I got 5" of closet space back! ~smirk~
(1) 10 compartment hanging shoe rack - sent to MDC mama
Total: 245/2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Jan 23
More bathroom declutter!
(4) expired vitamin bottles - tossed, bottles recycled
Total: 244/2008
(4) expired vitamin bottles - tossed, bottles recycled
Total: 244/2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Jan 22
So this was a bit of an odd one, but it's still outta my house!
(1) Roxy shoe box given to our mother's helper -- she's going to make a light out of it!
Total: 240/2008
(1) Roxy shoe box given to our mother's helper -- she's going to make a light out of it!
Total: 240/2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Jan 21
I could blame my lingering cold on my lack of declutter, but really, I'm just starting to get to the meat of things. It's easy to declutter the pile of stuff that's been sitting in the corner and just needs to be gone. Harder, however, is going through the bookshelves and closets, finding things that have been stored away for future projects or family members or for sentimental value. It's an effort in clearing my emotional space as much as my physical. Ah well.
A small addition, in lieu of actually tossing anything this weekend:
(3) boxes of pregnancy tea - to MDC mama
Total: 239/2008
A small addition, in lieu of actually tossing anything this weekend:
(3) boxes of pregnancy tea - to MDC mama
Total: 239/2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Jan 17
I'm suffering a wee bit of illness, so things have come to a dramatic crawl. I did manage to get to the post office, however, so at least something happened. I may consider getting over this cold as decluttering by one. This thing has lingered too long!
(5) decks of collectible cards - shipped
(1) game returned to friend
Total: 236/2008
(5) decks of collectible cards - shipped
(1) game returned to friend
Total: 236/2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Jan 14
It's amazing what one trip to the post office will do to my numbers. ~grin~
(1) book sent out - Bookins
(6) diaper wraps sent out to MDC mama
(3) CD holder cases sent to family
(2) pairs of socks returned -- too fuzzy ~boo~
Total: 230/2008
(1) book sent out - Bookins
(6) diaper wraps sent out to MDC mama
(3) CD holder cases sent to family
(2) pairs of socks returned -- too fuzzy ~boo~
Total: 230/2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Jan 13
More actual progress. Finally went through the top drawers in the bathrooms. It's amazing what can collect in such a small space. The master bathroom top drawer was completely unusable because it was so cluttered with stuff. Mostly expired stuff to be exact. As of this evening, I can actually put the things on the counter in the drawer! A clean countertop... I could cry I'm so happy.
(7) broken hair clips - trashed
(23) make-up, expired or broken - trashed
Total: 218/2008
(7) broken hair clips - trashed
(23) make-up, expired or broken - trashed
Total: 218/2008
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Jan 12
I finally had time to go through all the baby clothes. Tossed some, donated some, sent some to family, and will put some up at the consignment shop next week. Also had a few bites on some items listed, although not out of the house yet. So while things have been slow in the progress department, there was some actual work being done. Can't wait to tally this up!
Donated:
(1) baby blanket
(44) onesies
(6) baby tops
(1) baby bottoms
(1) baby shoes
(5) various baby accessories
Tossed:
(7) baby clothes - stained beyond repair
To family for their new little girl:
(73) baby items in 3 - 9m sizes
Total: 188/2008
Donated:
(1) baby blanket
(44) onesies
(6) baby tops
(1) baby bottoms
(1) baby shoes
(5) various baby accessories
Tossed:
(7) baby clothes - stained beyond repair
To family for their new little girl:
(73) baby items in 3 - 9m sizes
Total: 188/2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Jan 9
Bah! I haven't been ridding myself of nearly as much as I'd like. I've got 5 things to be mailed, 11 on stand-by (waiting for payment), and 100+ to get sorted and donate this weekend. So while my tally isn't going up at all these last two days, there is definitely some kind of decluttering happening.
I'm having a little bit of a hard time sending things to other people v. donating v. trashing. There are some things that I'm sending family, but aren't I just cluttering up their lives? Of course, maybe they do not live in the cramped way in which we do, so perhaps it's a non-issue. Selling is emotionally lighter than giving it to family. Donating is better than trashing. Reusing seems to be impossible at this moment. I'm of the mind currently that if I have to think of a creative reason to keep something, I probably don't need to keep it.
Total: 50/2008 (still!)
I'm having a little bit of a hard time sending things to other people v. donating v. trashing. There are some things that I'm sending family, but aren't I just cluttering up their lives? Of course, maybe they do not live in the cramped way in which we do, so perhaps it's a non-issue. Selling is emotionally lighter than giving it to family. Donating is better than trashing. Reusing seems to be impossible at this moment. I'm of the mind currently that if I have to think of a creative reason to keep something, I probably don't need to keep it.
Total: 50/2008 (still!)
Monday, January 7, 2008
Jan 7
(3) dead dry erase markers
(3) old calendars that I swore I would do something crafty with - recycled
Total: 50/2008
More listing of things on craigslist. Just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the baby things. I am so ready to clear some of this stuff out that is she is definitely done with. Here's hoping someone else ~thinks~ they need this stuff as much as I did.
(3) old calendars that I swore I would do something crafty with - recycled
Total: 50/2008
More listing of things on craigslist. Just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the baby things. I am so ready to clear some of this stuff out that is she is definitely done with. Here's hoping someone else ~thinks~ they need this stuff as much as I did.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Jan 6
(3) diaper wraps thrown out -- they were unsalvageable
Not my best day, by a long shot. However, I did get some things sorted through for donation. As soon as they actually make it out the door, they count. Tomorrow will be a better day.
Total: 44/2008
Not my best day, by a long shot. However, I did get some things sorted through for donation. As soon as they actually make it out the door, they count. Tomorrow will be a better day.
