tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post396317889078572473..comments2024-03-29T19:22:11.409+10:00Comments on down to earth: August decluttering challengeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36979801456193207302013-08-17T11:58:13.910+10:002013-08-17T11:58:13.910+10:00I've just found this blog and am revved up and...I've just found this blog and am revved up and raring to go. I know August is half over but better late than never. My husband has been going through his thousands of DVDs, copying them to a portable hard drive and tossing out all but the extra special ones (which are unavailable anywhere). He's a worse packrat than I am, so if he can do it, so can I.joolsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54741077182783976232013-08-17T03:02:53.474+10:002013-08-17T03:02:53.474+10:00I'm just now getting a chance to see this post...I'm just now getting a chance to see this post. I love to declutter, and love to live decluttered--my hubby, not so much--so I'm always in decluttering mode around here, trying to stay ahead of what hubby manages to bring home with him.<br /><br />Another reason that I declutter regularly, especially now that we're getting older ourselves, is that I don't want to leave a huge bunch of stuff for our children to have to deal with when we're gone.<br /><br />I'm happy to say that my hubby is gradually coming around to my way of thinking about decluttering, and he is making progress. :-)<br /><br />~BeckyDecluttering Divahttp://declutteringdiva.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73980785039668016182013-08-10T14:50:22.786+10:002013-08-10T14:50:22.786+10:00I love seeing all the enthusiastic responses to yo...I love seeing all the enthusiastic responses to your Decluttering challenge. How wonderful. I am joining in as well and have linked back to your post for anyone else that is interested.<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />AmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673470550534877117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2988315021289454992013-08-09T16:08:17.147+10:002013-08-09T16:08:17.147+10:00Yes! I am joining you Rhonda!
I am constantly in ...Yes! I am joining you Rhonda!<br /><br />I am constantly in a struggle to declutter, but never quite put enough time into it. I say I will implement the one in, one out policy at least, but even that doesn't happen.<br /><br />But, I was just thinking earlier today that I should do something like this - I was thinking something a little more drastic, like spending 10 minutes every day decluttering. But I will take your challenge and if I do more, than that's great!Kirsten McCullochhttp://sustainablesuburbia.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15906065754118178192013-08-08T11:57:54.144+10:002013-08-08T11:57:54.144+10:00Rhonda..I had to declutter last summer, but I woul...Rhonda..I had to declutter last summer, but I wouldn't recommend this way to anyone! We ended up getting bed bugs from someone's trailer. It was a person who was working for us. Her husband took in a chair that someone had thrown out ( another thing I would NOT recommend doing). The chair had bedbugs. They got them in their trailer, and we got them in our house! It took a lot of work and expense to get rid of them. The only good thing out of this...I HAD to get rid of a lot of stuff. My husband was quite a pack rat, and his room had to be totally cleaned out ( something I had been wanting to do for years, but he wouldn't let me). I had to throw out 2 chairs, and my old bed frame. Now we have metal bed frames and bed bug protectors on all our mattresses and box springs. I still have some stuff in our carport that I plan to sort through when the weather cools off. I made alot of trips to the thrift store, and also threw stuff out. It feels great now to have a de-cluttered house, but this definitely is NOT the way to do it..because of bedbugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49414822923836544562013-08-08T02:49:08.628+10:002013-08-08T02:49:08.628+10:00I have some catching up to do as I am only just re...I have some catching up to do as I am only just reading this now, but I think this sounds good. I am in.BLD in MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497511995276601468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90298009289250590912013-08-07T08:25:37.109+10:002013-08-07T08:25:37.109+10:00You're right, decluttering can be an emotional...You're right, decluttering can be an emotional ordeal. I find that the best way to keep it simple is to do it regularly. I do a major <a href="http://cleaningorangecounty.com/deep-cleaning.php" title="deep cleaning services in Orange County " rel="nofollow">deep cleaning</a> of drawers and cupboards at least twice a year. This summer we trucked 5 huge bags of clothing, books and household items to various charities. That always feels good! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658512103970386321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24416082670092930682013-08-07T07:16:11.055+10:002013-08-07T07:16:11.055+10:00Great idea. As someone mentioned above, sometimes ...Great idea. As someone mentioned above, sometimes the amount of things to sort through is so overwhelming that you don't know where or how to begin.