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Declutter 2024: What Have You Purged Today?

rnmom — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:34:49 GMT

Happy New Year everyone! As promised, here is the Declutter 2024 thread!

The new year is a perfect time to look around and begin to get rid of the old, unused, unwanted and unloved items in our homes as we make room for all the new. Here we can all work together to declutter and organize our homes to make them the functional, and restful, sanctuaries that we desire them to be.

If you are new here this is where we post our accomplishments about what we are able to get done, and get rid of from our homes, which can help to give others ideas and encouragement and motivation as to how they can improve their homes too.

Some people are methodical and will follow a decluttering schedule, doing certain rooms or spaces in a specific order, others declutter as time allows and as something sparks a need to look at a specific space. There is absolutely no right way or wrong way to make your home better. There are some wonderful ladies here with a lot of good advice so please feel free to ask questions if they arise.

All purges count, big purges, small purges and everything in between. Whether it's a whole house purge because you're moving or just a dried up ink pen, any progress is better than nothing. Every item that has to be touched and handled is still one more item that is out of your house and one less item you have to deal with. It doesn't matter if it's donated, trashed, returned to the store, or gifted to a friend, if it leaves the house, it counts.

As new items come into our homes old items must go out, so decluttering is a never ending journey. 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!

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geezerette — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:41:34 GMT

Happy New Year, Everyone! 🥳

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Witchy Woman — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:44:33 GMT

@rnmom

Thanks for kicking off 2024.

Already boxed and ready to go are several black fleece turtleneck tops purchased last autumn.

The fleece has shed all over my house and drives me crazy, so the tops have to go. I had no idea they were going to do this, but it has been a constant battle between the little black fleece balls and my vacuum.

Also some scent diffusers that were a bad purchase. No matter the scent I use, it ends up smelling powdery and stale.

They use batteries, so that's a pain in the backside too.

What was I thinking?

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Squirt60 — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:48:49 GMT

Hubby is still asleep so I decided to clean out the fridge. Threw out some things and gave it a good cleaning. Also, just cleaned out the closet in the master bedroom. Soon I will be on my way to Good Will.

Happy New Year Everyone!

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amyb — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:54:20 GMT

Thank you @rnmom for such a nice intro to 2024 Decluttering Thread ~ And Happy 2024, everyone! 🎉

The last two days of 2023, after I did my last post, with intentions to go through some financial papers...I did that.

Tossed several old quarterly report books. Then went into a few files where I found old 2019 statements, I shredded, along with any other old papers. I threw out 3 bags of shredding.

I also went through my catalogs and tossed all fall/Christmas, outdated ones. Also went through my magazine rack, and tossed some things. I don't really get magazines anymore, no subscriptions, but that's where some marketing magazines, that come in the mail, live.

I've already got my eye on areas that need looking through now that the new year is here...more papers/old files, for sure. And other areas of the home too, of course.

Here we go!

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rnmom — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:05:36 GMT

I already recycled my 2023 calendar and got out my new one for 2024. I still use a paper calendar mainly just to check what date/day something is on. I don't write on it, but I like to have it to look at for reference. I could probably put it away, I don't need it hanging out. I will think about doing that and see if I like it.

Tossed a rag that was so dirty I didn't even want to try to wash it.

Put several boxes from Christmas into recycle.

We've been eating all the Christmas leftovers and I cleaned and organized the fridge and freezer in the kitchen yesterday. Tossed one condiment that had spilled and was a sticky mess. Caramel topping of all things. My son put it upside down and the cap wasn't on tight. Figures.

As I was putting away Christmas I set aside to donate one fancy ornament from my mom that I don't like, a hand towel and 2 strands of garland.

I got a label maker for Christmas that I have been wanting for YEARS and I re-organized my Christmas item and re-labeled the totes. I condensed from 6 down to 5 totes even though I didn't get rid of a lot. They weren't all full before, now they are.

I am going to have fun organizing and labeling everything!

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Roscoe the Rascal — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:16:49 GMT

I have my donation bin set up and ready to go. Not much in it yet but a few smaller items. By the time the rummage sale at church comes it will be full and that is my goal for sure but shooting for two bins full.

I have been spending my time organizing items and cleaning things up in different areas. Tree number 2 is going down today. Left it up New Years but all the ornaments are put away.

Moving forward and started my list of to do's for this month. Setting goals for myself each month and things to look forward to as well. Trying a new approach this year.

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jackthebear — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:28:00 GMT

planning on doing a big cleanout in my closet, have a fraction of what I used to have, but another sweep to clean and organize will be fun

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homedecor1 — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:55:54 GMT

@rnmom

Happy New Year and thank you for getting our "clutter goals" off to a good start for 2024.

