8,700 things gone, only 1,300 to go
Just when I was needing some inspiration (three days have passed and I’ve only completed one day of decluttering), a reader sent me their decluttering tally:
I got a bit inspired today (thanks to you) and did some decluttering.
What I recycled:
14 unused toothbrushes
1 electric razor
1 knife in holster
What I tossed:
7 used toothbrushes
7 mini toothpastes (dried up)
2 dried up deodorant sticks
2 airline headphones
1 brush
1 comb
9 assorted sprays and creams
(all accumulated over years of airline travel)
What I recycled a few weeks ago: 50 books, novels, texts, self-help etc.
Talk about talking my language! Even better, they sent me their pictures:
You would think that with 13 days left (and such inspiring readers) my decluttering would be in high gear. Foolishly, I saved the hardest stuff for last. I’m frantically listing stuff on craigslist, laundering things, even doing a little spray painting to spruce things up for sale.
Life has intervened a bit and I’ve had a wee one home with food poisoning (a very mild case, but still….). So, it is with pride that I present the 100 things I cobbled together tonight. This one’s for you Bob! Thanks so much for sharing!
Have you decluttered anything particularly gratifying lately? Do share!
What I tossed today: See above. Not pictured: 3 pairs of skis listed on craigslist.
ok…i generally don’t have much in my house to declutter as I habitually get rid of things. But with a little one, things have accumulated that I am saving for my next (only the good stuff)–random easy to get I craigslist right way. But recently I deconstructed a home office and let’s just say somehow that room started to collect things. Is there a magnet in there?
What I am trying to declutter this weekend by selling or giving away. 1 SHAW HD box – listed on craigslist free, 1 Ikea Poangish chair (free), 1 office chair (free), 1 wooden library office chair ($).
Stuff I have decided to donate as my downstairs is going to be spartan– guests can come upstairs for their coffee no need to have to many luxuries downstairs. 1 cappuccino maker, 1 coffee maker, 1 blender AND ALAS 1 expired carseat.
Just because it will make your day. I will send you a pic or 2!!!
You did just make my day! I have a Shaw box to go as well. You mean I have to come upstairs for my coffee now?
Sorry to hear you have a little one under the weather! Sometimes life has a way of prioritizing things, doesn’t it? My oldest son had a bad fall right before the Thanksgiving weekend and after a four hour trip to the ER (and a couple of stitches in his chin), let me tell you, I could have given a hoot about anything else. I had to give myself a break for a few days from everything decluttering related to focus on being there for my little guy and spend some quiet time just hanging at home with the kids.
I know that trying to sell stuff on craigslist is WAY harder than donating or tossing stuff, so good luck with your sales!
Thanks Erin. Sometimes you just have to step away from the clutter. I’m so sorry about your son. Isn’t that the most terrifying thing? I read the most heartbreaking article the other day. Don’t read it unless you’re in the crying mood. My friend posted it on Facebook and I made a one word comment: perspective. Kids are good for that! Take Care.