2022 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN MrsSD

the_curvy_disney_princess

Hi I need to join this decluttering forum hoping to get some good tips 2022 is the year I need to sort my house out and get it looking perfect it is shocking. So far I have sorted our 4 large IKEA type blue bags of towels and bedding to donate and I have already got rid of x2 bin bags of my clothes I have got rid of aswell I am hoping my partner will actually help me get rid of his stuff too wish me luck. 

Floss

Re: burning paper, I had a lot of papers from my divorce that I ripped into big bits & burnt in my chiminea. I got it going, then fed them in. It took maybe a couple of hours but was very satisfying!

katiecpd

I have been decluttering for a few years and feel like I am nearing the end now... (maybe). Anyway, I really felt that in my tidying journey I reassessed pretty much my whole life and I got divorced a couple of years ago. I love the fact that you have burnt your divorce papers Floss! How very therapeutic. I haven't touched my 'divorce file' but feel inspired to do so now and will get the benefit of a lovely warm fire. Many thanks

marrob

Hello all
You've all been very busy in the last couple of days.  My office is starting to look a bit less cluttered, finally.  There's still a long way to go, however, but I'll get there!

The following have left the premises:

66. Cardboard packaging – recycled

67-68. Two finished candles – binned

69-72. Four finished tealights – recycled

73.  Pile of junk mail – recycled

74. More filing done

75. Pile of paper shredded

76.  500 emails deleted

77-78.  Catalogues recycled

Keep going.

GeorgianaCavendish

22. another handbag has been rehomed  

donna73

Hello 👋 just found this thread, I have started on a decluttering mission this year.  I’ve made a list of all the areas in each room that need to be sorted. Literally drawer by drawer eg mugs and plates, bedside drawer, bathroom cabinet etc I’m ticking each one off as I go so that I can see what I’ve achieved. I’ve also found it helpful to take a before and after photo each time, it’s only for my own reference but it really spurs me on. 

I was doing glasses today though and realised how many flipping glass gu pot ramekin thingies I’ve got. Finding it hard to part with them as they look so useful. I use some of them to put snacks in / put leftovers in the fridge / make jellies in and 1 as a tea bag rest. Any ideas for how I could upcycle some into presents? I’ve made tea light holders out of some before , but other ideas would be appreciated. Thankyou ! 

donna73

Well done on the emails @marrobI did that the other day too - very satisfying. I’m planning to keep them and random photos on my phone, in check from now on ! 🤞

florianatwobob

@donna73 I’ve used some for succulents cuttings and I’ve got a few in my home ‘office’ with paper clips etc in them. Pinterest will have loads more ideas im
sure though. 

donna73

@florianatwobob ooh I like the idea of using them for succulents. Will check Pinterest too. Thanks 

FayeCC

Hi all, just found this thread and looking for tips on how to start! 

I’ve got lots to declutter, clothes, paperwork, stuff I don’t use any more, but it’s overwhelming to know where / how to start. Result being I don’t! 

Are there any links to top tips on how to get going? 

Thanks everyone!!