Couperwife Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 right, this is realy embarrasing Im going to do it individually for better response 37 shoes 38 shoes 39 shoes 40 shoes 41 shoes 42 shoes 43 shoes 44 boots 45 boots 46 boots 47 boots (and some of these shoes were never even worn - still with the labels on them ) 48 top from next 49 handbag 50 jumper and these were only the ones in the front bedroom ive not even looked at the ones downstairs or in our bedroom yet.... WOW kate, that is brilliant. yes, go for 200 cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 The 5 pairs of shoes I got ready to give to Mum were either unworn or worn once too, Cathy . I'd been hanging on to them just in case.....but why . Well done with the footwear clear out but look on the bright side though as that leaves you room to add 12 more pairs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 oh, dont, Kev would kill me hmmm, I have, however seen a lovely new pair of boots from barratts that I rather like... and I have just binned 4 pairs of boots, sooooooooo..... 51 chocolate fondue set (minus the chocolate) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I've started now. 1.Pair of shorts that must be 20 years old ~ Charity Shop 2. Assorted Disney videos ( We have no video player now and my youngest is 19). ~ Charity Shop 3. Set of step ladders which are broken and dangerous ~ Tip 4. 2 knitted Christmas stockings ~ Charity Shop 5. Hideous blouse ~ Charity shop 6. Pair of shoes, worn once, tore my feet to shreds, must be 5 years old ~ Charity Shop 7. Assorted shirts ~ Charity shop 8. Teapot with broken spout ~ tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 well done I really need to get off here and get some more binning done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Well done Egluntine! A good start 113 - holiday wallet thingy from travel agents full of Disneyworld maps etc from 2000. Not likely to be needed again in the near future 114 - pile of old seed catalogues from 2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 ok, this is all from our bedroom 52. broken chicken ornament 53 - 54 electric toothbrushes 55. electric rollers 56 - 57 2 sets of straighteners 58, curling tongs 59. facial steamer 60. shawn the sheep purse thingy 61. box of strawberry flavoured smellies from boots 62. christmas table cloth. 63. suzanne vega casette 64. ref dward dvd, season 5 65. grease 2 dvd 66. broken table fan 67. big bag of space bags (been there for soooo long they are covered in dust) 68 -70 600mm pine shelves 71. wilbur smith book tape (dark of the sun) 72. notes and list organiser 73. glo in the dark sports boomerang 74. mirror door from a cupboard that was binned years ago 75 -77 brass curtain poles 78. old pillow 79. shoes (yes, another pair) 80. self recorded robbie williams tape. not even looked under the bed yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 just realised that im not actually putting where im going to send these too. hmmm, if its old and broken its going in the bin. if its possible present, then its going to the school hamper appeal, can charity shops take electrical goods? - or would freecycle be better for these (they all work) other wise its going to a charity shop phew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I don't think charity shops can take electrical goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Oh dear, that leaves me stuck with the dehydrator, yogurt maker, bread slicer, citrus juicer and curling tongs! Aaargh!! I hoped I could bung them in a charity bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Our Hospice Shop at the tip takes electricals - they have a resident electrician who tests everything......worth asking.... As I started this off in NB, I feel I ought to join in........ .....but am I the only person thinking "oooh! I could have that!" ??? - at every post I read..... I'll make a start after Lauren and Jake have gone on holiday next week and I'm not on Grandma duties - I did start them off on their toy cupboard last week but all they did was happily play with baby toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I've joined our Rutland Freecycle group this morning and offered the electrical items. Hopefully someone will want them as they are too good to put in the bin - they are all hardly used (which is why I need to get rid of them ). Lesley, if I'm getting rid of anything you want, let me know and I'll put it aside for when I next see you . We've had a charity bag through the door today but it's one of those charities which are fussy about what you can put in the bag . Clothing, curtains, paired shoes only. No bric-a-brac . I have LOADS of bric-a-brac . