Decluttering thread! - Page 23

Lady TS · 03-13-2015, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by believer

Have you tried listing it on Freecycle or Craigslist for free? Are there local garage sale and free stuff groups on facebook? I would try those things. If no one will come get it that way, then call Salvation Army or other donation places and see if any will take it out of your house.

I haven't, because dh is afraid the people will trash the floor/porch.

Honestly, as much as I hate to do it, it is looking like I may need to take a crowbar to it and take it out in pieces...

Johns_Gal · 03-13-2015, 10:09 AM

I need to be here. We're movning and it is crazy in this house right now. DH wnts to keep or sell stuff, I'm like "Get it out of here right now!"

I gave away two bags of kid's clothes this week. You know it's a mess when your toddler points to your bedroom and tells you "Pick up, pick up!"

Blue-EyedLady · 03-13-2015, 06:04 PM

Purged a bag of my clothes. Just need to get it out of the house now.

easygoinmomma · 03-13-2015, 07:32 PM

I put 1 large bag of stuffed animals, 3 bags of baby clothes, and 1 bag of my clothes into the truck to take to the Salvation Army on Sunday.

ShepherdsWife · 03-15-2015, 03:35 PM

As this baby is outgrowing, I am getting rid of the baby blankets, receiving blankets and extras that I never used for either of the two kids.

Blue-EyedLady · 03-26-2015, 08:37 PM

I finally dropped off that bag of clothes at the thrift shop!

Lady TS · 03-27-2015, 05:09 AM

Made a thrift store run to drop off a load. Maybe I will purge some more today, since I am home. Weather is yucky and I don't want to grocery shop in it today....

believer · 03-27-2015, 04:19 PM

I took a bag of old towels to the SPCA this week. I scheduled a pick up for Monday for a charity to come and get stuff. I have some things ready for them in the garage and will go through stuff to see if I have more to add over the weekend. And I just bagged up two bags of books to sell at Half-Price Books - not sure when I will get over there with them yet - probably next weekend.

rjy9343 · 04-04-2015, 02:18 PM

I have three bags to go to Goodwill and threw out a bunch of things in the bathroom. We also boxed up almost all of Ivy's toys and put them in the attic so that she can keep her room in order. (She loved the idea and is very happy we did that. I would have had a massive melt down if my parents even suggested, let alone did it). I am going to clean out the coat closet and my bathroom this week.
We need to decide what to do with all of the clothes Ivy has outgrown as well. I want to take them to the consignment store/donate them, my husband wants to have a yard sale. We will set something in stone about that tonight so that it can be done and over soon.

believer · 04-04-2015, 02:53 PM

I started my new job at the library this week and they sell donated used books, so instead of half-price books, I took my two bags of books to the library. I also boxed up some books that dh said he was not sure if he wanted to part with (but they are available online so he might), and they are in the attic now. I figure if they are there awhile, eventually he will say it is ok to donate them.

rjy9343 · 04-04-2015, 03:41 PM

I just discovered my bread machine is dead. I called the trash service to see how to dispose of it and moved it to the garage so that it does not get put back into the pantry. Monday, I'll either put in the trash or put on the curb for pick up depending on what they tell me.

princessrhani · 04-05-2015, 06:08 AM

Has anyone done the KonMari method of decluttering ?

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Aerynne · 04-05-2015, 08:38 AM

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Has anyone done the KonMari method of decluttering ?

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I am working on it and mostly done. I have always been a good declutterer and a minimalist, but it took my decluttering to a whole new level! We got rid of a ton of furniture (I didn't think we had extra), books, clothes, etc.

Soliloquy · 04-05-2015, 09:36 AM

I skimmed an article by the author of "Stuffocation" and he encouraged everyone to take the money they would normally spend on "stuff" (for us that's mostly birthdays & Christmas) and spend it on experiences. I love that idea. I think for birthdays they'll get one gift to open and the rest in experiences.

We just took our first real vacation in 7 years and I want to do more traveling.

Horseback riding, museum memberships, day trips, weekend trips, lessons, team sports, etc.

believer · 04-05-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Soliloquy

I skimmed an article by the author of "Stuffocation" and he encouraged everyone to take the money they would normally spend on "stuff" (for us that's mostly birthdays & Christmas) and spend it on experiences. I love that idea. I think for birthdays they'll get one gift to open and the rest in experiences.

We just took our first real vacation in 7 years and I want to do more traveling.

Horseback riding, museum memberships, day trips, weekend trips, lessons, team sports, etc.

