Today, I got rid of...yay! [Archive]

Words

01-19-2010, 09:42 AM

Okay, so call me the Billy Graham of purging, but I'm an avid believer in the idea that when it comes to possessions, less is best - less things to clean, less things to tidy, less things to fix, less things to have to worry about.

So, I'm starting this thread for the sole purpose of encouraging others to get rid of their 'shit.' Donate it, give it away, sell it, or stick it in the trash, I don't care what it is, if you don't need/use/or even like it, it's time to let it go.

I'll start. Today I got rid of...

1. A bunch of non-recyclable carrier bags that were taking up way too much room on my kitchen door. (-> Charity shop/thrift store.) My kitchen door thanks me.

2. Half a dozen chocolate/biscuit containers left over from Christmas. (-> The center my daugher attends for baking class.) So okay, they're good for storing cakes and biscuits - but all of us are trying to lose weight so why waste valuable space by keeping them? (My kitchen cabinets thank me.)

3. A pile of old newspapers/newspaper souvenirs from 1900 through 1940 or so. I bought them at an auction ages ago because they were extremely cheap. Out of all of them, however, there were only two that I really wanted so the rest I'm sending to our antiques/collectables unit. (The floor underneath my desk thanks me.)

So, what are you getting rid of today in the hope of de-cluttering your life? (And if you're not getting rid of it but don't need it/use it/like it...why?) Inquisitive minds want to know...

Words

MsMerrick

01-19-2010, 10:08 AM

Lets see, today..I'll remember to take the pile of plastic, to the store that has a container to collect them and recycle them.
I could be getting rid of many more thinsg, and have to work at it. Will drop back and maybe share : 0

always2late

01-19-2010, 10:28 AM

First...a shout out. Words darlin...thank you for starting this thread!

I told myself that this new year would be a year of minimization. Out with the old, the cluttered, the things I don't need. And now I have a thread to keep me on track. YAY! lol

Words

01-19-2010, 01:01 PM

always2late

01-19-2010, 01:04 PM

Recycling the pile of old magazines that I have been keeping forever....saving for a recipe, or an article, etc... Time for them to go!

Rufusboi

01-19-2010, 01:24 PM

Lots of paperbacks that are cluttering up books shelves. We are going through all our books over the next two weeks to see what to keep and what to get rid of. Some will go in a yard sale this spring (along with a pile of other stuff) and the rest will end up at Goodwill. Neither one of us like to accumulate stuff and we are not hoarders but we still find stuff to get rid of every year or so. This stuff just grows.

Rufus

Logicaly

01-19-2010, 01:39 PM

LieslKate

01-19-2010, 01:55 PM

I got rid of the dishes/pots & pans in the sink... moving on to going through the stuff I moved from my Mums !

Sachita

01-19-2010, 02:35 PM

busy busy

I've been getting rid of so much stuff. Donating, trashing, too much stuff.
getting rid of the cookies and sugar I keep bringing back into the house. Every time I go through anything emotional I turn to sugar. I'd like to get rid of what keeps making me do this.

Getting rid of heartache I've been carrying too long. Today things change.

Rook

01-19-2010, 02:48 PM

I'm Not getting rid of..My backpack full of retired beanie babies..{i have my reasons !!}

I am, however, getting rid of the canopy bed {tired of it, I want my full size futon}

I'm NOT getting rid of...my ever growing pile of Smithsonian magazines

I'll compensate by getting rid of...hmm..3 hefty bags worth of clothes I havent seen or worn in 3 or 4 years....maybe donate to a worthy charity, and yes they're clean -squint-

Hands off my Books...I will obliterate you if u touch my books, ok, love me love my fuckin books, got the message ??~hypervents grabs a brown paper bag~

I'll probably get rid of all those Limited Edition hershey kisses...[eyes dart left/right]

I'll send all the old Time/People/Newsweek/Large Print Readers Digest/Scientific American*after checking* to my Dialysis Unit waiting room..It does get boring there, and some people dont know which channels to pick on tv, they hog the remote.

I'm keeping all the teddy bears given to me by at least 4 Ex's....dont ask me why they give me teddy bears ~grumble~
:3butch::wtf:

Words

01-19-2010, 02:56 PM

Alright, so I'm a total pack rat but let's give this a try. So today I am getting rid of all my old pc magazines. I have been saving them because I just can't bring myself to throw them out so I make excuses. So today their gone and my girlfriend and my shelves thank me I'm sure.

I used to hang on to magazines for the sake of one or two articles, so what I did was to cut out the articles I wanted to keep, file them, (individual nylon pockets in an A4 folder - makes them easy to find), then either use what was left for 'padding' for my eBay items or else stick it all in the recycle bin. So okay, these were 'women's magazines', most of which were full of advertising anyway, but it worked really well, especially as I no longer had to go through entire magazines looking for a particular article and instead, could simply look it up in my folder (my patience thanks me).

Anyway, well done on getting rid of those mags. :)

Words

01-19-2010, 02:58 PM

Recycling the pile of old magazines that I have been keeping forever....saving for a recipe, or an article, etc... Time for them to go!

Oops..I missed this one...

See my last post always.

Good luck!

Rook

01-19-2010, 02:59 PM

oh right...
Getting rid of a bunch of Dishes, cups and silverware, time for new ones....

Words

01-19-2010, 03:08 PM

I'll compensate by getting rid of...hmm..3 hefty bags worth of clothes I havent seen or worn in 3 or 4 years....maybe donate to a worthy charity, and yes they're clean -squint-

3 or 4 years?!!!

Repeat after me. ''If I haven't worn it in a year, I do. not. need. it.''

3 or 4 years. *Shaking head.* LOL...

Words

01-19-2010, 03:12 PM

Today things change.

That's the spirit.

(((Sachita)))

Words

01-19-2010, 03:18 PM

June. Juuuuuuuuuune. Oh JUUUUUUUUUUUNE.

I KNOW you're watching, sooooooo...

Come on, spill...;)

iamkeri1

01-19-2010, 05:28 PM

Today I am proud to report that I got rid of an old toilet that I have been keeping in my garage for six years. I am also proud to report that I ended up using it for exactly what I kept it for - to replace a damaged toilet in my rental home. Oh sorry ... that kind of supports keeping it for as long as I did doesn't it?

Well, I am actually not much of a pack rat. I was married to a pack rat for twenty-five years, though. Since his death, it is a lot harder to get rid of stuff he hoarded than it would have been while he was alive. Now it has become kind of dear to me, so I rationalize keeping it. I have made a lot of progress though. Last fall I took two whole van loads to Goodwill. They "won" the donations because they have a drive-through delivery system and they actually unload all the stuff out of the car for you. Yah Goodwill!!!

Words this is a great thread, and I hope I will have lots of things to come and brag about giving away.
Smooches,
Keri

julieisafemme

01-19-2010, 05:30 PM

Being a big old OCD sufferer of the non-hoarding variety I am constantly seeking symmetry and order. It is hard with a 7 year old though. There is clutter everywhere and some days I can't take it. I tend to get a bit too rowdy with the purging.

The less stuff I have the lighter and more free I feel. I have to be careful though because sometimes I can purge too much.

Great thread!!!

julieisafemme

01-19-2010, 05:33 PM

I used to hang on to magazines for the sake of one or two articles, so what I did was to cut out the articles I wanted to keep, file them, (individual nylon pockets in an A4 folder - makes them easy to find), then either use what was left for 'padding' for my eBay items or else stick it all in the recycle bin. So okay, these were 'women's magazines', most of which were full of advertising anyway, but it worked really well, especially as I no longer had to go through entire magazines looking for a particular article and instead, could simply look it up in my folder (my patience thanks me).

Anyway, well done on getting rid of those mags. :)

Oooohhhhhh! This is so delightful. It's like organizers porn. You are too hot!!!!

blush

01-19-2010, 06:50 PM

My fake Christmas tree...

apparently dog pee doesn't wash out of fake Christmas trees.

Who knew?

:dogwalking:

Gemme

01-19-2010, 06:52 PM

I cleaned out my change purse doohickey this morning at o'dark thirty and found numerous receipts that could be thrown away and/or shredded. I have done both.

That's it for today. :blah:

suebee

01-19-2010, 07:01 PM

This reminds me: I have to clean the kitty litter. :playingcat:Then I have EVERY intention of throwing it out.:smokejoint:

Oh, ALRIGHT! Tomorrow I'll look around and see what I can purge. Do I get reserved parking? :chaplin: No. I don't know what Chaplin has to do with it all either. I just liked it. Okay?

Blaze

01-19-2010, 07:15 PM

Today, I cleaned out 3 of my back packs;:| Sooo there are my pens I have been looking for about 7 months now, I went out and bought more :nyahnyah:
I cleaned out my closet; :| Who would have known that I had 2 sets of the same snickers because I didn't know I bought the ones earlier :mad:

I found a bunch of scrub hats that I couldn't find for Christmas that I wanted to wear :cowboy: <~ and a cowboy hat lol.

I have 2 bags of clothes that no longer fit me cause I lost weight because of the pesky crohn's/celiac that cut my diet in half. I guess that's a plus for me, still not sure.

And I am donating all the umbrella's I knew I just had to have incase it friggin rained :rainsing: to which I think I never used one of them cause I forgot them at home! :nyahnyah:
SO I know that Salvation Army will thank me, as someone else will be able to use these true treasures I once (thought) I needed

Sam

01-19-2010, 08:22 PM

great thread

getting ready to move, i have been giving to freecycle alot

clothes
computer stuff
pots

then i burned trash today, love living in the country. BUT miss the beach

Words

01-20-2010, 05:48 AM

I was married to a pack rat for twenty-five years, though. Since his death, it is a lot harder to get rid of stuff he hoarded than it would have been while he was alive. Now it has become kind of dear to me, so I rationalize keeping it. I have made a lot of progress though. Last fall I took two whole van loads to Goodwill. They "won" the donations because they have a drive-through delivery system and they actually unload all the stuff out of the car for you. Yah Goodwill!!!

Keri,

You want the truth? If something were to happen to B. I think I'd find it extremely hard to get rid of anything that belonged to Hym so I really admire you for what you did.

I know my parents are already trying to reduce their possessions because they don't want my siblings or I to have to deal with it when they're gone. I know because my mother has told me, several times now, that this is what they're - or rather she's; my father won't let go of anything - doing, and although it makes me incredibly sad to think of their passing, I have to admit that I'm actually supporting them in their bid to get rid of stuff they no longer need, not because I don't want the 'trouble' of doing it when they're gone but because I'm not sure I'd be able to cope with it emotionally. Truth is, though, they have waaaaay too much stuff - my mother still uses my cut up, perfectly laundered and folded diapers (I'm 50!) - as face cloths (!), in spite of having a cupboard full of new ones - so it really does need to be done if for no other reason than to allow them to enjoy their golden years without being surrounded by clutter.

