Decluttering thread! - Page 34

2sunshines · 03-13-2016, 05:24 PM

I always throw all donations in the back of dh vehicle. I know me enough to know that i will procrastinate the drop off..l thinking i should just go through the items one more time... dh will not do that.... which is to the benefit of my simplification process, so i openly recognize my weakness and make adjustments in its favour. ❤

Blue-EyedLady · 03-15-2016, 09:47 AM

Started a box of unused toys. My goal is to fill the box. There's quite a bit of room though.

I bought small baskets to collect each person's paper junk that comes home. Now that is collected and contained, it seems easier to go through it and get rid of stuff.

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rjy9343 · 03-16-2016, 10:45 AM

I put all the papers Ivy brings home from school or church on the counter and throw them out at the end of the week after she goes to bed. Then I take out the trash before she gets up so if/when she checks it, there is no evidence. Same thing with broken toys.

Blue-EyedLady · 03-16-2016, 04:35 PM

I'm trying to teach them how to manage the paper stream for themselves. DH is completely lacking in that skill, and I'm determined that my boys will learn it.

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rjy9343 · 03-17-2016, 05:44 AM

Right now every paper is special and very important. If she knew I was tossing it as soon as I can, she would have a fit. My husband is only slightly better. He will toss junk mail, but he keeps all other papers until something major happens and I am angry enough to make a big deal out of it.
I have been busy all week and have gotten very little done, but hope to do it all Saturday.

knitlove · 03-17-2016, 05:50 AM

Having a bord that my children can keep all the special things helped us. If she can get it on the bord she is free it keep it. If stuff starts falling off I help her go through it and get it under control. ( actually I think the first couple of times I seritipisly removed things that were so covered they can't be seen). The process normally involves tears. But it has hugly helped up.

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Hers the pictures.

rjy9343 · 03-17-2016, 07:12 AM

We have one of those. It doesn't work very well because she insists on keeping what won't fit so she can change out paper later. It spills off of her shelf. I think it's just part of being on the spectrum. If I am careful, I can thin the herd without her knowing and keep it manageable. One day she will decide it's worth getting rid of on her own or she will find a better way to organize it so I don't do it for her.

Blue-EyedLady · 03-17-2016, 07:37 AM

Definitely could be a spectrum thing.

It's taken a couple years, but my spectrum kiddo is the best at throwing thing a away now.

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rjy9343 · 03-17-2016, 08:21 AM

She used to have an easier time of letting go of things, but ever since we left Germany, she can't do it. I am hoping that as she sees us getting rid of our own clutter, she will feel better about doing it herself. She knows what everyone has and where it is, so I think that as she sees me toss something without replacing it, she will come around in a few months.

Trixie · 03-17-2016, 08:37 AM

I'm pretty good at keeping on top of my kids paper clutter from school. The paper they make at home is a different story. Sometimes I feel like a bad example because my room got to be such a huge mess. I finished my bachelor degree last August, and my room is a catch all for everything; so I literally had piles of paper and junk all over every surface and even the floor. I just recently got serious about decluttering the room. Last weekend I finally got EVERYTHING off the floors and was able to sweep for the first time in the three years since we moved into this house. Kind of embarrassing but I decided to take care of my own mess and setting a good example for my kids before deep cleaning the baby's room and other areas.

Michele123 · 03-18-2016, 09:21 PM

I'm on a decluttering and purging kick. I've decided to try the Konmari method but without talking to my stuff. Lol. I've gotten rid of tons just in clothing and books. Now I'm on to paper clutter. However, the book stresses that you just do your own stuff and let that inspire your family members. No one else has been inspired yet... Still, I like having a map to follow. I'm hoping to finish before the baby comes.

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ShepherdsWife · 03-19-2016, 05:54 PM

What do you think about cloth diapers? We have two kiddos. I used cloth almost exclusively with DS and then when DD came I was so busy between DS and the ranch that I started using disposables as well. Gradually I came to almost only do disposables. I can hardly keep up with laundry as it is. We haven't decided if we will ever have a #3 or not and if so it will be a couple years so.....I was thinking of selling my cloth diapers. I love using them but I can't see being less busy with 3 kids than I am already. They were such a huge investment though. Hmmmm, any thoughts. I guess I could just pack them in storage until we decide about a #3 and see where I am.

