It is time for me to shut down this blog. I am grateful for the handful of you who are my faithful readers. I am finding ways to lift my burdens & have more time with my family. Downsizing from 2 blogs to 1 blog is one way I am doing this. I will continue to declutter, but I will not be writing about it. I hope you continue to declutter, too!
Happy Decluttering!
"Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." ~ William Morris
Friday, May 17, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Dish Scrubber
I went to use a dish scrubber this afternoon & boy did it stink! I threw it away!
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Bike
Eleanor got a new bike for her birthday today, so her old bike that she has outgrown is being simplified.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Never used
So, I must not need it! I found a radio remote control that I've never used and never will. Out it goes.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, May 10, 2013
White Shirt
This is a Women's GAP stretch size M that is a bit too see through for my liking. Someone could wear this with a really cute tank top underneath.
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Insurance Cards
I wanted to register my Yukon today, but I only found expired insurance cards & Matt's current insurance card for his suburban in the glove box & my wallet. Oops! I found my current insurance cards and have put them in the Yukon & my wallet. I am simplifying the old cards.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Missing Handle
We have a 4 wheeled riding toy outside that has a missing handle. I am getting rid of it.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Broken
I pulled a pair of capri pants from my closet and discovered the hanger was broken, so I threw it away.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, May 06, 2013
Email Clutter
I have been going through my emails today and unsubscribing from unwanted email. My overloaded inbox weighs me down! I will look over my emails in the next few days to make sure I got it all.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, May 03, 2013
CD Clutter
I was in my car, waiting for Zoe & Emily this evening and I had yet to declutter anything. I went through the CDs & got rid of a few broken pieces from a CD case & a few CD inserts that didn't have a home due to broken cases.
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Boots
Eleanor is hard on fashion boots. I threw away 2 pairs that she wore out this winter.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Attic Clutter
My wonderful parents let us store clothes & things in their attic. I spent time in there today digging out Spring & Summer clothing. I noticed clothing that I knew would never get worn & my kids rejected some clothing that I had saved for them, so I am simplifying the unwanted clothes. They will get dropped off at Goodwill in the near future.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Noah's Decluttering
Noah is taking charge of decluttering this morning. He wanted to organize his box of toys. I like it! He is getting rid of clutter & moving toys to where they should be. :-)
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, April 29, 2013
Craft Box
I took everything out of our craft box this morning. I threw away old glue, broken popsicle sticks, worn out paint brushes & other clutter. I moved some of the supplies to where they belong & I put the rest of the supplies back into the craft box.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, April 26, 2013
Crayons
Our crayon basket was overflowing with crayons. I threw away the old, broken crayons & now we have a half-full basket of nice looking, fully functioning crayons. It looks so much better & now crayons won't be falling onto the floor when the kids carry the basket around. :-)
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Squashed
Noah needs a new plastic softball because the one he had got run over and I threw it away today.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
New Favorite Coat
Noah has a coat that he absolutely loves, but it is stained & it has a hole in it. He had another very nice looking coat tucked away in his closet, so I dug it out today & announced that he now has a new favorite coat. Luckily, he agreed! I am getting rid of his worn out coat before he changes his mind!
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Noah's pajamas
Last night, Noah wore a pajama shirt that didn't cover his belly & pajama pants that didn't reach his ankles. It was quite the sight! I bought him new pajamas today, so his too small pajamas, plus a few pajama pants without tops will be given away.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, April 22, 2013
Hidden Clutter
Noah & I had a picnic in the Yukon today. When I lifted up the seats to make a flat surface, I discovered hidden trash & toys. I took this clutter out of the Yukon & threw it away or put it away.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, April 19, 2013
Shoe Box
I have been tripping over a shoe box that Noah was collecting buttons in. My buttons that I already have a container for. I put the buttons away and threw the box away.