Anyway, thanks for sharing Keri...

Words

Words

01-20-2010, 09:18 AM

I cleaned out my change purse doohickey this morning at o'dark thirty and found numerous receipts that could be thrown away and/or shredded. I have done both.

That's it for today. :blah:

You just hit on one of my pet peeves...having to sort through my purse looking for a receipt that I need but instead finding hundreds that I don't need. Which is why, every couple of weeks, whilst watching TV, I go through the whole lot and purge.

Well done Gemme!

Words

01-20-2010, 09:21 AM

No. I don't know what Chaplin has to do with it all either. I just liked it. Okay?[/COLOR]

Redundant smilies (sp?) NOT allowed. ;)

So...did you do the kitty box? WELL? (I'm big on recycling but even I can't think of a use for the contents...) LOL...

Words

01-20-2010, 09:25 AM

I cleaned out my closet; :| Who would have known that I had 2 sets of the same snickers because I didn't know I bought the ones earlier :mad:

Ooooooooooooh, naughty!

Words

01-20-2010, 09:31 AM

getting ready to move, i have been giving to freecycle alot.

I love Freecycle.

I tried donating a table to a local charity that collects on behalf of low income families. Problem was, they only collect every few weeks and I was in a hurry to get rid of the table. So, I stuck in on Freecycle. Ten minutes later? An e-mail from a young girl moving into a new apartment but with a long list of basic items she simply couldn't afford to buy (but with a friend willing to collect). Fantastic. (W/we got the TV I'm watching right now off of Freecycle. So okay, it's huge, but it works!)

Words

christie

01-20-2010, 09:43 AM

Its been office purging the last week or so...

Today, I watched as two gaylords of paper went to recycling. These were just out of a file room upstairs in our offices. 27 contractor bags went to trash - nothing in them was worth freecycling, etc. Who the hell still has thermal fax paper?? We did - two cases. Printers that didn't work - no sense in sending those to a thrift shop. I stood in the file room last week, expletives abounding, wondering how in the hell does a business become a hoarder?!?!? Obviously, it was the employees. We have a history of when someone leaves the company, we never clean out the old offices unless the position is being rehired. I also cleaned those out.

2003 files will be destroyed today. YAY.

Today I have tasked my DP (that's data processing, you pervs ;) ) department with finding ways we can become more paper-less through technology. Once we have the tools in place, I may be getting rid of personnel who can't seem to navigate change LOL
(joke, people - I love my staff)

On the homefront, I will be cleaning out my closet this weekend. With the significant weight loss, I have so many suits and such that no longer fit. I will probably "lot" them and place them on Queerbay with the proceeds being donated to the Reunion Scholarship fund. (Yep, Honey, its in writing. You have proof that I WILL do it this weekend)

SOMEONE (who is probably thread stalking me) needs to continue to purge the workshop so that Hys tools can go live in the shop rather than in what is to become my exercise room.

Jess

01-20-2010, 10:22 AM

On the homefront, I will be cleaning out my closet this weekend. With the significant weight loss, I have so many suits and such that no longer fit. I will probably "lot" them and place them on Queerbay with the proceeds being donated to the Reunion Scholarship fund. (Yep, Honey, its in writing. You have proof that I WILL do it this weekend) :blink::blink::blink: :awww:

SOMEONE (who is probably thread stalking me) needs to continue to purge the workshop so that Hys tools can go live in the shop rather than in what is to become my exercise room.
:twitch::twitch::twitch: :thumbsup:

Rufusboi

01-20-2010, 10:27 AM

Has anyone used freecycle? I signed up for the local freecycle thread. I haven't offered or taken anything but it is interesting to see all the stuff people give away. Also, if you have furniture you want to get rid of call your local domestic violence shelter. They often have women who are moving into apartments and have nothing who need the basics - tables, chairs, couches etc. If you have a working refrigerator call your local food bank. They often need these items.

Rufus

Diva

01-20-2010, 10:33 AM

Today, I got rid of a big ol' box o' stuff to send to my daughter in Michigan!! I usually put a box out and start filling it up with stuff for 2-3 weeks, then send it. She appreciates a Care Pkg. from Mom like nobody's bees wax!

And Spaghetti~O's travel well. :girleating:

Words

01-20-2010, 10:46 AM

I just sorted out my part of O/our medicine box. OMG. Vitamic C, calcium, and Primrose Oil pills, all of which I'm supposed to take - I hate pills - but don't. So, I figured, too expensive to just flush down the loo, no choice but to take them. So I did. Starting 5 minutes ago. One, because I can't stand waste or stuff hanging around and not being used and two - and more importantly - because, being the unhealthy person that I am, I need to. (My Daddy thanks me.)

I guess that means I also have to start using that cream - the one for hot flashes - that's been sitting on my bedside cabinet, unused, for the past, what, year and a half? (My Daddy will definitely thank me for that. Hy spends more time covering me up every night after I've flung off the duvet and fallen asleep again than Hy does sleeping Hymself.)

So what did I get rid of today? B's nagging about my not taking my pills. Yay! LOL...

Words

Logicaly

01-20-2010, 02:17 PM

So I talked with my girl and we both agreed to get rid of old text books that we no longer have a use for. So today is old text books being pulled and disposed of in some way shape or form.

Maybe tomorrow will be my giant junk box in the hallway.

I figure I better purge now because my girl has no idea that in june when my family moves home they are bringing with them about twenty boxes of stuff from my childhood that I need to go through.

SFFemmePrincess

01-20-2010, 02:28 PM

iamkeri1

01-21-2010, 12:23 AM

Lynn

01-21-2010, 07:03 AM

I like this thread. It's a different perspective on the hoarder discussion. I watch those shows on late night TV and see things that people are keeping that are also in my house. Skeery.

Things I have trouble letting go:
-books, especially "good" books
-legal or important papers that I might need some day
-plastic containers for storing food
-extra buttons that come with clothing
-random electronics cords which might go with something important
-jewelry that I don't like

That's just a short list. Of all the things, the papers are most intrusive in our lives. There's too much paper lying around, cluttering tabletops and piled here and there. It remains somewhat manageable mainly because my partner couldn't stand for it to get worse. If she weren't around, I believe it would be much worse.

So...today I will spend just ten minutes going through the papers in the dining room, filling a bag with mail and papers to throw away or recycle.

I will also post the buttons to freecycle. Someone will love them for crafts or sewing, neither of which are things I do.

Gemme

01-21-2010, 07:35 PM

Today was trash and recycling day, so out went the large bag o' trash from downstairs and my small bag o' garbage in my bedroom as well as a HUGE bin of stuff for recycling.

Most of my sorting/sifting/recycling/tossing/etc comes during my off days, when I have the time to actually read and filter through my junk. Some days, I'm sure I look like this :scared:

Rufusboi

01-21-2010, 08:16 PM

Logicaly

01-21-2010, 08:46 PM

So those magazines I talked about getting rid of are finally gone. Some lucky freecycler came and picked them up today. Now I have to get rid of my advocate and out travel magazines as well.

I was going to do the textbooks thing next, but there is alot of rain outside, and their in the storage, so maybe what I will do now is condense down my clothes a bit more. I know I have stuff that im keeping, that I dont really wear, or that is too big for me now.

Oh, and im also getting rid of some stuff that we don't really need, I put our Grateful Dead Opoly collectors monopoly unopened board game up in Queerbay, and im going to put some of my other game stuff up there too that I do not want.

Jet

01-21-2010, 08:50 PM

Memories that needed to go.

Random

01-21-2010, 08:52 PM

one hefty bag of clothes...

*Gulp*

Inside that hefty bag is a hoody with skulls and stars on it that my long term ex gave me...

It's the first piece of clothing that I've parted with... It's a start..

Blaze

01-21-2010, 09:32 PM

[QUOTE=Blaze;36478]
I cleaned out my closet; :| Who would have known that I had 2 sets of the same snickers because I didn't know I bought the ones earlier :mad:

I hate to be obtuse, but what the heck are snickers? The only kind of snickers that I know of that you could store in a closet are the candy bar type snickers. It is beyond my chocolate addict's brain to be able to imagine that anyone could stick them in a closet and forget that they were there. So are we talking about some other kind of snickers? Sorry if this is an embasrrassing question.
Smooches,
Keri
Lol, so I can't spell... Actually, my ferret is name is Snickers and he was snooping around, so I can't recall if I put his name or I was just being lame and didn't double check my spelling. Does that answer your question?
I don't think, that is I definitely wouldn't' leave a candy bar let alone two of them in my closet... Besides, I don't use scholar words, I'm not the encyclopedia type, book smart is not my forte, Im just a street smart child with dyslexia...

Words

01-22-2010, 07:12 AM

I'm loving all the decluttering stories - thank you!

I've been a naughty, naughty girl today. I was planning to pack up some stuff this morning and take it to a local auction - bits and pieces that I couldn't be bothered to list individually on eBay - but it's cold, and raining, so although W/we'll be still be going to the auction this evening (to buy in order to re-sell), I never got around to taking the bits I planned on putting in. Good news, is, however, that I've listed a few odds and ends on eBay this morning - including a set of 6 really nice espresso coffe duos (W/we don't have an espresso machine, and besides, B's switched from coffee to tea so, well, not much point in keeping them, right?) - so it's not all bad.

Which reminds me. To those of you who don't do eBay/Queerbay, you should. You'd be amazed at what people will buy and how the amounts mount up. Plus, if you're selling fragile items, crumpled up magazine pages make wonderful packing material and empty shoe boxes, etc., great containers. (I usually turn them inside out so they look a bit more 'professional'. Seems kind of cheeky to send someone a rare crystal glass costing $50 in a box with 'Spaghetti-Os' written all over the front. Green with class - yep, that's me. LOL.)

Anyway, please keep on posting and inspiring....

Words

Pixie

01-22-2010, 08:44 AM

A box of clothes and books

and

The guilt of moving...

Logicaly

01-22-2010, 10:04 AM

Words

01-22-2010, 11:00 AM

Logicaly,

I think the key to eBay is to research. Before you list something, look for similar items that are currently listed and see if they're selling. Better still, look at completed listings and see how many of the same item sold and how much they sold for. The long and short of it is, you need to be realistic. If something is priced too high, it's simply not going to sell, same applies to shipping, so if the price you want for something is significantly more than what similar items usually sell for, then no, there's not much point in listing it.

