2020 - banish the clutter

Willowtree222

Sorry!, I am motivated to do my own, but don't think this will last much longer!
Today I will be sorting out the medicine bits and pieces. I expect a few items will need returning to a pharmacist of boxes disposing of. I have two storage bits for them. One in my bedroom and one in the kitchen. x

TC77

morning all fellow declutters,

Up this morning and nearly tripped over DD2 bags and stuff - totally frustrated by her chaos.

THEN had a good look around, and while I tell her we've both got to clear up and 90% my stuff I realised the level of my chaos!

Have so much of everything - started by moving storage inside landing cupboard and understairs cupboard so can store more inside cupboard rather than lying around!

333 -334  2 tins of paint out

335 - 336 storage unit re-positioned and suitcase of summer clothes (been on my bedroom floor) away in cupboard for the next couple of months.

337 plastic drawers emptied and few things set aside while I work out what they are, and if I need them!!

FoxFace

Afternoon everyone!
Managed to sell the remainder of my comic book collection this morning, £30 in the bank and less clutter!
Also traded one issue to my friend in exchange for a coffee, scone and a catch up at our local cafe
Currently in discussion with someone for selling some old doll stuff, I used to collect them but they will mostly be sold over the coming weeks. I think I might spend this afternoon listing it all for sale.
Inspired by Nicnak I think I'm also going to organise our medicine cupboard!

Hope you all have a great day!

newlywed

Just been reading Joshua Becker blog and have been spurred on. 

Ovengloves, two tea towels in a colour we never wear (so washing is a pain) never used so in charity shop bag.

theee tops and a skirt I will never wear but oh said to keep, in the bag. 

A pair of very bright, worn trainers in the bin. I always feel self conscious in them and much prefer my grey trainers!

A bit more weight to go and then a raincoat will go.
but somehow I’m too scared to get rid of the black skirt that’s now too big.... someone needs to talk me out of keeping clothes in case I put weight ON... help I need a voice of reason!!

plan to do the pillows into cushions very soon.

really need to start on the craft piles...

greent

newlywed said:

Just been reading Joshua Becker blog and have been spurred on. 

Ovengloves, two tea towels in a colour we never wear (so washing is a pain) never used so in charity shop bag.

theee tops and a skirt I will never wear but oh liked, in the bag. 

A bit more weight to go and then a raincoat will go.
but somehow I’m too scared to get rid of the black skirt that’s now too big.... someone needs to talk me out of keeping clothes in case I put weight ON... help I need a voice of reason!!

plan to do the pillows into cushions very soon.

really need to start on the craft piles...

Definitely get rid of the too big stuff - you're allowing yourself permission to go back there if you do! Maybe keep one outfit in the largest size so you can try it on at points and see just how far you've come x

Willowtree222

Carried on with the decluttering
11 Dvds/Books dropped off to be sold
5 bits of medicines out of date (one as far back as 2010!)
play ironing board and old car seat back taken to the tip. (2)
Lots of little bits and pieces, but not worth mentioning. 
18 items in total. 

Mrs_Salad_Dodger

1. DO NOT PUT OFF TO TOMORROW WHAT CAN/SHOULD BE DONE TODAY

2. WRITE AND USE “TO DO LISTS”
3. LEAVE A ROOM TIDIER THAN WHEN I ENTERED
4. KITCHEN WILL BE LEFT CLEAN & TIDY EVERY NIGHT
5. WHEN DEALING WITH CLUTTER I WILL USE ‘Daisy1571’s idea of ‘WHAT WOULD I DO WITH THIS ITEM IF IT WAS SOMEONE ELSE’S?

Saturday is dry so far but windy 🙁 I think all this wind has blown away my Decluttering Mojo - at least that is my excuse 😆 Currently I am watching the original Cape Fear which I have to say I much prefer to the remake - far more menacing and ahead of it’s time - how they got away with the subject matter is a great mystery. 

Have just treated myself to sardines on toast & once I have finished posting I will do some knitting + I need to stir my stumps & go shopping 🙁

414 Cardboard packaging - Recycled

Good work shangaijimmy 👏 At least MrsSJ is making the right noises re decluttering 😂 

Now now Nicnak, you do know you are now officially a declutterer 👏 Should your decluttering mojo go walkabout you only have to reread the thread & remember how successful you have been so far 😀 - I predict you will hit your 2020 items out by the end of March 👏 

Oh TC77 - been there, done that 😔 isn’t it so much easier to ‘allocate’ the clutter to others 😆 & then the scales fall from our eyes & then we don’t know where to start ☹️ However, it will get better & suddenly you & I will be energised & plough through the clutter 🤞 

Superb work FoxFace 👏 You are definitely putting me to shame 😞 and you are filling your coffers up nicely along with decluttering 👏 

Great work newlywed 👏 I agree with greent - keep one & only one item of too large clothing to remind yourself of how far you have come 😇 - the black skirt sounds ideal 😆 

Great advice greent 👏 

Here’s hoping I can give myself a quick kick up the jacksie & become a ‘proper declutterer’ AGAIN 😆 I know I can do it but have got myself into a bit of a funk ☹️

MrsSD
414/2020

savvy

FoxFace said:

savvy said:

FoxFace said:

Today I listed up some old skate parts (I play roller derby) and they sold pretty much straight away.

OMG sooooooo envious right now, an MSE friend does it too, and I've always wanted to do it but it was never down my way......but spotted a sticker in somebody's car last week for a local one! I think I'm past actually doing it, but would certainly love to go and watch!!
MrsD - aww thanks, love to repurpose because I can't afford to keep purchasing.............err yeah it really IS that bad lol, nearly every ex that has lived here has left something behind, and now the kids, and the grandkid now has bits and bobs here too for when he stays lmao.

hehe I'm no spring chicken myself and one of our best skaters is in her 50's It's never too late... there is also room for refs and non skating officials too Definitely get in touch with your local league

Haha my balance is shot, just struggled through the last month after hitting black ice snowboarding, had to get knee drained last Monday!!

greent

Another 50 from me  

701 – 703. Sparkly pencils – donated to shoebox appeal

704 – 705. 2 excess jam jars from stash – recycled

706. Large toy – CS

707. Monocular (still in box) – CS

708 – 711. Unused stationery – shoebox appeal

712 – 715. Unwanted toiletries sold via flebay

716. Box and paper from packaging stash for above

717. Set of cheap metal ‘meccano’ type stuff – lots missing and bent – binned/ recycled

718 – 723. Random things from DS2’s room – recycled

724 – 725. 2 scarves (1 bnwt) to CS

726 – 727. 2 broken pencil cases – binned

728 – 750. Broken/ no longer working/ random things from DS2’s room – binned

Gem-gem

Recycled: 
Four cardboard boxes
Unwanted mail
Binned:
old tin
plastic wrapping 
tissue paper
old rags

 Have now used up/ decluttered enough that I have been able to give hubby the top shelf in the middle section of our fitted wardrobe.