Decluttering, Organizing, & Simplifying - Page 139

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Anti-cluttering Challenge started by rabbithorns (12/29/05 at 8:49pm)	We have a rule. Bring a new one into the house, get the old... 12/30/05 at 5:44pm by Amys1st	1	237
Me vs the thrift store addict started by darien (12/22/05 at 5:54pm)	I was going to say what pp said. Can only bring more stuff... 12/30/05 at 5:31pm by bellini'smama	6	532
Labeling areas started by sapphire_chan (12/27/05 at 3:35am)	My husband got me a label maker for Christmas. He thought of... 12/30/05 at 3:51pm by rabbithorns	3	225
End of Year Decluttering Challenge, Anyone?? started by RiBe ccaLin (12/12/05 at 12:20am) 1 2	Wow, I'm sorry to hear about your fire. I read your post to dh... 12/28/05 at 10:56pm by LEAW	31	794
What to do with all of the 3D art projects? started by jillywilson (12/27/05 at 2:11pm)	You could sell em on ebay ... postmodern art, baby! Or you... 12/27/05 at 9:44pm by KnitterMama	2	231
Getting rid of stuff-- eBay, Freecycle, Goodwill? started by eilonwy (12/20/05 at 10:32pm)	I use a combination of eBAY, craigslist and donating to local... 12/27/05 at 12:37pm by SleeplessMommy	14	766
What do you do with sentimental items you NEVER use? started by mum2be (12/12/05 at 7:31pm)	We faced the same problem..my mom , dh's mom and dh's g'ma all... 12/27/05 at 2:36am by Nankay	12	671
New vacuum! started by sapphire_chan (12/26/05 at 5:39pm)	We sooo need a new one. The old one is a hand-me-down and on... 12/26/05 at 9:11pm by luna-mia	6	244
am i the only one with freecycle issues? started by umami_mommy (11/14/05 at 3:36pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by sabrinat I don't mind about the... 12/22/05 at 4:30pm by srain	36	1,446
Anyone else need to do a major house purging? started by kamilla626 (11/17/05 at 1:15pm) 1 2 3	My house is a disaster area! We also do not have visitors, if... 12/22/05 at 12:59pm by aidansmom05	51	1,829
think i found a solution! started by umami_mommy (11/18/05 at 4:15pm)	We just use an old desk that my aunt was going to toss on the... 12/19/05 at 11:03am by root*children	3	412
Tell me your best Feng Shui tips, please! started by RiverSky (11/19/05 at 8:01pm)	Quote: Hmm, I think this may mean that you are living in an... 12/19/05 at 10:52am by root*children	18	858
thread about 'toy management', any ideas? started by TigerTail (12/2/05 at 2:46pm)	I too stay away from the stacked bins- its a dumping ground.... 12/18/05 at 7:20pm by Amys1st	2	380
Talk to me about toy storage. started by LuckyMommaToo (11/8/05 at 10:02pm)	None near me, but I found a set of three on ebay. 12/18/05 at 12:18pm by pumpkinsmama	19	1,129
A Simple Christmas: HOW? started by Whisper (11/3/05 at 8:35pm) 1 2 3	We get almost all the gifts we give from our own house (things... 12/17/05 at 9:27pm by trmpetplaya	45	2,201
Recycle CD Cases started by trmpetplaya (12/17/05 at 9:14pm)	I thought this might help those of us who want to get rid of... 12/17/05 at 9:14pm by trmpetplaya	0	298
greeting cards- keep or toss? started by ollineeba (11/10/05 at 8:10pm) 1 2	If you rip them in half so you just have the message part,... 12/16/05 at 3:50pm by sapphire_chan	25	1,069
Please HELP! (and do so by de-cluttering!) started by BusyBeeMom (12/9/05 at 11:30pm)	Please check out the holiday helper thread (it's in my... 12/9/05 at 11:30pm by BusyBeeMom	0	226
Organizing Doll Clothes? started by 2GR8KIDS (12/3/05 at 1:34am)	Let me say first that I have only boys, so I'm speaking with... 12/8/05 at 6:42pm by Lisalucy	5	526
i want to simplify! started by mamaley (9/17/04 at 1:52pm) 1 2	I love these declutter threads. DP and I spent yesterday... 12/6/05 at 11:47am by mamajessica	35	1,845
CD cases: keep or toss? started by jenoline (10/31/05 at 12:05pm) 1 2	me and dh each have seperate books-- i keep the books/inserts... 12/1/05 at 1:02pm by ashleyhaugh	20	871
Commiserate with me - it is such an uphill battle to declutter with toddlers!! started by amyamanda (11/2/05 at 5:00am)	Quote: Originally Posted by ShelleyMom2in2 I have a 26 mos... 12/1/05 at 1:02am by ShelleyMom2in2	17	1,002
Decluttering, disposability and appreciation started by moominmamma (11/14/05 at 2:05pm)	[QUOTE=elsie]This story is really nice, it reminds me of a... 12/1/05 at 12:35am by clane	7	580
Picture negatives, keep or toss? started by EmsMom (11/9/05 at 4:29pm)	Keep in case the photos are damaged. It's best if you can... 12/1/05 at 12:25am by clane	9	440
nevermind started by jennay (11/28/05 at 5:52pm)	It does make more sense to just continue the other thread... 11/29/05 at 2:34am by jennay	2	321
