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DECLUTTER....in 40 days ....care to join me ?

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spiderbabymum · 28/05/2013 22:39

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Have decided the only way I'm ever gonna get organised it to own less ....

I like the look of this

www.keeperofthehome.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/8-weeks-to-declutter.pdf

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spiderbabymum · 28/05/2013 22:40

Oops

www.keeperofthehome.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/8-weeks-to-declutter.pdf

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LackaDAISYcal · 28/05/2013 22:48

I think it will take more than 30 mins a day over 40 days to declutter this hellhole Blush

But I suppose it is making a start though. I think I'll lurk and see what I can do myself in that time!

Good Luck Smile

MrsFrederickWentworth · 28/05/2013 22:55

I'll lurk too. The only way we works declutter in that time would be to find a flame thrower. But I could make a start.

superfluouscurves · 28/05/2013 22:56

Great idea for a thread spiderbabymum. Live abroad so only 33 days until end of term/start of summer holidays and quite a few of those are already booked up so need to do something urgently to get house in order. Have had all year to declutter (with help of Flylady) and haven't done it or at least haven't been consistent. Will read link again in morning and see if I can muster some motivation!

Good luck with all the chucking out!

MyPreciousRing · 28/05/2013 22:58

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spiderbabymum · 28/05/2013 22:58

COME ON

Half an hour a day . Get rid of ten items a day !!

That's the only rules

We can manage that!!!

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happyAvocado · 28/05/2013 22:58

I'm with you - I like that list they gave.
It will take me several days to go through boks but my clothes have been sorted 6 months ago so not much work there :)

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spiderbabymum · 28/05/2013 23:01

Yes some of the days I will need to plan ahead for .

Eg the videos / DVDs are in different boxes all over the house

But that's where HE comes in .....

I plan to take a getting ready for a school day approach

GET all the stuff out the night before .!! With the help of him downstairs

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spiderbabymum · 28/05/2013 23:02

LOOK it's only five days a week .

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spiderbabymum · 28/05/2013 23:13

Keeperofthehome.org

Is where I found it

www.keeperofthehome.org/

Found link to above on minimalistmom

First one full of JESUS and suchlike

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spiderbabymum · 28/05/2013 23:13

Linky

www.keeperofthehome.org/

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spiderbabymum · 28/05/2013 23:14

www.theminimalistmom.com/

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MrsFrederickWentworth · 29/05/2013 08:15

Well, even if I don't keep to the rules, even an item a day would be better than none.

rubyrubyruby · 29/05/2013 08:24

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NotAnotherPackedLunch · 29/05/2013 08:28

I'm in, but I won't be starting until half term is over.
My first bit of decluttering will be to get the children off the premises and back to school. Grin

outtolunchagain · 29/05/2013 08:31

I'm in , we started this weekend but still have enormous amounts of stuff, booked old chest of drawers into auction yesterday and threw out old desk and replaced with neater more useful one for ds2.

My big problem is books I hate getting rid of them it feels bad somehow.

chimchar · 29/05/2013 08:37

I have spent DAYS clearing out my bedroom...it was shameful.

Now it's clear (nothing under the bed anymore either!!!) I feel fantastic! I somehow feel lighter and far happier.

Slowly moving on to other spaces which aren't quite so bad, but I will happily lurk and get rid of ten bits a day....

hardbeingme · 29/05/2013 08:39

i'm in! although will probably have to sneak it past dh - he thinks everything.is.potential ebay/boot fair fodder and in reality we never get rid of anything and i am genuinely worried the ceiling is going to fall down from sheer volume of loft!!! maybe i could commit to listing ten things a day to starting at 99p aswell

books are a problem though i luffs them but in reality am never going to reread the thrillers - i know who dunnit, but hate getting rid.

rubyrubyruby · 29/05/2013 08:41

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Gobbolinothewitchscat · 29/05/2013 08:41

I'm in - one of our spare rooms will now need to be cleared and decorated for unexpected BFP. Unfortunately, it's the one I use to pile all the crap up in.

Need to get started....

MadBusLady · 29/05/2013 08:46

Ah, I need this! We moved two months ago and still unpacking the last things and it makes you reassess what you really need. But I've still not taken any actual decisions so things are getting half-heartedly put away with an "I'll think about chucking that later." Feeble.

booksandchoc · 29/05/2013 09:29

I'm in! At work now so can't read the whole link. Will start tonight once in home. Just marking my place now!

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spiderbabymum · 29/05/2013 09:35

HI GUYS

Delighted to see so much interest .

It's a good schedule

It starts small .

I did my utensil drawers yesterday

They are now so functional and easy to use .

It's also had the effect of making me really THINK about purchases , my buying habits and what comes into the house .

If anyone needs inspiration just look at links above or see my FAVOURITE simple living site

smallnotebook.org/contents/

Rachel on there is a genius .....
HIGHLIGHTS the benefits of living simply AND it doesn't have to cost money!!!

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