I just am sick of looking in my towel closet and seeing diapers everywhere!:

rjy9343 · 03-19-2016, 08:00 PM

I'd box up the diapers and decide when you have a third baby. Who knows what life will look like then?

bananacake · 03-19-2016, 08:17 PM

Does it count as decluttering if you don't actually throw anything away? I organized the living room and the boy's room this week. It was a major ordeal!

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rjy9343 · 03-19-2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bananacake

Does it count as decluttering if you don't actually throw anything away? I organized the living room and the boy's room this week. It was a major ordeal!

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I think it does. You threw out all kinds of dust, dirt, filth and if you live in the southeast, pollen. I vacuumed up so much of it today.

03-13-2016, 05:24 PM	#496
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: Decluttering thread! I always throw all donations in the back of dh vehicle. I know me enough to know that i will procrastinate the drop off..l thinking i should just go through the items one more time... dh will not do that.... which is to the benefit of my simplification process, so i openly recognize my weakness and make adjustments in its favour. ❤ __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15) Last edited by 2sunshines; 03-13-2016 at 05:26 PM.

03-15-2016, 09:47 AM	#497
Blue-EyedLady Rose Garden The Lion Cub Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 10,798	Re: Decluttering thread! Started a box of unused toys. My goal is to fill the box. There's quite a bit of room though. I bought small baskets to collect each person's paper junk that comes home. Now that is collected and contained, it seems easier to go through it and get rid of stuff. Sent from my N9518 using Tapatalk __________________ 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

03-16-2016, 10:45 AM	#498
rjy9343 Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 10,090	Re: Decluttering thread! I put all the papers Ivy brings home from school or church on the counter and throw them out at the end of the week after she goes to bed. Then I take out the trash before she gets up so if/when she checks it, there is no evidence. Same thing with broken toys. __________________ Rita s IstJ Wife to my brilliant geek James iNtJ since 4/08 Mom to our angel boy Jay 5/08 our quirky miracle DD Ivy 6/10 mellow miracle DS Jacob 7/15 Often Please forgive my frequent typos Standing firmly on Team Lioness!!! Roar!!! I am ready for people to know I am a GCM find me on Facebook

03-16-2016, 04:35 PM	#499
Blue-EyedLady Rose Garden The Lion Cub Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 10,798	Re: Decluttering thread! I'm trying to teach them how to manage the paper stream for themselves. DH is completely lacking in that skill, and I'm determined that my boys will learn it. Sent from my N9518 using Tapatalk __________________ 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

03-17-2016, 05:44 AM	#500
rjy9343 Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 10,090	Re: Decluttering thread! Right now every paper is special and very important. If she knew I was tossing it as soon as I can, she would have a fit. My husband is only slightly better. He will toss junk mail, but he keeps all other papers until something major happens and I am angry enough to make a big deal out of it. I have been busy all week and have gotten very little done, but hope to do it all Saturday. __________________ Rita s IstJ Wife to my brilliant geek James iNtJ since 4/08 Mom to our angel boy Jay 5/08 our quirky miracle DD Ivy 6/10 mellow miracle DS Jacob 7/15 Often Please forgive my frequent typos Standing firmly on Team Lioness!!! Roar!!! I am ready for people to know I am a GCM find me on Facebook

03-17-2016, 05:50 AM	#501
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: Decluttering thread! Having a bord that my children can keep all the special things helped us. If she can get it on the bord she is free it keep it. If stuff starts falling off I help her go through it and get it under control. ( actually I think the first couple of times I seritipisly removed things that were so covered they can't be seen). The process normally involves tears. But it has hugly helped up. ---------- Post added at 08:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 AM ---------- Hers the pictures. __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

03-17-2016, 07:12 AM	#502
rjy9343 Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 10,090	Re: Decluttering thread! We have one of those. It doesn't work very well because she insists on keeping what won't fit so she can change out paper later. It spills off of her shelf. I think it's just part of being on the spectrum. If I am careful, I can thin the herd without her knowing and keep it manageable. One day she will decide it's worth getting rid of on her own or she will find a better way to organize it so I don't do it for her. __________________ Rita s IstJ Wife to my brilliant geek James iNtJ since 4/08 Mom to our angel boy Jay 5/08 our quirky miracle DD Ivy 6/10 mellow miracle DS Jacob 7/15 Often Please forgive my frequent typos Standing firmly on Team Lioness!!! Roar!!! I am ready for people to know I am a GCM find me on Facebook

