2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution

_Dolly_Rocker_

Oh forgot the most important part of my update - decluttered another £600 to the mortgage!

Florenceem

Bestie took me to look at summer houses. I chose one - be delivered May 14th.

Grandson J came round and moved my sewing cabinet into the kitchen ready for Monday. He sorted out the black sacks and polystyrene that were in the garage - bin is now full.

R came over to help J move the industrial sewing machine into the door end of the garage.

J folded down my airer so no washing until after Monday. He also took apart a small table that was in the craft area - nearly ready for the men to lay laminate.

I need to pop out for milk.

Bright but chilly here.

suprisinglynice

I've had a bit of a spurt today, I have cleared out a lot of soft toys, an awful lot of paperwork, and four kitchen drawers and two kitchen cupboards. I have also been food shopping.

I'm trying to keep myself busy as I just want to have a nap, sleep is erratic at the minute.

I'm working tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday and then I have four days off. We have grandchildren staying over Easter so I want to be able to do things with them rather than thinking about what needs to be done at home.

I need to attack my clothes pile, I live in trackies, hoodies and trainers for work, many things in that pile are 'justin's' so they need to go. Wish me luck!

GrannyKate

@Vulpix - I'll contact you nearer the time re Buxton. I have been a few times in the past. DD went to University of Derby but based in the main campus in the city. Birthday brunch with friend group for DGS4 this morning - he has saved his gifts for next Thursday when he comes back so he can extend his birthday even further. I then drove him back to his mums - about 25 miles so not a short drive. The sea there looked very cold. On the way back I tried to drop off CS bag but not taking donations, called at tip and post office in my old village. Sorted bedrooms out ready for decorator coming in on Tuesday.

360 Batteries to recycling including a large battery from an old alarm system.

361 Builder paid

362 Bedrooms sorted and tidied

363 Easter cards and money posted to DGCs who live further away

Nothing more planned today but I am in all day tomorrow. I want to get outside but it is too cold.

Green_hopeful

We decided to declutter a dressing table. Just 1980s pine. Our homeless charity lady picked it up in an hour. She is so lovely and if the charity don’t need something she will offer it at church.

Florenceem

I popped out for the milk I needed - definitely not warm out there. This afternoon it rained hard.

I had a pile of stuff on my computer desk - sorted it and it is now in the fireproof case in the bedroom.

I found an old diary - 2022 - I weighed 3 stone more then than I do now - I was 11 stone 12 lb in July 2022. I did feel heavy and felt the weight was round my middle and on my hips. The heaviest I weighed - when not pregnant was 12 stone 2 lb. I could just about get in size 14 clothes. Now I am wearing size 12 which hang on me. I am due to weigh myself tomorrow.

Decluttered - bookmark, skirting board, aerial, wardrobe, card, paper, pack of decopatch paper x 10, 2 silver plate dishes, fleece blanket, carrier bag, diary x 2, laminated card x 2, paperwork, envelope, paperclip, plastic folder, sticker, ruler, dressmaking ruler, jug, cork placemats, floor mat x 2, plastic bag, 2 pairs blue slip ons, silicone baking sheet, rubber sewing machine knee lift pad, black sack.

florianatwobob

Bric a brac taken to the air ambulance shop today as well as some recycling to Boots.

In other news I finally got round to giving my make up brushes a good clean. They were really QUITE overdue!

Finally got my passport photos retaken today to so next on the list is reapplying for my passport. Obviously before the price goes up again!

QueenJess

Work is still out of control, so I am just dropping in with my figures as my digital note is getting too long!

Digital:
24 - documents deleted
2 - text conversations deleted
4 - apps deleted
1 - emails unsubscribed to
4 - notes deleted
5 - automated email filter to delete
1 - savings account closed (don’t use)

Physical:
1 - old router recycled
2 - old instruction manuals recycled
2 - puzzle I don’t want to do again (charity bag)
1 - DD toy she doesn’t want (charity bag)
10 - paper reused then recycled
10 - freezer overstock used up
1 - broken bag (recycled)
109 - DD small toy bits not wanted (Buy Nothing)
8 - packaging reused
1 - pair of boots completely worn out (binned)
1 - kids stationery used up
4 - cards recycled
2 - notebooks (charity bag)
10 - DS toys sold
1 - book (charity box)
1 - bathroom overstock used up

New total 1,025
Use it up total 276

Brambling

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81940026#Comment_81940026

I'm thinking of doing my lounge//dining dark blue (at least some of the walls) and think im going to have to get a tester for sapphire salute.

