2016 - No Clutter To Be Seen

KitKatMum2

I've just had a quick read through this thread, it's very inspiring. I read the KonMarie book last year and have been trying to declutter ever since, but I've found it difficult. I have two very young children and they grow out of stuff every five minutes, so I seem to have a constant stream of 'stuff'.

I've been throwing things out, donating, selling and passing on, but the amount of stuff never seems to descrease!? I don't know if anyone else feels that way. I did sort one carrier bag full of baby clothes for the charity shop today, so some progress I guess. I may join in with this thread, I like the idea of listing everything, so maybe that will help me see I am getting rid of things - even if it doesn't look like it!

somerandom

Hi KitKatMum - we'd love to have you join us.

... and yes - I can totally identify with what you say about the amount of stuff never seeming to decrease.

blubella

252. Jug binned
253. Post its CS
254-255. 2 x foil trays recycled
256-257. 2 x plastic bottles recycled
258. 1 x pencil binned
259-260. 2 x art brushes CS
261-265. 5 x books CS
256. 1 x pen CS
257. 1 x new tippex pen CS
258-269. 11 screws binned
270. Pile of recipts recycled
271-285. 15 x paperclips binned
286. Plastic tube binned

Gem-gem

1831. Unwanted mail
1832. Finished with mail and envelopes
1832. Finished chocolate box (stored to use later!)
1833. Finished chocolate box
1834. Expired credit card
1835. Plastic container ( used when teak oiling the garden furniture)
1836. Paper - lots
I837. Scissors - hubby lost whilst away!!
1838. Hair putter upper (plastic) broke
1839. Conditioner bottle
1840. Oyster card - broken
1841. Glass - broken
1842.

Fiasco55

2047-2057. Items sold online
2058-2068. Packaging for sold items
2069-2070. Bottles recycled
2071-2074. Library books returned
2075. Book to cs
2078. Tops to cs
2079. Bag donated to dementia unit
2080. Listed more items online ( still loads to put up)
2081. Bag of cleaning products given to family
2082-2083. Cards from stash
2084. Bottle of bubbly as a gift
2085. Box of sweets as a gift
2086. Cotton wool pack used up
2087. Eye cream used up
2088. Night cream used up

suzeesu2000

Still plugging away.
Few more bits sold tonight on eBay so the pile is now down to three boxes!

Have just spent two weeks massively decluttering my craft space - have a HUGE box now to split up for more eBaying. Decluttered three rolls of Fablon covering the shelves on shelf units too.

Spent this evening reducing craft supplies more by making boxes for already made cards. Also digitised and shredded some paperwork - so much easier to deal with like this.

Have also got three boxes ready for the charity shop to collect but will be adding more to this over the next week when I "deal" with the airing cupboard. I expect to have quite a few towels and bedding sets to go. Will split between eBay and the local homeless shelter.

This time, i CAN see the difference and the space from craft declutter. Not sure if this is allowed but if anyone is interested there is a brilliant lady on YouTube who I follow, great for hints and general enthusiasm to keep you going. Her channel is called "Doitonadime". Recommended viewing for declutterers like us! Well done all.

suzeesu2000

And a wok is gone!

squishylove1989

It seems I have stumbled across all these challenge threads too late! I am in serious need of a declutter. I am trying to do a room a week (thorough declutter and clean) in the countdown to Christmas. Hope you don't mind me joining in at the end. Hopefully will keep me on track for the rest of the year.

blubella

Have kept at the decluttering a little over the weekend..listed a few items on the bay. Took all the items that I have been decluttering to CS today...my car is now empty :j...
287. Broken plate binned
288. Broken cup binned
289. Old pen binned
290. Favourite broken sunglasses binned
291-297. 7x books CS
298. Shawl CS
299. Shirt CS
300. Jumper CS
301-304. 4 x cardi's CS
305. Jacket CS
306. Shorts CS
307. Coat CS
308-310. 2 x dresse CS
311-314. T-shirt x 4 CS
315-325. 10 coat hangers CS
326-329. 3 x shirts CS
330. Wicker basket CS

So much more to do!

Fiasco55

squishylove1989 wrote: »

It seems I have stumbled across all these challenge threads too late! I am in serious need of a declutter. I am trying to do a room a week (thorough declutter and clean) in the countdown to Christmas. Hope you don't mind me joining in at the end. Hopefully will keep me on track for the rest of the year.

It's never too late to join, welcome and good luck with your decluttering plans. Everyone here has different ways of doing it and how they record it. For me seeing it written down really helps me see just what I have achieved.

2089. Pj bottom that are in holes recycled- no idea what has happened here as I only bought them this year and nothing else has done this. Checked my washing machine in case something sharp was there but found nothing. The investigation continues....
2090. Blister packet binned
2091-2092. Bottles recycled
2093. Shower gel used up, recycled
2094. Coffee used up, more from the stash used to replace it
2095. Food recycled that was after use by
2096. Posted of a book to a friend
2097. Apron given to my be
2098. Listed some more things online
2099. Door handles given to my cousin
2100. Bf sent off with a huge pile of his accumulated rubbish