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2020 - banish the clutter
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182 tatty pot scourer binned
183 shredder emptied and large bag of shredded paper put out for recycling
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IT ONLY TAKES SMALL DAILY ACTIONSFOR MAGIC TO HAPPENRosemary Ikpeme
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184 - 185 cardboard recycled
186 - 187 plastic recycled
188 ood face wash binned
DS asked if he could sort through the drinks cupboard - inspired by my starting to make a difference in the kitchen
All drinks now fit in to one cupboard and
189 - 193 ood cans emptied, rinsed and recycled
194 - 204 ood bottles emptied, rinsed and recycled.
If there are rats in the sewers they are going to have a hangover tomorrow! And I am loving watching my recycling bins fill up.
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IT ONLY TAKES SMALL DAILY ACTIONSFOR MAGIC TO HAPPENRosemary Ikpeme
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May I just say I'm very impressed with the people doing the electronic decluttering. A necessary task but one I could probably procrastinate for ever, given half the chance.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.12 -
205 pillow protector (beyond redemption) binned
206 - 217 batteries recycled
218 - 220 ancient essential oils binned
221 decent sized cardboard box given to a friend
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IT ONLY TAKES SMALL DAILY ACTIONSFOR MAGIC TO HAPPENRosemary Ikpeme
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I received a new cs bag through the door so I have re-bagged the last one that wasn't collected, in the hope that this one will be. I shall know tomorrow, yes or no ! Who would have thought a cs bag collection would have me on the edge of my seat !!I have recycled the box and plastic inner from a large box of chocolates, and of course the contents
but I did share
The garden decluttering is ongoing, with more chopped up wood ready to go and I already have 2 green waste bins out for collection tomorrow. The weather from Wed is supposed to be rainy so I will start in the house again. I can see a "spot and swoop" scenario coming up and I have another empty cs bag at the ready.roudtuit loved the drunken rats comment, it certainly brought a smile to my face .......... thanks.elsien unfortunately "Procrastination" is my middle name too
Keep up the decluttering everyone.nanFailure is simply the opportunity to begin again, but this time more intelligently10 -
I have sorted out a few bits to go out tomorrow into the 'free please take box', a glass jug, a little rose print bowl and a decorative plate I'm just wondering if I can put out some nearly new jumpers that don't fit any more or if it's the wrong time of year.11
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1122 - 1126 3 glasses and another item posted with lots of packaging ( starting to part with my coloured glass collection)Office chair I bought giving me carpet burn - feel like I'm falling off and gripping on. Hoping they will take back - kept the large box so we will see.DD promised she's doing some sorting out tonight so I've left her with bin bags and boxed and going for a walk.10
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Thanks SD. I actually just think she was in a mood! XSeptember 2017 Debt = £25330
Starting afresh.
You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x11 -
You're welcome nan xx
This afternoon I decluttered my car! She is going to the great scrapyard in the sky after 15 years as my faithful steed. I cannot count this though as her replacement is sat on the drive. None of this was on today's to do list but I had to declutter some ££££ at some point this summer as Pip was not going to pass her MOT. Done now.
I'm returning to work tomorrow with a new to me car and a new phone. Good job I'm back at work - earning instead of spending!
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IT ONLY TAKES SMALL DAILY ACTIONSFOR MAGIC TO HAPPENRosemary Ikpeme
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EnergyShifter said435 - large wadge of notes to recycling
436 - spruced up the cupboard under the sink (very much in need of sprucing!)437. dead shoes binned
438. made & hung garden decoration.
439 & 440 - garden detritis
441. old duvet
442. old hotwater bottle.
2024 Decluttering Challenge - Maintenance Mode2021, 2022 & 2023 Challenges Completed
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formerly MsHalful & Somerandom9
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