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Last Squeeze
I have been at youth conference all day, but I threw away an empty tube of toothpaste.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Wash cloths
I am done using wash cloths to clean sticky faces & hands, so I am simplifying them. Well, some of them anyway. Matt is going to use some, I saved a few for cleaning & Zoe is bringing one to youth conference.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Stuffed Animals
My younger kids bought new stuffed animals today, so they are each giving away one they don't want anymore.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Papers
I had a pile of school papers & mail that I finally went through today. My sweet sister-in-law bought me containers to get rid of my kitchen paper clutter, but I still pile papers on our washer. :-(
Happy Decluttering & Have a Great Weekend!
Happy Decluttering & Have a Great Weekend!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Knitting Needles
We had a Relief Society activity a few months ago where we learned how to knit. I used my grandmother's knitting needles and did a tiny bit of knitting. I brought home my grandmother's knitting needles and put the needles & yarn in a drawer. I know myself. I will never get the knitting out again, so I have the needles in a bag to bring to my grandmother tomorrow.
Do you have unfinished projects around that you should simplify? Happy Decluttering!
Do you have unfinished projects around that you should simplify? Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Lawn Clutter
Now that the snow has melted off the lawn, I can work on cleaning it up. There was some trash that I picked up and threw away today, including some broken toys.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Decluttered...sort of
We live in a trailer that doesn't have bedroom doors. When the kids were younger, we put up a board at bedtime, so they wouldn't keep wandering out for whatever excuse they could think of. We no longer use the board for bedtime, but it gets used once in awhile for projects. I decided to simplify the board from our trailer and put it in the new house, which is currently the construction zone. I consider this decluttering since I removed the board from our living space. :-)
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, April 08, 2013
One too many times
I threw away a ribbon that came with a birthday package several months ago. The girls were using it as a hair ribbon, but I got tired of seeing it on the floor. So, I picked it up & tossed it.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, April 05, 2013
Bath Toys
Kate wanted to bring a new McDonald's toy into the bath this evening. I told her she could if we could simplify most of the bath toys that were already in the bathtub. She agreed. :-)
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Keep Searching
I had a hard time finding something to simplify today. I finally came across an empty EpiPen container. It is now in the trash.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Broken Toy
A toy was left in the car and it got stepped on and broke. I simplified it today.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Lids
I went through our container lids this evening and matched them to the containers (mostly sour cream containers). We had a lot of extra lids, so I got rid of them.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, April 01, 2013
Cluttered Shelf
I motivated myself to clean off a shelf in our bedroom that was collecting clutter & misplaced items. I put the misplaced items where they go, found a new spot for some items that I wanted to keep, but not on the shelf & I threw away the items that were trash or useless. The shelf space looks so much better!
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, March 29, 2013
Game pieces only
I found (what I thought to be) clutter in our monopoly game bag that I simplified. The kids find weird places to put things!
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Paper Bag
That's right. I threw away a paper bag today that was clutter in my kitchen. I thought about keeping it in case I need it in the future, but then I thought about the plastic bags I save to use, so I decided the paper bag could go.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Jeans
I'm still going through my closet. I have a bunch of jeans that don't fit me, so I am going to give them to a friend who I think can use them.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Fleece Shirt
I have a pink fleece shirt that I am getting rid of. I have a new fleece shirt that fits me better & I like it better.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, March 25, 2013
Measuring Spoons & Spaghetti
I went through our silverware drawer today and found these measuring spoons & a spaghetti measurer that are clutter to me, but may be useful to you. :-)
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, March 22, 2013
Kate's shirt
Kate simplified for me today, which worked out perfect because I haven't been home much today. Kate got some hand-me-down clothing several weeks ago, but she decided today that she didn't want to keep one of the shirts. Works for me!