As to whether or not most of my items sell, it depends. I do eBay as a 'job', which means in most cases, I buy to re-sell, so I tend to adapt to suit the season. In December, for example, I focused on crystal glasses (ready for the Christmas season) and practically every single set I put on sold. Now? I'd be lucky to sell one or two a week, so I focus on something else. Truth is, the listing fees are much lower than they used to be - as a private seller, you'd probably be able to take advantage of the free listing days as well - so, unless you're listing a particularly expensive item, we're talking pennies as opposed to pounds. Selling fees, on the other hand, are higher than they used to be but, as long as you take into account when you list that you're going to be paying about 10% if an item sells (plus PayPal fees) to eBay, you should be okay. Plus, I don't know about you, when it comes to personal items, things that I no longer want or need but that are too good to just give away/trash, any money they fetch is a bonus. Right?

Anyway, why not start small and give Queerbay a try? Obviously you won't reach the same audience but at least it'll be a first step.

Good luck!

Words

Gemme

01-22-2010, 07:57 PM

Lol, so I can't spell... Actually, my ferret is name is Snickers and he was snooping around, so I can't recall if I put his name or I was just being lame and didn't double check my spelling. Does that answer your question?
I don't think, that is I definitely wouldn't' leave a candy bar let alone two of them in my closet... Besides, I don't use scholar words, I'm not the encyclopedia type, book smart is not my forte, Im just a street smart child with dyslexia...

Um, no. It wasn't your ferret, at least I HOPE not!

You had said you bought a new (pair of?) snickers and then found snickers in your closet. I'm betting on sneakers or nickers, but you don't seem the type to call your pants nickers. lol

You know, I love E-bay, but its very hard to get into it it seems. I have a ton of stuff that I want to sell, but theres always that doubt of, well what if I take the time to list it, and no one buys it, then I just wasted however much money it cost me to list it and my time. Or maybe thats me just making excuses.

Do you actually find that your able to sell a majority of your stuff on ebay?

Try local avenues first, like a consignment shop or CL. No cost to you!

key

01-22-2010, 08:38 PM

a pile of canvases that I have painted on, hate the paintings, or never completed them, but can't bare to paint over them. But I don't care if someone else does - just don't tell me about it. (I take my art waaaaay toooooo seriously - not sure what to do about that).

Honestly, over 1/2 of my possessions are art or music supplies. But that still does not mean that I need them all. And it certainly does not mean that if I get rid of something today, if I need it tomorrow, I won't be able to replace it.

The universe is ever overflowing.

:pacman:

iamkeri1

01-23-2010, 01:16 AM

Sneakers? LOL I'm so sorry! I actually thought it was some new name for undies! I have heard the word "knickers" used for undies, so I thought maybe that's what it was. Well obviously you like those sneakers, or you wouldn;t have bought two of the same (two pairs, I mean.

[quote=iamkeri1;37172]
Lol, so I can't spell... Actually, my ferret is name is Snickers and he was snooping around, so I can't recall if I put his name or I was just being lame and didn't double check my spelling. Does that answer your question?
I don't think, that is I definitely wouldn't' leave a candy bar let alone two of them in my closet... Besides, I don't use scholar words, I'm not the encyclopedia type, book smart is not my forte, Im just a street smart child with dyslexia...

cara

01-23-2010, 01:30 AM

I threw away about 12 candy canes that were sitting in a glass container on the kitchen counter. I thought I would save them for cookies or something, but who am I kidding? Into the trash bin they went.

:stillheart:

christie

01-23-2010, 11:42 AM

... Whew. Closet is cleaned out. *checking off the list*

three trash bags FULL of clothes that need to go since I got rid of 71lbs!

Rather than the hassle of queerbay, the bags are headed to a local church clothing store. All pieces are resold at $1 so its affordable for everyone.

I am looking out the window to Jess's workshop. Hy has almost a truckload of Momma's Christmas crap... many trees she bought at thrift shops - all missing vital pieces. Why she wont part with them is the 8th Wonder of the World...

Boxes upon boxes of tinsel and icicles (ick)

I think while Hy is outside I might consider purging some of the yarns. Briefly purging my extensive (think entire room) shoe collection. Then I found my brain and decided I had temporary insanity!

The yarn will more than make Hym happy and one can only imagine the points I score by self initiating! *cha-ching*

:dance2: off to the yarn bins!

Jess

01-24-2010, 09:18 AM

YAY! The girl rocked it with her "organizing"! I got a good dent knocked out in one of the buildings, but have a long way to go in getting it to a usable work space. Sighs.. slowly but surely, we'll get there.

Good luck to everyone "downsizing"! It does make a world of difference in the peace of mind factor!

Gemme

01-24-2010, 09:50 AM

Today I got rid of 8 hours of my free time plus some much needed sleep.

*yawn*

In two weeks, however, I will have added 8 hours of OT to my check.

:bowdown::pointing:

Random

01-24-2010, 10:23 AM

Today I am cleaning out my *Good Clothes* closet..

I've been saving them because:

1. They are expensive and in the classic style..
2. An ex bought them for me
3. In case I ever worked in an office where professional dress was required.

I'm letting them go.. (Well, except the hand made, one of a kind sloutch jacket.. That's just art work..)

I haven't worn almost any of it in five years... They don't fit my body or my soul any more..

*baby steps for letting go of the past*

Words

01-24-2010, 11:24 AM

W/we just got back from visiting my parents and spending the best part of a day trying to clear up what is supposed to be my mother's utility room but what has become yet another of my father's dumping grounds. I feel so sorry for my Mom. My brother built her that room so she would have a space of her own, a place where she could store things, use her sewing machine, plant seeds etc. yet, until today, she could hardly get in it, let alone use it.

Anyway, to cut a long story short...W/we put things aside - useless things, things my father will never ever need or use - so he could approve O/our getting rid of them. Result? A huge dent in the mess. Until, that is, he got around to actually looking over what W/we planned on chucking and decided it needed to all go back so he could 'think about it' later. So okay, his family were poor, so okay, he lived through the war and rationing and all that that entailed, but come on, FOUR sets of golf clubs (he can't play any more). Two sets of bowls (he's never played). A badminton racket? Used, what, once, about 40 years ago? *Sigh* I can't begin to tell you how depressed I feel right now at the thought of my mother, at almost 80, and after spending her entire life working so hard, not being able to enjoy the fruits of her labour because of my father's reluctance to let go of crap.

It's just ****ing unfair, you know?

Words

Words

01-24-2010, 11:26 AM

Oh, I did get rid of something today. My fear of telling my father what I think. I held back today because I didn't want to set him off but next weekend the gloves are off. Seriously.

Words

key

01-24-2010, 03:17 PM

Gemme

01-24-2010, 03:26 PM

Today I got rid of:

Misc lumber left overs.

and a

Box full of "stuff" such as two (count them two) rice cooker/steamers, water bottles, dish rack, ugly (to me) picture frames, and plastic in/out box type paper stack racks.

and

I moved two grocery bags full of magazines to the back room where things sit until I figure out what to do with them, and if I can't decide what to do with them, I just take them to the garbage room down the back stairs.

Yippy Yahoooooo.

:trampoline:

My first thought?

I could really USE a rice cooker/steamer thingy.

My second thought?

I wonder what KIND of magazines. Two bags full could give me a ton of workable material for crafts!

My third thought?

Someone save me from myself. :blink:

Although.....I really COULD use the cooker thingy. :bolt:

key

01-24-2010, 04:12 PM

My first thought?

I could really USE a rice cooker/steamer thingy.

My second thought?

I wonder what KIND of magazines. Two bags full could give me a ton of workable material for crafts!

My third thought?

Someone save me from myself. :blink:

Although.....I really COULD use the cooker thingy. :bolt:

Believe me, I understand all three thoughts. Why do you think I have two rice steamers to begin with?

And the magazines? Maybe knowing that they are mostly political junkie type stuff (The Nation, Mother Jones) will make you feel better. Unless your work includes lots of depressing pictures of an imperialistic nation in decline...

And yes, saaaaaaave yoooooourseeeelf!!!!!:shark:

Gemme

01-24-2010, 09:27 PM

Believe me, I understand all three thoughts. Why do you think I have two rice steamers to begin with?

And the magazines? Maybe knowing that they are mostly political junkie type stuff (The Nation, Mother Jones) will make you feel better. Unless your work includes lots of depressing pictures of an imperialistic nation in decline...

And yes, saaaaaaave yoooooourseeeelf!!!!!:shark:

Thank you! Knowing the magazines are politic effectively turned me OFF of them. However there's still that matter of a rice cooker/steamer thingy..... :blink:

Logicaly

01-24-2010, 11:59 PM

Gemme

01-25-2010, 06:49 PM

So I didn't get to get rid of as much stuff this weekend as I had hoped. However I did go through my junk box, and threw out a few things, even though a lot of stuff went back into the box, I still got rid of a little bit.

Going to have to work on getting rid of more stuff this week. I have a pile of mens clothes sitting in my bedroom that has been here for over a month now that I need to get rid of.

Me either. I wound up working (see a previous post) on Sunday instead of sifting. Eh, money's good.

I did, however, get some stuff mentally lined up so that when I grab all my goodies and head to the thrift store, I can drop the plastic bags off to be recycled (I'm far from perfect with this, but I am getting better at using the cloth bags instead), a box or two for Goodwill, and a couple nicer items for the consignment shop.

key

01-25-2010, 09:53 PM

Logicaly

01-27-2010, 02:19 PM

I wish I had the space for an inbetween room. Although knowing me it would never leave that room.

That being said I spoke with my girl last night and I have come to terms with the fact that she is not ever leaving me. So that means that all those duplicate books and movies that I have been holding on to for that just incase she ever left me I can get rid of. So tonight I'm pulling out all our dupe books and movies and will arrange to sell them.

Its funny I'm getting rid of all these items and I'm still not seeing more free space. Now if I could just convince myself to get rid of at least one of my spare fish tanks. That's a hard one though, although maybe I can trade it for fish or plants...hmm that's a thought.

Duchess

05-01-2010, 10:17 AM

Old clothes, shoes and mind cobwebs..:thumbsup:

Duchess

Andrew, Jr.

05-01-2010, 10:23 AM

This morning I threw out old newspapers, a broken alarm clock, and my broken glass frames. :flying:

waxnrope

05-01-2010, 10:28 AM

An address and some other useless reminders of my folly...

Gemme

05-02-2010, 01:15 AM

A guest got rid of a couple of bags of clothes...to me and the other employees. :blink:

To be fair to myself, I only took a couple of things and that's because they are Eddie Bauer and tre cute.

Sachita

05-02-2010, 03:42 AM

A very dark cloud.

Next week will be overdue spring cleaning. House, sheds, barn. I'm actually thinking of becoming a minimalist. The less you have the less to worry about and clean. I'd much rather spend any free I do have doing something other then cleaning.

