DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! - Page 9

hey mommy · 02-03-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by klpmommy

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Originally Posted by hey mommy

Oh, I guess I'm out, because I haven't done anything... Maybe next time.

there are still quite a few days left in 2009

Umm, silly me was thinking it was just a January thing..

I'm such a dork..

TrinMama · 02-04-2009, 05:36 AM

I dropped off another huge donation last weekend.

mom2_AthruZ · 02-04-2009, 07:03 AM

Way to go everyone!!

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156 running total

1 broken plastic play kitchen toy
2wooden puzzles that have been missing pieces for years.

1 wooden block puzzle thingy that made noise--annoying
1 3ring binder that didn't close right
1 small canister from the kitchen
1 bouncy ball
____________________

7 total

Running total 163

02-07-2009, 12:08 PM

57
+ 2 bath rugs & 5pcs of something... hmmm, I can't remember now what I got rid of, but I know there were 5 of them

New total: 64

And a question...

What's the best re-use of outgrown kids' sneakers? L&L have both worn theirs for about a year so they're pretty beat up (too much for me to bother saving them for another child to wear) so what do I do with them? Just chuck it in with my regular all-purpose donation? Or is there a better, specific charity that anyone knows of that can use such things?

klpmommy · 02-08-2009, 06:07 PM

Well, I shredded more 2007 papers today, I need one more day of shredding & I can put the shredder aside for while.

And I threw away 2 books. Yup, in the trash. One had some major page tears & the sheer amount of tape it would take to fix would make it a pain to read, you know? And the other was really more of a bunch of loose papers in a cover. Neither was read-able any more. DH will not be happy if he realizes that Ithrew them away, but honestly, all they are doing atm is taking up space.

I also added about 5 books to my library donation pile.

TrinMama · 02-09-2009, 01:34 PM

The other day I was putting away important docs and found some emails dh had saved from his ex-gf. uh

I bet he didn't even remember them being there. They're gone now.

Along with about 5 papers of college roommate/workstudy info.

Mama Bird · 02-09-2009, 01:52 PM

Ooh! I want in on this. I may be late coming to this game, but you ladies had better watch out! (Yes, I'm talking smack!) 5 people and a dog in less than 1000 square feet...I'm motivated!!!

So far this week: 5 maternity items that I'll never wear again!

02-09-2009, 02:22 PM

Welcome Haley

64+
5 happy meal toys donated to Lucas' classroom "prize box"
2 pairs Stride Rite sneakers going to the second-hand store

New Total: 71

Maggirayne · 02-09-2009, 06:18 PM

Woohoo! I got so inspired by this!

I went through my winter clothes, my summer clothes, my hanging clothes and most of DD's 2T/24 mo stuff and got rid of:
Mine: 48
Hers: 39
Cleaning stuff I don't use: 8
Shoes: 6
Pantry: 4
= 105 + 23
128
I am so inspired!

Mama Bird · 02-11-2009, 01:31 PM

Wow! This is kind of addictive.

In the laundry room/launch pad area:

18 pieces of school-related paper in the recycle bin
small box - recycle
2 winter hats to freecycle
2 pr. mittens to freecycle
scarf to freecycle
backpack to freecycle
lg box to recycle
diaper bag to freecycle
5 unloved socks that are too holey for rags to the trash
bottle of fabric softener to freecycle
3 nursing shirts to a GCM mama

Today's total (so far!) 37 items!

Running total: 42 items

ETA: I figured while I was sitting at the 'puter anyway, I'd organize my bookmarks, desktop, and emails. Are you ready to be ashamed of my hoarding habits?

Emails: 25
Desktop: 3
Bookmarks:

71

And yes, I did dump the trashes.

So, that's 99 things on the computer, giving me more time with my housework.

Total today: 136!

Running total: 141 items! I feel fantastic!

ETA: 17 outgrown diaper covers to Freecycle!

