Decluttering thread! - Page 22

believer · 02-28-2015, 01:54 PM

does returning library books count as decluttering?

rjy9343 · 02-28-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by believer

does returning library books count as decluttering?

Yes. They are one of the hardest things to get out of the house for some reason.

sunflowermom · 02-28-2015, 05:52 PM

I'm almost (temporarily) done decluttering the house, now I'm on to clearing out the storage shed!

blondie · 03-02-2015, 09:34 AM

I am on a constant decluttering/organizing spree, because by the time i "finish", the things are all messy again.

Tossed a stack of magazines! I swear they multiply themselves!

ShepherdsWife · 03-02-2015, 02:35 PM

The garbage disposal got clogged last night so I had to take apart the pipes and unclog it(btw, it doesn't like egg shells). So.....I ended up cleaning and decluttering the underparts of my sink, eeewww!

I have had that area child-locked for so long with very quick open and close times so little hands don't grab certain things...it was in need and it feels so much better when I open it to grab the dish soap.

Soliloquy · 03-02-2015, 04:28 PM

I did about 8 bags last week!

1 stuffed bag of cloth diapers I'm giving to an expectant mom.

3 bags going to the consignment store.

3 bags went to goodwill.

2 bags went in the trash.

I'm on a roll!

---------- Post added at 03:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:13 PM ----------

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Originally Posted by blondie

Tossed a stack of magazines! I swear they multiply themselves!

I forgot, I did that, too!

I had STACKS of Mothering Magazine, API Journal, Pathways, This Old House, Fine Homebuilding, and Martha Stewart Living. I took them all to the "free" shelf at the library. I'm praying the natural/ap parenting magazines encourage some mom out there to listen to her heart.

ECingMama · 03-02-2015, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Soliloquy

I did about 8 bags last week!

1 stuffed bag of cloth diapers I'm giving to an expectant mom.

3 bags going to the consignment store.

3 bags went to goodwill.

2 bags went in the trash.

I'm on a roll!

---------- Post added at 03:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:13 PM ----------

I forgot, I did that, too!

I had STACKS of Mothering Magazine, API Journal, Pathways, This Old House, Fine Homebuilding, and Martha Stewart Living. I took them all to the "free" shelf at the library. I'm praying the natural/ap parenting magazines encourage some mom out there to listen to her heart.

Wahhhhhhhhh. My sister got me a subscription to Mothering.. IT turned out to be their last issue. You could have sold those for big bucks (to ME!!!!)

But I'm sure someone else will be happy to get them!

Chaos Coordinator · 03-02-2015, 06:30 PM

Cleaned a bag of clothes out of my wardrobe today

having things organized by color of the day helped me realize i had way too much and made it easy to toss those few things i was questionable about seeing that i had twelve more in the same color range.

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nursesarah · 03-03-2015, 08:02 AM

Organized my husbands beer glass collection and packed a dozen into a box to give away. We're gonna play a game tonight, if he can tell which ones are gone, he gets to keep them. If not, they go.

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ShepherdsWife · 03-03-2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nursesarah

Organized my husbands beer glass collection and packed a dozen into a box to give away. We're gonna play a game tonight, if he can tell which ones are gone, he gets to keep them. If not, they go.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Love it.

Soliloquy · 03-03-2015, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ECingMama

Wahhhhhhhhh. My sister got me a subscription to Mothering.. IT turned out to be their last issue. You could have sold those for big bucks (to ME!!!!)

But I'm sure someone else will be happy to get them!

Really, even though they were old?

. I figured all that info is online, now.

ECingMama · 03-03-2015, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Soliloquy

Really, even though they were old?

. I figured all that info is online, now.

It's OK. I'm thinking of the happy person who got them.

You know I think you're the best.

......

This is decluttering related. I didn't declutter my baby stuff, but I organized it. Was easily able to find SNS today in case my sister needs it.

It's not hidden in the dreaded junk room. There b isn't a dreaded junk room anymore!!

Chaos Coordinator · 03-05-2015, 12:48 PM

Filled up a bag when cleaning out the bedrooms.

