What kind of poundage am I hoping to loose? CLUTTER! 10 years of marriage, 2 kids, an addiction to crafting, yard sales, and hobbies for the hubby can really clutter a place. I actually just had a yard sale this morning, however, the items I sold were left overs from a yard sale LAST YEAR. Thus, nothing new has exited my home. I....WE have a lot to do to prepare for the arrival of our 2nd son and 3rd child, and I thought if I wrote everything down and documented it, I might hold true to my goal... ( but I am ME, so don't get your hopes up)
I was browsing pinterest (another addiction) and I came across a list of 101 ways to DE clutter your life. I printed this list off and have let it sit in my living room for the past 3 weeks... yes among the other clutter. I guess just putting a list with intentions doesn't automatically do the job for you. I realize I must do the work myself, and hope to ensnare my husband and children to help me out. Keep in mind, this list is more guidelines and ideas. Some of the things on the list I don't have at all, and some I actually just went through, which should make this task a little less daunting. But I am a small hoarder. I see potential in everything, and I often use the excuse " I might use that one day". so this will be refreshing and enlightening for me.
Here is the plan... there are 101 items on the list to "purge or severely minimize". I am giving myself 8 weeks to complete the list. I figure if I commit 3-4 days ( evening, morning ect.) a week to complete this, we should be less cluttered, and ready to welcome baby. I have divided the list into categories: Kitchen, Closet/Bathroom, Kids, Tina, Terrance, Home and Family. That's 7 categories for 8 weeks. so the 8th week HOPEFULLY won't be needed. Since Sunday is the first Day of the week I plan to start tomorrow. I PLAN to update this weekly, maybe more if I need to vent :) I will post the list so you can have it too. Wish me luck, and if you decide to try this too, please share your experience with me on here or Facebook. I love to hear of others experiences. Thanks for reading wish me luck, and pray that I can get my family on board! :) Happy Dropin'!
- Glassware
- Cookbooks
- Kitchen gadgets
- Kitchen appliances
- Pots / pans
- Mixing bowls
- Tupperware
- Water pitchers
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Books
- Over-the-counter medicine
- Make-up
- Barretts / hair clips / ponytail holders
- Cleaning supplies
- Personal beauty appliances (hair dryer/curlers, electric razors)
- Bottles of shampoo/conditioner
- Photos
- Photography supplies
- Sewing supplies
- Craft supplies
- Scrap-booking supplies
- CD’s
- DVD’s
- Decorative items
- Candles
- Figurines
- Crystal
- Vases
- Audio/visual components
- Audio/visual cables
- Computer equipment
- MP3 players
- Furniture
- Video game systems
- Vdeo games
- Video game accessories
- Shirts / shorts
- Pants
- Coats
- Dresses
- Hats
- Clothes hangers
- Shoes
- Winter gear
- Jewelry
- Purses
- Coins
- Pillows
- Towels
- Linen sets
- Candle Holders
- Televisions
- Items on your bulletin board
- Magnets
- Artwork
- Mirrors
- Home office supplies
- Pens/pencils
- Old batteries
- Tools
- Hardware
- Rolls of duct tape
- Coolers
- Manuals
- Phone books
- Coupons
- Sporting good supplies
- Sports memorabilia
- Aluminum cans
- Glass bottles
- Automobile fluids
- Automobiles
- Scrap pieces of lumber
- Brooms
- Rakes
- Shovels
- Garden tools
- Plant containers
- Empty cardboard boxes
- Board games
- Puzzles
- Decks of cards
- Unused wedding gifts
- Baby clothes
- Baby supplies
- Old schoolbooks/papers
- Army men
- Bath toys
- Toy balls
- Toy cars/trucks
- Toy musical instruments
- Stuffed animals
- Plastic toys
- Childrens’ old school papers
- Suitcases
- Soda
- Alcohol
- Processed foods
- Christmas / seasonal decorations
- Cable channels
