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Not much leaving here, but I have been busy with housework and being social :)
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Declutter 20261006 -another remote control recycled
1007 - Rolling pin to DD
1008 - 1011 - 4 old tax returns and associated paperwork shredded
1012 - pile of old bank stmts shredded
1013 - 1016 - 4 school shirts turned into rags, remnants binned
1017 - 1 pr painting jeans binned (too big and VERY holey around the crotch!)
1018 -1 painting tshirt binned (have heaps)
1019 -Pile Of old receipts/ instructions/ guarantees recycled
1020 - old iron freegled
1021 - 1032 - 12 coathangers (broken or very small ones) - binned
Digital declutter 20026 (achieved 2/4/26) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️29826-
(includes 31/26 unsubscribing target)
Declutter 26lb ⭐️⭐️20/26 -
I appear to have decluttered my mojo…
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soulRepaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NILNet sales 2024: £20
2026 Declutter campaign awards 2x star14 -
not the best photos @Brie as there is the shadow of my head but really happy with them.
✒️ Declutter 2026 🏅 🏅🏅🏅(DSis 🏅)
👗 Fashion on the Ration 2026 58/66✒️ Declutter 2025 🏅👗 Fashion on the Ration 2025✒️Declutter 2024 🏅🏅🏅(DSis 🏅🏅)
👗Fashion on the Ration 2024✒️Declutter 2023 ⭐️ ⭐️🏅(and one for DSis 🏅)
👗Fashion on the Ration 2023✒️Declutter 2022 🏅 🏅 ⭐️ ⭐️👗Fashion on the Ration 2022✒️Declutter 2021 ⭐️⭐️⭐️🏅👗Fashion On The Ration 2021 (late joining due to ‘war work’)17 -
And the second one @Brie
✒️ Declutter 2026 🏅 🏅🏅🏅(DSis 🏅)
👗 Fashion on the Ration 2026 58/66✒️ Declutter 2025 🏅👗 Fashion on the Ration 2025✒️Declutter 2024 🏅🏅🏅(DSis 🏅🏅)
👗Fashion on the Ration 2024✒️Declutter 2023 ⭐️ ⭐️🏅(and one for DSis 🏅)
👗Fashion on the Ration 2023✒️Declutter 2022 🏅 🏅 ⭐️ ⭐️👗Fashion on the Ration 2022✒️Declutter 2021 ⭐️⭐️⭐️🏅👗Fashion On The Ration 2021 (late joining due to ‘war work’)18 -
Very moody and atmosphereric 😍
22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈2⭐ 26 🥈 Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you'll be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If youre not already using a thing you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'12 -
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I would have bought those!!! Lovely!!!!
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Evening all,
I am so tired this evening so food, walk dogs soak in the bath and nice early night for me.. aiming for in bed by 8.30!
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Debt owed;Abound - £2256.89/£8,854.76
DFW Challenges!
365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #9 £104.30
Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £1918/£8854.76
Make £2026 in 2026! £602.40/£2026
Savings goal £162.79/£100012 -
Also quick one, we went to the charity shop earlier and I picked this up.. a bargain at £2.50!
I also picked up these skirts, 50p each!! Although im not 100% sure on the pattern of the m&s one (blue one)!
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Debt owed;Abound - £2256.89/£8,854.76
DFW Challenges!
365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #9 £104.30
Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £1918/£8854.76
Make £2026 in 2026! £602.40/£2026
Savings goal £162.79/£100016 -
- Daily To Do List - written the night before
- Sort out sleep patterns - initial targets: bed by 03:00, up by 10:30
- 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.
- Commence ‘Operation Financial Frog Tickling’ using the acronym - I.R.I.S. (Identify, Research, Implement, Sign Off) - One per quarter
- Continue to keep kitchen clean & tidy - before going to bed
- Plan & Execute ONE Major Project - 2026 New Bathroom
- Target 2026 items out
Monday is already a warm, sunny day with a forecast high of 25°C, low of 12°C & a N wind making it feel 1° warmer. Having fallen asleep on the sofa, I woke up in time to make DH a coffee as he is off on his RBR travels. He is heading off to North Wales & having an overnight stop. Due to the warm weather he is wearing his summer biking gear & I have provided him with a large bottle of water. He packed the bike, set up the satnav & I waved him off at 08:05 So whilst I am awake I will try to catch up with the cheerleading 😉
Lovely cheerleading vulpix ☺️ Sorry to hear that MrV has fallen again 😔 It might be an idea to sort out the step & get MrV some new slippers. Please ask him to be careful 🙏 & I would also book an appointment with the doctor to get the “hard bruise” checked out 🙏 I see you have a busy Sunday planned 😉
MadamMim2013, no such thing as “just a cat” or even just a dog, they are loving companions & become part of the family 🥹 Hope your organising went well 🤞
Floss, that fountain looks interesting 🤔 just wish I had a large pond 😉
A lovely cheerleading post Moorviews ☺️ I hope you enjoyed your peaceful Sunday 😊
daisy_1571, a lovely description of your water features ☺️ Very impressed that your fountain lasted & gave you such pleasure for 10 years 🤩 Fingers crossed that the replacement lasts as long 🤞
Brie, well said 👏 good footwear suitable for each set of conditions is a must.