Now I'm procrastinating cleaning the bathrooms

Lady TS · 03-07-2015, 03:56 PM

The IL's came in the house today and the house is a complete mess. I was so embarrassed. MIL was looking around at all the stacks(papers and cheap toys/junk from various places that are "treasures"). I decided that I need to cull all of the stacks of stuff and not care what the kids/dh thinks. It is ridiculous to leave it lay or stack it in the entry living room because there is no place for it and they don't want to bring some boxes to the attic! Trying to give them their space has gotten out of control.

*sigh* I would love to have a good pickup, a week off work and w/o other obligations so I can focus and get it all done (anyone know how to get rid of a ten ton ancient player piano no one wants, and that dh is afraid will destroy our porch due to its sheer weight if we take it out as one piece?)

As it is, I have picked up a black garbage bag of junk, assembled a box and bag to go to thrift store, and a bag of kid clothes to go to a friend...

believer · 03-09-2015, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady TS

(anyone know how to get rid of a ten ton ancient player piano no one wants, and that dh is afraid will destroy our porch due to its sheer weight if we take it out as one piece?)

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.

02-28-2015, 01:54 PM	#316
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02-28-2015, 05:52 PM	#318
sunflowermom Rose Garden Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,579	Re: Decluttering thread! I'm almost (temporarily) done decluttering the house, now I'm on to clearing out the storage shed! __________________ Mae Married my DH in 2/2008 Gave birth my DS 3/2012

03-02-2015, 09:34 AM	#319
blondie Rose Garden A little bit crunchy, a little bit rock n' roll! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 10,298	Re: Decluttering thread! I am on a constant decluttering/organizing spree, because by the time i "finish", the things are all messy again. Tossed a stack of magazines! I swear they multiply themselves! __________________ homeschooling mama to four dear ones Lilla Rose Stylist

03-02-2015, 02:35 PM	#320
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! The garbage disposal got clogged last night so I had to take apart the pipes and unclog it(btw, it doesn't like egg shells). So.....I ended up cleaning and decluttering the underparts of my sink, eeewww! I have had that area child-locked for so long with very quick open and close times so little hands don't grab certain things...it was in need and it feels so much better when I open it to grab the dish soap. __________________ Full-time Mom, Wife, and Sheep Rancher Wife to the "Sheep Man" DS August 2012 DD December 2014

03-02-2015, 06:30 PM	#323
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! Cleaned a bag of clothes out of my wardrobe today having things organized by color of the day helped me realize i had way too much and made it easy to toss those few things i was questionable about seeing that i had twelve more in the same color range. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ 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."

03-03-2015, 08:02 AM	#324
nursesarah Seedling Rose Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12	Re: Decluttering thread! Organized my husbands beer glass collection and packed a dozen into a box to give away. We're gonna play a game tonight, if he can tell which ones are gone, he gets to keep them. If not, they go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-05-2015, 12:48 PM	#328
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! Filled up a bag when cleaning out the bedrooms. Now I'm procrastinating cleaning the bathrooms __________________ 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."

03-07-2015, 03:56 PM	#329
Lady TS Rose Garden Wish I was there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW OH Posts: 10,614	Re: Decluttering thread! The IL's came in the house today and the house is a complete mess. I was so embarrassed. MIL was looking around at all the stacks(papers and cheap toys/junk from various places that are "treasures"). I decided that I need to cull all of the stacks of stuff and not care what the kids/dh thinks. It is ridiculous to leave it lay or stack it in the entry living room because there is no place for it and they don't want to bring some boxes to the attic! Trying to give them their space has gotten out of control. sigh I would love to have a good pickup, a week off work and w/o other obligations so I can focus and get it all done (anyone know how to get rid of a ten ton ancient player piano no one wants, and that dh is afraid will destroy our porch due to its sheer weight if we take it out as one piece?) As it is, I have picked up a black garbage bag of junk, assembled a box and bag to go to thrift store, and a bag of kid clothes to go to a friend... __________________ 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

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