Mrs Frugal Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Well done Cathy . I've stalled today as we're tiling the shower room but will hopefully get back on track again by the weekend and get rid of more stuff . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I know its not supposed to be rubbish but to help with my clear out I'm going to count non normal rubbish (stuff like sorted out broken toys etc) by the carrier bag full 1) breadmaker 2) feather pillow- chicken bedding 3) feather pillow0 chicken bedding 3) bag of rubbish from boys room 4) bag of rubbish from boys room 5) bag of rubbish from utility I have so much carp in my house Proud of the boys room I have a big storage crate in there. I also have lots of containers round the house with things in that might be bits of games etc that need to be put back so I put them all into this crate. Well it had spilled over into two containers and I managed to sort it so its less than one crate again. I WILL get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Bron, bin what you like mate you are getting rid of "bags", not just single items like what I am, that is Im building up the courage to go into the little skip, erm, I mean small bedroom, you cant actually open the door maybe thats next cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I've ordered the Clutter book - and Cathy remined me I have a Slinky - which Jake bent 1. Slinky - bin - I've made a start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Gosh, I like the idea of cheapcycle, I'm not sure if there's a group near me. It sounds a bit easier than eBay. 5. A poster that was in the loft when I moved in, nearly 3 years ago ... and which I have never liked (why has it taken me so long! ) 6. Old ammunition tin, given by BIL, intended to store seed packets in but it's not practical I am moving very slowly, granted but as Lesley says, this thread is very inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 This topic is what's making me tackle it, I'm so grateful, couldn't wait to throw out then post this morning! Cathy, thanks for tip about listing individually rather than bagful to start. I thought about it, but I have a loooooong way to go before I make the slightest impact on this house. So, I'll work quickly to get my first 100, but make it more of a challenge to really make a difference to the mess here! Bron, I think you're terriffic to tackle it now. My one box of unsorted toy boxes grew to about 6 boxes and I said I was doing it when DD1 started playgroup. 19 years ago. So, I know how hard it is, and I agree, count the rubbish out too, it's very satisfying. I love the expression non normal rubbish for not the daily stuff. Lesley, you have to do an extra item item now you've ordered a book on Clutter! I looked at getting one but decided this topic was better. So, here goes; Bin; 6/7. 2 broken Thermos flasks 8. Teapot ....with only half a spout! 9. Tom & Jerry 1970 mug....enormous chip on rim! 10. Bundle of tangled sewing bits & name labels (son 27 now) Charity; 11. Blue glass vase 12. Toy Limousine 13. Pack of child hair bobbles 14. Panda ornament 15. Wooden sewing box 16. Kitchen utensils stone jar. (we had 2 holders, now condensed into one) 17. Child's book 18. Videotape 19. Child's camera 20. Kitchen dolly ornament (naff!) This is fun! Well done everyone else who's posted. Kate, I'm reisisting the teapot, thanks though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 arent we all doing really well they should make a tv series about "the omlet effect" it would be a best watched, always joined series oh, 101 - 102 cat beds that madam wont sleep in (bin) 103 mug I had with a cup of tea in that has a chip in the rim (bin) keep on binning, keep on binning, keep on binning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 2. Toiletries - left by a guest and not postable and not my thing - bin. This could take me some time........ I emptied two fridges today.....does that count?? - 1 small carrier bag full of stuff ....and the carrier bag as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Did you know, some Oxfam shops are able to claim back the tax on your items sold if you are a UK tax payer & sign a gift aid form and tag the bags? Our shop just started this week, so I've tagged mine. Well, I'm whizzing along now, but then I'll have a break next week. So; Charity; 21-28. Small teddy ornaments (keeping some) 29. An unused sticker book 30. One large board game (we have loads) 31. A large wooden wire/ball desk toy for toddler 32. Musical dance mat (still works but DD2 never uses it & dances anyway, & I won't be using it!) 33. Another unused hair bobble set. 34/35. 2 "World record" type books. 36. A wire egg holder!! My other ones can hold 30, I really don't need it. 37. Small, brown Denby pot (I'm getting good at this now, long way to go!) 38/39. 2 Trivia quiz games 40. Book "Let's ride". More tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I haven't added to my list but I refilled my crate with junk and now all my kitchen sides are clear of clutter. It looks fab and I find it easier to sort my crate for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 It does feel good doesn't it? I know I have far more junk & unsorted boxes than you Bron, it'll take me ages. So I recognise your achievement in the clearing & throwing out part. Lesley, you don't have much having sorted before moving, it'll be harder to list things! Sorry my list is boring, but this topic has spurred me on, thanks everyone!; Charity/charity recycle 41. Another Guiness record book 42. Eyelash curlers (not mine!) 43. Large baby doll 44. Embroidered shawl/cloth (Given to me by pre OH boyfriend in 1973!) 45/46. 2 x musical baby toys Bin/recycling 47. Pair of gloves (worn through!) 48/49. 2 x rejected cheapo headphones 50. handful outgrown cassette tapes 51. handful outgrown computer game sundries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 (edited) WOW!!! How liberating is this!!! I started this morning by trying to clear a kitchen cupboard shelf to make space for the 48 tins of cat food that have just been delievered and i can`t stop!! Car boot 1. Marble Cheese board 2. 3 Ashtrays 3. 2 NEW Next small metal cat bowl 4. 6 saucers with out matching cupa 5. 1 odd champagne glass 6. 8 ramekins BIN 7. 9 plastic take-away tub lids 8. 2 galde plug in thingy 9. feather duster with very few feathers 10. contents of the kitchen noticeboard 11. Schwartz spice jars...most recent BB date 1997! 12. cracked tumbler Charity 13. White handbag 14. Kiddies bucket and spade set 15. placemat and napkins set 16. 