2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution

Willowtree222

Sorted out some of DD's drawers. Only one bag full taken to charity. One is better than none though.

GrannyKate

Evening all. Horrible weather. I didn't get much done as lots of distractions but electrician has been and I have paid the bill. DS2 has checked us all in for trip after Easter - hopefully it will be warm. I've also arranged to take DGCs down to DD's for a few days in August. Frogs will have to be done tomorrow. Four school runs done which seemed to use up much of the day but only one tomorrow. I did some research for a couple of things I need.

288 New socket fitted, bathroom light pull moved, bits cleared away some to recycling and bill paid

289 Some paperwork sorted

290 Bedroom 3 carpet bought along with grippers and underlay. Money decluttered but they will hold until I am ready for it to be laid and provide fitter.

dND

@oceanspirit

10 minutes of weeding done - it’s all I can manage and it’s better than nothing.

Only ordered what I actually needed from sm, toiletries place and whole foods place. Am arguing in my head about getting extras for Easter that I don’t actually need.

Continuing uu consumables and clearing papers.

I so resonate with what you are saying; it takes time, but slowly, slowly things edge forward and using up stuff and not bringing in things you don't need all helps. I've begun to start thinking, do I actually really like what I buy for these 'special' occasions and in many cases I realise I like the idea more than the actual item. Case in point is hot cross buns. I find the commercial dough too pasty and there's usually too little fruit and too little spice for me. In short I prefer my own homemade ones. If I can't be bothered to make my own, then I don't really want them. I should be a lot thinner than I am. 🤣🤣

@Yorkie1 Thank you, it wasn't too bad today; a dose of precautionary anti-inflammatory last night did the trick.

@Mrs_Salad_Dodger Thank you for my Gold Star. 😁😁

The weather was miserable here too, drizzling and windy all day, but the knitting group was fun and I got more of my C2C scarf crocheted. I then called in at Farmf00ds and got their offer on 6 liters of whole milk before a trip to L1dl to stock up on some more plant pots. I'll be playing dairymaid tomorrow making my next batch of kefir, a batch of yoghurt and a batch of kulfi. 😋😋 Oh, and I must remember to go out for my second Shingles jab. 💉

Has anyone heard from @Dizzycap lately?

Hugs to those who want and love to you all. Dxx

Florenceem

My headboard arrived at 7.55 - I thought it wasn't coming. I knew that if I got in the shower - the doorbell would go. Looking at the headboard - I think it is the correct fitting.

J will be here after bins have been done in his road. He won't go out until he has put all the bins back in his part of the road.

I have furniture for J to break up so he couldn't start that noisy job too early anyway. Then I want J to carry stuff from my craft room upstairs - I need help moving it all.

I have way too much craft stuff!

My gas is going off tomorrow while the men put new pipework in place.

I am struggling to find my clothes - so many black sacks in the old office. No news on the new furniture yet - I ordered 4 weeks ago. I am thinking I may need to order another piece of furniture - I will see when they arrive.

Decluttered today - greeting card fronts, gift bag, mount board, screw, cones of yarn, reels of thread, drawer lining paper, cupboard shelves, Birthday card, small hand painted chest of drawers, printed paperwork, curtain wire x 2, student A4 notebook, diary, candle x 2, A4 notebook x 4, A5 notebook x 17, cards, wipe x 2, nail file x 2, pencil set, bath bombs x 2, knitting dolly, sticky note pad x 2, 2007 diary, funeral order of service, cardboard x 2, hearing aid, ood medication, bank card x 4, leather butterfly, business card, credit card x 2 + lots of dust bunnies.

Pennypincin

I've managed to declutter a composter full of compost onto the garden bed, plus quite a few flower seeds, around 6 packs.

I dug over said bed a few days ago and planted around 4/5 packets of bulbs and had previously planted a hebe.

Hopefully they survive as I keep forgetting to water the plant, which I'm aware is necessary until it's established.

I've 2 boxes of mixed flower seeds plus several seed packs to eventually use.

Plus have re-homed 4 packs of bulbs.

Floss

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81920601#Comment_81920601

Thank you x

He started industrial librarianship with Vickers, went to Joblings (who made Pyrex & chemistry glass vessels), then moved to Ferranti in Manchester with his family in tow (engineering including helicopter parts) and finallymoved to Cheshire & the Atomic Energy Authority.

oceanspirit

Thank you dND - you are right in that I often don’t enjoy sweet treats having bought them and I decided this morning to save the money having caught sight of my bod in the mirror whilst getting dressed. I am not overweight as such however I have match stick arms and legs with a wide tyre around the middle so I definitely don’t need cake and extra chocolate 😂. I tried on a summer dress yesterday and whilst I was too big for it last year, it now fits snugly - a number of other items are similar so I could do with reducing my middle a little bit more.

Found a pair of socks in the drawer that I keep ignoring as they have gone hard and scratchy so have put them on hall table to go. Managing to keep email numbers constant. Menu plan made using this week’s veg and the next lot of store cupboard items. Made 2 batches of soup today which have gone into freezer except one portion for tomorrow.