After much procrastination and life changes in 2023 I finally cleaned out all my closets and seasonal decor💃

Right now I have my car packed with 6 boxes and bags of items to drop off at local donation center. I plan to tackle next years of old receipts and statements having my own shredding marathon !

My spouse saved everything some day when I'm ready I'll clean out his closet and drawers of his belongings.

Although, I'll admit I am a dish and tableware collector which needs a good purge. Someone else can enjoy them - that is my next goal to purge my hutch and server -- I was a avid temptations collector so I'm sure someone will be happy buy at goodwill.

Since it's just me I'll be purging and cleaning out my pantries -- I could feed 5 families from them🤣🤣those items will go to our community food pantry.

Best wishes for a healthy & prosperous 2024. For me, just to be "clutter free"

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Oznell — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:05:23 GMT

We ended the old year by taking a bunch of my son's clothes to donation center. Something possessed him to purge his room of unwanted clothing, AND wash it himself in readiness for donation. For him, that was quite a step.

So combined that with a few pieces I had to donate.

Wishing a happy and productive New Year to all!

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Witchy Woman — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:15:41 GMT

@rnmom

Your post reminded me I had not received my 2024 Wall Calendars ordered back in December.

I bought the "frames" from Lang for them years ago, and continue to order the calendars. It keeps them out of the way.

Checked and they are arriving later today.

I still like seeing a paper calendar on the wall even though they are unnecessary with all the electronic stuff

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meallen616 — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:17:25 GMT

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gidgetgh — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:32:37 GMT

I have just been plugging along. Faithfully looking every day for things I don't use or want.

I have taken probably 5 shopping bags of stuff to Goodwill in the last 2 weeks. 3 of the bags were big bags. The other 2 were small but they were all filled. I have a very small bag ready to go to Goodwill now.

I also have been taking a bunch to consignment though that is slowing down right now. I do have 3 small things ready for them though.

My goal for 2024 is the same one I always have. Keep the house lean, uncluttered and organized. It's just how I live my life.

January 1st every year, I totally stop buying winter clothes. I feel like if I made it to January and we have turned the corner and can see spring way off in the distance and I've done fine clothes wise so far, then I don't want anymore new winter things. And I really have a minimal amount of winter clothes. I live in the south. I did add a pair of Skechers clog slide things fairly recently which are the most comfortable shoes. I've been enjoying those.

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Sweet Kitties — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:40:35 GMT

I started the Swedish Death Cleaning process last year. I still have to clean out a deep hallway closet. The shelves are packed with towels, toiletries & healthcare products. I've been avoiding it because I will need to set up a folding table in order to empty it out & go through everything. It's going to be a time consuming adventure.

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queendiva — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:57:21 GMT

Happy New Year to all my fellow Purgers!

it's been a minute. Looking forward to successful decluttering in 2024.

To kickoff the New Year I have started a donation bag: just one handbag and one sweater, but it's a start on Day 1. Also starting a Christmas decor donate box with a small Santa.

Will also be calling the local auction house to see about consigning large lots of china and serving pieces in a popular Johnson Bros. pattern. Bought at thrift recently for resale.

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PINKdogWOOD — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:23:30 GMT

All good words and/or actions for another year - roast, purge, declutter.

Problem - none of these worked for 2023.

Wonder if and when these will happen in 2024.

Yep I know what you're saying, it's all up to me.

We will see...

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Sweet Kitties — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:33:11 GMT

PINKdogWOOD, All righty then. Happy New Year to you!

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Puppy Lips — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:48:19 GMT

I have passed by this thread umpteen times. But it is time for me to join. I need help with this process. I am glad to see that even throwing out a disfunctional pen counts, That I can do!

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gidgetgh — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:51:59 GMT

And, just like that, since I was doing nothing, I got up and went through my bathroom, bedroom closet and bedroom.

I'm a year round faithful purger but sometimes after all the excess of the holidays all around us, I really get on a tear. And that was this morning.

I added 4 purses for consignment. I have drastically reduced the number of purses I have in the last few months. Still have too many but purses are my thing.

3 pairs of pants for consignment, 3 for Goodwill. 3 sweaters for consignment. 1 pair of shoes, brand new, for consignment. I think that might be all I added today. After I've taken a shower I'll go through the living room and kitchen which will take at most 10 minutes.

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geezerette — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 16:26:10 GMT

@Witchy Woman

I use wall calendars too.

This year was the first year I've actually had to buy a couple because I didn't get any free ones in the mail. Even the charities are decluttering, I guess!