Decluttering challenge

[klarakluckbag]

Oh, thanks for this. I've been staring at the rogue tin of potatoes wondering what to do with them.
The potato salad recipe would be most welcome, please

Sorry, have only just seen this. Yes, we did the airfryer thing after seeing it on one of those "Aren't airfryers amazing?" type programmes on the telly. I sprayed a bit of oil in the fryer, dried the potatoes on kitchen roll before chucking them in, 196 degrees for 15 mins, I think? Mixed them with some crunchy salt, mayo and chopped spring onions, I didn't have any cabbage or owt like that, but it's probably more healthy if you do!

 

[rainbowlemon]

I’m officially moving in around 7-8 months.

Since I moved to my current place, I tried to keep things to a minimum as I knew I would be leaving. (My tea collection however has grown exponentially though).

I cleaned out a small cupboard in the living room and had someone come this week to collect two bags of books, I no longer needed. It felt better than throwing them away and he was grateful for them.

I don’t have a car and I will be leaving things behind for my landlord that can be easily replaced and used by someone else that aren’t worth the effort of being dragged along in my suitcase on a train like the Tesco kettle, a drying rack. £1.50 supermarket plates .

 

[Justherefortittle]

Oh, thanks for this. I've been staring at the rogue tin of potatoes wondering what to do with them.
The potato salad recipe would be most welcome, please

They are really tasty done as crispy potatoes in the airfyer!

I used up a few rogue purchased in lockdown tins that way.

 

[Glaschelle]

With this in mind, and it being Monday and all, shall we set ourselves the challenge that by next Monday we have gathered 5 things that can either go to the charity shop or in the bin.

It can be either 5 in total, or 5 from a few rooms…depending how easy/hard you find the challenge.

Count me in

 

[timtams]

This 30 day decluttering challenge is good, I did it a couple of years ago but I think I’m going to start it again if anyone is interested in doing it at the same pace? It spreads it out so it feels much more manageable: https://www.justanothermummyblog.com/download/7123/

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Kind of a decluttering question, kind of not ...

I recently bought a new desk as I will be working from home in my new job *yay* but it only has shelves, not drawers!
Does anyone have any recommendations for small storage pots/ boxes which don't cost an arm and a leg so I can organise my desk?
I know I need to buy a folder storage thingy, but no clue where else to look without it being so expensive

Go somewhere like B&M or The Range for cheap and cheerful

 

[pinkmug]

I tried a whole bunch of stuff, acetone included, and it made no difference. Just pissed me off so they had to go!

Oh you definitely did the right thing, it's unreasonable effort for something that shouldn't be a hassle in the first place. When my RT brushes bite the dust, I'm not replacing them either.

I'm glad in the end because it made me think about the packaging of the product as well as what's inside it.

 

[adviseplz]

Designer shoes are p hard to sell on tbh, I actually ended up donating 2 pairs before we moved house as I knew I’d never wear them again. I’d rather a charity made some money off them than sell them on eBay for very little! Those were flats, not sure if heels are more wanted on the preloved market?

Re bags - I’m not short of space just would like to make picking clothes easier and not have so much clutter at the bottom. I’d rather just keep them for my daughter than give them away

Yeah these are heels. Maybe I'll just give them to a charity shop as I've been trying to sell them for ages. Someone actually offered £100 for them when I first listed and I was like 'naahhh I'll get more than that' 4 years later I've dropped them down to £50

Oh yeah, definitely keep them for your daughter! I was going to suggest that, but I didn't want to assume you had kids.

 

[Roarquaver]

I definitely agree! I set myself little tasks in the morning eg find 3 things to throw away in the bathroom.. Otherwise I just can't face it

 

[Sheabutter]

I started composting kitchen things that I can’t donate and cannot use. Doesn’t feel nice per se but I’m sure a flower bed somewhere will love it.

 

[JCMSadie]

Feel like I could have written that post myself. Just drowning in junk, especially since my ex has never taken his share of it. I need to declutter so bad!

 

[NowIsGood]

There’s a renaissance for physical media atm so it’s probably the best time in recent years to sell a collection. Or on the other hand… you may want to reconsider selling it lol 🫣

I've looked on eBay and it's all literally worthless music magpie have most things for £2/3 and my local charity shops are briming with unwanted CDs. Giving a few away to family ect but think I'll just donate them!

 

[Jellycat369]

Need to declutter the house as we're hoping to move next year. I've been trying to declutter different areas of my home whenever the baby is having a nap. Unfortunately he doesn't especially like being put down so it's hampering progress OH has taken off a day this week so he can look after wee one and I'll be able to focus on a couple of project areas. Quite looking forward to it

 

[Fin]

Once it's done it feels fabulous! I'm so proud of my lovely tidy cupboard now, everything boxed up or in the correct place.

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Trying to streamline my CD (and to a lesser extent DVD) collection. I remember as a teen (showing my age!) when albums were so expensive and were almost a reflection of your personality! I have so many memories attached to music, but a lot of my albums only have 1 or 2 songs I like on them and if I'm honest with myself I'm not going to pop a Nelly Furtado album in my car's cd player anytime soon
Have managed to cull about a third

The best thing I did was digitizing all my music. I still have a CD or two knocking about but most of it was donated.
In regards to DVD’s I would say keep them but maybe store them away. I feel as streaming services get more and more popular it’s going to become more pay per play for most films.
Again I got rid of a load of DVD’s but have started my collection again if I can get them cheap.

 

[heretoreaditall2019]

I read this thread (from the savings thread) last week and it made me realise I have more clutter than I thought (someone said if you’ve not used something for 2 months it should be gone was pivotal so thank you )!

I’ve got 2 bags for life for the charity shop already, managed to sort my clothes whilst doing bedtime last night so a BOGOF of life admin moment there.

Has anyone got toddlers/pre school or early school aged kids and if so how do you de clutter their stuff kindly please? My LO’s type of play is definitely on the cusp of the next stage (more crafts, small world, puzzles/magnatiles, and less sensory/messy) which means I could clear some space in her playroom which is verging on being a bit overwhelming rn. I’d most like to get rid of a dolls house that she doesn’t play with (bought it before we moved closer to family, she prefers the old Victorian one at nanny’s house so saves her play for that?) but feel a bit weird of the idea of depriving her of access to anything as my mum was a major dick (for many reasons!) and would just bin cherished toys and not tell us.

 

[Chocolategoggler]

This is such a good idea. I wish I had a rail I could put my clothes on. Then you can just come and go as you please. I get irritated really quickly by trying on clothes

I got mine from IKEA a while ago. It was this one.

RIGGA white, Clothes rack - IKEA UK

RIGGA white, Clothes rack. You can easily adjust the height to suit your needs as the clothes rack can be locked in place at 6 fixed levels. There is room for boxes or 4 pairs of shoes on the rack at the bottom.

www.ikea.com

They probably sell similar elsewhere.

 

[Jellycat369]

I have a Nars eyeshadow palette that got sticky and gross like this. I had to scrub it with acetone in order to melt that matte coating off. Took a fair bit of elbow grease but the box is normal plastic again. I hate this coating on all products and avoid it now, even if I like the products.

I tried a whole bunch of stuff, acetone included, and it made no difference. Just pissed me off so they had to go!

 

[allaboutthegossip]

We need to book a visit to the tip this weekend and have 2 bags of clothes to go to charity. Really hopeful they will be gone by the end of the weekend

 

[allaboutthegossip]

I can think of 5 things from my bedroom that need to go so I am up for the challenge of actually getting them out of the house.