Olly Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I fell by the wayside a while back! Actually I did take a big bag to the charity shop a few weeks ago, but forgot to list it - must have been at least ten items in there though. A friend is running a charity stall at her workplace to raise funds for the local cat sanctuary, and I have given her quite a lot of nearly new stuff that was in my 'emergency presents' box. Generally if something's been in the box for a couple of years and hasn't found a home, that means I don't like it enough to give it to anyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 A big bag of shoes & coats went the charity shop yesterday. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooties Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 10) 2 x amplifiers given to friend this is getting harder now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 4. an ironing board (currently sat outside by the coal bunker , erm, I dont know how to get rid of it , suppose I will have to send it to the tip) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I sold a few bits on ebay and got £40 for it ... might be cheating a bit but at least they're gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 not cheating impressive, getting £40 for something you term as rubbish (if you like ) well done cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 46 zips (yes, I counted them all found in the bottom of a sewing box I got from Freecycle - does it count that I got them from someone else?? ) one Christmas Tree (broken ) one sit up machine - to a charity shop random clothes that look tatty (1 black bin bag) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 not cheating impressive, getting £40 for something you term as rubbish (if you like ) They were clothes clogging up my wardrobe, some with tags still on! and books/presents I already have or won't use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooties Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I sold heaps of stuff on ebay a few mths ago, but the fees for ebay and paypal put me off doing it again (oh and the fact that I'd underestimated quite a few of the postage costs!) - so well done you!! If you have quite a few items you need to be really organised and it turned out to be quite a lot of effort for me! 11) 2 blankets - given to someone at work 12) 4 mugs - taken into work 13) computer desk - taken to tip 14) bathroom cabinet - taken to tip 15) garden bits - taken to tip 16) various clothes - given to friend 17) remote control car - given to friend 18) 4 board games - given to work colleagues 19) A rather nasty pair of stepsons trainers - binned!! 20) Squeaky old stepper - taken to tip 21) printer - taken to tip 22) picture - binned 23) placemats - binned 24) ornamental coral - given to my nephew I have to work twice as hard at this now to make up for all the new things I got for Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 "Ooops, word censored!"ody has posted here this year! Anyone still decluttering? I had a pause but have started again. I'm past 90 objects now so should reach 100 this week. However, my target is much higher as I have 30 years worth! Anyone joining me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 well done thats amazing im still (slowly) de-junking i took a bag of goodies to a charity shop the other day and the woman was sooo thankful it was quite scary i think there were 10 things in the bag im think im going to start again that way I can kick myself back on track. (also need to kick start the not spending thingy ) Heres to a de-junked 2010 cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 ME!!! - I cleared out two whole bags of clothes and took them into the charity shops last week! I've started on the next bag as well - I have a mantra......"Have I worn it in the last 12 months - will I really miss it" ....it's working so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 wow, I love that line Lesley im going to do that one im on half term this week, so its a good time to start cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I have decluttered loads out the garage and forgot to post on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I found this thead two days ago. I read about 9 pages and then gave up. I thought it was awe inspiing and a really good idea. I was thinking, I could neve find 100 items to get rid of. Also, I haven't got the time to stat clearing out the house looking for stuff to get rid off. Then........... I went to the toilet and as I was sat there I opened a draw and pulled out: 1. 2 nit combs (we didn't need 3 !) 2. a mud face mask 3. a bottle opener (not sure why its in the bathroom!) 4. Half used bottle of hair straightening gel 5. Tube of moisturiser 6. bottle of massage oil Then I thought......... maybe I actually could do this. Maybe I coul get to 100. I trundle off to do my hair in the spare room and pulled open a draw....... 7. sanctuary body wash 8. sanctuary body scrub 9. sanctuary body butter ........... keeping them all to use one day...... no more..... out they go. 10. Sachet of elasticizer???? TEN items in a matter of minutes. I'm game! 100 here I come. 11. One strange fluffy camel 12. A mobile phone holder. 13. A rather lovely, but useless stone egg in a pretty box. 14. 2010 diary never used. 15. Waterproof poncho (hideous!) 16. Magnetic travel chess board. 17. Candle holder 18. Sachet of dove body milk. 19. Half use bottle of purfume. 20. Tube of volumising clay conditioner. 21. Bottle of skin scrub. 22. Sanctuary foaming bath soak. 23. Dry moisturising shampoo. 24. Picture fram. 25. Book called "Super Sue" 26. Nail varnish. 27. Scrub mit. 28. Lip gloss. Okay, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to inclue stuff like half used tubes an bottles of stuff, but I don't think I can do it otherwise. I've told OH about it and she thinks its fun too. Fab idea. Thanks omlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Well done, that's a fantastic start, and thanks for reviving the topic. I'd drifted but feel inspired by your post so will report back in a couple of days. Keep it going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 wow, Hen impressive (yes, half bottles do count ) I took 3 bin bags of clothes to the charity pick up point at tescos the other day and I binned about 5 carrier bags full (yes FULL) of paper that didnt need to be shredded so, im starting again cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I need to do a big clear out so we can get some walls moved upstairs so here goes (1) 2 good coats to charity shop (2) Unused girls scaft and hat set to chrity shop (3) misc not good clothes to clothes bin in village (4) 2 piles magazines freecycle (5) bag balloon sticks and cups freecycle (6) 2 duffle bags returned to my BIL Gosh I've a long way to go to get to 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 29 Keyring - going to charity. I forgot to say where my stuffs going to. Most of it is going to a local charity. Its a hospice garden party / sale thats on in a few weeks time (half bottles gone in the bin ) Hang in there patricia. You can do it! I've had a bit of a slump but its still in my mind, so I'll get there bit by bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 (7) Couple good kids jackets to charity shop ( 2 unworn pairs of asda high heel sandals to charity shop. They were pretty but casual wear and I realised I'm only going to wear really high heels for dressy dos now) (9) large cardboard box computer came in 2-3yrs ago ! my OH hates throwing these out but it's huge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 (I have a huge cardboard box in the garage). I keep it as an emergency sick bay for any chicken that needs to comeinto the kitchen (only used it once, but you never know!!) 30. Cooking apron (got a new chicken one for my birthday). OK, so Im going very slow, but I'll get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Sounds like a brilliant start - you'll soon find yourself at 100 items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 (10) Spare pair Walking boots to scouts (11) 2 spare travelpillows to scouts (12) Misc presents from emergency cupboard that have been there a while unused to School fete I'm aiming to recycle as much as possible along the way or it isn't really green...Only 88 'items' to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 (13) Misc childrens cassettes on freeycle (14) 20 empty shoe boxes to school PTA (15) Sack old soft toys cleared out but no idea best way to recycle these yet (friend took them to local charity shop) (16) Spare sleeping bag to scouts (17) old video tapes to books/media bank (18) Outgrown childrens books to junior school library (19( unwanted books to books/media bank (20) Another pile of homes magazines to my sister (21) Old games to local school for use when it is too wet for children to play outside at break (22) Old tv on freecycle (23) Spare bags/rucksack to charity shop (24) 4 sacks of bits of toys and kids stuff not worth recycling to rubbish (25) Shelving unit reused from my sister back to her probably for use in garage (26) Platform bed received from another omletter a couple of years ago went on freecycle to lovely local teacher for his sons newly decorated room in new house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 7 large carrier bags full of clothes 6 bin bags full of shredded paper my house is feeling a lot lighter cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