That is great! I read and enjoyed that book. It is quite good. I am currently reading "the life-changing magic of tidying up". So silly. But, I am decluttering more. I just bagged up some craft supplies that I will try to sell and if they don't sell, I will donate them and I started another donation box in the garage.

03-13-2015, 10:09 AM	#332
Johns_Gal Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,764	Re: Decluttering thread! I need to be here. We're movning and it is crazy in this house right now. DH wnts to keep or sell stuff, I'm like "Get it out of here right now!" I gave away two bags of kid's clothes this week. You know it's a mess when your toddler points to your bedroom and tells you "Pick up, pick up!"

03-13-2015, 06:04 PM	#333
Blue-EyedLady Rose Garden The Lion Cub Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 10,798	Re: Decluttering thread! Purged a bag of my clothes. Just need to get it out of the house now. __________________ 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

03-13-2015, 07:32 PM	#334
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 put 1 large bag of stuffed animals, 3 bags of baby clothes, and 1 bag of my clothes into the truck to take to the Salvation Army on Sunday. __________________ ~Normajean~ (isfj) wife to Hubby Hotwheels and momma to all boys The Manatee Lishy Doodles Goose and Charlie the litter trained Chihuahua

03-15-2015, 03:35 PM	#335
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! As this baby is outgrowing, I am getting rid of the baby blankets, receiving blankets and extras that I never used for either of the two kids. __________________ Full-time Mom, Wife, and Sheep Rancher Wife to the "Sheep Man" DS August 2012 DD December 2014

03-26-2015, 08:37 PM	#336
Blue-EyedLady Rose Garden The Lion Cub Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 10,798	Re: Decluttering thread! I finally dropped off that bag of clothes at the thrift shop! __________________ 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

03-27-2015, 05:09 AM	#337
Lady TS Rose Garden Wish I was there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW OH Posts: 10,614	Re: Decluttering thread! Made a thrift store run to drop off a load. Maybe I will purge some more today, since I am home. Weather is yucky and I don't want to grocery shop in it today.... __________________ Tanya InTJ Wife to Randy Mom to: Brownie-18, RockSalt-16, LuLu-going on 14 and Avery, with the Lord September 2010 In essentials, Unity In non-essentials, Liberty In all things, Charity My Blogs: Living Healthy in the Modern World and Wordy Musings

03-27-2015, 04:19 PM	#338
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: Decluttering thread! I took a bag of old towels to the SPCA this week. I scheduled a pick up for Monday for a charity to come and get stuff. I have some things ready for them in the garage and will go through stuff to see if I have more to add over the weekend. And I just bagged up two bags of books to sell at Half-Price Books - not sure when I will get over there with them yet - probably next weekend. __________________ 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/

04-04-2015, 02:18 PM	#339
rjy9343 Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 10,090	Re: Decluttering thread! I have three bags to go to Goodwill and threw out a bunch of things in the bathroom. We also boxed up almost all of Ivy's toys and put them in the attic so that she can keep her room in order. (She loved the idea and is very happy we did that. I would have had a massive melt down if my parents even suggested, let alone did it). I am going to clean out the coat closet and my bathroom this week. We need to decide what to do with all of the clothes Ivy has outgrown as well. I want to take them to the consignment store/donate them, my husband wants to have a yard sale. We will set something in stone about that tonight so that it can be done and over soon. __________________ 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

04-04-2015, 02:53 PM	#340
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: Decluttering thread! I started my new job at the library this week and they sell donated used books, so instead of half-price books, I took my two bags of books to the library. I also boxed up some books that dh said he was not sure if he wanted to part with (but they are available online so he might), and they are in the attic now. I figure if they are there awhile, eventually he will say it is ok to donate them. __________________ 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/

04-04-2015, 03:41 PM	#341
rjy9343 Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 10,090	Re: Decluttering thread! I just discovered my bread machine is dead. I called the trash service to see how to dispose of it and moved it to the garage so that it does not get put back into the pantry. Monday, I'll either put in the trash or put on the curb for pick up depending on what they tell me. __________________ 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

04-05-2015, 06:08 AM	#342
princessrhani Deactivated Married to Samuel since 2008, Mama to Esther Rose since 2013. Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 10	Re: Decluttering thread! Has anyone done the KonMari method of decluttering ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-05-2015, 09:36 AM	#344
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Decluttering thread! I skimmed an article by the author of "Stuffocation" and he encouraged everyone to take the money they would normally spend on "stuff" (for us that's mostly birthdays & Christmas) and spend it on experiences. I love that idea. I think for birthdays they'll get one gift to open and the rest in experiences. We just took our first real vacation in 7 years and I want to do more traveling. Horseback riding, museum memberships, day trips, weekend trips, lessons, team sports, etc.

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