2019 - A Clutter Free Life

Mrs_Salad_Dodger

Well Done nannywindow :T a very successful foray :T

Barny1979

Barny1979 wrote: »

754-757. Cardboard boxes recycled
758. Suit cover to charity
759. Soft toy to charity

760-767. 8 Cassette Audiobooks to charity

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Sofa bed collected, sad but feel weight off shoulders. Now have 6 older pillows so they are in bag for the Air Ambulance collection on Monday. Now feel revitalized in the de-cluttering. Really apreciate the cheerleading, makes me feel as if I am a good girl and at my age that does not happen often, usually the old "oh Mum, what do you think you are doing?"

Cherryfudge

Hello all, I'm back with a list mostly comprised of things from my Mum's old place where DH and I did some charity runs of stuff that had been deemed shop-worthy. (I find it hard to tell if something is sellable, that phenomenon whereby people tend to overvalue things they have themselves).

My previous total was 1,234 and last week I did some cooking and clearing OOD food at home: 2 bags of potatoes into compost, 1 bag of sweet potatoes into soup, 1 opened jar of red Thai curry paste (ancient) down the sink, another into the soup. Bananas into banana bread. Rancid-smelling butter dish into bin. (New total 1,241).

Okay - big list from Mum's house!

Paper decisions - 28
Random rubbish (binned) - 24
Batteries (I discovered they not only go out of date, they go 10 years out of date) - 50
Donations (I hope someone benefits):
5 cushions in covers
5 empty cushion covers
2 trays
reel of braid
shirt
clock
2 ash trays
wine basket
lady's suit in suit cover
6 ornaments
bedspread and 2 pillow cases
4 photo albums (empty)
cutlery drainer
flask
9 magazines
29 books
8 photo frames
3 pomanders
badge
tote bag
laundry basket
3 wall scrolls
memorial light
juice jug
box of tights
vase
pair of shoes
sock putter-on
3 pictures
jigsaw
3 pairs bathroom scales
9 hairclips
bangle
brush and comb set
hairbrush
electric whisk
tea cosy
brass ash tray on a stand
poncho
2 scarves
4 pillow cases
duvet cover
valance
duvet cover and 2 pillow cases
2 dresses
skirt & blouse set
skirt & jacket set
8 soft toys
3 mugs
3 decoupage kits
3 frames for the above
dressing gown
table tennis net
glasses case
jar opener
hen-shaped china egg holder
tea towel
New total 1,399 - I hope. Near enough even if my addition is a bit strained with all the lists I've just been through.

I've also brought home a couple of bits to sell or give away but they only count when they've gone.

Cherryfudge

whmf00001 wrote: »

Sofa bed collected, sad but feel weight off shoulders. Now have 6 older pillows so they are in bag for the Air Ambulance collection on Monday. Now feel revitalized in the de-cluttering. Really apreciate the cheerleading, makes me feel as if I am a good girl and at my age that does not happen often, usually the old "oh Mum, what do you think you are doing?"

I think it's hard when we have planned to sell something but don't - I feel I've fallen short somehow, but I know there have been times when I've been glad of getting something cheap or free and I think a sofa bed could make an enormous difference to someone who has nothing of their own - so well done for making someone's day (and probably giving them a better night's sleep too).

parsniphead

Blimey cherry fudge, that's a list and a half.

sweetpea26

Eventually getting a chance to update...some great decluttering going on in this thread.

Did a trip to recyling centre / dump. 2 bags rubbish and 3 boxes of recycling. Also dropped of 3 large bags of clothes and toys to charity shop.
Took into my kitchen and cleaned out cupboards etc. I got rid of all old plastic lids and boxes that did not have a companion. I have a habit of picking up storage jars in charity shops ... got rid of a few of them etc. Feel as if I am now making progress. Was out this morning so didnt have time to do anything...came home and in 15 mins the kitchen dining area was sorted. I know this is because I have less stuff.

So I am going to keep on going through one room at a time ... and chuck whats not needed.

Barny1979

Barny1979 wrote: »

760-767. 8 Cassette Audiobooks to charity

768-773. 6 cassette audiobook into charity bag

leelad

Afternoon MrsSD and fellow declutterers, the decluttering stories on here are inspiring and is helping me to focus on the next task ahead to decide (with my daughter) on the stuff from the attic which will make its way to our daughter's redecorated & recarpeted room. Completion date is end of this month allowing for decorators holidays. For the record today I took to the tip our daughter's baby A B C patterned lampshade and a battered thermos flask which now appears to be leaking. More updates to follow at the beginning of next month.

bit_by_bit

Cherryfudge wrote: »

I think it's hard when we have planned to sell something but don't - I feel I've fallen short somehow, but I know there have been times when I've been glad of getting something cheap or free and I think a sofa bed could make an enormous difference to someone who has nothing of their own - so well done for making someone's day (and probably giving them a better night's sleep too).

I agree that failing to sell something, or even get it on the selling pages is disappointing, but actually the worst thing it does is sit there and look at you telling you you are a failure. At least once gone it is gone. Soon forgotten as the space it took up magically appears. I also feel that letting something like that go is an achievement in itself. Take it from a hoarder who know