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Socks
I have a daughter who needs to work on getting rid of the old thing after she buys something new to replace it!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
A magnet & Clothes
I tossed a zebra magnet that I wanted to get rid of months ago, but one of the kids spotted it and put it back on the fridge. I went through Noah's clothes this evening when he wasn't home and filled a grocery bag full of clothes he doesn't wear to give to Finn. We have limited space for clothing around here!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Junk Drawer Clutter
I emptied out our junk drawer when we discovered a mouse was getting into it. That was months ago. I have been putting stuff back into the drawer as I use it. There was still some stuff left that I hadn't used yet, so I put away what I will use eventually and tossed the rest.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, March 18, 2013
Giving back what is borrowed
I didn't get rid of anything that was mine today, but I did give back a few items that a friend had lent to me. I'm counting that as simplifying.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, March 15, 2013
Daffy Duck Clip
This magnetic clip was holding a bunch of papers on the side of our washer/dryer. I simplified most of the papers and put the rest of the papers in a different spot. Now, I am ready to simplify this clip.
Happy Decluttering and have a great weekend!
Happy Decluttering and have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Cute Shirt
I am cleaning out my closet. I like this LandsEnd shirt (size S 6-8), but I have outgrown it. I could keep it and hope that I lose weight to fit into it again, but I'm done doing that. I'm only keeping clothes that fit me. If I do lose weight and need smaller clothes, then off to Goodwill I go. :-)
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Exercise Top
I wore this when I did aerobics, but now I walk and I don't wear it anymore, so I am giving it away. It is an ativa, size M.
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Capri Jeans
I bought these Old Navy capri jeans last Summer. I ended up not liking them, but I wore them because I spent money on them. I don't plan on wearing them this Summer, so I am simplifying them. They are a stretch material, which I like, but these capris stretch too much around the waist & I'm constantly tugging them up. I should have bought a smaller size I guess. These capris are a size 12.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Towel
Zach received a special baptism towel on Sunday, which he will now use as his bath towel. So, I am giving his old bath towel to Goodwill.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, March 08, 2013
School Papers
I have a basket that holds school papers, which was getting too full. I went through the papers this evening. I set aside some stories & other keepsakes to save, I tossed a bunch of the papers & I kept the papers that we still need for this school year in the basket.
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Fun Cookbook
Every time I think about getting rid of this cookbook, I talk myself out of it because it has fun things to create with the kids! However, I never get it out to actually make things with the kids. Well, I'm not talking myself out of getting rid of it this time. I am simplifying the clutter. It may not be clutter for you, though. :-)
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Poodle Scarf
I think this scarf is super cute, but Kate never wears it. I am happy to give it to a little girl who will wear it. :-)
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Lost Earring
Awhile ago, I threw away some earrings that didn't have a match. Well, I found one of the missing earrings, but I just threw it away since I had already tossed the match to it.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, March 04, 2013
Just one thing
This was one of those days where I didn't feel like decluttering, but this blog motivated me to get rid of one thing. I tossed an old bottle of bug spray. Not too exciting!
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, March 01, 2013
Red Boots
Noah's favorite red rain boots don't fit him anymore. :-( I'm going to pass them on to Mallory for Finn. I hope he loves them as much as Noah did!
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Happy Decluttering & Have a great weekend!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
TIAA CREF Bag
Zoe just bought a new sports bag, so Emily is now using Zoe's old sports bag & doesn't need this bag anymore. Do you want it?
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Christmas Lights
We have some Christmas lights that we took down because they don't work anymore. They have been sitting outside for months. I just threw them away.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Snowpants
On the last day of school before February vacation, Kate came home with a very wet backside. Her wonderful, a bit too short pink snow pants stopped protecting her against the cold, wet snow. So, out they go!
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Lidless Container
I finally got rid of an empty butter tub today that was missing a lid. I have other containers with lids. I don't need the lidless one anymore.
Do you have food containers cluttering up your kitchen shelves?
Happy Decluttering!
Do you have food containers cluttering up your kitchen shelves?