<br /><br />I'm not joining the official challenge but I am decluttering, bit by bit. Last week I rearranged the lounge room just a little and found some toys my children used that my grandchildren no longer use or are broken, so they're in a couple of piles, ready to go! One of my sons and I decluttered the pantry last week as well, so I feel as if I've achieved quite a lot. Roots and Seedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11496050725815960078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52165458736491828502013-08-06T21:53:05.544+10:002013-08-06T21:53:05.544+10:00what a good idea Rhonda. Last year hubby and I tr...what a good idea Rhonda. Last year hubby and I travelled for 2 months (was supposed to be for 3 months - but that's another story) with a camper trailer. <br />We lived out of a largeish overnight bag and survived quite well. Each year when we go on holidays to our caravan in Bright Victoria we take an overnight bag with clothes and use what crockery/cutlery/etc. that is there. Each year I come home thinking I have too many clothes - seriously I could probably go 1 month with out doing any washing! Maybe underwear would need a wash. Ages ago I removed some of hubby's t-shirts from his drawer to the wardrobe as the drawer would no longer close easily. It has all his work t-shirts in it. He never really noticed and I don't think he has actually worn any of the moved tees.<br />Earlier in the year I decided to go thru all my craft magazines and only keep those with projects I thought I might make 1 day. I sent over 200 mags to the local op shop - I did keep about 70 mags. I have gone thru craft supplies and given heaps (2-3 large garbage bags full) to a kindergarten and there is still more I could quite likely get rid of. I have a small bedroom dedicated to craft - and it is overflowing.<br /><br />Maybe I should join everyone with removing 1 or 2 things each day.Joy Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918156260389030213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91861199860090229932013-08-06T21:36:27.967+10:002013-08-06T21:36:27.967+10:00decluttering..this is something I really must do, ...decluttering..this is something I really must do, I really like the idea of 5 items Monday and 1 per day....my biggest hurdle to overcome will be my sewing materials and patterns, thanks for the wake up call to do this , kind regards DarleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10837623011645630062013-08-06T16:49:11.532+10:002013-08-06T16:49:11.532+10:00Margaret, ask these questions over at the forum. T...Margaret, ask these questions over at the forum. There will be plenty of answers there. Also, phone your local council dump and ask about disposing of computers. This is a major problem now and most councils have a special program for computers and printers.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44966532306140225222013-08-06T16:24:38.211+10:002013-08-06T16:24:38.211+10:00Thankyou Rhonda , July was going to be my clear ou...Thankyou Rhonda , July was going to be my clear out rubbish or G.R.O J .( Get rid of Junk) well it didn't happen . I was going to spend every Wednesday in the computer/craft/sewing room and do a de-clutter. So as I failed I started yesterday and emptied the wardrobe.... What do you do with old computers ,printers etc.? The wool I was going to spin , the wool I have in a huge quilt bag, waiting for me to knit something, the U.F.O's (unfinished objects) ,scrapbooking stuff by the ton, teddy bear fabric, stuff I brought from Scotland in 1975 ! I ask you I need help! Sewing projects , magazines (mostly craft) Oh my , oh my , oh my ! HELP! <br /> Margaret Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53376859704868858862013-08-06T14:29:58.272+10:002013-08-06T14:29:58.272+10:00My daughter just turned 2 and I went through all h...My daughter just turned 2 and I went through all her baby clothes from the first 18 months of her life that no longer fit. There is a car boot load. I have no idea how I accumulated so many clothes. Most are in fabulous condition so I'm trying to find a women's shelter to give them to. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749565738071268883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34187334674888173712013-08-06T13:54:26.866+10:002013-08-06T13:54:26.866+10:00I'll hop ... (in the box)...on board...I'm...I'll hop ... (in the box)...on board...I'm a regular declutterer...it simplifies life:-)...and I need to declutter the dining room's side board.....my challenge, because I LOVE old china....<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55951046581194981152013-08-06T10:56:43.604+10:002013-08-06T10:56:43.604+10:00My first Monday de-cluttering: Am giving away