Florenceem, love that you took the opportunity to declutter stuff to your DS 😉 Sounds like a wonderful celebration 🥹 and I was very amused at the “tale of the jellies” 😅 I take it you managed to eat the 3rd one 😉 After such a busy morning & afternoon, I do hope you managed to rest & relax for the rest of the day🙏
Nice to see you Deb4 👋 You might be working full time now but you are still getting a lot done 👏 Well done on the continuing sales 👏
QueenJess, you might be “doing a rubbish job of staying offline” but you are doing an excellent job of decluttering 👏 Two Tip trips in two days 🤩 As this is a family affair & everyone has pitched in, I am opening my awards cupboard 😉 So here goes: DH 2 medals 🏅🏅 DS 🏅 DD Gold Star ⭐️ & for you another Gold Star ⭐️ (over 4k) Great work by all of you 👏 Good luck with the kitchen decluttering 🍀
Excellent decluttering florianatwobob 👏 I also “love a moody seascape” ☺️
Excellent decluttering Florenceem 👏 a good deal all round - fewer items in your home & DGD A saved money 🥳
EnergyShifter, how annoying 😖 Hopefully the next person will turn up 🤞 Shame about the “dodgy tummy” & missing lunch 😞 Great work in the garden & well done on completing day 19 of the Minimalist challenge👏 Good luck 🍀
Excellent work Soontobeoap 👏 Very pleased to hear that having written everything down you know how much you got done 🥹
TC77, you didn’t abandon your target just redirected your energy to a more urgent task 👏 Taking another bite out of the multi year frog hopefully feels more productive than getting a few extra items out of the house 🥹 Sounds like you had a wonderful time at the portrait gallery ☺️
Congratulations StickyTheStickInsect - you & DH have worked very hard 👏 no wonder you are both feeling the worse for wear 😔 Please both try to rest & recover before you continue 🙏 you have both earned it ☺️ I see that your sons have also joined in so may awards bag is open - a medal each for DH🏅, DS1 🏅 & DS2 🏅Good luck clearing/tidying the loft 🍀
Brambling, very generous of you to do 3 consecutive days of volunteering 🥹 no wonder you were tired 😪 You definitely earned a day of rest & relaxation ☺️
BlueJ94, hopefully your decluttering mojo is just taking a little break 😉
I was doing quite well with the cheerleading but then got distracted by wanting to finish the digital decluttering 😉 So more time spent BUT am happy now - deleted one folder completely & managed to reduce files by a further 9% 🥳 counting as 2 (1208 - 1209) DH phoned about 16:30 - he had had a good day & was grateful that he wore his summer biking gear as the temperature hit 27°C. He is hoping to be home about 17:30 tomorrow. I broke off here to cook dinner - beef in gravy with boiled new potatoes & green beans from the freezer. I do hope everyone has had as good a day as possible ☺️ See you later 👋
MrsSD Awards: 💐 🙏💐💐🌟⭐️❤️💐💐⭐️💐❤️ ⭐️🎖️🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ 😇
DH Awards: 🏅🏅🏅🏅⭐️ 🏅
DSis Awards: 🏅
Decluttering Target 2026: 1209/2026
1p Savings Challenge Running Total: £226.61
Be Kind. Stay Safe. Break the Chain. Save Lives. ⭐️2026 Savings Pot Challenge: As a monthly amount, running total = £373.16
Jan £5.00 Feb £12.75 Mch £23.25 Apr £32.00 May £42.16 Jun £49.95 July £61.50 Aug £71.00 Sep £75.55 Oct £ Nov £ Dec £ Grand Total £20 -
I had a day at home apart from when I popped round to SA hall. I was asked to go just before the corps council meeting. I took a bag of fabric for recycling, a SA shirt and 5 SA aprons plus 3 keys.
C prayed and said thanks for my service at the corps and I came home to get my dinner. I had leftovers from the celebration so my challenge goes on.
There was a bike thrown in the middle of the pavement when I went round the corner. It is not in good condition. I took a photo and put it in my side alley. I will put it on the local found/lost/stolen. If not claimed it will go to the tip - I will ask a neighbour with an estate car to take it when he goes to the tip.
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bluejay your red check skirt - I had that in probably 1994 or 95 in a blue check. Loved that skirt 😍 you got great bargains
22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈2⭐ 26 🥈 Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you'll be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If youre not already using a thing you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'15
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