Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally

teafor2

Hi HHD Your de-cluttering seems to be having a knock on effect across the MSE world Funnily enough I cleared some things of DS's a few weeks ago and while he was happy to let most of them go he also wanted to keep 2 swords and a wooden shield. It must be a boy thing Have a lovely day. xx

elizabethhull

teafor2 wrote: »

Hi HHD Your de-cluttering seems to be having a knock on effect across the MSE world xx

It does often work like that, if every time you move an unnecessary item to rubbish/recycling/charity you think of HH !

For a very long time, I've had a very conscientiously houseproud friend (who is, nevertheless happy to visit me in my clutter!), and whilst I don't want to spend my life cleaning (whoever got to the end of their life & wished they'd cleaned more!!), there is one small thing I do in 'her honour'. When I've finished a milk (glass) bottle, I wash and rinse it thoroughly, and dry it before putting out for the milkman, just as she does. It is barely a molecule in the ocean, but I think of my lovely friend when I do this.
Strangely, she has apparently often said she wishes she could be as 'relaxed' about housework as me - now that's really funny !!!

Now perhaps we could all do a mini declutter, even if only 5 items, and think of HH.

Obviously minimalists are exempt from this suggestion :rotfl:

Sun_Addict

Wow more decluttering It makes you feel so much better when you've had a good declutter, I bet you're noticing the benefits. I bet the CS is mainly stocked by your things :rotfl:

doingitanyway

Well done with all the decluttering HH. Do you find it seems to make a huge difference and then you get used to the change and it still looks cluttered and on and on. I find it gives me such a pick up when my mood drops if I declutter.

I was wondering how you were elizabeth so good to hear you are ok and the op went well.

Willowtree222

I did shoes today. There are about 10 pairs to go to one of those charity bins you see at supermarkets. I thought HH would be so proud!!

x

beanielou

Nicnak wrote: »

I did shoes today. There are about 10 pairs to go to one of those charity bins you see at supermarkets. I thought HH would be so proud!!

x

WEll done

foxgloves

Even though my declutter challenge ended on 31st July, HHoD, I'm still finding things which can go. I think I was so focused on decluttering my allotted number of items each day, that I am still wired to spot oddments of clutter.
It's so satisfying, isn't it?
Sounds like you are still really in the zone with it.
F x

HairyHandofDartmoor

arsenalbarnie wrote: »

Your decluttering is inspiring me to do 10 minutes a day Hairy. I’ve got not excuse now 5 weeks post hysterectomy. Have a nice day out today.

I hope you've recovered well from your op Arsenal. Good luck with your de-cluttering .

teafor2 wrote: »

Hi HHD Your de-cluttering seems to be having a knock on effect across the MSE world Funnily enough I cleared some things of DS's a few weeks ago and while he was happy to let most of them go he also wanted to keep 2 swords and a wooden shield. It must be a boy thing Have a lovely day. xx

Definitely a boy thing :rotfl:.

elizabethhull wrote: »

It does often work like that, if every time you move an unnecessary item to rubbish/recycling/charity you think of HH !

For a very long time, I've had a very conscientiously houseproud friend (who is, nevertheless happy to visit me in my clutter!), and whilst I don't want to spend my life cleaning (whoever got to the end of their life & wished they'd cleaned more!!), there is one small thing I do in 'her honour'. When I've finished a milk (glass) bottle, I wash and rinse it thoroughly, and dry it before putting out for the milkman, just as she does. It is barely a molecule in the ocean, but I think of my lovely friend when I do this.
Strangely, she has apparently often said she wishes she could be as 'relaxed' about housework as me - now that's really funny !!!

Now perhaps we could all do a mini declutter, even if only 5 items, and think of HH.

Obviously minimalists are exempt from this suggestion :rotfl:

:rotfl:. I'm not a minimalist but clutter does stress me. I want my home to be like the William Morris quote, only containing items I use or consider beautiful.

HairyHandofDartmoor

Sun_Addict wrote: »

Wow more decluttering It makes you feel so much better when you've had a good declutter, I bet you're noticing the benefits. I bet the CS is mainly stocked by your things :rotfl:

It really does make me feel better SA .

Nicnak wrote: »

I did shoes today. There are about 10 pairs to go to one of those charity bins you see at supermarkets. I thought HH would be so proud!!

x

Ooh well done Nicnak .

beanielou wrote: »

WEll done

Thanks Beanie .

HairyHandofDartmoor

doingitanyway wrote: »

Well done with all the decluttering HH. Do you find it seems to make a huge difference and then you get used to the change and it still looks cluttered and on and on. I find it gives me such a pick up when my mood drops if I declutter.

I was wondering how you were elizabeth so good to hear you are ok and the op went well.

Thanks DIA . I do find that to be true that I de-clutter, it looks good, but then I start to find it cluttered again. Maybe we're just raising our standards each time :think:.

foxgloves wrote: »

Even though my declutter challenge ended on 31st July, HHoD, I'm still finding things which can go. I think I was so focused on decluttering my allotted number of items each day, that I am still wired to spot oddments of clutter.
It's so satisfying, isn't it?

Sounds like you are still really in the zone with it.

I'm glad you're still de-cluttering Foxgloves. It really does lift my mood when I de-clutter and it's slightly addictive .