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, February 22, 2013
Expired
I was looking for Kate's gift card to Claire's when I came across 2 membership cards, one for the children's museum & one for the pool that had expired. I threw them away.
Have a great weekend & Happy Decluttering!
Have a great weekend & Happy Decluttering!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Kid Clutter
I just organized our cup shelf & decided that Zach wouldn't miss the little chocolate milk bottle that he saved. It was way in the back, forgotten. I don't recommend simplifying a spouse's clutter without his/her permission, but I am on board with getting rid of kid clutter without permission!
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Coupons
I'm not one to cut and use a lot of coupons because they expire before I remember to use them. I went through the few coupons I have and simplified a couple that had expired and I actually used a coupon today! Do you have expired coupons around?
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Another broken backpack
I am done buying cheap backpacks. Eleanor's zipper broke just like Kate's so this backpack is no longer useful! Out it goes.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, February 18, 2013
Car Clutter
My cup holders in between the driver & passenger seats were filled with trash, sunflower seeds, a clothespin & a Cracker Jack prize. I put the clothespin away, threw away the rest & now I can actually put cups in my cup holders again. :-)
Friday, February 15, 2013
Paper Clutter
I got rid of paper clutter that was on my fridge today. Papers that had future dates on them, I put the dates on the calendar and tossed the papers. Papers that had information gone by on them, I tossed. How does the outside of your fridge look?
Happy Decluttering & Have a fun weekend!
Happy Decluttering & Have a fun weekend!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Talk on CD
We LOVE listening to John Bytheway! I bought his collection CDs, which include this talk, so I don't need this one anymore.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Computer Armoir
This computer armoir has turned into a dust/clutter collector. It has served us well in the past when we had a desktop computer, but now it just stresses me out when I think about keeping it clean. The doors are broken & it is no longer a beautiful piece of furniture to have in our home.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Pillow Case
Kate received a beautiful, personalized pillow case for her birthday, so it is time to say goodbye to her old one. This pillow case has been used a lot around here, starting with Zoe. Do you hold onto items that you no longer use and will never use again because they hold memories? Take a picture of the items and then simplify them. Pictures take up less space. :-)
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Christmas Cards
I usually run out of our family picture Christmas cards before I am done sending out Christmas cards, so this past Christmas I bought more than I usually do. That left me with extra cards. Clutter. I am keeping one of our cards to put in our memory box and throwing the rest away. Next year, I will do a better job of giving away all of our cards!
Friday, February 08, 2013
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Empty Bottle
I'm not good at remembering to put this lice prevention spray on my kids, so when I went to put it on Kate yesterday, I discovered the bottle was empty. Well, at least my kids are remembering to use it! I need to get a new bottle. Lice prevention spray is not clutter, but an empty bottle of it is!
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Baby Spoons
It has been 4 years since we have had a baby around here and it will be years before we have grandchildren around. I think it is time to simplify these spoons.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Envelopes
After every birthday, my kids get their picture taken at Walmart. I have taken the portrait envelopes that are not in storage yet
and have decluttered all but one envelope that now holds all the extra pictures.
Do I need the extra pictures? I'm debating. I have kept a 5x7 of each picture, but do I need the extra wallet and smaller sizes?
Happy Decluttering!
and have decluttered all but one envelope that now holds all the extra pictures.
Do I need the extra pictures? I'm debating. I have kept a 5x7 of each picture, but do I need the extra wallet and smaller sizes?
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, February 04, 2013
Roku instructions
We love our Roku! My favorite channels are The Blaze & BYUTV. Since we have the Roku up and running, we don't need this booklet anymore.
Friday, February 01, 2013
Butt Paste
a.k.a. Diaper Rash Cream
I was looking for a sock and came across this almost empty, not needed anymore Butt Paste. Into the trash it goes! Have a great weekend & Happy Decluttering!