My friends clutter is beginning to take over my lunge and dining rooms I need to be more organised but it's easier to rehome stuff via free cycle from here and not her flat.

Her neighbour has rehomed a new kettle still boxed, I left the matching toaster next to it for him to pick up and I'm hoping he'll take that too but her wasn't so keen 😁

I've a slightly achy hip tonight I carried two very heavy bags of her books from my car to the buggy and the buggy to the bookshop at Petworth today I think I need to move less at a time or ask for help!

I'll add some more to free cycle tomorrow

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 was a bright sunny day with a high of 10°C (feeling 5° colder due to a brisk NW wind) & a low of 5°C. Another lazy day all round. Although DH did go out & get a passport photo taken & has applied o line for a new passport. Old passport now in an addressed envelope ready to be posted Monday. Dinner was sausages, mash, baked beans & tinned tomatoes. Wudupa

563 Kitchen recycling 

564 Kitchen detritus - binned 

Moorviews, fingers crossed that you can book a few day trips to quieter areas 🤞 Excellent decluttering everywhere 👏 I am especially impressed with the work done in the garden & the large shed 🥳 A Gold Star ⭐️ is on its way.

Florenceem, so pleased to hear that you are experiencing pain free nights & are coping with the “sleepy feeling in the morning” 🥹 Fingers crossed that there is enough room at the front of the garage for the sewing machine 🤞 

BlueJ94, something definitely “clicked” 🥳 Well done on getting so much done 👏 worthy of a medal 🏅 which is on its way. Hope you enjoy your enjoy the boot sale 😊

GrannyKate, just wondering how long DGS4’s birthday celebrations have lasted 😉 Good luck dealing with frogs 🍀 I imagine Mr Sox got a bit of a shock too 🙊 Pleased to hear that DS2 has finally got an appointment for his scan 😊

Willowtree222, is it really just an “annual night away with her dad” 🤔 If so, I do hope you had a relaxing evening 😉

vulpix, I did look up The Devonshire Dome 😊 Stunning building & the food looks delicious ☺️ Good luck putting up the blinds 🍀 hopefully not too much “angst and language” 🤞

_Dolly_Rocker_ sorry to hear that Luna has cut her paw 😔 Hopefully the new chew toy will help Luna forgive you for keeping her on the lead when you go walking 🤞 Well done paying off another £600 off your mortgage 👏 very MSE 😊

Florenceem, a busy morning for young J 👏 I am putting in an early request for a photo of the summer house 😉

Excellent decluttering surprisinglynice 👏 A medal 🏅 is on its way 😊 Good luck ‘attacking’ your clothes pile 🍀

GrannyKate, I am very impressed that DGS4 is extending his birthday by another week 🥳😉 Great decluttering 👏

Green_hopeful, a quick turnaround re the dressing table 🤩

Florenceem, I will be keeping my fingers crossed that you have put a stop to your weight loss 🤞🙏 It does sound like you are very underweight & need to start putting on some weight 🙏  Excellent decluttering 👏 especially the stationery & crafting bits & pieces 😊

Great decluttering florianatwobob & well done cleaning your make up brushes 👏 I hadn’t realised the passport prices were going up so am pleased that DH is also renewing his passport & saving a little money 👏

Nice to see you QueenJess 👋 Sorry to hear that work is still manic 😞 More excellent decluttering & I see that you have passed another milestone 👏 A Gold Star ⭐️ is on its way. I am also awarding your DD a medal 🏅 for decluttering more bits & pieces from her room 👏

Good luck with the decorating Brambling 🍀 Hopefully the items you have brought home from your friend’s flat will soon be off to new homes 🙏 You are such a good friend 🥹 please have some 💐 to brighten up your home 😊

Sleep tight 😴 P.S. don’t forget to put your clocks forward 🙂

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Decluttering Target 2026: 564/2026

1p Savings Challenge Running Total: £73.00