Sachita

05-02-2010, 03:45 AM

Sachita

05-03-2010, 04:34 AM

One thing that really helps me is to have an in-between place to put things.

The in-between place is a place where everything goes on its way out the door. It can sit there for one month, or even up to six months. But in this in-between place, I am free to go back into the stuff there if I actually need it. If I have not needed it, and therefore not gotten it out this in-between place, then I do not need it in my life right now (always remembering that I can always get more stuff later.

So I never just throw something out, oh no, that would be very traumatic for me, too abrupt. I did that once in my life (and included all artwork and writings from my tortured youth) and I really regret that now.

:supermanbooth:

I collect things, art mostly or rocks and big crystals. I collect wooded bowls and other odd kitchen things. One year I decided I was getting rid of everything. I had a yard sale and gave a bunch away. Later it all hit me and I couldn't believe how attached I let myself get to all those "things". I still have that. Its not as bad but each year I want less.

freyja

05-03-2010, 06:13 AM

Has anyone seen this site yet?

www.throwoutfiftythings.com

Time to rid myself of "life plaque".

freyja

05-03-2010, 06:24 AM

It appears that throwing out FIFTY things is not as easy as one might think.
So......who would like to join me in the challenge of throwing out fifty things? And recording what they tossed here at BFP?
I am ready to go. Are you?

femmedyke

05-03-2010, 04:46 PM

I'm absolutely tickled to find this thread. Lately I have been reminding myself that *less* is part of the word blessed. Sounds so silly... but it's a good reality check for myself. I have found that the older I get I am a lot less materialistic than I was in younger years... though maybe it's really just that my taste has become a little more expensive ;)

All that aside today I purged my closet...and it felt pretty amazing. I only filled one small bag but it's still a good start. Next I'd like to start on getting rid of some of those small trinkets and shoe boxes full of letters and old memories. Does anyone else have that kind of stuff? What do you think about holding onto ephemera? It feels like it's kind of silly stuff to hold onto.. especially since I rarely ever take the time to go back through it.

It appears that throwing out FIFTY things is not as easy as one might think.

I am ready to go. Are you? Very cool site, thanks so much for sharing! I'm totally game.

JustJo

05-03-2010, 06:43 PM

Love this thread...thank you!

I'm getting ready to move and have been steadily clearing my house of 9 years of accumulated clutter...and it feels magnificent.

I've given away a car full of books and kids' videos (seriously, a car full...there was only room for me to drive) to a library in a poor part of town. The look on the kids' faces when they saw the videos was fantastic, and the librarian looked like she was gonna cry.

I've also given away 3 window air conditioners, a BBQ grill, a garden hose and reel, some folding chairs, about 10 lawn-size bags of clothes, kid toys, kitchen stuff....you name it.

Some I donated to charity; some I gave to friends. Some things I just hauled out to the curb and let whoever wanted to haul it away take it. I live on a busy street (8000 cars a day baby)....so it's the perfect way to recycle. I have yet to put anything out there...no matter how strange...and have it last more than a few days. Most things are gone in a matter of 15 minutes or less.

The more I get rid off...the more I feel like getting rid off. There's less to clean, less to fix, less to find a place for. I find that I actually need and use very few things on a daily basis. And my new mantra is "If I haven't used it in a year, then someone else probably will"....and out it goes.

I've cleared an amazing amount of stuff out of here....and still have more to go.

If it's not useful or beautiful or making me smile....then it doesn't need to be in my house!

Blade

05-03-2010, 07:09 PM

Well I got rid of the stitches last week but I finally got rid of the damn itching today

femmedyke

05-09-2010, 10:27 AM

A great website if you're interested. > click (http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/05/06/101-physical-things-that-can-be-reduced-in-your-home/) <

Strappie

05-09-2010, 10:44 AM

Strappie

05-09-2010, 10:47 AM

I moved last wknd. Let me tell you, I had NO clue how much shit I really had, when I say shit I really mean shit that I did not need to keep. God I could of used this site 6 wks ago.

So now, I spend my free time getting rid of "shit"... YUK!!

PS.. the toy boxed does not get touched... lol

Sybelle

05-11-2010, 01:40 PM

.... swelling! The bruising is still there and will take a few days to go away. But Saturday, I got rid of a tooth with a root canal that cracked down below the gum. Extractions can be tough stuff. :bigcry:

Ice please!!?:snowysmiley:

freyja

05-11-2010, 05:14 PM

Today i got rid of a very old couch.
unfortunately one of my cats had hidden in the couch and the super did not know that and threw the couch out, along with my kitty.

Needless to say, it was some time before i figured out where my cat could have vanished to when i got home (they had tossed it out while i was out)
That was some adventure.

Is that called "kitty recycling" ? hahahahahaaha-

cali4nyaprincess23

05-11-2010, 05:20 PM

30.00 dollars

Blade

05-15-2010, 07:09 AM

ALL of the wood on the porch....FINALLY

JustJo

05-24-2010, 09:17 AM

Well this weekend really...and continuing into the week....

I started pruning "stuff" when I decided to move....furniture, books like crazy and all of that....but find the more I get rid of the easier it is to live in my house...more space, easier to clean, and finding I'm not missing anything that I've donated or tossed, so....

The most recent....2 giant garbage sized bags of assorted clothes and kitchen stuff, another box of books (to a book sale for an ill child...awesome!), and a big box of "office stuff" to a co-worker who's still doing the job I used to do and can use it... :)

More to come....errrr.....go

SF_Boi

05-24-2010, 09:41 AM

My old gas line. Living in San Francisco, an old gas line could mean real troble in the event of an earthquake. The construction guys are outside working as we speak! One project at a time! :bobby:

Kenna

05-24-2010, 09:44 AM

So far today.... 3 large bags of papers to shred or burn!! and several things ready for the good will.

I WILL get done with this junk today!!

Gemme

05-24-2010, 11:31 AM

Today I put away a yummy sandwich and an orange. Yesterday, however, I went through some boxes and tossed/recycled old papers and bits of this and that as I reorganized some of my crafts. I started a yard sale box too! :clap:

JustJo

05-24-2010, 07:21 PM

It may not be material stuff, but today I got rid of all the applications on my facebook account...no more wasting time on things that I don't actually enjoy or care about. More secure for my computer too! :)

GoofyLuvr

05-24-2010, 08:07 PM

ALL of the wood on the porch....FINALLY

Hmmm, if all the wood on the porch is gone, is it still considered a porch?
Just askin... :confused:

JustJo

06-07-2010, 11:17 AM

Gemme

06-07-2010, 02:01 PM

I'm getting ready to move to Florida :beachkids: to be with my :stillheart:

To do that, I have to get me, my son, our animals and all our stuff down there too....about 1300 miles away.

I've been pruning belongings like crazy....and yet....the moving company rep came on Friday to work up my estimate (drum roll please) and it's over $3,000 to move all my stuff. :blink:

The part that shocked me though is when he told me that the estimated weight was 6,000 pounds. That's 3 tons of furniture, clothes, toys, dishes and various "stuff" that I've accumulated...not counting the immense quantity I've already given away.

That's the weight of your average female elephant...:ellyphanty:

I think it's time to do another pruning....

I had a ginormous yard sale before I moved from Florida to Washington and the proceeds from the sale went to my moving budget. And even then, honestly, I could have sold a LOT more but I was too emotionally attached to a bunch of crap.

Just remember....STUFF can be bought again if need be but honestly...most of us don't *need* the stuff we have. Unless it's an heirloom or you or your kids cannot live without it (not including tantrum inducing stuff they'll forget about in 1.3 months), sell it. You're move will be lighter and your wallet heavier, which is the way we all like to be, no?

Good luck! Cross country moves can be excruciating not only financially but emotionally and psychologically too.

Gemme

06-07-2010, 02:02 PM

Oh, I forgot what I was going to say when I came in here...

I got rid of some hair today....and money....but my waxer is quite happy. :blink:

GoofyLuvr

06-07-2010, 05:12 PM

A few more pounds!!! Can you say "happy dance"?!?!?:happyjump::cheerleader::clap::dance2::weight shock:

iamkeri1

06-08-2010, 09:34 PM

I cleaned out my garage and got rid of three VERY large garbage cans full of stuff that was pretty much just crap. Also I put a box of household stuff like vases and candlesticks and mugs out on the curb along with a decent condition coffee table, a twin bed frame and several captains chairs from an old converted van. People came and took them all! I was so happy. I got to get rid of them, but they did not get wasted, they got recycled sort of. I was really smiling when I saw my neighbors pick up two of the van seats. Now they are sitting on them on their front porch - they make great recliners!

Today I was eyeing an upper rack in my closet, but was too tired to go at it. Soon, baby, soon!
Smooches,
Keri

chefhottie25

06-08-2010, 10:22 PM

today i got rid of a much beloved tshirt. I have a lot of tshirts...but this one was special. I have gotten too chubby to wear it like i used to. I did find it a good home...my sister took it.

Ebon

06-08-2010, 10:42 PM

A rash :poc-cool:

Lady_Wu

06-17-2010, 02:28 PM

I know that this might make me seem outlandish in the femme world, but I made arrangements to get rid of most of my purses todat. Perhaps I'll put them on Queerbay-for free. I'm keeping my brown silk Lama Bag for special occasions, my dark maroon Monks Bag for everyday occasions, my big brown stripped purse b/c it's become part of the family. That is all. 3 purses. Now if I can par down my shoes.....
Lady_Wu

Gemme

06-17-2010, 02:51 PM

I got rid of some trash today, started a yard sale box, reorganized some things and have started a donation box to take to Goodwill and the food bank. So, not all of it is technically *gone* but it's on its way.

femmennoir

06-17-2010, 04:12 PM

Got rid of some assorted kitchen stuff, some I don't need, some I upgraded...dropped off at the Goodwill, where I picked up a signed cookbook by French author/chef, in French, and a brand new chocolate brown Irish sweater, handknit, all for $10.
These are the dangers (thrills) of visiting the Goodwill store, even just to donate! A girl can't help herself, can she? But the rule is to give more away than pick up!

Elle*

Andrew, Jr.

06-18-2010, 08:42 AM

Food Banks always can use bottled water. Just wanted to put this out there. Summer is coming up, and we always will have the homeless and poor with us.
:candle:

Ebon

06-18-2010, 09:10 AM

My facebook page. :poc-huh:

JustJo

07-22-2010, 12:10 PM

I'm still purging "stuff" as I get ready to move. Just keeps feeling better and better...

