2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution

BlueJ94

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81902617#Comment_81902617

Honestly HR are a joke at the company I work for.. everyone likes to gossip. Someone reported a manager and the manager found out straight away who it was..

Florenceem

Had a night of pain and visits to the bathroom.

Not long up when I got a phone call to say my new mattress was on the way - so quickly dressed and stripped the bed.

New mattress looks lovely and feels nice and firm.

I went to SA with some carrier bags for the food bank.

Went out again to feed the birds and take donations to the charity shop. Next stop was getting cash followed by some lovely liver from the butchers shop. I popped on a bus to Lid. - I had left my list at home but remembered what I wanted.

Just got home and J the builder phoned - could he come and fit the new sink stopper in the bathroom. He did that and attached the magnetic door closures on the wardrobes. J reckons the closures need different screws. I have written a list of jobs that I want builder J to do so he will return.

The F & B paint that I ordered yesterday afternoon - arrived this morning!

TC77

@BlueJ94 so sorry to hear about work, that's so awful when you trusted them.hope you have the weekend off work.

@Yorkie1 and @Soontobeoap thank you for comments on the sofa. Its turned out better than I coukd have hoped. The fabric has speckles of other colours so hopefully hide any spills !

Still waiting for heating engineer to resolve issue with heating but at least I have it. Left work only on way home to be told he couldn't make it today, maybe tomorrow. D cousin coming round tomorrow pm and will try and have some dilemmas laid out to speed up thr process :)

GrannyKate

Just a quick post as off South tomorrow - back Sunday. Went to great talk on Western Canada - pictures were amazing. When I went out I managed to fall backwards getting in car but no idea why. A bit of a sore rear end but helped by a hot shower just now. My sister in US reported her birthday card (for 5 Mar) had arrived today so that is much quicker than the Christmas card which took 9 weeks. Plasterer is coming Monday for final price and measuring. He was going to come today but I was just off out. I've messaged the electrician again.

250-251 Two more frogs dealt with

252 Large CS bag dropped off

253 Phone screen saver decluttered with money for a new one

I'm going to have an early night.

vulpix

Hello 4kids_slo, welcome.

Beautiful job done on the sofa TC.

BlueJ, awful. hugs.

FooFoopuppy, How exciting to be moving house.

Slow progress here. Most of the feature wall in our bedroom stripped. Almost as much time spent dismantling the hoover which I blocked up with bits of wallpaper. A couple of big holes from fitting new plug sockets filled. I painted 4 picture frames black and the mount of a jaguar car "leaper". All look great in the freshly decorated front bedroom. Emptied the bathroom as Builder J is coming tomorrow to drill the hole through the wall where the new toilet will be and to make a start on blocking up one of the bathroom windows where the new shower will be. Doesn't sound much but this took me all day. More of the same tomorrow plus some cleaning down stairs.

All the Dennis the menace jumpers are now sewn up.

Vx

Florenceem

Decluttered today - cuff links, baby brush, hair clips, compact, brush, book x 2, Christmas card & envelope, brass figure x 2, envelope, serviettes, notebooks, travel pass, 1953 coronation souvenirs, notepads, mattress cover, mattress, cardboard box x 3, packaging, plastic bag x 2, envelope x 2, receipt, paperwork, scout bits, money box x 4, nail set, miniature compact in velvet case, vintage button hook, vintage art books, photography filters, ring, bubble wrap, tissue sheets

Mrs_Salad_Dodger

1. Daily To Do List - written the night before
2. Sort out sleep patterns - initial targets: bed by 03:00, up by 10:30
3. Don’t put it down, put it away + deal with mini tasks as soon as they are noticed e.g. refill olive pourer or salt cellar, stitch up a hole in a garment etc.
4. Commence ‘Operation Financial Frog Tickling’ using the acronym - I.R.I.S. (Identify, Research, Implement, Sign Off) - One per quarter
5. Continue to keep kitchen clean & tidy - before going to bed
6. Plan & Execute ONE Major Project - 2026 New Bathroom
7. Target 2026 items out

Friday is another overcast day with a forecast high of 13°C (feeling 5° colder due to a SSW wind) & a low of 9°C - rained early a.m. DH received a call yesterday to let him know that his motorbike was ready for collection. He set off about 12:40 remembering to wear his motorcycle jacket rather than an ordinary jacket 😉 I have sorted out the large coffee table that my DSis uses - dusted & all old statements etc put into date order & put on the shelf underneath + 1” of envelopes recycled (394) Started sorting out a donation bag for CS - not counting contents until delivered. However I did find 2 plastic sweetie tins which have been recycled (395 - 396) DH got home 16:35 - as well as a new alternator the motorbike needed a new battery - 4 figure bill 😣 I have written March’s birthday cards & started on April’s. Dinner is our usual Friday fare - fish (hake) with boiled new potatoes & peas for DH & me. Quiche & potatoes for DSis. Wudupa.

