Decluttering thread! - Page 20

easygoinmomma · 01-30-2015, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue-EyedLady

Got rid of the exersaucer.

My little guy should be done with our soon and then I will get rid of our too.

praise2God · 01-30-2015, 11:41 AM

I've been slowly working on decluttering for a while. I get so overwhelmed with all the kid toys , clothes etc. I hate to get rid of all the stuff they've out grown though. It's hard to know what to get rid of sometimes. Then I don't know WHAT to do with it. I hate trying to sell stuff, it's so much work. I guess donating is best. Got rid of 2 boxes of stuff to the mission the other day though

sunflowermom · 02-01-2015, 08:22 AM

We went to a kids expo yesterday and I successfully resisted the urge to pick up the little knick knacks they had at every table and only accepted the things like toothbrushes and pens that we'll actually use.

That totally feels like a win- minimizing what comes in to our home that I would soon need to declutter.

momyshaver · 02-01-2015, 11:26 AM

I need to declutter. Post move and still have a lot of things I moved that I am thinking I could donate and not miss. Mostly books, some clothes, some kitchen etc. It seems so overwhelming but maybe I could baby step like one box a week or something? IDK.

backtobasicsmum · 02-01-2015, 12:56 PM

I guess this isn't decluttering as much as organizing, but I've been lamenting the visual clutter in my kitchen and lack of counter space.
I finally found the perfect shelf/basket thing to get the piles of fruit off our counter. Even dh remarked at how much better this looks/works.

momyshaver · 02-01-2015, 01:10 PM

that is very nice! I would be worried about LOs stealing fruit and finding mummified fruit hidden in crevices weeks later but someday oh someday

believer · 02-01-2015, 01:49 PM

I finished reading Stuffocation by James Wallman and I highly recommend it. It is a different way to think about things.

Aerynne · 02-01-2015, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backtobasicsmum

I guess this isn't decluttering as much as organizing, but I've been lamenting the visual clutter in my kitchen and lack of counter space.
I finally found the perfect shelf/basket thing to get the piles of fruit off our counter. Even dh remarked at how much better this looks/works.

That looks like it was just made to be in that space! Perfect find!

sunflowermom · 02-01-2015, 09:51 PM

Agreed, nice find! Where did you get it?

Blue-EyedLady · 02-02-2015, 06:04 AM

I reorganized the playroom last night to make it more baby friendly. Didn't manage to get rid of anything.

3 kids at very different developmental stages makes it extra hard.

easygoinmomma · 02-02-2015, 11:06 AM

I listed a few more things to sell. I am going to ask the boys if they want to sell some of their things they never play with and put the money towards something they are saving for.

Blue-EyedLady · 02-10-2015, 08:34 AM

I gave a handful of baby things to friends who are having babies. Barely made a dent in the pile, though.

easygoinmomma · 02-10-2015, 10:33 AM

Got rid of a book sling and an ironing board. Tomorrow Dh will deliver a box of baby toys I am getting rid of. Also I have a new home for the excersaucer!

Chaos Coordinator · 02-12-2015, 10:15 PM

I donated a bag of random junk I pulled from the closet in ds1's room. I cleared a space for some shelves for toys and although I mostly shuffled stuff around, I did manage to fill one bag for donate and fill up the trash can as well.

I am actually just about done decluttering for a while. Still working on school and art supplies, and I need to thin and organize my wardrobe, but other than that I've done so much!!

WanderingJuniper · 02-15-2015, 04:54 PM

I have a bag to go to goodwill and threw out half a kitchen trash at full of unwanted/broken/ useless at supplies.

I gave my painting stuff a new home in the house and now have a nice work surface in the corner of the dining room.

01-30-2015, 11:41 AM	#287
praise2God Seedling Rose Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 14	Re: Decluttering thread! I've been slowly working on decluttering for a while. I get so overwhelmed with all the kid toys , clothes etc. I hate to get rid of all the stuff they've out grown though. It's hard to know what to get rid of sometimes. Then I don't know WHAT to do with it. I hate trying to sell stuff, it's so much work. I guess donating is best. Got rid of 2 boxes of stuff to the mission the other day though

02-01-2015, 08:22 AM	#288
sunflowermom Rose Garden Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,579	Re: Decluttering thread! We went to a kids expo yesterday and I successfully resisted the urge to pick up the little knick knacks they had at every table and only accepted the things like toothbrushes and pens that we'll actually use. That totally feels like a win- minimizing what comes in to our home that I would soon need to declutter. __________________ Mae Married my DH in 2/2008 Gave birth my DS 3/2012

02-01-2015, 11:26 AM	#289
momyshaver Rose Trellis Grace is for mamas too! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place Posts: 2,480	Re: Decluttering thread! I need to declutter. Post move and still have a lot of things I moved that I am thinking I could donate and not miss. Mostly books, some clothes, some kitchen etc. It seems so overwhelming but maybe I could baby step like one box a week or something? IDK.

