2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution

vulpix

Muddy, I stopped counting though I do still say when I de clutter anything over and above household bins and recycling, It's all about what works for us. Poor old Rogan, such a squishy boy.♥️

Small bedside drawers given to DD2. The dining room is looking quite tidy, just a massive oak door in there to go now. Oh and a massive oak fire surround and bags and bags of fire wood. But that is an improvement.

You are going to be very smart Florenceem. You and your Grandson are a good team.

Deb4, when it was Mr V's 60th I ordered some Forest cup cake toppers from I think it was ebay. They were quite effective.

Made myself do the neckband on a knitted jumper, get no pleasure from that. Got another to do before I start sewing. I would put it off for ever otherwise. Saw a meme today about sewing but it can be applied to anything. The first 6 hours of a 45 minute diy project are the worst!

Some sleep last night , but not enough.

Plan for today is for us to pick up with the house snagging list. First one is do something about a big dirty, rusty light fitting that fell down from under the kitchen wall cabinets last night. I would like to put up a little shelf on the stairs for my collection of 60's bubble glass bud vases. I have 2 collections that are complete. The bubble vases and the 1960's mouse in an object ornaments. I would easily get carried away with collections if I let myself.

Vx

GrannyKate

Morning all. Busy day ahead then heading for airport in early hours. I have a zoom meeting at 7.30pm so probably need to have a nap this afternoon. Noticed yesterday that road to cattery is closed for roadworks so looks like I'll have to go via a 3 mile diversion. Sox was very friendly last night so I feel a bit guilty about taking him there but he should be safe and well cared for. First job is hairdressers at 9 so I had better get a shower and get dressed.

410 Loads of papers sorted through and most into recycling (I probably kept about 10 out of 200 or so)

411 Trip to recycling with items already counted plus some plasterboard and leftovers from carpet fitter

Florenceem

Dizzycap - thinking of you and Babyface.

I had a night with no pain! First for absolutely ages. I slept after the alarm but still feel groggy this morning.

Chiller start to the day here.

Worried about my bestie - there are always messages from her when I get up - nothing today.

My plan of action is to remove the masking tape and then sweep the floor. Not heard from J the builder.

I do need to pop out to the blinds shop and declutter some money.

Hope everyone has a good day.

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Oh @Dizzycap sending lots of love and hugs to you and precious babyface.

2Scratters

@suzeesu2000 have you seen the benefits of beetroot? I love to add some chilli powder and turn the jar upside down to leave to marinade for about a week, the infused beetroots or sliced type doesn't matter is delish and puts a new tilt on your salad 😋

Managed to declutter the iron yesterday as it gave up the ghost. It did come from parents house as it was under the sink as a spare. The cord has been saved as it is not easy to get long flexible flexes anymore. Apparently the shops say its cheaper to buy a new iron.

Small stuff has been keeping being moved on out. I have also found that letting go of parents items I fetched home and have since moved them on/out with no regrets.

The kitchen is still WIP 🙄 we'll leave that there.

Have a good week all

2 Scratters xx

BlueJ94

Ive managed to transfer my loan saving £50 a month!

Brie

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81956518#Comment_81956518

That was my plan - but I need to wait until we're both a bit better. My thought for it was a bench bit into which we can sling our shopping bags. And then either side something going up but with a small drawer at table top height (with a small cupboard under that?) and then just a big rustic style board (or ? solid colour??) with large wooden pegs. maybe lower ones might have jackets on but above that about 12 or so for "some" of his hats. And maybe a shelf above that for his hat boxes with his out of season hats. (did I mention he has a lot of hats)

The space available is fairly large and previously he has pointed out ikea items that would be quite a bit smaller and provide less "hat space".

Moorviews

@Dizzycap - it all sounds very worrying for babyface and her health. I hope that your consultation with the other vet proves useful xx

@Muddy_Walker - It's good to see you but sorry to hear of Rogan's sore nose. I hope it heals up quickly. It sounds like you are doing well with the garden. I have a fair amount of garden under cardboard too. I don't count things either but it doesn't matter as the stuff still goes! I dislike admin intensely so it would be counterproductive for me.

@vulpix - love that meme, so true of me unfortunately!

@QueenJess - good to see you, hopefully rested after the holiday!

@GrannyKate - wishing you a good holiday and some sunshine.

Today, I have the inevitable Friday fridge sort to do. It will be an eclectic lunch. I have completed one admin frog this morning and have another couple to do this afternoon. Downstairs vacuumed and floor washed already. Bathroom has been half cleaned earlier so will also finish that. I will put my decorated eggs away, dispose of the branches and bring another few blossom twigs indoors. It is very chilly so I may get some crochet done and drink tea later!

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

Forgot to post as I got distracted watching a couple of films 🙁 Thursday continued: All shopping put away. I prepped the ingredients for dinner which DH cooked whilst we chatted. The sausage linguine was delicious 🤤 Wudupa.

Sorted out travel toiletries bags & binned 8 ood tubes/cans of toothpaste, lotions & sprays (629 - 636)

637 - 638 Kitchen recycling, drinks cans - recycled 

639 - 640 Kitchen & lr detritus - binned 

Apologies for falling behind with the cheerleading again. Sleep tight 😴 

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Decluttering Target 2026: 640/2026

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florianatwobob

I was unexpectedly lured into the shed today by DSis…..the thistle up her bum has been firmly reinserted it appears (it’s a joke from our mum about DSis not being able to sit still for fidgeting about).

Anyway the shed has been rejiggled…..still can’t fit all the compost in and found some bits for charity. Including the sealed spare blades for the now defunct strimmer.