New running total: 158

Grover · 02-14-2009, 07:20 AM

Previous total 613
Ivebeen busy de cluttering
1 stroller
1 trike
1 credit card
20 pieces of artwork
3 stale boxes of cereal
dog medication
vacum cleaner
model smurf house
12 stuffed toys
3 sweaters
2 empty potato head boxes
3 plastic containers with no matching lids
1 pillow
15 emails
a purseful of receipts
one purse-broken
one wallet- broken
2 comics
a broken toy
one shoe
one magazine
3 holiday brochures
3 feeding bras
8 odd socks
4 maternity pants
Argos catalogue
One mostly used jar of mincemeat

Total for this week = 90
New grand total
703 down 1306 to go

02-14-2009, 11:46 AM

Sam, you're on fire!

02-17-2009, 08:30 PM

Wow. this is great. I'm jumping in... first post soon.

Grover · 02-18-2009, 09:52 AM

Katie
Thankyou.I think this has been so liberating and its helping to get my house in shape.I think its having an amzing effect on my home and my family-so thankyou for inspiring me to take on this challenge.
Next things to be rehomed are my slings-Im donating them to the local breastfeeding support group.I am going to keep my hotsling and EITHER my Maya ring or my CNC MT sling just for those rare times when S consents to having a ride-he walks most places now and really doesnt want a sling ride anymore.I have had requests from my DD to keep a couple for her

anyhow Its quite nice to look forward to the future and feel like we are moving on...I havent felt positive about being baby free till now-but now it does feel very right.

Long post
anyhow went through my computer and deleted 21 items

02-18-2009, 02:40 PM

Welcome MessyBee

That update was great Sam

old total 71
+ 19 bookmarks deleted (I have many more to do

)

NEW TOTAL: 90

Geeze, only 90? I know I can do better than that

But the big stuff needs to wait until it's warm enough to be in the garage/basement to do some major cleaning & d/c down there. In the meantime I'm planning some painting projects (living & dining rooms are first on the list) so I'm bound to do some d/c as I go... cuz I don't want to move all that stuff twice

02-04-2009, 05:36 AM	#122
TrinMama Deactivated Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California Posts: 8,150	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! I dropped off another huge donation last weekend.

02-07-2009, 12:08 PM	#124
KatieMae Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! 57 + 2 bath rugs & 5pcs of something... hmmm, I can't remember now what I got rid of, but I know there were 5 of them New total: 64 And a question... What's the best re-use of outgrown kids' sneakers? L&L have both worn theirs for about a year so they're pretty beat up (too much for me to bother saving them for another child to wear) so what do I do with them? Just chuck it in with my regular all-purpose donation? Or is there a better, specific charity that anyone knows of that can use such things?

02-08-2009, 06:07 PM	#125
klpmommy Deactivated Beware the gorgon, she's having a bad hair day Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DFW area Posts: 54,024	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! Well, I shredded more 2007 papers today, I need one more day of shredding & I can put the shredder aside for while. And I threw away 2 books. Yup, in the trash. One had some major page tears & the sheer amount of tape it would take to fix would make it a pain to read, you know? And the other was really more of a bunch of loose papers in a cover. Neither was read-able any more. DH will not be happy if he realizes that Ithrew them away, but honestly, all they are doing atm is taking up space. I also added about 5 books to my library donation pile.

02-09-2009, 01:34 PM	#126
TrinMama Deactivated Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California Posts: 8,150	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! The other day I was putting away important docs and found some emails dh had saved from his ex-gf. uh I bet he didn't even remember them being there. They're gone now. Along with about 5 papers of college roommate/workstudy info.

02-09-2009, 01:52 PM	#127
Mama Bird Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,893	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! Ooh! I want in on this. I may be late coming to this game, but you ladies had better watch out! (Yes, I'm talking smack!) 5 people and a dog in less than 1000 square feet...I'm motivated!!! So far this week: 5 maternity items that I'll never wear again!