02-01-2015, 12:56 PM	#290
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: Decluttering thread! I guess this isn't decluttering as much as organizing, but I've been lamenting the visual clutter in my kitchen and lack of counter space. I finally found the perfect shelf/basket thing to get the piles of fruit off our counter. Even dh remarked at how much better this looks/works. __________________ Karisa W -17 My talking boy E - 16 My doing boy J - 14 My sparkly girl L - 11 My funny boy O - 9 My snuggly boy

02-01-2015, 01:10 PM	#291
momyshaver Rose Trellis Grace is for mamas too! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place Posts: 2,480	Re: Decluttering thread! that is very nice! I would be worried about LOs stealing fruit and finding mummified fruit hidden in crevices weeks later but someday oh someday

02-01-2015, 01:49 PM	#292
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: Decluttering thread! I finished reading Stuffocation by James Wallman and I highly recommend it. It is a different way to think about things. __________________ Dana INTJ widow of Big Bear, mom to: B. - 16 y.o. dd J.-19yo ds M.- 25 (MIL to) A - 24 2 white cats, 3 dogs http://becauseisaidsothathswhy.blogspot.com/

02-01-2015, 09:51 PM	#294
sunflowermom Rose Garden Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,579	Re: Decluttering thread! Agreed, nice find! Where did you get it? __________________ Mae Married my DH in 2/2008 Gave birth my DS 3/2012

02-02-2015, 06:04 AM	#295
Blue-EyedLady Rose Garden The Lion Cub Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 10,798	Re: Decluttering thread! I reorganized the playroom last night to make it more baby friendly. Didn't manage to get rid of anything. 3 kids at very different developmental stages makes it extra hard. __________________ Mama to The Engineer (7 yo) "When I grow up, I'm going to build Highway 100!" The Imaginative Adventurer (4.5 yo) "I'm going to rescue you!" and The Lion Cub (1 yo)- Smart, cute, strong, and unstoppable! Sister to BlessedBlue forever Co-Founder and Lead Writer at Food Allergies On Ice

02-02-2015, 11:06 AM	#296
easygoinmomma Rose Garden Silence is golden unless you have boys. Then it means they're into something! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 11,564	Re: Decluttering thread! I listed a few more things to sell. I am going to ask the boys if they want to sell some of their things they never play with and put the money towards something they are saving for. __________________ ~Normajean~ (isfj) wife to Hubby Hotwheels and momma to all boys The Manatee Lishy Doodles Goose and Charlie the litter trained Chihuahua

02-10-2015, 08:34 AM	#297
Blue-EyedLady Rose Garden The Lion Cub Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 10,798	Re: Decluttering thread! I gave a handful of baby things to friends who are having babies. Barely made a dent in the pile, though. __________________ Mama to The Engineer (7 yo) "When I grow up, I'm going to build Highway 100!" The Imaginative Adventurer (4.5 yo) "I'm going to rescue you!" and The Lion Cub (1 yo)- Smart, cute, strong, and unstoppable! Sister to BlessedBlue forever Co-Founder and Lead Writer at Food Allergies On Ice

02-10-2015, 10:33 AM	#298
easygoinmomma Rose Garden Silence is golden unless you have boys. Then it means they're into something! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 11,564	Re: Decluttering thread! Got rid of a book sling and an ironing board. Tomorrow Dh will deliver a box of baby toys I am getting rid of. Also I have a new home for the excersaucer! __________________ ~Normajean~ (isfj) wife to Hubby Hotwheels and momma to all boys The Manatee Lishy Doodles Goose and Charlie the litter trained Chihuahua

02-12-2015, 10:15 PM	#299
Chaos Coordinator Rose Garden They need freedom to just be fluffy mashed potatoes and feel their fluffy feelings. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Up to my earballs in little boys. Posts: 20,259	Re: Decluttering thread! I donated a bag of random junk I pulled from the closet in ds1's room. I cleared a space for some shelves for toys and although I mostly shuffled stuff around, I did manage to fill one bag for donate and fill up the trash can as well. I am actually just about done decluttering for a while. Still working on school and art supplies, and I need to thin and organize my wardrobe, but other than that I've done so much!! __________________ Joy Progressive Methodist Enfp mama to Sparrow, 10 Zion, 7.5 Baby Gus, 4.5 Preschool teacher. Musician. Timelord. Www.justicemercymayhem.wordpress.com "What you plant in the kingdom will surely grow, and what you grow with love will surely bloom, and the fruit of the spirit will come back to you."

02-15-2015, 04:54 PM	#300
WanderingJuniper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,819	Re: Decluttering thread! I have a bag to go to goodwill and threw out half a kitchen trash at full of unwanted/broken/ useless at supplies. I gave my painting stuff a new home in the house and now have a nice work surface in the corner of the dining room.

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