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 just seen this thread brilliant idea# I started something similar including have to throw away (only rubbish not usable stuff) a carrier bags worth of stuff a day I'm trying to have a major clear out. Will start on the hundred things now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Lesley, if I'm getting rid of anything you want, let me know and I'll put it aside for when I next see you . same with me im going to the crafty weekend at omletina's, so i can bring stuff down and pass it on Ive already had 2 people pm me for stuff (dvd's and the like ) I would rather it went to someone I knew than into a skip cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 .....but am I the only person thinking "oooh! I could have that!" ??? - at every post I read..... Lesley, I was just logging on to admit that, having read through this topic late last night! I'm craving Kate's teapot. Actually, 2 people mentioned teapots, makes it very hard for me to think of decluttering! However, I must thank you all for starting & continuing on this theme. I can declutter at work, but ignore 30 years worth of clutter at home. It's so daunting that it's safer not to face it and do extra hours to tidy the workplace. Last night, I wondered why on earth people would come & post about their 100 items here & it would just be a temptation, not inspiration to people who really need to do it. However, thank you a million times to everyone on this topic. Having slept on it, I do feel inspired and spurred into action! Remember, 30 years worth, but here goes; 1. A basketful of ancient small soaps which "we might use one day" but never do (as there are plenty more). Part bin/ part charity. 2. Aforementioned basket. Bin (grotty from mouldering soaps ) 3. Coca cola gift box & contents (strange, but true!). Charity (lovely box) and recycling (tin & bottle). 4. Ancient single quilt. Bin (disgustering, why was I keeping it in case of emergency ). 5. Bagful of videos (charity; our shop sends for recycling, but not many do.) Well, have to go out now, but will make my target 200, only 195 to go! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Sheila, if you want the teapot, let me know!! It's yours if you do . Like Cathy, I'd rather the stuff went to a good home than in landfill. Anything which I'd be too embarrassed to give to someone is already in the bin but the decent, useable stuff is in a corner awaiting a charity bag which accepts stuff rather than clothing and shoes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 sheila, if you separate the items (instead of bag of videos - list each video separately) the list goes up a lot quicker. this is great for motivation, you can then progress to moving onto "types of thing" (a bag of videos) so, what was 10 items (10 separate videos) now becomes one (bag of videos) therefore more of a challenge I hope this makes sense - its what I am planning on doing, good luck though , its a great feeling, im just ending up with lots of binbags around the house - I will drop them into a charity shop and well done to all that are joining in - its a great idea knowing that people up and down the country and gathering as I type cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 this is bad Ive been reading your stuff going what?! Kate I want a dehydrator and .... I want a ..... not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 The dehydrator is big and that's why I'm getting rid of it as it takes up so much room in my cupboard - I'm experimenting with drying things in the airing cupboard instead as that does the job for free . I did think of offering it here in the FTAGH section but it would have to be collection only as it's going to be expensive to post as it's so big. It's on the Rutland Freecycle group (or will be when the Freecycle moderators OK it anyway ) if anyone in the area is interested though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) poo dh was in lincs a few days ago ahhh I'm clearing out cos we need the space I don't need temptation I have been saving stuff up for a carboot but no idea how we would do one logistically so now I have joined cheapcycle instead. I'll try each thing on there a couple o times and then on freecycle if it doesn't sell I won't list things til they've actually gone though or actually I will mark things off so I can't count them until they have gone 1) breadmaker (edited for the 3mill. typos) Edited July 30, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 That's how I'm thinking now too, Bron. If I don't use something or can find a cheaper, greener, preferably non-electrical way to do something, the item can go. Well done on getting started with your declutter . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) 1) breadmaker 2) feather pillow- chicken bedding 3) feather pillow0 chicken bedding going to go up in the attic and get all the other 'carboot' stuff down so it can be got rid off blimey we just had the biggest thunderclap ever I didn't even know there were clouds Edited July 30, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 now I have joined cheapcycle instead. I'll try each thing on there a couple o times and then on freecycle if it doesn't sell Cheapcycle?? Is this a nickname for eBay or is there a new site that I haven't heard of?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 new thing you can read the splurge here http://groups.yahoo.com/group/northnorfolkukcheapcycle/summary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 quick update 81. pink/gold necklace - hamper appeal 82. teddybear keyring - hamper appeal 83. teddybear ornament - hamper appeal 84. hair clip - hamper appeal 85. bouncy ball - hamper appeal 86. jewellery - random stuff - hamper appeal 87. overnight bag - bin 88 - 89 kevs trainers - bin 90. overnight suitcase - bin 91 - 95 loofah, scrubby brushes from the bathroom (why do I need 5???) - bin 96. kevs electric razor (not used in years ) - bin 97. pair of flipflops - bin 98. spa gift set - hamper appeal 99. multicoloured slinky (remember them?? ) hamper appeal 100 (yay) Manicure/nails set got to 100, now moving on to the next 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