Between yesterday and today I got rid of:

12 bags of books to the library in the poorer part of town
10 bags of books to my mother the packrat
3 bookcases...also to Mom
2 giant sized bags of assorted clothes and kitchen stuff to the charity truck
a 3 foot by 6 foot pile of lumber, molding pieces etc to the universe (I left it at the curb and people have been taking what they want)
a giant bag of kids winter clothing (snow boots, coats, hats and mittens) to the family shelter in town

iamkeri1

07-23-2010, 12:04 AM

two days ago I discovered the "free" section on Craigslist and ebay classifieds
What a discovery!!! I listed and old stove and apartment sized washer that had been lingering in my garage for several years. A guy picked them up today who was unemployed and actually intended to use them rather than scrap them. He brought his young son with him. That reminded me that I had some old kiddie bikes in the shed. He took all three of them and a large "big wheel." He has six kids. He said he fixes up bikes and sells them, so one way or another, some kid will be riding those bikes. Yaaaaaaaaaahhhhh

Additional benefit - this made a big dent in the crap in both my garage and shed. I love it

asphaltcowboi

07-23-2010, 06:11 AM

a bad attitude tward the ex and have excepted it as a learning expierance..

Gemme

07-23-2010, 09:42 AM

Some money from my boss. It's pay day! :clap:

This weekend, I'm getting rid of a LOT of stuff in my yard sale!!! :cheesy:

Lady_Wu

07-23-2010, 12:38 PM

I have been trying to declutter and have not been able to do so. As soon as my foot heals (I has surgery Tues), I am going to do a "clean sweep" approach that I read about in a blog I follow. This involves putting away literally everything I own. Then as I need something, I will retrieve it. At the end of 6 months (my own deadline), everything unused is going to be disposed of! Viola, end of unneeded items!
Lady_Wu

iamkeri1

07-25-2010, 11:46 PM

Now that I have discovered the "free" section of craigslist, I feel like I can take on (actually, get rid of) anything. My son and I moved a bunch of boxes from a place they were not easily gotten into, to a more open space. Tomorrow I am going out there with a pad and pencil and I'm making a list of the things I want gone. Then I will be listing them on craigslist either for free or a small sale amount. I might actually get rid of everything I want gone.
Yaaaaaaaaah!!!
Keri

Gemme

07-26-2010, 08:03 PM

Yesterday, I got rid of:

clothes
shoes
scrapbooking supplies
books
stuffed animals
collectible doll
knickknacks
household goods
a grill
bedding
costume jewelry
candles
perfumes
ornaments
cds
dvds
office/school supplies
and a ton 'o miscellaneous

My footprint is shrinking! :cheesy:

socialjustice_fsu

07-26-2010, 08:10 PM

Today I got rid of my guilt and regret. It had been consuming me.

Gentle Tiger

08-05-2010, 08:16 AM

I did this yesterday but just now seeing the thread.

I got rid of three shirts that no longer fit. I gave away 50 more books. FIFTY! I feel faint. I will be boxing up some more tonight. The list will grow as I continue the move process.

Oh joy unbounded!
:seeingstars:

iamkeri1

08-07-2010, 01:19 AM

Got rid of more stuff out of the shed. My dad had an old wheelchair that no one I knew wanted, so I posted in on free/craigslist, along with several large old tarps that were really in my way. The response for the wheelchair was immediate, and the lady who came to get it really needed it. The same people took the tarps, so I got a two-fer.

Watched Oprah's show about hoarding. Hoarding, thank god, is not a problem I have, but still it made me want to go home and get rid of everything. I have claustrophobia and could barely stand to watch that clutter on TV. I would not be able to live in it. Anyway, I still want to give/sell lots more stuff. I have a bunch of stuff put together out in the garage for a sale I hope to have next Thursday

Gemme

08-07-2010, 03:24 AM

I gave LOTS of money away today. :blink:

*sigh*

No wonder I don't hardly ever go to the doctor or dentist. :glasses:

On a slightly brighter note, I've been working the rest of the day (that wasn't devoted to one doc or another) on getting things ready for my last yard sale here on Sunday. It's not gone yet, but it WILL be shortly and I already made a sale! :clap:

chefhottie25

08-07-2010, 08:59 PM

it was actually 2 days ago...but i went through my closet and dresser and got rid of clothes i don't wear anymore. now i have room for new ones.

femmedyke

08-30-2010, 06:32 AM

Yesterday... I got rid of. . .

an old computer chair, an old table, tons of clothes and shoes, a vase and some some 'roots' that were in said vase.

Gemme

08-30-2010, 09:39 AM

I cleaned out the fridge and freezer. :blink:

I was initially terrified but am glad to announce it's reasonable now.

Soft*Silver

08-30-2010, 09:43 AM

I have been purging my house of all that should not be here. I have had clothes removed, books, garden items I will never use again, furniture, etc. But...lol...I have also brought inthings I need...clothes, books, garden items, furniture....

Greyson

11-23-2010, 02:36 PM

Hey Words, I have never seen this thread until today. Last year I sold my place where I had been living for the past 17 years. I had a major purging of "things." I am still going through some things and getting ready to do another paring down in the Spring of 2011.

The hardest thing to part with are my books. I am trying to use a library more often and less of purchasing books. Now, if I could purge the few extra pounds.

femmennoir

11-23-2010, 07:19 PM

Today I found a recipient for a lot of magazines I have kept....An art teacher wants them all to use with students on special projects! I am thrilled! Recycling, better yet, re-using!
Elle*

Blade

11-23-2010, 07:54 PM

Stuff in the fridge...gotta make room ya know

Yesterday was clothes and some junk in my bedroom, hey I can see the floor...yes all of it:|

Miss Scarlett

11-23-2010, 08:05 PM

Stuff in the fridge...gotta make room ya know

Yesterday was clothes and some junk in my bedroom, hey I can see the floor...yes all of it:|

As long as you didn't toss the curlers :eyebat:

Julie

11-23-2010, 08:06 PM

Oreo's in my belly.
Gone!

Gemme

11-23-2010, 08:23 PM

Giant pepperming stick...not gone. Well, an inch of it is. The other 6 will also go in their own time. :tease:

JAGG

11-23-2010, 09:23 PM

These bottles filled with oil and various things like olives etc that once decorated my kitchen.

HoneyedChrysanthemum

11-30-2010, 08:31 PM

today i discarded some more old emotional baggage from my past. these were primarily fears of what ANYONE would think of what i did, am doing, or am going to do. i am going to do what is healthy for my self, now and in the future. i am not going to let myself get caught up in any more abusive or co-dependent relationships, whether they be those of family, partnerships, or friendships. now, as soon as i see one developing, i wil politely but firmly extricate myself from whatever relationship it is. i am almost 50 and want to spend the latter half of my life as healthily as possible. as my signature says...
pres :moonstars:

weatherboi

11-30-2010, 08:40 PM

today i got rid of a roomate!!!
yayyyyy for me!!!
Ms is gonna help me cleanse the house tommorrow and then it is color picking time!!! :mohawk:

little_ms_sunshyne

11-30-2010, 10:09 PM

The numbers I don't need :)

femmennoir

11-30-2010, 11:17 PM

More magazines are finding homes: all my old Health magazines are wanted by the health teacher at my school! In the process of looking through my magazine piles, found enough catalogs to fill two large bags! Those went into the recycling bin!
It feels great!
Elle*

femmennoir

11-30-2010, 11:19 PM

Just saying, but I am keeping all my Martha Stewart magazines!
Elle*

StillettoDoll

12-08-2010, 04:07 PM

Donated 4 boxes of junk and a night stand, manage to organize half of my shoes in my closet, getting rid of five pair..

moonfemme

12-08-2010, 04:16 PM

An old file cabinet, cleaned out closets yesterday and have a lot to donate... taking clothes and shoes to the homeless shelter, hoping they get to use them right then.

femmennoir

12-28-2010, 05:19 PM

Since I was home-bound because of the blizzard, I did a thorough spring-cleaning (yes, in winter), and got rid of a large bag of assorted things (candles, coat rack, patches, fabric, clothing, kitchen stuff, ornaments....) and dropped it off at my local Godwill store. Yeah!...

Elle*

femmennoir

12-28-2010, 06:31 PM

Working on a large bag of goodies to take to my classroom: magazines, tons of pens and pencils accumulated from fairs and events, yarn and fabric, books about France, French cds, maps, craft books.... I am on a roll!

Elle*

Chancie

12-28-2010, 06:49 PM

I was channeling Sassy Leo, so

I got rid of every expired condiment in the door of my refrigerator that I didn't want.

There was more than one kind of vinegar. :|

femmennoir

12-28-2010, 06:58 PM

Vinegar never expires, and most condiments don't either, because of their acidity or salt content!

Elle*, just saying...

femmennoir

12-28-2010, 07:00 PM

But June, why do you need the French things?

Elle*

Chancie

12-28-2010, 07:32 PM

Nobody likes food prepared with cloudy vinegar. :sushi:

Chancie

12-28-2010, 07:46 PM

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSzFOV-Xgo_gedS_F7dtBTcYrTxp2k-Dlm3s9UYLrhWAuJgU29xYQ

femmennoir

12-28-2010, 07:53 PM

Chancie, cloudy vinegar only means the vinegar mother is doing her job, one can filter it! Then if you have an active vinegar mother you can add little bits of leftover wine to your bottle and you will have vinegar forever! (This should be in the frugal gourmet section I think!)
Elle*, whose fridge contains lots of ageless condiments from every continent, foie gras, Champagne, tons of sweet butter, and a lot of refrigerator pickles made earlier on........

Chancie

12-28-2010, 10:01 PM

Oy, please don't tell the recyclists. :|

Or, should I say, 'Mon Dieu'?

dixie

12-28-2010, 10:04 PM

Today I got rid of...more useless sh*t. Cause I'm tired of folks threatening a hoarder intervention... Guess I really didn't need every craft and homework assignment brought home since kindergarten... :seeingstars:

pajama

12-28-2010, 10:20 PM

The Boy....for a week anyway. Just wish I had someone here to enjoy this big ole empty house with. ;)

dixie

12-28-2010, 10:22 PM

The Boy....for a week anyway. Just wish I had someone here to enjoy this big ole empty house with. ;)

Just gimme a couple more days...ok, well 3 (I think...what's today?) lol ;)

pajama

12-28-2010, 10:25 PM

Just gimme a couple more days...ok, well 3 (I think...what's today?) lol ;)

TWO! Wed and Thurs, then you're here Friday!!!!!! Please stay warm, please stay warm, please stay warm. fingers xxxxx

dixie

12-28-2010, 10:27 PM

TWO! Wed and Thurs, then you're here Friday!!!!!! Please stay warm, please stay warm, please stay warm. fingers xxxxx

The last weather report I saw said it's supposed to keep getting warmer, and should be close to 60 by Saturday, so hopefully that means no snow on Friday...lol

Medusa

12-28-2010, 10:31 PM

Everyone knows I like French Things! I just do...

