Decluttering thread! - Page 4

RiverRock · 08-16-2014, 09:07 PM

I threw away a garbage bag full of clothes that I had intended to make into rags. They were all too yucky to donate. The bag had been stored for over a year. From this point on I need to make rags as the right clothes present themselves, and stay on top of it.

heartofjoy · 08-17-2014, 07:14 AM

I've been decluttering this month. Dh and I have been selling stuff on Craigslist to make money for his new bow. We've gotten rid of a bike, the old bow, parts of a new garage door opener that we didn't use when we replaced the old one (who knew there was a market for this?). I've given away dishes, and I have a pile to take to goodwill. I have a pile of boxes I need to break down and recycle. I had a garage sale in May and I'm surprised that I am still finding stuff!

believer · 08-17-2014, 07:23 AM

Also, I have sold some of the many pocket knives and other knives that had been my dad's and I kept them after he died - 14 years ago - they have been sitting in a briefcase in my closet for 14 years - it is good to get some much needed money for some of them and have them go to someone who will appreciate them. And I have sold some of my grandma's costume jewelry - also been sitting in my closet in a box for years - on e-bay. I got my oldest dd to set up the e-bay account and she does the photographing and posting and I do the shipping and we split the money. That way it is helping her out too.

Blue-EyedLady · 08-17-2014, 08:56 AM

I got DS1 to give away a few toys. Not much, but it's something, and I like to think I'm teaching him to declutter, too.

silverlining · 08-17-2014, 05:21 PM

DD and I threw out a huge stack of papers from her room. I offered some old children's cassettes on Freecycle, but no takers, so they'll go in the Goodwill box. Not much, but it's good to do something.

believer · 08-17-2014, 07:13 PM

Today we bought a twin bedframe with headboard and footboard aand box spring and nightstand from a neighbor for dd. We had sold her bedframe - metal daybed with trundle - months ago because she did not like it - squeaky and hard to make. She has been sleeping on the two mattresses on the floor. So, when we saw the bed online we went and got it this morning for her. Tonight she cleaned out her closet and things in her room and I have a lot of stuff to list online for sale or free to get rid of. I plan to do that in the next few days. Her room looks much more grown up now.

Blue-EyedLady · 08-17-2014, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by believer

Today we bought a twin bedframe with headboard and footboard aand box spring and nightstand from a neighbor for dd. We had sold her bedframe - metal daybed with trundle - months ago because she did not like it - squeaky and hard to make. She has been sleeping on the two mattresses on the floor. So, when we saw the bed online we went and got it this morning for her. Tonight she cleaned out her closet and things in her room and I have a lot of stuff to list online for sale or free to get rid of. I plan to do that in the next few days. Her room looks much more grown up now.

Isn't it funny how adding a new piece of furniture inspires decluttering?

believer · 08-18-2014, 09:13 AM

Ugh - hot and sweaty - I need cheerleaders. I am cleaning out the closet on the stairs - large closet that has toys, crafts, school supplies, scrapbooking things and old photos and memorabilia, decorative items not in use etc...
I am going to finally give away the rest of my old teaching supplies -it has been over 15 years since I last taught.

I have been substitute teaching for 4 years and thought it would get me a teaching job, but I have come to the sad realization that it won't. My certification is old and I would need to study, pay money and take tests to update it and even then, they would have to pay me for my 13 years of experience and that is not going to happen around here. So, I am parting with the last of it. It is old, but someone should be able to put it to good use.
I will post photos later of all the stuff I am going to get rid of.
I am still sweating and cleaning stuff out.

knitlove · 08-18-2014, 10:32 AM

Oh I need to share last week early bird voluntarily took some of her papers she saved on her board and recycled them. Allways before I had to help her coose and get rid of things.

blondie · 08-18-2014, 06:16 PM

The 3 lamps my gma gave us 10 years ago are GONE!

For some reason I felt bad about getting rid of them, but I HATE them now, so peace out!

Sent DH to the store to pick up two cute endtables I saw last night, and then my cruddy old ones I found on a street corner a few years ago will be gone!

---------- Post added at 08:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:02 PM ----------

Oh, and I had him take a bag of books to church. Some I had borrowed ? A long time ago

and some to donate.

This feels good.

silverlining · 08-19-2014, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by believer

Ugh - hot and sweaty - I need cheerleaders. I am cleaning out the closet on the stairs - large closet that has toys, crafts, school supplies, scrapbooking things and old photos and memorabilia, decorative items not in use etc...
I am going to finally give away the rest of my old teaching supplies -it has been over 15 years since I last taught.

I have been substitute teaching for 4 years and thought it would get me a teaching job, but I have come to the sad realization that it won't. My certification is old and I would need to study, pay money and take tests to update it and even then, they would have to pay me for my 13 years of experience and that is not going to happen around here. So, I am parting with the last of it. It is old, but someone should be able to put it to good use.
I will post photos later of all the stuff I am going to get rid of.
I am still sweating and cleaning stuff out.

That must be hard.

Chaos Coordinator · 08-19-2014, 07:10 AM

Sewing, crocheting, and painting. Sewing crocheting and painting.

And needle felting.

And wood working.

blondie · 08-20-2014, 12:43 PM

Huge stack of paper clutter gone and threw away some junky/broken toys.

WanderingJuniper · 08-21-2014, 06:28 AM

I went through a box of random work stuff yesterday. Got rid of a bag of random papers that are irreverent and sorted out the remaining to make it function and pleasing to me. Feels good to be able to prep for my year like that. I spend so much time trying to set my kids up for success I was forgetting to do it for myself too.

sunflowermom · 08-22-2014, 06:39 PM

We gave a box of toys to a friend's family, then their DS thought it would be fun to box up some toys to trade with our DS. We thought it was super cute and wanted to encourage the sharing, but now we have MORE toys than what we got rid of, and some of them are likely to not be used.