4 DVD Freecyle 17. Big TV I am off to start on the cupboard under the stairs!!! If I am not back in an hour or two please come and rescue me!! Edited to add cupboard under the stairs items.....i think i cleared that out not so long ago! Edited August 1, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Sheila I haven't even started in the attic. I don't know where to start to be honest. Theres o many toys that have bits missing but I have the bits elsewhere etc. All saved from the older ones for the younger ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 18. 4 old mobile phones - recycled with envirophone 19. Wine glass charms - charity 20. Body shaped (manly) straws won at Ann Summers party - charity 21. Coaxil cable - BIN 22. dustpan NO brush - BIN 23. 15 washing machine liquid balls - BIN 24. various glassware - charity 25. 30 paperback fiction books - charity 26. 2 unopened cross stitch kits - ebay 27. digi camera - charity 28. mini toiletries - halif used yonks ago - BIN 29. large freezer bag of costume jewellery - charity 30. Slow cooker cook book - american - charity 31. two hello kitty homefile boxes - charity 32. 3.5inch floppy disk drive 33. ann summers dice won in raffle - unopended - charity? 34. Hello kitty notelet stack and pen - charity 35. selection of used but torn jiffy bags - recycling bin 36. two used toners - posted off for recycling house is full of piles of stuff...looks more untidy that before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I am impressed with all your efforts, I will start mine tomorrow.. I am sure I can manage about 100 at least.... edited to add I have found number 1 1. Paper shredder that keeps jamming -bin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 ....house is full of piles of stuff...looks more untidy that before! Same here, mine is just from around the house, not even the attic Bron. Years back LSH threw out a box or 2 of those unsorted boxes. He thought it was helpful (or was desperate) but of course, it made the rest impossible to sort. So, I'm coming back to it after many years, and a 4th child grown up meantime! Progress today as I emptied DD2's room and had the carpet cleaned. I'll only put good things back, but of course it's slow, and LSH can only see the mess strewn everywhere else. So, I'll come here for encouragement, I know I need to do it properly & slowly, not just heap it all back again, although it does look worse at the moment, and it will take ages. Anyway, well done Cookiem. & Palmer07. Number 20 will brighten the day in the charity shop. I filled a bin sack with bedroom floor rubbish today plus; Charity; 52/55. 4 soft toys (400 to go ) 56. Boxed set of unread books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I reckon I could easy do 500 items. Our house is full of ' quality items' Hmm I might have a go Monday afternoon. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Ok, my total is still a measly six items BUT this thread has spurred me on to Freecycle all these things, which have been hanging about for ages! (and they've all been collected today, hurrah). I'm going to get the black bags out and get started tomorrow, I am very motivated to get my total up now. Edited to add: so far we have: Couperwife Kate Olly Carrie Egluntine Lesley Bronze Sheila Palmer 07 Cookiemonster Do you realise that if we each achieve our 100 target, that will be 1000 things thrown away, recycled or given to charity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 palmer , what are you doing at an ann summers party oh, maybe I dont want to know this is brilliant, everyone is doing amazingly well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I am hoping that the Ann Summers items will remove the cemented on frown from our local charity shop helpers face........ And Couperwife....I had to go to the party as it was hosted by a friend and I didn`t want to be rude honest!! 37. Thirty six ringbinders and lever arch folders - Freecycled and being collected shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Lesley, you don't have much having sorted before moving, it'll be harder to list things! You don't know me very well then Sheila I'm hopeless at moving.......I can't pack early in case I need something.....pack at the last moment....and pack everything!!!! I'll have another go with the childrens toys on Thursday, if I can stop Lauren and Jake playing with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I know I can get in the boysroom and find stuff...but they have friends over so... I have to wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 All the Freecycle stuff has been collected, I managed to get several people to take a lemon balm plant as well so only have about eight left! 7. Trouser suit, not worn in the last year 8. Blouse, still with price tags on as it never fitted 9. Various other clothing items, I feel it's cheating to list them all separately! 10. About ten CDs, used for back up photos before I got a hard disk storage thingy - bin 11. Handful of paperback books - going to be exchanged at the Book Exchange shop 12. Two mugs that I don't like so never use - charity bag 13. necklace that gave me a rash the only time I wore it - ditto 14. Set of tablemats, unopened, a present but I really loathe the design! charity bag 15. Plastic storage bag with broken zip - bin 16. Pair of jeans that I will not fit into again in my wildest dreams - charity 17. Spare bath mat, not used since I moved here - charity bag This has also motivated me to finally get the loft ladder down and put away the Christmas things that got left out when I put everything else away (it was reaching the point when I could start to say 'it's not worth it as I'll need them out again soon'!), it took me all of 5 minutes to do but I've been avoiding it for six months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I know I can get in the boysroom and find stuff...but they have friends over so... I have to wait... ...Esther's away for a few days so I'm grabbing the opportunity! Emptied her bedroom hence carpet cleaned yesterday. 57. Dismantled half a bunk which makes a single bed (to dump for "take if you want it") 58. Child mattress (to the dump 25 yrs of use!) 59. Another large board game (charity) 60. Broken laundry basket (I use this one plus a good one, but we'll all share the good one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 There's a brilliant book called 'Clutter's Last Stand' by Don Aslett that I recommend to anyone who struggles to throw stuff out. It transformed me from a hoarder to someone who actively enjoys filling a black bag! arrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhh ive just got this book BUT, im 180 miles away from the jumble sale called home and totally itching to get dumping , but I cant cos im 180 miles away, grrrrr, not going home til sunday either ho hum cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