Total: 44/2008
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Jan 5
(6) books returned to a friend
(1) timer installed on bathroom fan -- it's been sitting around for 15 months
(1) book sent out through Bookins
Total: 41/2008
A word about Bookins -- I love this website. It has allowed me to feed my need to occasionally own a book or two, while also ensuring that I'm cleaning out the space to house said book. Generally speaking I hit the library, but there are books that I simply want to own. I either read them habitually or use them as reference or it's something I know the wee one will want to chew on. So it makes sense to me to use a service that makes it possible for me to get those books cheaply, used, and in decent condition. I also LOVE being able to send books out for others to put to good use. It has already cleared out at least one bookshelf for us. And provided for a number of holiday presents for much less than purchasing new.
If you know that you simply can't get your book needs met through the library, I highly recommend this website as an alternative to bookstores.
(1) timer installed on bathroom fan -- it's been sitting around for 15 months
(1) book sent out through Bookins
Total: 41/2008
A word about Bookins -- I love this website. It has allowed me to feed my need to occasionally own a book or two, while also ensuring that I'm cleaning out the space to house said book. Generally speaking I hit the library, but there are books that I simply want to own. I either read them habitually or use them as reference or it's something I know the wee one will want to chew on. So it makes sense to me to use a service that makes it possible for me to get those books cheaply, used, and in decent condition. I also LOVE being able to send books out for others to put to good use. It has already cleared out at least one bookshelf for us. And provided for a number of holiday presents for much less than purchasing new.
If you know that you simply can't get your book needs met through the library, I highly recommend this website as an alternative to bookstores.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Jan 4
Some actual progress! Not big numbers, but big items, which makes a world of difference. I think things will slow down over the weekend, but we just found out about a clothing drive next weekend, so I'm on a mission to get some things cleared out for that.
(1) 17" computer monitor - to PC Recycle
(1) desktop CPU tower - to PC Recycle
(3) shirts that were ordered but never opened, returned, should get credit in 2 weeks
(2) books sent out through Bookins.
(1) dead dry-erase marker - trash
Total: 33/2008
(1) 17" computer monitor - to PC Recycle
(1) desktop CPU tower - to PC Recycle
(3) shirts that were ordered but never opened, returned, should get credit in 2 weeks
(2) books sent out through Bookins.
(1) dead dry-erase marker - trash
Total: 33/2008
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Jan 3
I feel like I'm dragging my feet a bit because I know there are BIG THINGS that are going away in the next few days. There will be more space. And it's vacation. Decluttering feels alot like work sometimes. I anticipate this will start moving more quickly once the holidays are really over for us. That said, here's the scant few things that are no longer in my life.
(1) broken baby monitor that we are obviously never repairing
(2) bags of garbage from the backseat of the car... sadly mostly Starbucks coffee cups
Total: 25/2008
(1) broken baby monitor that we are obviously never repairing
(2) bags of garbage from the backseat of the car... sadly mostly Starbucks coffee cups
Total: 25/2008
A thought about decluttering
I've been working towards simplifying my life. Having a child has somehow demanded this. There is not enough time in the day to...
... try and find things... I must know where they are
... have to move stuff around to find a workable play space... there must be play space at all times
... clean excess items... there should be enough to function, not to go three days without cleaning because there is so much
I know there are more reasons that the baby has demanded I simplify, but my soul demands it as well. I feel gluttonous when I know I have far above and beyond what I need to live a comfortable life while others do without. I want to feel a sense of harmony with the world around me, not shame for overindulging without a care for others.
It's amazing how opening my physical space is allowing me to open my emotional space as well.
More thoughts to come.
... try and find things... I must know where they are
... have to move stuff around to find a workable play space... there must be play space at all times
... clean excess items... there should be enough to function, not to go three days without cleaning because there is so much
I know there are more reasons that the baby has demanded I simplify, but my soul demands it as well. I feel gluttonous when I know I have far above and beyond what I need to live a comfortable life while others do without. I want to feel a sense of harmony with the world around me, not shame for overindulging without a care for others.
It's amazing how opening my physical space is allowing me to open my emotional space as well.
More thoughts to come.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Jan 2
Finally I hit the trunk of the car. (A trip to Costco for diaper wipes shows that we have no room in our Jetta to just let stuff drift around in the trunk.)
To add to the grand total:
(14) flat rate priority envelopes sliding all around my trunk are now being recycled
Total: 22/2008
To add to the grand total:
(14) flat rate priority envelopes sliding all around my trunk are now being recycled
Total: 22/2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
The first day
Off to a bit of a slow start, but already have a few things in mind to recycle. I have been mentally going through the condo room by room, determining what can be sold or freely given away. It's a long list. As things actually leave our home, they will be added to the grand total.
Also, small side note as to my crafting purge: I still intend to make a number of things with what is in my stash. However, no adding to it (yarn, fabric, or otherwise) until what I have is gone. I also figure if it takes me four skeins of yarn to make one poncho, then I have a net loss of three items and will count that towards my decluttering goal.
Things actually gone today:
(5) thank you cards that I've been saving for years, finally mailed this year
(3) metal cookie canisters that I was saving for the wee one... pots and pans will work just fine
Total: 8/2008
Also, small side note as to my crafting purge: I still intend to make a number of things with what is in my stash. However, no adding to it (yarn, fabric, or otherwise) until what I have is gone. I also figure if it takes me four skeins of yarn to make one poncho, then I have a net loss of three items and will count that towards my decluttering goal.
Things actually gone today:
(5) thank you cards that I've been saving for years, finally mailed this year
(3) metal cookie canisters that I was saving for the wee one... pots and pans will work just fine
Total: 8/2008
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