I sound like I am justifying a bad habit, don't I?

And yeah, vinegars AND Jell-O last forever. Not that I'm bitter...

Someone might want to clue Sassyboo in on that Jello part...

I have some honey that looks icky. How can I bring it back to beautiful velvety smoothness?

femmennoir

12-28-2010, 10:43 PM

I think we need to start a thread on how to refresh, recycle, recondition and re-use your common kitchen staples! Then there are the "other" uses, the non-intended ones, like using mayonnaise to clean the leaves of your greenery...
Elle*, feeling inspired!

StillettoDoll

01-16-2011, 06:23 AM

Last night got another big box of clothes out of my closet for donation, sad part is I thought I would have alot more room in there.... This is hard, still not done yet I still have another closet to go through. And still working on craft room , need to get to pantry, garage and attic

http://www.mysears.com/managed_images/138/original/iStock_000000189596XSmall.jpg?1267760395

StillettoDoll

01-16-2011, 06:29 AM

Dream room
http://www.home-designing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/craft-room-stamp.jpg

Real room

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7FjTRH5qO-0/SwrrwbNHaFI/AAAAAAAACJg/TNcOpiB1psc/s1600/CraftRoom_BEFORE_3.jpg

Gemme

01-17-2011, 08:08 PM

Dream room
http://www.home-designing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/craft-room-stamp.jpg

OMG! I wantz. :blink:

Gráinne

01-17-2011, 10:26 PM

I didn't have a dining room table that anyone could dine on, because of sundry trash and my son's Legos mushrooming all over the top of it. Today I cleared off the entire surface, polished it, and sorted Legos into plastic tubs for building blocks and one for people/monsters. So, does getting rid of the junk on my table count?

Lynn

01-17-2011, 10:38 PM

Between yesterday and today, I got rid of five shopping bags full of stuff. Posted stuff on freecycle and people magically came to my house and picked up stuff.

Included: three sets of sheets, a purse, a wallet, jewelry, some clothing, heatable aromatherapy booties, lace curtains, puppy training pads, and other stuff I can't remember. Also threw out a large bag of trash.

Yay!!

little_ms_sunshyne

01-17-2011, 11:07 PM

5 pounds!! Well not today...It took a week. But I weighed in today and 5 more pounds! Hooray!

Gemme

01-20-2011, 02:37 PM

I polished off some bacon and waffles for breakfast and I'm going back for some baked Cheetos.

:hangloose:

Soon

01-20-2011, 03:11 PM

~~trying to organize a schedule of sorts for a work project (it's still in progress but at least it is on paper instead of ruminating about the logistics FOREVER!)

Words

01-20-2011, 03:34 PM

Loads of old paperwork, all rolled into balls and thrown in the fire.

Very therapeutic:)

Words

Diva

01-22-2011, 06:18 PM

Tommi

01-22-2011, 06:30 PM

I have a Passion For The Purge......it's liberating to me.

And this article came across my feed just a few minutes ago and I thought I'd share......some really good tips in here!

> > PURGE-YOU-LIKE (http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/18-things-you-can-get-rid-of-today-2440361/) < <

ABSOLUTELY GREAT ARTICLE DIVA.

TWO grocery bags of plastics in Recycle bin today.
I cleaned out the Plastics cupboard..Mismatched lids and containers are in the recycle bin, along with crumby plastic silverware.

Over 30 Baseball caps went to the Nursing Home. The Crafts lady is going to pass them out at Bingo..Kewl

Magazines are gone.
All magazines were taken to the Nusrsing Home where my friend is.When I get a new one, I read it and do not store it now.

papabear

01-22-2011, 06:30 PM

guess i should be glad that i have moved like 4 times in the past 4 years and most of my stuff, either disappeared or was taken by "friends" when i wasnt looking...and didnt notice til i got home with my boxes...and found "the stuff" was missing...my stuff...grrrr....

i have practically nothing but my clothes...and my bed...and my toy! thats really all i need..right?? i'm finding it much easier to move about, and for the future, not having so much shit!!! ^5

papabear

01-22-2011, 06:33 PM

~~trying to organize a schedule of sorts for a work project (it's still in progress but at least it is on paper instead of ruminating about the logistics FOREVER!)

hmm...when u find the answer to that....will u be so kind as to let me know how soon? tyvm...i sure would love to know that...i guess i want soon to be right now....HA! cant stop thinking about it, either!

Mr. Moon

01-22-2011, 06:37 PM

I have a Passion For The Purge......it's liberating to me.

And this article came across my feed just a few minutes ago and I thought I'd share......some really good tips in here!

> > PURGE-YOU-LIKE (http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/18-things-you-can-get-rid-of-today-2440361/) < <

Wow that was great Miss Jane. Good ideas, however....where am I taking half that stuff?? LOL That's ALWAYS my problem...throwing coffee mugs out or something seems so wrong! I know, I know, Goodwill or something. Maybe I just lack motivation! hehee

Thanks for the link!

Diva

01-22-2011, 06:39 PM

Wow that was great Miss Jane. Good ideas, however....where am I taking half that stuff?? LOL That's ALWAYS my problem...throwing coffee mugs out or something seems so wrong! I know, I know, Goodwill or something. Maybe I just lack motivation! hehee

Thanks for the link!

Oh Mr. Moon....have I taught You nothing? ;) You take Your stuff to a place like SafePlace....or a homeless shelter.....Goodwill is GOOD, but the other two ~ in my opinion ~ are better.

In other news, I can motivate You. :|

Mr. Moon

01-22-2011, 06:42 PM

Oh Mr. Moon....have I taught You nothing? ;) You take Your stuff to a place like SafePlace....or a homeless shelter.....Goodwill is GOOD, but the other two ~ in my opinion ~ are better.

In other news, I can motivate You. :|

I meant motivate me to clean this place up.... ;)

heheeeeee :) but you made me smile!

Miss Scarlett

01-22-2011, 06:46 PM

The recyclables that accumulated in my laundry room. The collection area at my apartment complex had finally been cleared out so you could actually get to the bins.

Mr. Moon

01-23-2011, 01:50 PM

Ok, well, thanks to Jane I got rid of...

coffee mugs, old curtains, old (80's) decorative CRAP!.

I've done so much this weekend I'm kind of worn out, so next week, I'm getting rid of some old "microwave" cooking bowls that I never use, and old old kitchen towels and hot pads etc....

Weeeeeeeeeeeeee ;)

Diva

01-23-2011, 01:53 PM

sylvie

01-24-2011, 10:54 PM

- old clothes i no longer wear as well as the children's..
- cleaned through my back/laundry room, made lots of much needed space!
- finally packed away xmas decorations, cleaned through the bins and brought it down to just the things we use

StillettoDoll

01-26-2011, 05:43 PM

Manage to get rid of 15 books at Half-Price Books today woohoo! made $12

sylvie

01-26-2011, 06:13 PM

- today i realized i got rid of 2 lbs! YAY, i shouldnt weigh myself so often but sometimes i'm just too impatient!! *happy dancing*

LeftWriteFemme

01-26-2011, 06:31 PM

today, I heated up some body rub that I created and used it to deep moisturize my scalp and then I threw out the glass pump bottle I had put it in.

alilhoneybee

01-26-2011, 07:52 PM

today I finally got rid of the box of clothes that have been sitting by my front door. I also got rid of a lot of emails and just junk that I did not need to hold onto. It felt really good.

Soon

01-26-2011, 07:54 PM

~~some thoughts~~

femmennoir

01-27-2011, 11:45 PM

Yarn, notebooks, clothing, baking supplies.............tons of books (I use paperbackswap.com)....and I found a new site to recycle my wine corks!

Elle*

sylvie

02-10-2011, 08:24 AM

- some guilt i've been carrying over things that weren't even mine to own.. wrongdoings, arguments, ignorance from my past..
i had a bad habit of doing that, letting it go and being a stronger me..
i'll own my own downfalls from now on..♥

femmennoir

03-21-2011, 09:47 AM

A bunch of bath towels, dropped at my local Animal Clinic, they had a notice in the window.....more room in the linen closet for the new sheets I just bought!

Elle*

Gemme

03-21-2011, 09:53 AM

After yesterday's cleaning and sorting frenzy, we now have one completely stuffed yard debris sized garbage bag full of clothes for the thrift store and there will be more later.

Gráinne

03-21-2011, 02:14 PM

I just cleaned out 200+ emails that I'd already dealt with, or that were just spam. It may seem small or silly, but it felt great.

femmennoir

03-21-2011, 03:14 PM

Tomorrow morning is recycling at the curb, and I have sorted two large grocery paper bags full of the paper trail I do not need to keep, plus the regular glass, metal and plastic. I have switched to exchangeable glass milk bottles, so I just trade those back at the store...and I really make an effort to minimize my need to recycle by buying in bulk and being mindful of packaging...but of course, it is difficult: I have found a wine store which recycles corks, so I keep those separate, and my Goodwill store two blocks away recycles plastic bags...I also buy soy doggie bags for...yes...doggie poop....(they compost instead of preserving the stuff for future generations!)
Enough said!

Elle*

Andrew, Jr.

03-21-2011, 03:41 PM

I got rid of a ton of leaves today. It felt good to use them on the mulch walking path in the natural habitat.

iamkeri1

06-13-2011, 01:02 PM

This is a promise of things to get rid of rather than the accomplishesd deed.

Old non-working freezer sitting in garage for five years.
Kids foozball and air hockey games
Rickety old falling apart table.
Oh, and I forgot - all the stuff stored INSIDE the above mentioned freezer.
Smooches,
Keri

Starrynightaw

06-13-2011, 01:48 PM

Finally cleaned out my car. Poor thing... glitter and mellow yellow bottles galore.

iamkeri1

10-24-2011, 09:33 PM

This happened a couple of weeks ago and I forgot to post about it.

I did get rid of everything I listed above with the exception of the foosball game - which is currently on craigslist. I also sold a huge (and I mean HUGE) rabbit cage that had been sitting in my garage since my sweet little Rachel Rabbit died almost four years ago. Out went an old computer tower, two printers and a keyboard, a badly damaged table umbrella, and a bunch of other metally type stuff out of the garage that I can't think of right now. I put an ad in the "free" section of craigslist. Check this out. I had 30 - count them 30 - responses to the ad for the non-working freezer.

The best news is that the women who came to get it (and the rest of the stuff I listed) were dykes! It was fun. They called themselves "old farts." Since I am an old fart myself I could relate.

A good experience was had by all.

