting towards declutter total) - 2085
Survey earnings: Amazon Vouchers - £185, Paypal/cash £356.49, Other vouchers - £34"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee0 -
:xmastree: Merry Christmas everyone, hope it's a fab one for you all :xmastree:"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee0
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Merry Christmas, I hope you and your family have a lovely day.xx.0
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:rudolf::xmastree::xmassmile:xmassign::snow_laug:snow_grin:santa2:Merry Christmas to you and your family jwil0
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pennywisepoundstupid wrote: »Merry Christmas, I hope you and your family have a lovely day.xx.retiredandskint wrote: »:rudolf::xmastree::xmassmile:xmassign::snow_laug:snow_grin:santa2:Merry Christmas to you and your family jwil
Thank you guys, hope it was a good one for you both"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee0
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