Decluttering thread! - Page 33

RiverRock · 03-05-2016, 03:38 PM

I started cleaning out our attic/storage space. I went through all the kids clothes and a garbage bag full is already in the bin, and another garbage bag full is in the car to be donated. I just started my 4th and last load of clothes that I want my youngest 2 to try on, and the clothes they don't want will be taken to Once Upon a Child on Wednesday (I will already be in that part of town with extra time).

rjy9343 · 03-05-2016, 04:35 PM

James cleaned out the garage and got rid of all of the things I have been threatening to throw out for about a year. It's all gone! I cleared out under the kitchen sink and will deal with some stuff in the living room after the kids go to bed.
Tomorrow I want do another cabinet and my laundry area. I don't know if it will happen or not, but I am going to try.

Blue-EyedLady · 03-05-2016, 05:15 PM

I organized the workshop today, and I think it looks GREAT! DH is pleased with it, too. I made room in there for all the yard tools and chemicals, so they can be locked up now. I threw out a bunch of stuff from our old shed, and made room so the kids' tips and bikes can be in there. Maybe their stuff will last longer if it's out of the weather. Around here, the sun it's as damaging as the rain!

There's room in the workshop for more storage now. That's the next step, but we're supposed to get rain tomorrow, do it will have to wait a few more days.

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2sunshines · 03-05-2016, 05:53 PM

I am in full decluttering mode. We are doing some remodelling, which required the full emptying of the living room and the playroom so that helped a ton with having to actually touch and move every single item. Many items did just get moved to the garage BUT because of time crunch BUT I am planning to be incredibly meticulous with what re-enters the rooms after the remodel.

rjy9343 · 03-05-2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 2sunshines

I am in full decluttering mode. We are doing some remodelling, which required the full emptying of the living room and the playroom so that helped a ton with having to actually touch and move every single item. Many items did just get moved to the garage BUT because of time crunch BUT I am planning to be incredibly meticulous with what re-enters the rooms after the remodel.

That's the perfect time for smuggling things off the premises.

2sunshines · 03-06-2016, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rjy9343

That's the perfect time for smuggling things off the premises.

a lot of that already happened during the emptying process. Even more will happen during the return the the rooms process.

Michele123 · 03-06-2016, 06:51 AM

Anyone here trying the Konmari method?

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RiverRock · 03-06-2016, 07:34 AM

Apparently I need to drop off donations early on a Saturday. I went at 4pm to my closest thrift store and a sign was up that they weren't receiving any more donations that day.

2sunshines · 03-06-2016, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Michele123

Anyone here trying the Konmari method?

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Yep. Tho i do a variety of "methods" but hers absolutely impacts my decluttering. Her book is fantastic! Some weird parts sure, but overall fantastic.

Grover · 03-12-2016, 10:07 AM

4 bags of out grown clothes donated. Really need to work on the accumulated junkon the garden.

Michele123 · 03-12-2016, 12:24 PM

I have several boxes in the basement for a yard sale I'm planning this spring (probably June) and the cats have eaten one of the boxes to shreds! Ug.

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rjy9343 · 03-13-2016, 01:36 PM

My week has been really busy, so I haven't had time to clear out things, but I have had such an easy time keeping up with things, so I have done a lot more than I realized.
I intend to clear out some shoes and books along with all of the clothes the kids just outgrew. I have a couple of things in the kitchen I want to get out of here, so I figure I have a box or two to haul away.

2sunshines · 03-13-2016, 04:03 PM

I am so thankful that this thread keeps popping up as a constant reminder to me!

I am in full spring cleaning mode. My girls have asked to go shopping to buy clothes that they think they need... So I made them make a list of items they feel the are in need of, then go through their existing drawers, pull out what they don't wear, don't like, or no longer fits, so that we have an accurate idea of what they already own, and then I will consider shopping for new (thrift, so new to them

).

It was fantastic because we were able to get rid of a lot of unused clothing that has just been sitting in their drawers. And picked up a few needed items to compensate and things are looking good.

I love the feeling that decluttering gives me.

knitlove · 03-13-2016, 04:20 PM

I need to mail out hand me down clothes and take pictures of all my clothes to see if any one here wants it.

backtobasicsmum · 03-13-2016, 04:56 PM

I feel like I'm continually sticking my head in random places and pulling out stuff we no longer like/use. There are three boxes in the back of Dh 's car to drop off for donations.

I'm also down to four pairs of shoes. :rock on. I've only got the ones we bought in the last year that are actually high quality and keep my back in alignment.