Give it away!!!!!!!!

Smooches,
Keri

SelfMadeMan

10-24-2011, 09:39 PM

Today I got rid of a HUGE heavy box 'o crap that was cluttering up our house and it felt SO GOOD! We're moving into an RV in 3.5 short years and we're purging a little as we go so that when that time rolls around we don't have excess junk to rid ourselves of. We're donating our book collection, and have already gotten rid of most music CDs - we both have iPhones so all our music went on those, and by the time we roll out of MN, we'll make sure to both have iPads to store books on. And no more knick knacks for us either!

...now if i could just force myself to purge my 40+ pairs of cargo shorts and dresser full 'o t-shirts :|

Abigail Crabby

10-24-2011, 09:59 PM

sheets and blankets that the kittehs' had a litteral pissing contest over.

I tried the vinegar to no avail.

I enjoyed buying new sheets etc. It was time and I deserved them :)

Tomorrow I'm going to clean out my closet and get things in a box for the next Femme swap.

Yes I am a planner - I already have Christmas planned and half paid for lol

Rockinonahigh

10-24-2011, 10:47 PM

I cleaned out some dresser drawers of things that I have moved around for way to long,over the weekend my son installed the magicjack gizmo to my puter now I only pat $19.95 a year for phone service insted of $75.00 a month...more $$ for the reunion fund...I can call anywhere in th u.s.a. and canada,if im so inclied with out any ld charges..:hangloose:
Tomorrow im going to drag out a box from my closet floor,hopefuly I can dump or give to goodwill what I dont need...I have fuer boxed to clear but I still have boxes.

girl_dee

10-25-2011, 04:31 AM

some guilt! Whew feels great!

ruby_woo

10-26-2011, 10:32 PM

After months of being so busy at work I could hardly breathe, I finally got a chance to clean up my file cabinet and get rid of almost a foot tall stack of old papers that I dumped into the "to be shredded" bin. I can now find what I'm actually looking for at work without digging through piles of garbage. :thumbsup:

willow

10-27-2011, 04:41 AM

Out of date stuff: binned.

1. Last years brandy sauce. To make way for this years brandy sauce which will be thrown out next year.

2. Jar of dried stuff in a coffee jar that I forgot to label and couldn't work out what it was.

3. 2 jars of paste. I have no recollection of buying that stuff. WHY was it in there??? :|

4. Bottle of HP sauce.

In date yucky stuff: donated.

1. A chicken and vegetable tin pie (with gravy). *gag* I'm certain whoever ends up with that in their Christmas hamper will be as thrilled as I was.

2. Jar of picalily

3. Jar of Kenco coffee

4. 2 bars of dark chocolate

5. tin of dried milk bought for emergencies. I'd milk a flea first. So why buy it? :blink:

In date multiples I'll never use before expiry: donated.

1. 2 boxes of tea bags

2. 1 bottle of tomato ketchup

3. box of shortbread

4. jar of pasta sauce

5. 2bags of pasta. I still have enough pasta in the house to feed a small country.

6. jar of sweet pickle

willow

10-27-2011, 04:53 AM

It may seem flippant to post about a cupboard clearout, but decluttering my environment is my way of cleansing the spirit and soul.

And, it lightens my heart.

iamkeri1

11-10-2011, 10:26 PM

Sold that foosball table two days ago. Unfortunately it did not genreate good Karma. Sometime during the sales transaction or in the moments following when I sprang out of my garage to yell at a dude who was driving through my front yard to get to the industrial parking lot next door to me, my purse dropped off my scooter without me noticing it. Only a few minutes went by before I noticed it, but I never did find it. I figure it fell when I was in the yard yelling at the guy. Hey universe - wazzup? I didn't even swear at the guy (and to his credit he didn't swear at me either) Maybe he picked it up, maybe someone else did. So I parted with some things that day that I did not intend to. Drivers licence, credit cards health insurance card and other ID, pics of my kids when they were little. My UAW union card that I have always been proud to carry, a "Free Hug" coupon I have carried since 1981. Two two-dollar bills; one my dad gave my mom when they were first made in the seventies, and one my late hubby gave me in 1987. I always said that I was never broke as long as I had them. Lastly and sadly a picture of my hubby taken when he was nineteen (around the time we met) that there is no other copy of. :crybaby:
Parting with the foosball table felt good parting with the purse felt bad -very BAD

Smooches,
Keri

Kelt

11-25-2011, 10:04 PM

I got rid of a half dozen bags of clothes that have not fit me for over a year.

Little victories are good.

Every other month or so I should be able to do the same, I boxed things by size and dated them over the last year so there won't be any sorting.
Things will just "expire" when the date hits and off the boxes will go without even opening.

This time next year I will only have two sizes.

'Cause we all have our moments.

:balloon:

femmennoir

11-25-2011, 10:13 PM

A big bag of assorted things went to the Goodwill, including two pairs of brand new pants I got at a Barney's sale, but they were low waist and I never wore them.
Also, I am working through my stash of yarn, knitting baby things for a craft shop for the holidays (they asked me) and for my etsy site (opening anytime soon). So lots of stuff will be leaving my apartment! However, the yarn stash only got a small dent in it, because it is huge! How can anyone have so much yarn? A knitter, that's who!

Elle*

funkyfemme

11-25-2011, 11:42 PM

today i got rid of feelings that needed to be dealt with. it feels pretty good dammit. i knew early on that it wouldn't go anywhere but played along anyway. wont make that mistake again. wasn't fair to me or hym. lesson learned.

foxyshaman

11-29-2011, 11:58 AM

Another two huge garbage bags of clothes that do not fit.
Cleaned out my shelf of plastic containers... where do all those lids come from?
Cleaned out my fridge... not sure what was in that bag... nope not at all
Cleaned out my linen closet, got rid of sheets and pillow cases I am sick of
The one I am most proud of... I sorted through and dealth with every single piece of mail and "tend to later" mail... what a RELIEF... I can't even describe it.

Today, I am going to list a book case, never out of the box, on one of those sites... I thought I had room for it... nope did not.

Miss July

11-29-2011, 12:05 PM

5 pairs of sandals I never wear anymore
3 shirts that are much too big these days
A stack of old magazine (after I copied the recipes of interest)

foxyshaman

01-10-2012, 12:39 PM

more clothes that no longer fit :canadian:

an old game system - kids move, why don't they take everything?? Oh wait I didn't either... :|

10 lbs of beeswax, people just gave it to me, to make candles... I don't know why... they have NEVER seen me do crafts??? :blink:

Books I bought that I will never ever read

Kelt

11-21-2012, 05:16 PM

When I was going through a lot of clothes, I would box them up by size and put a one year expiry date on them. If untouched for one year, they go.

Today 5 boxes 'expired' so off to donation they go.

By happy coincidence this might work out for others for the holidays, (wish I had actually planned that).

I intentionally did not open them, but I know there's good stuff in there.

:thanksgiving: :xmascandle:

The car isn't full, I think I'll look around for what else could be better used by others...

Words

11-21-2012, 06:13 PM

Two leather jackets that no longer fit me and probably never will.

Hoping to lose one or two sizes is reasonable. Hoping to lose more than that nuts.

Ginger

11-21-2012, 08:20 PM

OMG how did I miss this thread!!!

I have found my lost tribe!!!

I love to cull, purge, re-prioritize, reorganize, and lighten the depth of the footprint I make on earth, lighten myself, make myself feel freer, more flexible, more able to embrace change when it hits, because my shell is easy to drag.

For as long as I can remember, I've had a personal rule: If I buy something, I have to get rid of something.

This stops me from making impulse purchases that cause gratuitous repetitions in my household.

Another thing I do is, every three months or so I go through every drawer and closet in my apartment, and start a pile of things I don't wear, didn't like in the first place, just don't want anymore, no matter how "nice" they are.

Then I fold the stuff into a shopping bag and give the best pieces away to someone who needs them (like the lady who cleans our office, who I've known for about ten years). When I'm carrying the bag, I'm very conscious of its weight. That's the weight I'm shedding, in some psychic way. It feels good.

You know how many mugs I have? I have three mugs. I actually want a couple more, but I'll stop at that. I really fight the urge to accrue, and it's easy to internalize that urge, in this culture, where we're bombarded by messages to consume.

Ironically, though, when I live with someone, I am happy to help them organize, get rid of stuff, but I also have no problem tolerating their stuff, as long as it doesn't dominate shared space.

starryeyes

11-21-2012, 08:58 PM

I got rid of some resentment I was holding towards a work situation. Yay! No more tummy in knots :)

Gráinne

11-21-2012, 09:30 PM

A huge bag of kids' winter coats that are way too small.

A box of those bathroom rugs/toilet covers/bath mats from four bathroom colors ago

A bag of my youngest son's clothes that he's grown out of (the staff keeps them bagged up).

GPS

11-21-2012, 09:44 PM

I gave 3 huge bags of 2T, 3T clothes to a homeless shelter today

cinnamongrrl

01-06-2013, 07:56 PM

Today I got rid of...

9 boxes (I think) of kleenex that Teddy got free at work...we couldn't possibly use it all. I gave it to my client. He uses a lot of them and it saved him some money...

several egg cartons that I put aside for my mother to take to her friend who sells her chicken's eggs

a clock radio with cassette player that my mother could really use until I find her a replacement for her under the cabinet CD player that bit the dust

TheMerryFairy

01-06-2013, 08:01 PM

Today I got rid of a few stray socks laying around the house. They weren't in good enough condition to repurpose. I also decluttered my paper bin, took out the recycled bottles and got rid of one or two things off of my list that I have been wanting to take care of.

Medusa

12-10-2016, 02:26 PM

I'm about to cut loose on some books! Goal is to lighten my load by 50 books.

I'll report back with the success or failure ;)

cinnamongrrl

12-10-2016, 02:41 PM

I'm finally doing the full tilt boogie on the season exchange of my clothes. (The fall just lingered until yesterday!)

So...anything I didn't wear during the spring/summer is going bye bye. I'm also storing my scrubs since my current job doesn't require them. They are just taking up space in my closet.

I'm getting rid of at least two pairs of shoes after donating probably six pairs over the last year. One of which I had had for probably 8 years and never wore once. So...

I've given myself over to less clutter equals more happiness and Its true. Its so much easier to clean around less STUFF.

homoe

12-10-2016, 04:19 PM

I'm a minimalist so I don't have a lot of stuff, but today I started to straighten things up in my closet and came across several summer items I've either not worn or no longer fit. Pants, outer shirts, t-shirts, and old socks that have seen much better days are went into the rag bag!

Seeing that went so well, next I decided to go thru a bunch of paperwork, mostly medical, and purge! I have a MyChart account so hopefully most of the stuff I shredded could be retrieved through that should I ever need it.

