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New Year's Decluttering Challenge - Page 5

post #81 of 121
12/21/06 at 7:10pm
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Okay, I've been at it for three days, I'm so thrilled I'm at 126/150. My goal was to reach 150 by tomorrow and I'm hoping to surpass that this afternoon!! What a great idea and when it's put in challenge mode I actually get it done!!
That's awesome, especially for 3 days! Wow! What kinds of things are you decluttering?
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post #82 of 121
12/21/06 at 7:12pm
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Well... I've totally slacked off. My goal was 1500 by New Years (I started in late October) but I'm revising it.

So far I'm at 700. But only maybe 60 of that is from this month. I do have one last donation pickup scheduled for this year - Dec. 28. And I have a few big big piles in my basement for that. So I think I can hit 1000.

But. Even if I don't, it's okay. There are 700 fewer items in my house. I never have to look at them again. Or fret about finding a place for them. Or clean them. Or even think about them. It feels great.
700 items is awesome! I wish I could get 700 items out of here! I certainly wouldn't call that slacking off
post #83 of 121
12/21/06 at 10:58pm
Quick reply to say I'm in. (I still need to go back and read the rest of the thread...) We are just moving into a new house and I'd like half of the stuff that we brought with us to go. Also, this is the perfect time for me to declutter to gear up for the treasure map that I've learned about from Tracy.

ETA: Oh I can start my list with 1 item. We got rid of this huge monstrosity of an entertainment center. Dh put it outside by the curb the night before bulk would have come to pick it up. Sure enough, someone came about an hour later with a pickup truck and took it. I'm glad it got reused.
Sometimes it really is easier to put stuff out by the curb so that people can just take. I told my Dh we should just put some of the bigger items out with a sign that says "Free to good home"
post #84 of 121
12/21/06 at 11:25pm
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What kinds of things are you decluttering?
I decluttered several clothing items and lots of items from the fridge (lots of old containers that have been stuffed in the back of cupboards) The other big items were in the bathroom, old products that I keep thinking I'll use but never get too.

130/150 and still going!!
post #85 of 121
12/21/06 at 11:31pm
my goal is to completley purge my computer room next week.

it is a complete sty (and that's putting it lightly) it has been the "catch all" room for the last 2 years. I will definitly be taking before and after pics!
post #86 of 121
12/21/06 at 11:35pm
old 310/500

I feel silly posting to list just 2 items but hey, it keeps me motivated!

threw away one pair of holey socks
freecycled a baby memories scrapbook kit

312/500
post #87 of 121
12/22/06 at 2:21am
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Originally Posted by vannienicole View Post
I'm starting late....but here I go! I have tons of stuff to get rid of and now that the nausea has lifted I'm ready to get started!
hop aboard---the more the merrier!

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I just posted a HUGE offering on Freecycle. I don't want to add the items to my total yet, because technically they're not gone yet.. (still sitting on my porch) but hopefully they will be soon! :
um, go ahead and post it---but I TOTALLY get why you don't want to

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Originally Posted by Mavournin View Post
Well... I've totally slacked off. My goal was 1500 by New Years (I started in late October) but I'm revising it.

So far I'm at 700. But only maybe 60 of that is from this month. n my house.
OMG, you're doing great!!!

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Quick reply to say I'm in...
ETA: Oh I can start my list with 1 item. We got rid of this huge monstrosity of an entertainment center. Dh put it outside by the curb the night before bulk would have come to pick it up. Sure enough, someone came about an hour later with a pickup truck and took it. I'm glad it got reused.
Sometimes it really is easier to put stuff out by the curb so that people can just take. I told my Dh we should just put some of the bigger items out with a sign that says "Free to good home"
We have alley vultures that scavange our trash---on the other hand when something that's been in your house forever gets put out---and no one takes its---you know throwing it out was totally the right thing to do.

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Originally Posted by rainbowmoon View Post
my goal is to completley purge my computer room next week.

it is a complete sty (and that's putting it lightly) it has been the "catch all" room for the last 2 years. I will definitly be taking before and after pics!
Come on in, the water is fine! Can't wait to see what's on your list.

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old 310/500

I feel silly posting to list just 2 items but hey, it keeps me motivated!

threw away one pair of holey socks
freecycled a baby memories scrapbook kit

312/500
No, no, no, posting everything totally keeps me going--that and seeing what "mama2babybeans" has added to her daily total. I totally want to meet her at the finish line!

