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Declutter 2022: What have you purged today?

rnmom — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:32:38 GMT

Good morning and Happy New Year to all of my fellow purgers!

As promised, here is the new 2022 thread to encourage all of us to continue on our decluttering and purging journey!

For those that have been following along, I believe this will be the year 5 of this thread. Holy cow! Where does the time go?

For those that are new, this is where we all work to declutter and organize our homes so that they will be become the functional sanctuaries that we desire them to be. By posting our accomplishments it helps to give others ideas and encouragement as to how they can improve their environment too.

All purges count, big purges, small purges. Whether it's a whole house purge or just a dried up ink pen, any progress is better than nothing. It doesn't matter if it's donated, trashed, returned to the store, gifted to a friend, if it leaves the house, it counts.

Unless we want our homes to become filled to the brim decluttering is a never ending journey, so let's go on the journey together.

So come on in, post often, and let's start the journey to a less cluttered life!

Welcome everyone!

Re: Declutter 2022: What have you purged today?

rnmom — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:39:12 GMT

I will actually start by posting a few things that are leaving or have left my house.

I had a couple of days off earlier this week so I wanted to get a small start before I went back to work Thursday.

I went thru our mud room closet and found a few items to donate: 2 winter coats, a hoddie and a fleece jacket.

I took down 2 2021 calendars and replaced them with new ones.

Hubby got rid of a deep fryer that we don't need, we actually found a nicer one brand new in the box at a garage sale that he likes better.

I got 2 new dog beds and am tossing one.

Donating a window valence, a small desk planner, 2 t-shirts.

Tossed some expired Benadryl that I found and yet another sock.

Re: Declutter 2022: What have you purged today?

rnmom — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:45:34 GMT

@gidgetgh - I am so happy to hear that everything went so well with your closing, it sounds like everything went off without a hitch and you are well on your way to a new adventure! Congratulations!

I am sure you are tired, and probably will be for a while. Moving is a big job for sure, but I hope that you love it once you are settled.

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rnmom — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:51:50 GMT

@twins mom- I was actually sad to read about your decluttering your calendars and classroom supplies. It sounds like you really love those items if parting with them is giving you a heavy heart.

Do you need to get rid of it, or can you keep it? Or do you just feel like you should get rid of it?

The idea of decluttering is to keep what is useful or what brings us joy and if these items bring you joy, it's worth keeping them around. I wouldn't want you to get rid of anything you love.

I've gotten rid of a few old, sentimental items and now I wish that I hadn't. There's not much, maybe 2 things that stick in my mind that I wish I woud have kept.

I never would have even used either of them, they served no purpose, they were strictly sentimental, that's why I got rid of them. My life isn't any worse for having them out of the house, but I still think about them once in a while.

So I'm just saying, if it makes your heart that heavy, maybe you should just hang onto it for a bit until you're more sure.

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4kitties — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:57:47 GMT

I love this thread and even though I do not post on it very often, I always read and get motivation and inspiration from those that do.

I have been at a standstill lately, but will definitely get going soon. The family member that I was helping is much better, thank God, and I have many of my belongings and clothing that need to be dealt with. I have a serious issue with attaching memories and feelings with old items of clothing. I have my old high school prom dresses and homecoming dresses...........and some old high school outfits........... 🙃🙃🙃🙃

All of these things are properly stored and all but really...........

Do I really want to leave all of this "stuff" for my girls or Mr. 4kitties to deal with?

Happy New Year to all of us and here is to new beginnings and getting rid of stuff that I truly do not need!🥂🥂🥂🥂

Re: Declutter 2022: What have you purged today?

threecees — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:03:04 GMT

@rnmom I haven't posted here in a while. I am always looking for tips

and recently joined a decluttering group. I don't think I will do this myself,

would take a while for me, but thought maybe others would be interested.

Re: Declutter 2022: What have you purged today?

CalminHeart — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:03:22 GMT

I'm retired and finally donated all my suits.

I'm working on my spare room and basement. I lost a lot of weight and have 5 sizes of clothes boxed up. I'm going to donate all except the one size larger. It's amazing what you collect over time.

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Foxxee — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:36:41 GMT

I gave 7 boxes to Purple Heart the beginning of December. They needed winter clothes, so I found coats, sweaters and pants we don't wear anymore.

Also Christmas decorations and miscellaneous things I no longer use.

Re: Declutter 2022: What have you purged today?

amyb — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:43:52 GMT

Happy New Year, all!

Let's hope it's a GOOD one~we ALL could use one!

I've certainly been at a standstill...and my home is in a bit of holiday disarray, as when I got out all my decor, instead of bringing boxes back up to outside storage, I kept it tucked in various rooms, and other things that are still in transition.