I feel tons lighter now:happyjump:

Medusa

12-10-2016, 04:26 PM

I'm taking lots of mini-breaks but I've pulled 10 books and counting. Also have filled a garbage bag with clothing for donation and am eye-balling some random craft supplies that will probably be going to the shelter with the rest of it.

WEEEEE for purging! My little Virgo heart is happy!:blueheels:

cinnamongrrl

12-10-2016, 05:28 PM

I try to purge books...really I do.

I now keep some books in my car to have as offerings to those sweet free little library boxes. They often need variety in their little lives. Typically it's a lot of smutty romance offerings...and I'm not tempted by those So it's a win win. I give and don't take! Yay to fewer books....although I feel dirty saying that...

Medusa

12-10-2016, 05:59 PM

Another mini-break!

I am proud to report that my book pile is up to 24 and I've gathered more clothes and shoes to take to the shelter! I've also discovered that my love of incense is WAY out of control and will be rehoming some of that.

Here's to purging and streamlining our spaces!

Medusa

12-10-2016, 11:02 PM

WOW.

Talk about a marathon session of purging and cleaning! HA!

I'm finally calling it quits after putting 44 books into the donate pile and amassing 3 bags of random items to donate and another 2 bags of trash (consisting mostly of papers and empty product boxes).

I started the day with an audiobook but switched over to "Old Skool Rap" a couple of hour ago and it really motivated me.
I'm now rewarding myself with avocado toast and will scald and exfoliate myself in the shower before slathering up with some delicious Sensai body creme and doing a face mask.

I LOVE getting all scrubbed up and soft after a long day of cleaning! And just because I deserve it, I'll spritz with some of my favorite Atelier before bed. DECADENT!

Medusa

07-10-2017, 10:25 PM

I cleaned out my fridge tonight and threw out several weird condiments that have been sitting for too long and then I raided the spice cabinet and will be re-homing some of those with a coworker who cooks often :)

girl_dee

07-11-2017, 03:59 AM

OH i had no idea about this thread! i LOVE purging!

i recently cleaned out my closet and got rid of 20 copies of resume's, tons of old business cards with my old name on them, some paperwork i no longer need, some photos i don't want to see, some old appointment book and a huge binder full of stuff i don't use for my money mindset group.

Making space feels amazing!

2qt

07-11-2017, 06:02 AM

That annoying banana tree that's never bared fruit....

Medusa

07-11-2017, 12:08 PM

I'm thinking it's time to purge my office here at work. I've seemed to amass a large collection of whatthefuckeries in the form of weird tchotchkes, tons of paper, extra office supplies, old files that need to be shredded, a towering stack of data storage paraphernalia and random things that need to be taken home.

I'll report back on what I'm able to let go :)

girl_dee

07-11-2017, 03:26 PM

That annoying banana tree that's never bared fruit....

their roots run SO deep!

JDeere

12-11-2018, 09:43 PM

I cleaned out my closet, again, literally.

I have 2 more bags of clothes to donate. I had no idea that the closet I use had so much stuff in it. Some of it is my moms and some is mine but good lord there is a lot more space in the closet, which is good, cuz we are downsizing whether they like it or not.

Bèsame*

12-11-2018, 09:47 PM

Ugly, lumpy, pillows from the couch! I was so smiling when I tossed those!

PlatinumPearl

01-17-2019, 10:09 AM

I have 3 bags of clothing to donate which also includes a couple of pairs of shoes, sunglasses, purses and other accessories.

Now, to go through my books to donate or pass on to a friend. I would gladly donate my books to a free 'take one leave one' library box but I haven't seen any of those around...

Kenna

01-17-2019, 10:33 AM

$86. :| (damn bills)
And,
Several gently worn coats to a local charity.

PlatinumPearl

02-26-2019, 10:43 AM

Two bags of kitchen stuff and I'm not done yet. I'm still deciding on whether or not I want to hang on to an extra juicer I have...

PlatinumPearl

03-10-2019, 10:22 AM

Clothes that I no longer wear that are practically brand new. I have far too many clothes, more than I need. Now someone else can enjoy them.

homoe

03-10-2019, 06:36 PM

Clothes that I no longer wear that are practically brand new. I have far too many clothes, more than I need. Now someone else can enjoy them.

That is an excellent and positive way of looking at items we discard......:hangloose:

homoe

05-31-2019, 02:10 PM

~~
The pile of mostly junk mail that accumulated while I was on vacation...

Glenn

05-31-2019, 04:46 PM

An air conditioner that got me through quite a few summers...
Now installing the new one. It is a keypad, with clock, timer, 15 temperature
control adjustments, and a remote. No more simple knob switch that turned to fan, low, medium, and high.

FireSignFemme

06-01-2019, 02:23 AM

That horrible, ugly curtain rod that I've been hating so much since the day I bought it. It was all I could afford at the time so it wasn't my first, second or even third choice, just the only affordable option available to me at Big Lots. The curtains, drapes at the second hand stores here are horrible. Ugly and who even knows what toxic, health hazard things they're made of. Anyhow It was time for a change but it's still in good shape with, unfortunately, I imagine probably plenty of life still left in it. So I had my son set it out by the dumpster. That's what we do here with stuff we're just going to toss but someone else might be able to use. No matter how bad things are there's always someone who has it worse.

cinnamongrrl

06-01-2019, 10:23 AM

A dining room table that was here when we moved in. My brother in law was bringing his old living room set to Sally's and I asked if the table could tag along. It will be nice for someone else; its just too big for our space.

He also took a kitchen sink that we bought and didn't like. It was black enamel and I really wanted black granite. Now it will find a new home <3

RockOn

06-01-2019, 08:47 PM

Today I got rid of a little anger and replaced it with acceptance. I feel so much better now.
:)

Gemme

06-02-2019, 08:01 PM

Two bags of trash and half a bin full of recyclables at work today.

homoe

06-03-2019, 11:33 AM

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My inhibitions....

homoe

06-28-2019, 02:14 PM

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Today I cleaned out desk drawers that contained multiple pairs of scissors, ink pens, pencils, tablets of paper, paper clips, staples, highlight markers, and a host of other items as well.

I have set these items aside and come August I'll donate them to the school supply fund collection.

homoe

07-20-2019, 06:14 PM

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Today I started in my closet and purged old t-shirts that had seen better days, some old jeans that were a tad to tight, a couple pairs of sneakers, some thread bare undergarments, and several pairs of socks beyond repair!

Then I moved on to my drawer in the filing cabinet where I shredded duplicate items of paperwork I hadn't realized I'd saved. Nothing builds up like medical records if you don't keep on top of them!

And what the heck is with all these HIPAA Privacy Authorization Form??? I got rid of all of them and the next time a medical provider asks me if I want a copy I plan on answering "hell no"!

Gráinne

07-20-2019, 09:55 PM

The self-doubting part of me. I joined a women's civic group in my city and am determined to make this experience, and the entire year to come, a year of "Yes". Serve on a committee? It's done. Run the committee? Why the hell not?

homoe

07-21-2019, 05:43 PM

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Today it was Mary's turn and I aided her in getting rid of tons of stuff including but not limited to stacks and stacks of old newspapers, catalogs, magazines, duplicated ferry schedules, (all but one was outdated & expired), old dilapidated business cards, and several owner manuals for products she no longer had!

After a break, we then went through drawers in our front room credenza. Old & duplicate maps, (yes we still use paper maps) decks of playing cards, coasters, and because we are both greeting card junkies, a shit load of those! The ones we decided to get rid of will be donated to the Senior Center in West Seattle on our next trip across the water!

easygoingfemme

07-21-2019, 05:48 PM

I cleaned out my spice cabinet and got rid of old stuff and flavors I don't like. It's nice and tidy now :)

homoe

08-19-2019, 05:38 PM

Today was more paperwork, including tons of medical stuff no longer needed hopefully! I'd switched to a MyChart format a while back, so it has lightened my files considerably.

In anticipation of a possible move, I also got rid of clothes & footwear from all 4 seasons no longer worn or wanted.

My next project is tackling the bathroom where I have a huge closet of bedding, towels, beauty, and medical stuff....:|

Sidebar: I am thrilled I don't own any of the items in the kitchen. Years spent eating take-out and deli, either out of their container or off of the one or two plates I did own, I had decided to toss those items simply into the trash when packing to move out West!

easygoingfemme

08-19-2019, 05:53 PM

A bunch of desk clutter both at work and at home. Sifted through all of the paperwork and recycled tons of not-needed-anymore stuff.

homoe

08-19-2019, 06:20 PM

A bunch of desk clutter both at work and at home. Sifted through all of the paperwork and recycled tons of not-needed-anymore stuff.

Isn't it amazing how much of that accumulates in such a short time...:|

easygoingfemme

08-19-2019, 07:10 PM

Isn't it amazing how much of that accumulates in such a short time...:|

Yes, yes it is.

Bèsame*

08-19-2019, 07:16 PM

Its a whole new world.

I went back to work and tossed out Ops manual updates. I'm such a rebel.
Now really, who is going to read it? Lol

homoe

08-21-2019, 05:08 AM

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Several sets of sheets and pillow cases plus lots of towels & wash cloths of all sizes that'll be donated to a worthy cause.

Items I got rid of were old expired medicines, half used tubes of toothpaste and other oral items way past their "used by date", several hotel size travel items, unopened bars of soaps that I no longer fancy (I only use Original Irish Spring these days), and a shit ton of other junk!

I did come across an unopened item, one of those torturous eyelash curlers thingy, which baffles the heck out of me! How that came into my possession I have no idea! Needless to say it found a new home in one of Mary's bathroom drawers!

homoe

08-22-2019, 09:48 AM

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Today it was going through the garage and getting rid of the very few tools I own. I am not handy when it comes to fixing things and when it comes to tinkering with cars, I know even less!

These tools were mainly duplicates that Mary already owns so I don't see any point in keeping them and no doubt will donate them to Goodwill.

Lightening my load has created such a freeing sensation........I highly recommend it

homoe

02-28-2020, 10:03 AM

Bump.......

homoe

02-28-2020, 10:16 AM

Yesterday I got rid of a lot of cash in Seattle but what the hell, like they say, "you can't take it with you"...:giggle:

FireSignFemme

02-28-2020, 12:14 PM

:toothache:
Today I got rid of some worry by sharing some of my dental fears with my son. He told me if I'm afraid of something he wants me to let him know, not try and hide it. He'll go with me to my appointment for emotional support and – Mom don't worry. Sure I get cranky sometimes, we all do, but I love you, you aren't a burden to me. We'll get through this, it's going to be A okay.
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