Brambling

I worked with the Technical Librarian in the early 90s for a large insurance company pre internet and only main frame email. 40000 staff world wide could ask us for help (for work!), The librarian was a fully trained and had worked for the European Parliament in Brussels. Very interesting work, most of which has been forgotten over the decades but we had filing cabinets full of British standards and HSE guidances and contacts for all major safe and lock companies. We were also the first in the company to have the internet and were sent on a training course at Brighton university on how to use it way before Google. It was decided by upper management that we could be trusted not to have restrictions added but we would be monitored 😁

I recorded a ITV Tonight talking about living with clutter and why it is difficult to clear out. Haven't watched it yet I was interrupted by a phone call but I did hear them say nearly a third of our household items are unused!

I had to take my friends' cat back to cat protection this morning and I'm still feeling guilty even through I know there was no choice, my current incumbent has to be an only cat. She yowled for 45 minutes and the car had to be driven with the windows down on the way back 🤢

weenancyinAmerica

Brambling - it is so sad when a cat, or any animal, has to be rehomed. They don't understand and we can't explain things to him or her. Hopefully, the cat will find a new home soon.

Not much is happening here. Thinking about getting ready for World War III or Civil War II depending on how stupid the leaders of this country really are (Don't anybody worry about saying bad things about them, because what we are saying is much worse. Just don't say anything good about them.) But our weather is so strange, that it may get everyone first. Back East they are having major snow and hail. It was 32C here today. At 5pm, it is still 31C. Too hot to do anything - so I have been crocheting and reading. But even that has been a struggle (we don't have air conditioning here). Supposed to be going back down a little bit. Hate to think what summer is going to be like. Even getting five things a day into the trash box has been difficult for my roommate (I challenged her for the month).

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

Thursday continued: Forgot to mention that the recycling wheelie bin was emptied today 👏 Wrote menu plan & shopping list. DH & DSis left 13:50 & back by 15:45. I put all the shopping away immediately then resumed knitting & clearing programmes from planner. Another hat finished & a new one started. Dinner was bacon, fried eggs, roasted tomatoes & mushrooms + fried the lo new potatoes. Wudupa.

Started raining 23:00 & has carried on until 04:30.

476 - 477 Kitchen recycling, drinks cans - recycled 

478 Kitchen detritus - binned 

Floss, I am rather sad that information is now mostly restricted to online 😔 far too easy for it to be manipulated ☹️ Rather more difficult with a book 😉 Thank you for sharing the story of how your mum & dad met ☺️

surprisinglynice, such a shame that you feel you need to declutter one of your jobs & all down to politics/workplace drama 😔 

TC77, so interesting 😊 There is something quite therapeutic about looking for information in a book ☺️

Florenceem, sorry to hear about your disturbed night 😔 I hope that you are no longer in pain 🙏 Fingers crossed that you solve the problem with your sewing machine 🤞Pleased to hear that the chairs will soon have a new home 😊 Also relieved to hear that your bestie turned up today 🥹 & brought a couple of lovely gifts ☺️ Excellent decluttering to both your bestie & your DD 👏

purplevamp, I had to giggle at This “……. but decluttered my 86 year old dad back home 😂” 🙊 

suzeesu2000, we just had a very strong wind all day making it feel 7° to 8° colder all day 😞 Sounds like you were lucky to avoid sleety showers 🤔 Well done getting the laundry dry indoors 👏 & good luck with the ironing 🍀Fingers crossed that your new listings will result in quick sales 🤞

Great decluttering Willowtree222 👏

GrannyKate, well done getting so much done despite the distractions 👏 Good luck dealing with frogs 🍀

Lovely post dND ☺️ Let us know when you make your hot cross buns as I think several of us will pop round 😉 Pleased to hear that you enjoyed your knitting group 😊 Good luck with your dairymaid activities tomorrow 🍀

Excellent decluttering Florenceem 👏 Fingers crossed you can find at least one bag of your clothes amongst the many bags 🤞 Also hoping that the new gas pipes are installed quickly & efficiently 🙏

Excellent work in the garden Pennypincin 👏 Hopefully it won’t be too long before you start seeing the fruits of your labour 😊

Floss, your dad certainly had an interesting career ☺️

oceanspirit, great work keeping your email numbers constant 👏

Brambling, interesting job & love that you you were trusted not to misuse the internet☺️ Sorry to hear that you had to return your friend’s cat to Cat Protection 😔 Hopefully she will find a new forever home soon 🤞 Good luck cleaning the inside of the car 🍀

weenancy, it is making me feel way too warm just reading about your high temperatures 🥵 My thought re bad leaders is that they always seem to be long lived 😖 I think all we can do is be kind to each other & have faith that everything will come right in the end 🥹

Sleep tight everyone 😴 

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Decluttering Target 2026: 478/2026

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