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post #101 of 1298
1/6/10 at 5:17pm
Out today

I looked through my "baby bin" and realized I only liked 4 things in it!

70+ baby items
1 foot bath
1 backpack

72+287= 359
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post #102 of 1298
1/6/10 at 7:23pm
38 random items from bathroom
2 old pairs of shoes
1 pair ratty gloves
2 magazines
10 books
1 dvd
2 cds
easel that my kids used for climbing rather than drawing/painting
play tent that we just don't have room for

=58 items, plus 48 yesterday = 106/2010

post #103 of 1298
1/6/10 at 11:04pm
Okay, I went through the old homeschooling books. I can't bring myself to get rid of some of the ones that are unused (might need them later for my DD, though it'll be YEARS before she's at the grade level some of these books are!). Here are the counts for the used texts and workbooks I'm recycling:

43-54. (12) used/unsellable homeschool workbooks & texts
55. (2) old Rainbow Resource catalogs
56. pack of old used notecards
post #104 of 1298
1/7/10 at 3:42am
I am totally up for this challenge! So far:

1 pair of extremely "done" underwear (trash)
6 2009 calendars (recycling)
12 unwanted pantry items (food bank)
2 slightly outdated children's books (Rescue Mission)
1 hand-knit winter hat (mailed to a friend who wanted it)
1 sheet of expired coupons (recycling)
1/2 of a leftover eggplant parmigiana sub (tummy)

Slow but steady, right?
post #105 of 1298
1/7/10 at 6:52am
2 old toothpastes - bin
9 empty filing-cabinet files - charity shop
1 frame - to my sister
1 pair kid's shoes - charity
4 book - charity
2 cardboard boxes - recycling
2 plastic bottles - recycling

268+21=289/2010 gettin' there
post #106 of 1298
1/7/10 at 11:14am
2 toys
3 socks
old roll of ineffective plastic wrap
baby blanket
2 aprons
changing pad
4 cloth diapers
11 bibs
burp cloth
2 diaper covers
3 computer games
Educational DVD
53 items from my desk drawers
A lot of paper from in and around my desk (counting as one)

182/2010
post #107 of 1298
1/7/10 at 11:19am
Thread Starter 
Did some stuff the last few days, but left my little piece of paper with my numbers at home. Will have to update tonight or tomorrow. I did drop a rocking horse my kids have outgrown at the donation box so I can at least add one to my total
post #108 of 1298
1/7/10 at 11:22am
Brought in a new crock pot and bounce house yesterday; added 30 items from dd's outgrown clothes to the donation bin.
post #109 of 1298
1/7/10 at 5:30pm
Was at 42/2010.

junk paper pile: 43-62
cleaned out some stuff from the fridge 63-67
trash in the bedroom: 68-71
post #110 of 1298
1/7/10 at 5:53pm
It is freezing outside today, so after a brief trip to the shops, myself and DD "played" in the junk room/guest bedroom for the afternoon and we got through a good few boxes, the room looks so much more "guest bedroom now" and....

I've passed 300!

So...
2 bags of papers - recycling
1 old towel - bin
2 old broken toys - bin
3 un-reusable cardboard boxes - recycling
1 book - recycling
1 frame - charity
1 photo album - charity
1 photo album - recycling
1 broken laptop holder - recycling
2 old paper folders - recycling
1 pile of papers to shredding
1 toy - charity
1 shower cap - bin

289+18=307/2010 yay for freezy cold days! My recycling bin may be frozen shut but I am managing to wrench it open and fill it
post #111 of 1298
1/7/10 at 9:46pm
4 more items in the trash last night but nothing today.I was at my sister's all day.
post #112 of 1298
1/7/10 at 10:26pm
8 books
3 pairs slippers

11+359=370
post #113 of 1298
1/8/10 at 4:30am
Cleared out:

39 books
5 toys
15 miscellaneous items


Total 59

Grand Total 53+59= 112/2010
post #114 of 1298
1/8/10 at 7:02am
Today wasn't a great day for finding things, but-

1 pair of holey socks (trash)
1 pile of expired coupons (recycling)
1 pile of old magazines/catalogs (recycling)
1 unloved toy (Rescue Mission)

So I'm up to 27/2010.
post #115 of 1298
1/8/10 at 12:34pm
Thread Starter 
A bit more to add:

1 pr dd1's old sneakers (too worn out for anyone to use)
1 old ripped up book (I hate throwing books out but this was beyond repair)
5 other assorted bits of junk

= 7

I hope to do at least one room this weekend.
post #116 of 1298
1/8/10 at 2:05pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by karkli View Post
I'm so in, starting today! I may conservatively estimate the numbers of some items that I get rid of in bulk because I don't want to distract myself from declutter with the process of decluttering...But I'm so in.

My starting accomplishments for today:

1-5: Unneeded and unused undersink items, all contents properly disposed of and containers recycled.

6-13: Two sweaters, five shirts, and a skirt for donation.

14: Beat up pair of shoes, trash

15-30: Two dishwasher baskets, an old purse, a nautical themed candle holder, two votive holders, an inflatable bath pillow, a Wicked Soundtrack CD, and various other random items. (Freecycle)

31-50: Toys, board books, and back issues of Baby Bug that my kids have outgrown. (Freecycle)

I can't wait to add to this list!

Edited to add:

51: Pedestal sink base, to the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
Well, the Re-Store wouldn't take the sink base and I have tried twice (unsuccessfully) to get it off to a good home via Freecycle so, unfortunately, it ended up curbside this morning.

52-60 : A tiny flower pot, a small candle set, two trinket boxes, and other knick knacks.
post #117 of 1298
1/8/10 at 4:08pm
Freezing fog outside today so another very productive day of decluttering and DD is so delighted, we found a teeny toy of hers that has been missing for over a year

So...
2 bags of junk - bin
1 bag of papers - shredder
1 bag of papers - recycling
2 broken markers - bin
1 DVD & 2 CDs - charity
1 camera strap - off to a new home
1 missing-pieces jigsaw - recycling
1 gift bag - charity
2 useless bits of plastic - bin
1 backpack - charity
1 travel cosmetic set of pots - charity
1 pair of baby shoes - charity
1 wall hanging - charity
1 champagne bucket (!) - charity

307+19=326/2010
post #118 of 1298
1/8/10 at 7:04pm
Subbing and I will begin purging this weekend.

Tomorrow Im taking some "baby toys" as my DS3 calls them to be dropped off for charity.

Sunday Im taking a trip to the nearest city to take back a ton of unwanted X-mas presents that have been sitting in the corner for the last couple weeks!

I will update when I get done.
post #119 of 1298
1/8/10 at 7:22pm
So far today, I've discarded:

57. Mary Kay body lotion (expired...found it under sink of guest bath)
58. Classroom stamp set given to homeschooling friend
59. Math manipulatives also given to homeschooling friend
60. Broken hanger found in coat closet (trashed)
post #120 of 1298
1/8/10 at 7:42pm
Added 10 more Happy Meal style toys...my sold "sold" them at school today They have a little shop every 6 weeks where kids can use their points to buy treasures.

490/2010