03-17-2016, 07:37 AM	#503
Blue-EyedLady Rose Garden The Lion Cub Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 10,798	Re: Decluttering thread! Definitely could be a spectrum thing. It's taken a couple years, but my spectrum kiddo is the best at throwing thing a away now. Sent from my N9518 using Tapatalk __________________ 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

03-17-2016, 08:21 AM	#504
rjy9343 Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 10,090	Re: Decluttering thread! She used to have an easier time of letting go of things, but ever since we left Germany, she can't do it. I am hoping that as she sees us getting rid of our own clutter, she will feel better about doing it herself. She knows what everyone has and where it is, so I think that as she sees me toss something without replacing it, she will come around in a few months. __________________ Rita s IstJ Wife to my brilliant geek James iNtJ since 4/08 Mom to our angel boy Jay 5/08 our quirky miracle DD Ivy 6/10 mellow miracle DS Jacob 7/15 Often Please forgive my frequent typos Standing firmly on Team Lioness!!! Roar!!! I am ready for people to know I am a GCM find me on Facebook

03-17-2016, 08:37 AM	#505
Trixie Rose Blossom Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 127	Re: Decluttering thread! I'm pretty good at keeping on top of my kids paper clutter from school. The paper they make at home is a different story. Sometimes I feel like a bad example because my room got to be such a huge mess. I finished my bachelor degree last August, and my room is a catch all for everything; so I literally had piles of paper and junk all over every surface and even the floor. I just recently got serious about decluttering the room. Last weekend I finally got EVERYTHING off the floors and was able to sweep for the first time in the three years since we moved into this house. Kind of embarrassing but I decided to take care of my own mess and setting a good example for my kids before deep cleaning the baby's room and other areas.

03-18-2016, 09:21 PM	#506
Michele123 Rose Trellis Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Middle of Nowhere, MN Posts: 1,544	Re: Decluttering thread! I'm on a decluttering and purging kick. I've decided to try the Konmari method but without talking to my stuff. Lol. I've gotten rid of tons just in clothing and books. Now I'm on to paper clutter. However, the book stresses that you just do your own stuff and let that inspire your family members. No one else has been inspired yet... Still, I like having a map to follow. I'm hoping to finish before the baby comes. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ External Processor ENFJ, please excuse my stream of consciousness posts. Battled infertility for 3 1/2 years before DD (PCOS) TTC #2 for 6 months (3 ovulations) Married to DH since Aug 2004 DD born Feb 2012 DS born May 2014 #3 due Aug 2016

03-19-2016, 05:54 PM	#507
ShepherdsWife Rose Bouquet Full-time Mom to DS 8/13/12, Wife to the Sheep Man, and Rancher to 8000 momma sheep(ewes) :) Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 739	Re: Decluttering thread! What do you think about cloth diapers? We have two kiddos. I used cloth almost exclusively with DS and then when DD came I was so busy between DS and the ranch that I started using disposables as well. Gradually I came to almost only do disposables. I can hardly keep up with laundry as it is. We haven't decided if we will ever have a #3 or not and if so it will be a couple years so.....I was thinking of selling my cloth diapers. I love using them but I can't see being less busy with 3 kids than I am already. They were such a huge investment though. Hmmmm, any thoughts. I guess I could just pack them in storage until we decide about a #3 and see where I am. I just am sick of looking in my towel closet and seeing diapers everywhere!: __________________ Full-time Mom, Wife, and Sheep Rancher Wife to the "Sheep Man" DS August 2012 DD December 2014

03-19-2016, 08:00 PM	#508
rjy9343 Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 10,090	Re: Decluttering thread! I'd box up the diapers and decide when you have a third baby. Who knows what life will look like then? __________________ Rita s IstJ Wife to my brilliant geek James iNtJ since 4/08 Mom to our angel boy Jay 5/08 our quirky miracle DD Ivy 6/10 mellow miracle DS Jacob 7/15 Often Please forgive my frequent typos Standing firmly on Team Lioness!!! Roar!!! I am ready for people to know I am a GCM find me on Facebook

03-19-2016, 08:17 PM	#509
bananacake Rose Garden I Am A BananaCake Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 25,129	Re: Decluttering thread! Does it count as decluttering if you don't actually throw anything away? I organized the living room and the boy's room this week. It was a major ordeal! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Brenna 3 kiddos (16 1/2, 14 & 9) Praying for semi-son, age 35 I live by the motto: seek first to understand. "Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions." Proverbs 18:2

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