I was looking for a sock and came across this almost empty, not needed anymore Butt Paste. Into the trash it goes! Have a great weekend & Happy Decluttering!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Khaki Pants
Sorry about all the wrinkles. I'm giving these pants away, so there is no desire to iron them!
Womens Size 14M Stretch Riders
Happy Decluttering!
Womens Size 14M Stretch Riders
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
CD
Sara Evans ~ born to fly
I used to listen to this cd a lot, but now it is just taking up space because I don't listen to it anymore. I have moved on to different music.
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Lame
I have been away from home all day today, so a hair elastic is all I could come up with to declutter.
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Brain Quest
I noticed 2 of these Brain Quest decks in the game box. They are both the same. We'll keep one deck and give this one away. These questions are great to have in the car or anywhere on the go to help use time wisely. :-)
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Fishing Vest
Noah had this observation when he recently put on his fishing vest..."It doesn't cover my shirt like it used to!" It is sad, but true. Noah (age 4) has outgrown this size small fishing vest.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Socks
My favorite socks have holes in them. :-( Wearing holey socks does not make me feel beautiful, so out they go.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
NOTHING to wear!
Kate (5) doesn't like any of her clothes! She loves getting hand-me-downs, but then she only wears a few of them. She is very picky about the way clothes fit and look. This morning, she had NOTHING to wear even though her drawers are full of clothes. She put on a pair of black pants this morning, but she complained that they were too tight. I am weeding out her clothes now as she complains about them, so the black pants are going to a friend at church. I'll have Kate down to 2 or 3 outfits in no time!
Happy Decluttering!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Regret
Do you shy away from decluttering because you are afraid that you will need/want the decluttered item after it is gone? That does happen, but less often than you think. I got rid of our Harry Potter books years ago when I decided we didn't need to keep books that we could get at the library. Well, now I have kids that want to read the Harry Potter books and I don't have easy access to them. Is this the end of the world? No, but it IS a pain in the behind when the library copy is already signed out! Part of me regrets giving the books away and is thinking about buying them again, but the other part of me is saying be happy with less books and enjoy the access to many libraries that have wonderful books! The kids can get hooked on a different book or series while they wait for an available copy of the 4th Harry Potter book. We'll see which part of me wins. :-)
I got rid of earrings today that didn't have a match. I don't think I am going to regret that.
Happy Decluttering!
I got rid of earrings today that didn't have a match. I don't think I am going to regret that.
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, January 21, 2013
Ice Skates
My kids & I went ice skating for the 1st time this season today. As I looked through the ice skate box, I discovered a pair that should have been simplified at the end of last season.
I'm not sure what size they are, but I do know that Emily wore them last season. I'm thinking they are a women's size 7 or 8.
Happy Decluttering!
I'm not sure what size they are, but I do know that Emily wore them last season. I'm thinking they are a women's size 7 or 8.
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Chips
If you went through your cupboards or refrigerator would you find food you didn't even know you had? Do you have expired food hanging around?
We have accumulated a lot of chips. Opened chip bags that are brought home from my parents' house get forgotten as they are tucked away in a bucket. I let the kids eat chips after school today to see which chips are still good. We threw away one empty bag of Smartfood popcorn after the kids finished it off. That was my decluttering for the day. :-)
Happy Decluttering!
We have accumulated a lot of chips. Opened chip bags that are brought home from my parents' house get forgotten as they are tucked away in a bucket. I let the kids eat chips after school today to see which chips are still good. We threw away one empty bag of Smartfood popcorn after the kids finished it off. That was my decluttering for the day. :-)
Happy Decluttering!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Littlest Pet Shop
Lalaloopsy is in, so out with Littlest Pet Shop. I have only found a frog to go with this shop, but I know we have more animals. The hunt continues!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Goodbye favorite jeans
Eleanor was finally convinced this morning that she has outgrown her favorite jeans. She outgrew them awhile ago.
We got our money's worth out of these Old Navy size 7 Bootcut jeans.