03-05-2016, 03:38 PM	#481
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Decluttering thread! I started cleaning out our attic/storage space. I went through all the kids clothes and a garbage bag full is already in the bin, and another garbage bag full is in the car to be donated. I just started my 4th and last load of clothes that I want my youngest 2 to try on, and the clothes they don't want will be taken to Once Upon a Child on Wednesday (I will already be in that part of town with extra time). __________________ 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.

03-05-2016, 04:35 PM	#482
rjy9343 Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 10,090	Re: Decluttering thread! James cleaned out the garage and got rid of all of the things I have been threatening to throw out for about a year. It's all gone! I cleared out under the kitchen sink and will deal with some stuff in the living room after the kids go to bed. Tomorrow I want do another cabinet and my laundry area. I don't know if it will happen or not, but I am going to try. __________________ 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

03-05-2016, 05:15 PM	#483
Blue-EyedLady Rose Garden The Lion Cub Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 10,798	Re: Decluttering thread! I organized the workshop today, and I think it looks GREAT! DH is pleased with it, too. I made room in there for all the yard tools and chemicals, so they can be locked up now. I threw out a bunch of stuff from our old shed, and made room so the kids' tips and bikes can be in there. Maybe their stuff will last longer if it's out of the weather. Around here, the sun it's as damaging as the rain! There's room in the workshop for more storage now. That's the next step, but we're supposed to get rain tomorrow, do it will have to wait a few more days. 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

03-05-2016, 05:53 PM	#484
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 am in full decluttering mode. We are doing some remodelling, which required the full emptying of the living room and the playroom so that helped a ton with having to actually touch and move every single item. Many items did just get moved to the garage BUT because of time crunch BUT I am planning to be incredibly meticulous with what re-enters the rooms after the remodel. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

03-06-2016, 06:51 AM	#487
Michele123 Rose Trellis Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Middle of Nowhere, MN Posts: 1,544	Re: Decluttering thread! Anyone here trying the Konmari method? 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

03-06-2016, 07:34 AM	#488
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Decluttering thread! Apparently I need to drop off donations early on a Saturday. I went at 4pm to my closest thrift store and a sign was up that they weren't receiving any more donations that day. __________________ 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.

03-12-2016, 10:07 AM	#490
Grover Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 9,032	Re: Decluttering thread! 4 bags of out grown clothes donated. Really need to work on the accumulated junkon the garden. __________________ Sam 6 kids spread over a quarter of a century. Home educating 3. One is getting married later this year Two have flown the nest. Grandma to four .

03-12-2016, 12:24 PM	#491
Michele123 Rose Trellis Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Middle of Nowhere, MN Posts: 1,544	Re: Decluttering thread! I have several boxes in the basement for a yard sale I'm planning this spring (probably June) and the cats have eaten one of the boxes to shreds! Ug. 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

03-13-2016, 01:36 PM	#492
rjy9343 Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 10,090	Re: Decluttering thread! My week has been really busy, so I haven't had time to clear out things, but I have had such an easy time keeping up with things, so I have done a lot more than I realized. I intend to clear out some shoes and books along with all of the clothes the kids just outgrew. I have a couple of things in the kitchen I want to get out of here, so I figure I have a box or two to haul away. __________________ 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

03-13-2016, 04:03 PM	#493
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 am so thankful that this thread keeps popping up as a constant reminder to me! I am in full spring cleaning mode. My girls have asked to go shopping to buy clothes that they think they need... So I made them make a list of items they feel the are in need of, then go through their existing drawers, pull out what they don't wear, don't like, or no longer fits, so that we have an accurate idea of what they already own, and then I will consider shopping for new (thrift, so new to them ). It was fantastic because we were able to get rid of a lot of unused clothing that has just been sitting in their drawers. And picked up a few needed items to compensate and things are looking good. I love the feeling that decluttering gives me. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

03-13-2016, 04:20 PM	#494
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: Decluttering thread! I need to mail out hand me down clothes and take pictures of all my clothes to see if any one here wants it. __________________ 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.

03-13-2016, 04:56 PM	#495
backtobasicsmum Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 29,784	Re: Decluttering thread! I feel like I'm continually sticking my head in random places and pulling out stuff we no longer like/use. There are three boxes in the back of Dh 's car to drop off for donations. I'm also down to four pairs of shoes. :rock on. I've only got the ones we bought in the last year that are actually high quality and keep my back in alignment. __________________ 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

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