08-16-2014, 09:07 PM	#46
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Decluttering thread! I threw away a garbage bag full of clothes that I had intended to make into rags. They were all too yucky to donate. The bag had been stored for over a year. From this point on I need to make rags as the right clothes present themselves, and stay on top of it. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

08-17-2014, 07:14 AM	#47
heartofjoy Moderator Assign positive intent Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9,615	Re: Decluttering thread! I've been decluttering this month. Dh and I have been selling stuff on Craigslist to make money for his new bow. We've gotten rid of a bike, the old bow, parts of a new garage door opener that we didn't use when we replaced the old one (who knew there was a market for this?). I've given away dishes, and I have a pile to take to goodwill. I have a pile of boxes I need to break down and recycle. I had a garage sale in May and I'm surprised that I am still finding stuff! __________________ Desiree, mom to 5 sweet blessings, Lacy 24, Jordan 22, Joanna 20, Emma 19, and Ethan 17 Last edited by heartofjoy; 08-17-2014 at 07:50 AM.

08-17-2014, 07:23 AM	#48
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: Decluttering thread! Also, I have sold some of the many pocket knives and other knives that had been my dad's and I kept them after he died - 14 years ago - they have been sitting in a briefcase in my closet for 14 years - it is good to get some much needed money for some of them and have them go to someone who will appreciate them. And I have sold some of my grandma's costume jewelry - also been sitting in my closet in a box for years - on e-bay. I got my oldest dd to set up the e-bay account and she does the photographing and posting and I do the shipping and we split the money. That way it is helping her out too. __________________ 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/

08-17-2014, 08:56 AM	#49
Blue-EyedLady Rose Garden The Lion Cub Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 10,798	Re: Decluttering thread! I got DS1 to give away a few toys. Not much, but it's something, and I like to think I'm teaching him to declutter, too. __________________ 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

08-17-2014, 05:21 PM	#50
silverlining Deactivated Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 659	Re: Decluttering thread! DD and I threw out a huge stack of papers from her room. I offered some old children's cassettes on Freecycle, but no takers, so they'll go in the Goodwill box. Not much, but it's good to do something.

08-17-2014, 07:13 PM	#51
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: Decluttering thread! Today we bought a twin bedframe with headboard and footboard aand box spring and nightstand from a neighbor for dd. We had sold her bedframe - metal daybed with trundle - months ago because she did not like it - squeaky and hard to make. She has been sleeping on the two mattresses on the floor. So, when we saw the bed online we went and got it this morning for her. Tonight she cleaned out her closet and things in her room and I have a lot of stuff to list online for sale or free to get rid of. I plan to do that in the next few days. Her room looks much more grown up now. __________________ 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/

08-18-2014, 09:13 AM	#53
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: Decluttering thread! Ugh - hot and sweaty - I need cheerleaders. I am cleaning out the closet on the stairs - large closet that has toys, crafts, school supplies, scrapbooking things and old photos and memorabilia, decorative items not in use etc... I am going to finally give away the rest of my old teaching supplies -it has been over 15 years since I last taught. I have been substitute teaching for 4 years and thought it would get me a teaching job, but I have come to the sad realization that it won't. My certification is old and I would need to study, pay money and take tests to update it and even then, they would have to pay me for my 13 years of experience and that is not going to happen around here. So, I am parting with the last of it. It is old, but someone should be able to put it to good use. I will post photos later of all the stuff I am going to get rid of. I am still sweating and cleaning stuff out. __________________ 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/

08-18-2014, 10:32 AM	#54
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: Decluttering thread! Oh I need to share last week early bird voluntarily took some of her papers she saved on her board and recycled them. Allways before I had to help her coose and get rid of things. __________________ 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.

08-18-2014, 06:16 PM	#55
blondie Rose Garden A little bit crunchy, a little bit rock n' roll! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 10,298	Re: Decluttering thread! The 3 lamps my gma gave us 10 years ago are GONE! For some reason I felt bad about getting rid of them, but I HATE them now, so peace out! Sent DH to the store to pick up two cute endtables I saw last night, and then my cruddy old ones I found on a street corner a few years ago will be gone! ---------- Post added at 08:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:02 PM ---------- Oh, and I had him take a bag of books to church. Some I had borrowed ? A long time ago and some to donate. This feels good. __________________ homeschooling mama to four dear ones Lilla Rose Stylist

08-19-2014, 07:10 AM	#57
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! Sewing, crocheting, and painting. Sewing crocheting and painting. And needle felting. And wood working. __________________ 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."

08-20-2014, 12:43 PM	#58
blondie Rose Garden A little bit crunchy, a little bit rock n' roll! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 10,298	Re: Decluttering thread! Huge stack of paper clutter gone and threw away some junky/broken toys. __________________ homeschooling mama to four dear ones Lilla Rose Stylist

08-21-2014, 06:28 AM	#59
WanderingJuniper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,819	Re: Decluttering thread! I went through a box of random work stuff yesterday. Got rid of a bag of random papers that are irreverent and sorted out the remaining to make it function and pleasing to me. Feels good to be able to prep for my year like that. I spend so much time trying to set my kids up for success I was forgetting to do it for myself too.

08-22-2014, 06:39 PM	#60
sunflowermom Rose Garden Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,579	Re: Decluttering thread! We gave a box of toys to a friend's family, then their DS thought it would be fun to box up some toys to trade with our DS. We thought it was super cute and wanted to encourage the sharing, but now we have MORE toys than what we got rid of, and some of them are likely to not be used. __________________ Mae Married my DH in 2/2008 Gave birth my DS 3/2012

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