It can be hard to let go of comfortable, broken in clothing, but when you are squeezing yourself into them, it is time to say goodbye.
Converting this jean material into something adorable is not one of my skills, but maybe it is one of yours. You may also need a good pair of play jeans.
We got our money's worth out of these Old Navy size 7 Bootcut jeans.
It can be hard to let go of comfortable, broken in clothing, but when you are squeezing yourself into them, it is time to say goodbye.
Converting this jean material into something adorable is not one of my skills, but maybe it is one of yours. You may also need a good pair of play jeans.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Harriett
Harriett who?
Harriett it up and open the door!
I found 2 copies of this joke book for kids as I was cleaning/organizing my kids' room today. One of them must go!
Declutter with me! Look around and find one thing to throw away or give away.
Happy Decluttering!
Harriett
Harriett who?
Harriett it up and open the door!
I found 2 copies of this joke book for kids as I was cleaning/organizing my kids' room today. One of them must go!
Declutter with me! Look around and find one thing to throw away or give away.
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, January 14, 2013
Water bottles
I was looking for a water bottle for Zoe this morning and found 2 water bottles that are not being used. The pink water bottle has a lost cover. I bought the princess water bottle for Kate before school. She used it for a few weeks, but then decided she didn't like it because it's hard to suck the water out of it.
Declutter with me! Look around for something that is not being used and get rid of it!
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Nameless Toy
I don't have anything to give away today. I found a useless toy in my bag/purse this morning, so I tossed it in the trash. Out of sight, out of mind. No one will miss it. Getting rid of kids' toys can be tricky. Often, I will go through the toys while my kids are away from home. If my kids see me tossing something of theirs, they are immediately attracted to it and can't live without it...even if they haven't played with it for months. One option is to hide the toy(s) and see if the toy is missed. After a set amount of time, simplify the toy if it is not missed. If your kids are like mine, they have plenty of other toys to play with! A challenge for all of us with kids at home is to only have toys that are used often. Separate the toys into 3 categories...used often, used sometimes & rarely used. Weed out the rarely used toys & work your way to what is used most often. This is something I need to work on myself!
Declutter with me! What clutter did you get rid of today?
Happy Decluttering!
Declutter with me! What clutter did you get rid of today?
Happy Decluttering!
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Backpack
I am getting rid of this backpack that I bought in August because the main zipper broke. I know myself well enough to know that I will never fix this backpack. Therefore, it will never get used again here making it clutter. It has wear and tear along the bottom. I would not recommend this backpack, but if you can fix a zipper and your little girl really wants it, it is yours.
Declutter with me! Do you have something that is broken that has become clutter? Get rid of it today!
Happy Decluttering!
Declutter with me! Do you have something that is broken that has become clutter? Get rid of it today!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Summer Dress
Eleanor has many beautiful dresses that she just won't wear and I am done having them take up space in the closet. Leave a comment if you would like this cute dress! Declutter with me! What clutter are you getting rid of today? Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Girls' Shirt
This girls' shirt is a Lands' End brand and is a size 7-8. In the picture below, you can see the pattern and a paint stain on one of the sleeves near the wrist that blends in with the pattern.
Leave a comment with your email if you can use this shirt. It was a hand me down for Kate and she decided that she would never wear it.
Declutter with me! Find one thing that you don't use and get rid of it!
Happy Decluttering!
Leave a comment with your email if you can use this shirt. It was a hand me down for Kate and she decided that she would never wear it.
Declutter with me! Find one thing that you don't use and get rid of it!
Happy Decluttering!
Monday, January 07, 2013
Puppets
These puppets need to find a little girl who will use them. They are a tiny bit dirty, but still have a lot of use left in them. However, they are just sitting in a box at our house. Leave a comment with your email if you would like them!
Declutter with me! What can you get rid of today that is not being used? Do your kids have toys that are not being played with?
Happy Decluttering!
