2020 - banish the clutter

Abbafan1972

We have an old fence panel which we need to break up and take down to the tip - after reseating the same panel after it kept coming out after a gust of wind, we finally had to bite the bullet and replace it, as it finally gave up the ghost.

My Yankee candles, I am going to try and use them up as they cost me so much money to buy, I'm not sure I could just give them away for nothing! I do have a few part used jars, so I can't really offload them ones.

Mrs_Salad_Dodger

Welcome aboard the Decluttering Bandwagon, try harder :hello: Do you have a plan for your 2020 in 2020? or are you just going for it :rotfl: Your name is a wonderful reminder for me as I really must try harder You are among friends & when you have reached your decluttering goal & created a clutter free haven of peace & tranquility you might consider changing the name to “I Did It”

Excellent decluttering bargainhunterss :T Two full bags out of 2 kitchen cupboards - what a result :j

“Side hustles” mark88man what a a great description - I almost laughed my socks off :rotfl: Sorry to hear about fluffballs but nice to know that responsible pet owners are alive & well :A

Welcome back ailz95 :hello: You have now hopped off the 2019 Decluttering Bandwagon & are now fully on board the 2020 Decluttering Bandwagon : which is chugging along rather nicely :T
At least you have only been doing your cross stitch for 3.5 years & you have a proper reason for not completing it YET I have no such excuse for the Fair Isle sweater I started knitting for my hubby over 25 years ago :eek: I have only half a sleeve & the collar to knit + sew it all together so no excuses really - just bone idleness
Two targets set - double pleasure when you reach both :j What a great age :T have you looked into getting her 100th birthday card from the Queen - I believe you have to apply for it & I am not sure how long it takes

Looking forward to seeing you short_bird :j

StinkingBishop You have a distinct advantage in 2020 - you are aboard the ‘2020 Decluttering Bandwagon’ - we are all here to encourage each other to succeed & we will - it may be slow on occasion but we will ALL get there

Great work hazzie123 :T a flying start :T

OK, OK in my wellies - you win ha ha :rotfl: The tapestry sounds beautiful & only a dozen beads to sew on please don’t leave it anywhere near your mum :rotfl: - she sounds like she has taken over :rotfl: - shame she can’t tell the difference between clutter & useful items (said tongue in cheek )

I really do need to list out my own decluttering plans but am struggling at the moment - I need to start taking some of my own advice :rotfl:

MrsSD
Cheerleader-in-chief

greenbee

Abbafan1972 wrote: »

We have an old fence panel which we need to break up and take down to the tip - after reseating the same panel after it kept coming out after a gust of wind, we finally had to bite the bullet and replace it, as it finally gave up the ghost.

My Yankee candles, I am going to try and use them up as they cost me so much money to buy, I'm not sure I could just give them away for nothing! I do have a few part used jars, so I can't really offload them ones.

If they're things you love, you don't have to get rid of them, but think about why you bought them - they were to use, so use them! Start by getting out some of the part-used ones and putting them where you'll see them and use them. Light one tonight in the living room, maybe put one in the bathroom for when you're having a bath and get into the habit of lighting them.

You can then give away the empty jars!

Re. the fence panel - If you have a fire/stove, then break it up for kindling. If you don't, it might be worth offering it on FB or freegle/freecycle as kindling/firewood - someone might take it away for you!

juliejim

Hi All

I'd like to join in as well please. I have lots of sorting to do and loads of clutter. I think I'll go for 2020 things!

I've started this morning with my cookery books.

Jue

mark55man

Mrs_Salad_Dodger wrote: »

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“Side hustles” mark88man what a a great description - I almost laughed my socks off :rotfl:
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery - I can't claim originality - side hustles was a phrase I picked up from one of the debt free diaries - I think it was @ohsithowdidthathappen's referring to her extra income jobs as side hustles to her main employment - but I think its key to have a clear goal and not confuse progress on the side hustles with that.

ailz95

Off to aa flying start. Today was our afternoon out and we took 3 carrier bags to a charity shop in Ore - plus a back cushion, shower curtain, shower cap and a bed table.

I'm also going for 5000 hours of fasting in 2020. Since 12th August - when I got the fasting app - I've fasted 1.9k hours and my average fast is 31.2 hours. I must do better - I don't want to go back to being a type 2 diabetic.

newlywed

Readjusted my project 333 to swap in some of the tops I bought yesterday and swap out a couple of other tops that could go on to charity so will start another bag ready

Ready for Minimal wardrobe challenge for three months from Monday... that should keep the clothes clutter from growing!

nannywindow

Just popping in to wish everyone a Happy New Decluttering Year 2020. May your items "out" be many and your clutter diminish :j.
I will make a start on Jan 2nd, as soon as the DGC depart and my batteries recharge, then I will be raring to go ! go ! go !
Special thanks to Mrs SD :A
Take care all
nan xx

Nathalia

Well, this thread has tempted me out of lurkerdom! Lovely to 'meet' everyone and read all the positive posts.


I'm going for 2020 in 2020. I will probably post about once a week. Have ended 2019 on an astonishing 3067 items out of the house, which was definitely made easier by retiring from teaching in July. Work were as pleased to have 450 plastic pockets and a working office chair as I was to take them in and I even managed to Freecycle my desk:).

short_bird

I've declared at 700 on the other thread :rotfl:

It appears that no laundry or washing up or rubbish disposal is to be undertaken tomorrow as it's unlucky!!