Anybody ready for another decluttering challenge? started by jennay (10/23/05 at 7:56pm) 1 2 3…7	Subbing & hoping to pick up end of year thread, I did... 11/28/05 at 11:22pm by mamimapster	122	2,187
Storing Playmobil toys started by Zach'smom (11/13/05 at 11:18am) 1 2	We use a clear bin with a lid. We do not separate the sets as... 11/27/05 at 11:34pm by clane	20	2,964
As we're moving in to gift giving time started by sapphire_chan (11/21/05 at 1:18am)	We have done that type of thing many many times over the... 11/27/05 at 2:03am by RiverSky	3	361
Getting ready to declutter started by elsie (11/21/05 at 1:15am)	Why do you wait until the last second? Because you're human!!!... 11/21/05 at 11:48am by ShellBelle76	1	326
Socks without partners started by napless (10/17/05 at 10:27pm)	I'm glad I'm not the only one who got a chuckle out of the... 11/18/05 at 12:40am by teacup	18	597
Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui anyone? started by celesterra (11/16/05 at 4:07pm)	Well I own both, and really enjoyed both and really felt the... 11/17/05 at 8:48pm by Staceyhsmom1	3	387
Mom Came, The Mess Left started by Greenie (11/14/05 at 9:19pm)	My MIL did this for me a couple weeks ago at the height of... 11/17/05 at 2:43pm by Snowdrift	7	407
A tip from Rachel Ray started by JenLove (5/11/05 at 9:45am)	i use whatever dirty bowl or plate is lying around so i don't... 11/16/05 at 2:18pm by fromscattered...	18	2,101
functional storage for hats and gloves started by umami_mommy (10/10/05 at 10:27am) 1 2	okay, this isn't high-tech, but I just got a very tall basket... 11/16/05 at 12:38am by Bearsmama	21	1,847
proud of myself! started by umami_mommy (11/14/05 at 10:13am)	Good job! I'm trying to find the inspiration to go and do the... 11/15/05 at 5:13pm by ollineeba	5	251
Why do we have such frivolous attachments? started by nova22 (11/11/05 at 9:34pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by nova22 It doesn't make any sense... 11/14/05 at 2:28am by RiverSky	4	372
anyone else tired of cleaning the house? started by mandib50 (11/11/05 at 10:36pm)	yes, I hate housework. I do manage to get the house tidy most... 11/13/05 at 11:45pm by jilly	16	476
Book? Where to donate? started by matts_mamamama (11/11/05 at 12:58pm)	When we have too many books, we just build more shelves! If... 11/13/05 at 10:42pm by MrsRoss	7	243
audio tapes? started by umami_mommy (11/13/05 at 5:49pm)	Maybe keep the ones that are special to you or irreplaceable... 11/13/05 at 7:25pm by dziejen	1	340
SHOE overload-- need cheap solution! started by snuffles (11/12/05 at 10:06am)	INstead of one big basket, how about four smaller baskets?... 11/13/05 at 3:42pm by Sarah'sMama	6	263
Help! I'm buried under piles of baby clothes! started by aliah79 (11/8/05 at 2:03pm)	Good luck! I also wanted to say-I went thru all ds's clothes... 11/12/05 at 9:26am by Emilie	3	343
Help me take advantage of this opprotunity started by Jazmommie (11/11/05 at 1:39am)	Ask yourself this question about each item "If I didn't have... 11/11/05 at 2:04pm by Ruthla	2	239
What is the ONE biggest change you have made? started by Greenie (11/10/05 at 6:37pm)	Awesome! Quote: Originally Posted by simple living mama You... 11/11/05 at 10:06am by Greenie	4	367
Guess who's coming to my house Tuesday? started by Satori (9/4/05 at 3:51pm) 1 2	So do you still like it? And is it still working well for you... 11/10/05 at 6:42pm by momto l&a	32	1,211
how long does it take to do basic household tasks? started by OnTheBrink (8/3/05 at 10:56am)	I'm trying to get in the habit, and I find that if I just... 11/10/05 at 6:28pm by Greenie	9	528
Keeping the house organized and decluttered with LONG work hours? started by PikkuMyy (11/9/05 at 12:50am)	Ohhh that used to so be me. I WOH'ed about 12 hrs (13 with... 11/10/05 at 1:39pm by Elowyn	1	245
idea for paper build-up started by jee'smom (11/8/05 at 10:42am)	Why did I never think to scan it??!!! WOW..great idea.......... 11/9/05 at 2:04pm by countrymom	2	231
I Have To Draw The Line!! started by bwylde (11/7/05 at 1:04pm)	Thanks for all the suggestions. Day before yesterday, mom... 11/9/05 at 1:55pm by bwylde	8	441
We are drowing in toys started by KaraBoo (10/26/05 at 3:05pm)	You sound really frustrated, I totally can relate. I go crazy... 11/9/05 at 2:34am by MMMOM	4	284
How does a frugal mama cloth diaper? started by busybeemommy (10/25/05 at 1:59pm)	Another vote for recycling wool sweaters. you can make two... 11/7/05 at 5:54pm by crunchymomof2	14	499