Friday, January 04, 2013
Weight Watchers Books & Calculator
Once upon a time I lost all of my pregnancy weight with Weight Watchers. I am now trying to lose fat weight, but not with the Weight Watchers program. I am following the Game On meal plan & Eating what is right for my blood type. So, these Weight Watchers books & calculator are just clutter to me now. Leave a comment if you would like me to send them to you for free!
Declutter with me! What is hanging around your home that you do not use anymore?
Happy Decluttering!
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Jumper Dress
This cute navy blue size 7 jumper dress is just sitting in my girls' closet, so I'd love to give it away to a girl who will wear it. :-) It is a Faded Glory Brand & it is 100% polyester.
Leave a comment with your email address if you have a special girl who will wear this cute dress and I will enter you in a random drawing to receive it.
Declutter with me! I would love to see what you are decluttering today. Leave a link back to your blog, showing the item you are getting rid of today and I will enter your name into the drawing twice! Just let me know in your comment which link is yours.
Do you have something in your closet that is not being worn? Declutter it today!
Happy Decluttering!
Leave a comment with your email address if you have a special girl who will wear this cute dress and I will enter you in a random drawing to receive it.
Declutter with me! I would love to see what you are decluttering today. Leave a link back to your blog, showing the item you are getting rid of today and I will enter your name into the drawing twice! Just let me know in your comment which link is yours.
Do you have something in your closet that is not being worn? Declutter it today!
Happy Decluttering!
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Books
We received 2 sets of these Scholastic books before Christmas. They are 2nd grade level books.
The Sneaky Snow Fox
Penguins
Balto
The Jacket I wear in the snow
We only need 1 set. So, I am giving this set away for free to someone who wants it & who will use it! Leave a comment with your email address & the usefulness of these books to you and I will enter you in a random drawing to receive them.
Declutter with me! I would love to see what you are decluttering today. Leave a link back to your blog, showing the item you are getting rid of today and I will enter your name into the drawing twice! Just let me know in your comment which link is yours.
Do you have a duplicate of something that you don't need? Declutter it today!
Happy Decluttering!
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Christmas Stocking
I am in the process of changing my family blog into a decluttering blog, so be patient with me! You can go to letterstoutah.com to find my new family blog. Stick around here if you are ready to declutter!
A few years ago, we were given beautiful, handmade Christmas stockings. We love them & we use them. I held on to the Christmas stocking shown above because it has a rich red color, it is a good size (16" top to heel, 19" top to toe & 10" wide at the top - 7 1/2" wide just above the foot; toe to heel is 10") & it is soft. However, we don't use it anymore. It just sits in the box and is forgotten.
I am giving this Christmas stocking away for free to someone who wants it & who will use it! Leave a comment with your email address & the usefulness of this stocking to you and I will enter you in a random drawing to receive it.
Declutter with me! I would love to see what you are decluttering today. Leave a link back to your blog, showing the item you are getting rid of today and I will enter your name into the drawing twice! Just let me know in your comment which link is yours.
Do you have Christmas items that weren't used this year? Is it time to get rid of them?
Happy Decluttering!
A few years ago, we were given beautiful, handmade Christmas stockings. We love them & we use them. I held on to the Christmas stocking shown above because it has a rich red color, it is a good size (16" top to heel, 19" top to toe & 10" wide at the top - 7 1/2" wide just above the foot; toe to heel is 10") & it is soft. However, we don't use it anymore. It just sits in the box and is forgotten.
I am giving this Christmas stocking away for free to someone who wants it & who will use it! Leave a comment with your email address & the usefulness of this stocking to you and I will enter you in a random drawing to receive it.
Declutter with me! I would love to see what you are decluttering today. Leave a link back to your blog, showing the item you are getting rid of today and I will enter your name into the drawing twice! Just let me know in your comment which link is yours.
Do you have Christmas items that weren't used this year? Is it time to get rid of them?
Happy Decluttering!
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