397 - 398 Kitchen recycling, drinks cans - recycled 

399 Kitchen detritus - binned 

Nice to see you MadamMim2013 👋 Sorry to hear that the EDT was moving so fast that you couldn’t get into the TLC Carriage ☹️ Excellently decluttering 👏 despite not feeling a 100% A belated happy birthday to you mum 🎂🥳 🥂 

Excellent decluttering & cleaning in the kitchen Soontobeoap 👏

Great work florianatwobob 👏 Love the idea of a “spontaneous sort out” 😊

Welcome aboard the EDT 4kids_slo, lovely to meet you 😊  You are in good company & I am looking forward to following your decluttering journey 😊 If you need a place to start may I suggest reading my initial post on Page 1 of the thread. Good luck 🍀

Soontobeoap, This “Found some stick on magnets so now have the cards of the appliance fixed and the oven cleaner men that I use on the fridge freezer.No more rummaging for their numbers when I need them 👍” is a great idea 👏

TC77, the sofa looks beautiful ☺️ The upholsterer has done a great job 👏

BlueJ94, what appalling behaviour by your manager 😠 I agree with Floss - HR should be informed. After the day you have had you definitely deserve “a wine and a bubble bath!” Great work by your dog 😉

Soontobeoap your snuggle chair sounds wonderful 😊

Well said Floss 👏

Foofoopuppy, I had to smile at This “I have decluttered a client after 3 years, I am so glad that I don’t have to deal with them anymore.” 😁 Great news that your offer has been accepted 👏 I will keep everything crossed that both your sale & purchase go through smoothly & quickly 🤞

Yorkie_1, excellent & eclectic decluttering 👏

BlueJ94, HR at your company sound like they are about as useful as a chocolate teapot 😉

I keep nodding off so will finish the cheerleading later. Sleep tight 😴 

MrsSD Awards: 💐 🙏💐💐🌟⭐️❤️💐💐 

DH Awards: 🏅

DSis Awards:

Decluttering Target 2026: 399/2026

1p Savings Challenge Running Total: £41.00

Ms_Potato_Head

Morning declutterers and get well soon vibes to those suffering at the moment.

As it's month-end, I'm posting my tally for the year so far. Not much decluttering this week as I've been busy elsewhere, but I did go through DS's wardrobe to clear out the items he's outgrown. More earmarked for donating, but they need to be washed and ironed first.

Bags of miscellaney: 7

Household items: 43 (13 in, 56 out)

Toiletries: 13 (1 in, 14 out)

Cleaning products: 2 (1 in, 3 out)

Paper work: 39 (15 in, 54 out)

Clothes: 3 (23 in, 26 out)

Books: 2 (4 in, 6 out)

NET TOTAL: 109

MPHx

Deni_debt-free_dreamer

Hi everyone

@TC77 I love your sofa and it would fit very nicely in my newly decorated lounge!

@BlueJ94 sorry work is difficult at the moment.

Hugs to anyone who needs one.

I've decluttered 14 hours of work per week from 1 Feb, I work 3 days pw now but also have a PT job and some self employment which I'm trying to do in the week to keep weekends free. I don't think I've got in a new routine yet but I will do soon :).

In other decluttering news, I've managed to take a small filled suitcase to the CS. I've also got rid of a few bits of old half used toiletries.

I've decluttered quite a bit of money to have my car repaired and more to be spent :(

Love to all

Deni x

Mrs_Salad_Dodger

1. Daily To Do List - written the night before
2. Sort out sleep patterns - initial targets: bed by 03:00, up by 10:30
3. Don’t put it down, put it away + deal with mini tasks as soon as they are noticed e.g. refill olive pourer or salt cellar, stitch up a hole in a garment etc.
4. Commence ‘Operation Financial Frog Tickling’ using the acronym - I.R.I.S. (Identify, Research, Implement, Sign Off) - One per quarter
5. Continue to keep kitchen clean & tidy - before going to bed
6. Plan & Execute ONE Major Project - 2026 New Bathroom
7. Target 2026 items out

Saturday is a dull grey day & has rained overnight & this morning. The forecast is for a high of 10°C (feeling 5° colder due to W wind) & a low of 6°C Still clearing down programmes from planner.

400 - 403 Newspaper, 3 magazines - recycled 

404 ood body lotion - binned

Will now catch up with the cheerleading before finding something to do 😉

Florenceem, sorry to hear that you “had a night of pain and visits to the bathroom” 😔 I do hope you had a better night last night on your new mattress 🙏 Another busy day 👏 It sounds like you are keeping builder J busy 😊

TC77, fingers crossed that the heating engineer turns up 🤞 Good luck with your list of tasks that your cousin can help with 🍀

GrannyKate, ouch to the fall 😣 Please take it easy 🙏 Good news that your sister has received her birthday card early 😊 Even with Christmas post, 9 weeks seems an inordinately long time 😞 Well done on dealing with frogs 👏

vulpix, at the rate you are renovating/decorating your house, this time next year you will be getting itchy feet again 😉 🙊 Hope the bathroom renovations don’t take too long 🤞

Excellent & eclectic decluttering Florenceem 👏

Ms_Potato_Head, excellent decluttering & a very impressive Net Total of 109 after 2 months 👏 A Gold Star ⭐️ is on its way 😊

Deni_debt-free_dreamer, well done on decluttering 14 hours of work per week 👏 Great decluttering to the CS 👏 I will keep my fingers crossed that your car is back on the road soon & doesn’t cost too much more 🤞

DH is pottering in the garage. Hope everyone has as good a day as possible 😊 & I will see you later 👋 

MrsSD Awards: 💐 🙏💐💐🌟⭐️❤️💐💐 

DH Awards: 🏅

DSis Awards:

Decluttering Target 2026: 404/2026

1p Savings Challenge Running Total: £41.00