So glad you're all here! We are really starting the New Year right.
post #88 of 121
12/22/06 at 11:28pm
old total 312/500

freecycled a brand new never used "talking photo album"
freecycled 6 more toys!

319/500
post #89 of 121
12/22/06 at 11:32pm
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Originally Posted by Vixenmama View Post
No, no, no, posting everything totally keeps me going--that and seeing what "mama2babybeans" has added to her daily total. I totally want to meet her at the finish line!
Meet me at the finish line? I think you're totally kicking my butt in this challenge
post #90 of 121
12/22/06 at 11:54pm
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Originally Posted by loon13 View Post
Quick reply to say I'm in. (I still need to go back and read the rest of the thread...) We are just moving into a new house and I'd like half of the stuff that we brought with us to go. Also, this is the perfect time for me to declutter to gear up for the treasure map that I've learned about from Tracy.
Loon!
I was just thinking about you today! My daughter wore her favorite butterfly tights today (from that amazing box you sent me earlier in the year from the RAOK thread?) and it just made me smile as she pointed to each butterfly and shrieked with excitement. She loves them!
post #91 of 121
12/22/06 at 11:56pm
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old 310/500

I feel silly posting to list just 2 items but hey, it keeps me motivated!

threw away one pair of holey socks
freecycled a baby memories scrapbook kit

312/500
It's not silly to post 2 items! And you reminded me that I threw out 9 socks this week because of holes. I don't know why I kept washing and wearing them, they drove me nuts!
But thanks! Now I can add 9 to my total!
post #92 of 121
12/23/06 at 6:41pm
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Originally Posted by mama2babybeans View Post
Loon!
I was just thinking about you today! My daughter wore her favorite butterfly tights today (from that amazing box you sent me earlier in the year from the RAOK thread?) and it just made me smile as she pointed to each butterfly and shrieked with excitement. She loves them!

Oh, I'm so glad she loves them! It makes me smile to think of her.
My dd hates tight things of any kind, so tights naturally do not appeal to her.
Oh and I should be up moved up there in the next week or so!

Back to your regularly scheduled thread...
post #93 of 121
12/23/06 at 10:19pm
Alright, here's my list!

To donate to the Thrift Store here on base:
52 items of clothing
38 toys
42 items of misc. junk in a box I haven't opened in a year!
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132 and counting. just a week to go!
post #94 of 121
12/24/06 at 5:03pm
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319+
9 socks thrown out
15 misc. items to Goodwill
4 pairs of maternity pants freecycled
25 things tossed into the garbage
=372
post #95 of 121
12/26/06 at 11:20am
319/500 old total

Sigh....with all the presesnts yesterday I feel like we added about equal to what I've gotten rid of. Not really, but with the only grandchildren and 2 sets of doting grandparents and 6 aunts and uncles (plus 3 great aunts and uncles and a great granmother) who want to buy something for each of them and us.....well, you get the idea.

Anyway,
I threw away a worn out pair of shoes and 2 pairs of worn-out slippers.
Also, in the trash a dog knicknak that I bought at a yard sale when I was 10 or so. His head bobbed and he WAS really cute. He had lost his cuteness, no longer bobbed his head and wasn't really bringing joy any longer so he went. I have put off getting rid of him for years - that was really hard for me.

323/500 I'm ready to get to work!
post #96 of 121
12/26/06 at 6:16pm
Awww man, anyone else feel like they broke even with all the December tossing? I'm feeling totally unmotivated with all the new stuff all over the place! :
post #97 of 121
12/26/06 at 6:18pm
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Awww man, anyone else feel like they broke even with all the December tossing? I'm feeling totally unmotivated with all the new stuff all over the place! :
I don't even know where to start. Can I toss myself out?
post #98 of 121
12/27/06 at 11:26am
323/500

recycled 1 catalog
recycled 2 old coloring books
threw away 2 candles that were so low quality that when I burned them on Christmas they lost their shape and aren't usable anymore

328/500
post #99 of 121
12/27/06 at 4:35pm
I finally cleaned out the litter box - does that count?

I untangled a box of cords and threw out broken ones, plus old bent curtain rods and some trash. One little plastic grocery bag full. But it felt good.
post #100 of 121
12/29/06 at 5:56pm
I threw out:

2 bags of trash
a broken lamp
a broken lap desk thing

Huzzah!