02-09-2009, 02:22 PM	#128
KatieMae Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! Welcome Haley 64+ 5 happy meal toys donated to Lucas' classroom "prize box" 2 pairs Stride Rite sneakers going to the second-hand store New Total: 71

02-09-2009, 06:18 PM	#129
Maggirayne Rose Garden Standing for gentleness and honesty Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Looking for Hope Posts: 12,027	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! Woohoo! I got so inspired by this! I went through my winter clothes, my summer clothes, my hanging clothes and most of DD's 2T/24 mo stuff and got rid of: Mine: 48 Hers: 39 Cleaning stuff I don't use: 8 Shoes: 6 Pantry: 4 = 105 + 23 128 I am so inspired! __________________ Maggi, Tw irler of the Umbrella of Silliness Mama to two sweet littles and 3 angels 12/4/11 10/7/13 12/8/13 Grace is not a destination, it's a journey. I first learned to show grace to my child that was not shown to me, then I learned to accept it for myself, and only recently have I been able to have grace for others more. ~Sweetpeasmommy A

02-11-2009, 01:31 PM	#130
Mama Bird Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,893	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! Wow! This is kind of addictive. In the laundry room/launch pad area: 18 pieces of school-related paper in the recycle bin small box - recycle 2 winter hats to freecycle 2 pr. mittens to freecycle scarf to freecycle backpack to freecycle lg box to recycle diaper bag to freecycle 5 unloved socks that are too holey for rags to the trash bottle of fabric softener to freecycle 3 nursing shirts to a GCM mama Today's total (so far!) 37 items! Running total: 42 items ETA: I figured while I was sitting at the 'puter anyway, I'd organize my bookmarks, desktop, and emails. Are you ready to be ashamed of my hoarding habits? Emails: 25 Desktop: 3 Bookmarks: 71 And yes, I did dump the trashes. So, that's 99 things on the computer, giving me more time with my housework. Total today: 136! Running total: 141 items! I feel fantastic! ETA: 17 outgrown diaper covers to Freecycle! New running total: 158

02-14-2009, 07:20 AM	#131
Grover Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 9,032	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! Previous total 613 Ivebeen busy de cluttering 1 stroller 1 trike 1 credit card 20 pieces of artwork 3 stale boxes of cereal dog medication vacum cleaner model smurf house 12 stuffed toys 3 sweaters 2 empty potato head boxes 3 plastic containers with no matching lids 1 pillow 15 emails a purseful of receipts one purse-broken one wallet- broken 2 comics a broken toy one shoe one magazine 3 holiday brochures 3 feeding bras 8 odd socks 4 maternity pants Argos catalogue One mostly used jar of mincemeat Total for this week = 90 New grand total 703 down 1306 to go __________________ 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 .

02-14-2009, 11:46 AM	#132
KatieMae Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! Sam, you're on fire!

02-17-2009, 08:30 PM	#133
MessyBee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! Wow. this is great. I'm jumping in... first post soon.

02-18-2009, 09:52 AM	#134
Grover Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 9,032	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! Katie Thankyou.I think this has been so liberating and its helping to get my house in shape.I think its having an amzing effect on my home and my family-so thankyou for inspiring me to take on this challenge. Next things to be rehomed are my slings-Im donating them to the local breastfeeding support group.I am going to keep my hotsling and EITHER my Maya ring or my CNC MT sling just for those rare times when S consents to having a ride-he walks most places now and really doesnt want a sling ride anymore.I have had requests from my DD to keep a couple for her anyhow Its quite nice to look forward to the future and feel like we are moving on...I havent felt positive about being baby free till now-but now it does feel very right. Long post anyhow went through my computer and deleted 21 items __________________ 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 .

02-18-2009, 02:40 PM	#135
KatieMae Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: 2009 items in 2009! Welcome MessyBee That update was great Sam old total 71 + 19 bookmarks deleted (I have many more to do ) NEW TOTAL: 90 Geeze, only 90? I know I can do better than that But the big stuff needs to wait until it's warm enough to be in the garage/basement to do some major cleaning & d/c down there. In the meantime I'm planning some painting projects (living & dining rooms are first on the list) so I'm bound to do some d/c as I go... cuz I don't want to move all that stuff twice

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