...My first Monday de-cluttering: Am giving away<br /> 1. Pair of leather shoes that belonged to my mother<br /> 2. Pair of leather shoes that belonged to my mother<br /> 3. Leather purse<br /> 4. Cotton skirt<br /> 5. Cotton sweatervichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428581552807859803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1631369232421288542013-08-06T08:41:23.714+10:002013-08-06T08:41:23.714+10:00I always think of a Clutterbug as someone who is h...I always think of a Clutterbug as someone who is hampered by their possessions and forced to crawl slowly through and around their life. Once that clutter is gone you become a Clutterbird - soaring through your life. Until you have de-cluttered you never really know how much weight you have been carrying and what a freeing sensation this can be. This is a great challenge.<br /><br />So far I have two crocks and a set of yellow ware bowls and six cook books and I know exactly who to give these items to. They are young and just starting out.<br /><br />SunnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17921434236005998632013-08-06T08:03:01.343+10:002013-08-06T08:03:01.343+10:00Marvellous timing, as always, Rhonda. We desperat...Marvellous timing, as always, Rhonda. We desperately need a clearout! This past weekend (and today), I've filled a black sack of rubbish, found a huge pile of catalogues (why on earth was I keeping them?) to recycle and am going through my clothes (so far have about half a sack) to sell or donate. Less is more!Sonatahttp://musingsoftheslightlymad.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88178479254579518042013-08-06T07:40:01.073+10:002013-08-06T07:40:01.073+10:00I'm in. I'll start tonight after work and ...I'm in. I'll start tonight after work and will add 6 items to make up for yesterday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68038030265097639812013-08-06T07:30:29.674+10:002013-08-06T07:30:29.674+10:00We're getting rid of a load of clutter at the ...We're getting rid of a load of clutter at the moment - we will be moving soon. We're going to see what we can sell, what to give away and what to bin. Dayamitranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88152023121500959972013-08-06T06:06:26.139+10:002013-08-06T06:06:26.139+10:00No I can't...not yet.No I can't...not yet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758926343154376267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26101799644683286822013-08-06T04:18:58.104+10:002013-08-06T04:18:58.104+10:00I'm in---but I fear the husband will be the gr...I'm in---but I fear the husband will be the greatest challenge to this!Kay_R_in_WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08866536044867983881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89980375812987278822013-08-06T04:14:19.888+10:002013-08-06T04:14:19.888+10:00Hi Rhonda, You read my thoughts. I had definitel...Hi Rhonda, You read my thoughts. I had definitely decided to do some decluttering this month and your post was a good kick up the whatsit for me to get started. I have been in this house for 32 years and even with some clear outs over the years there is still a mountain of stuff lurking in corners. I have a lot of garage space and it's so easy to just dump stuff there and ignore it. Thanks!<br />Anne, Sussex EnglandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10897049586138196022013-08-06T03:54:06.145+10:002013-08-06T03:54:06.145+10:00It seems like lots of blogland ladies are talking ...It seems like lots of blogland ladies are talking about decluttering this month. <br />I know I need to hop to it. <br />I really like those cups. My grandma has a set similar to it, but I do believe they're yellow.<br />Have a lovely day Rhonda!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570943780755631241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13219474175578192452013-08-06T01:47:51.495+10:002013-08-06T01:47:51.495+10:00My sister is having a fundraising garage sale this...My sister is having a fundraising garage sale this weekend so I have been slowly collecting items that we no longer need. I'm in that group who, due to frugality, actually tends to keep things just in case. I've seen so many friends who got rid of all of their baby things scramble to find what they needed when another one came along a few years later. As our family grows, we're in the stage of adding more than removing (picking up a mattress for my son's new bed tonight so that the baby can move into the crib, for example). BUT, I'm reminding myself that there are parts of my life that I have moved away from at this point of my life as mommy or areas that my taste has simply changed and it is fine to move on from those things. The worst are gifts from people I care about--will they be hurt if I get rid of this? I have to remind myself that I never liked it or the kids never used it and they will never know unless I tell them.kharkingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41003622737870368742013-08-06T00:27:09.833+10:002013-08-06T00:27:09.833+10:00What a great regimented way to tackle decluttering...What a great regimented way to tackle decluttering. Oftentimes it's so overwhelming you just don't know where to start, so you don't. Your method puts the task into small manageable chunks. I may have to go tackle my closet now. LOL<br /><br />~Taylor-Made Ranch~<br />Wolfe City, TexasTexas Homesteaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875287623361173707noreply@blogger.com