SO, yes...a clean slate, time to refresh...soon...today....taking a holiday, and right now blobbing out in pjs with a coffee. 🙂☕️

I still wonder HOW did I do all that decluttering in 2021, and still feel so FULL in this condo?! Ah...well that IS the mystery of stuff sometimes, isn't it?

Glad to see this thread again. Again, mentioning that Decluttering Calender I sometimes refer to, have been following her blog for years.. Beth Vargis's "My Simpler Life" 2022 Decluttering Calender. (Not sure they allow me to post the link here.)

I need to declutter a few pounds too! Good for you, @CalminHeart for already shedding those unwanted pounds and clothing!

Have a great day, all~updates to come...big, small, baby steps, big steps....wishing us all a fresh start, a new year~health, peace, calm, and comfortable surroundings. 😌🏠

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Meowingkitty — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 23:37:30 GMT

Our room addition is finally done so we purged some furniture, Knick nacks, papers, glassware and misc junk. Now I'm on to the kitchen. Donated a crockpot, some hot pads, mandolin, pizza stone and that's just one cabinet.

Re: Declutter 2022: What have you purged today?

HonestLife — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:52:47 GMT

Nobody can read 50+ pages of this ongoing thread. Need a new one weekly.

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rnmom — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:55:39 GMT

@4kitties - Happy New Year!

I have gotten rid of all my old prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, etc. I have only kept my own wedding dress and I've thought about getting rid of that too but I haven't taken the plunge yet.

I donated them years ago, hoping that someone would get some good use out of them. Trying to give them away now would be a joke, they would be SO out of style, no one would probably use them for anything other than a costume.

But I agree with what you are saying, even though they are properly stored away, do you want your hubby or kiddos to have to dispose of it after you are gone? If you know you are never going to use them anymore there really isn't a good reason for them taking up valuable real estate in your home. Maybe take a picture for the memory, and pass on the dress itself?

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rnmom — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:56:43 GMT

@threecees wrote:
@rnmom I haven't posted here in a while. I am always looking for tips
and recently joined a decluttering group. I don't think I will do this myself,
would take a while for me, but thought maybe others would be interested.

@threecees - I have never actually done this myself, but it is a great tip, thanks!

Re: Declutter 2022: What have you purged today?

4kitties — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:57:59 GMT

I have no issues with a yearly thread. I have no trouble reading it frequently.

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rnmom — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:58:15 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
I'm retired and finally donated all my suits.

I'm working on my spare room and basement. I lost a lot of weight and have 5 sizes of clothes boxed up. I'm going to donate all except the one size larger. It's amazing what you collect over time.

@CalminHeart - It sure is amazing! That's why I feel like I'm always decluttering something. As things are constantly coming in, something needs to constantly be going out, or else we end up with huge collections!

Glad you are here with us!

Re: Declutter 2022: What have you purged today?

jackthebear — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:12:13 GMT

perhaps monthly or quarterly?

Re: Declutter 2022: What have you purged today?

rnmom — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:12:41 GMT

@Foxxee wrote:
I gave 7 boxes to Purple Heart the beginning of December. They needed winter clothes, so I found coats, sweaters and pants we don't wear anymore.

Also Christmas decorations and miscellaneous things I no longer use.

@Foxxee - Wow, that is a lot, great job!

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jackthebear — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:12:44 GMT

sold my first listing of the new year, so happy with that

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rnmom — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:14:56 GMT

@amyb wrote:
Happy New Year, all!

Let's hope it's a GOOD one~we ALL could use one!

I've certainly been at a standstill...and my home is in a bit of holiday disarray, as when I got out all my decor, instead of bringing boxes back up to outside storage, I kept it tucked in various rooms, and other things that are still in transition.

SO, yes...a clean slate, time to refresh...soon...today....taking a holiday, and right now blobbing out in pjs with a coffee. 🙂☕️
I still wonder HOW did I do all that decluttering in 2021, and still feel so FULL in this condo?! Ah...well that IS the mystery of stuff sometimes, isn't it?

Glad to see this thread again. Again, mentioning that Decluttering Calender I sometimes refer to, have been following her blog for years.. Beth Vargis's "My Simpler Life" 2022 Decluttering Calender. (Not sure they allow me to post the link here.)

I need to declutter a few pounds too! Good for you, @CalminHeart for already shedding those unwanted pounds and clothing!

Have a great day, all~updates to come...big, small, baby steps, big steps....wishing us all a fresh start, a new year~health, peace, calm, and comfortable surroundings. 😌🏠

@amyb - I haven't checked that blog yet, I will have to look at it, thanks!

Re: Declutter 2022: What have you purged today?

rnmom — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:18:38 GMT

@HonestLife wrote:
Nobody can read 50+ pages of this ongoing thread. Need a new one weekly.

@HonestLife - I could maybe start a new one monthly, I don't know if we need one weekly.

Can anyone else chime in and let me know if they would prefer a monthly thread?