01
Dec
2020

Days 28-30/30 Books, Dishes, Clothes & CD’s.

Thirty days of learning to let go is done!

I had to let go of more than just things to be successful in this challenge.

In a perfect world the purge would have happened on a daily basis but real life happens so some days were added to the next.

Today’s catch up of three days was good! Books, clothes, dishes and CD’s.

There were days in the last month that I thought I would be able to let go of all my collections.

And then it was time to decide what to let go of and it became a difficult decision.

I feel good about letting go of the things I did but realize I have a long way to go.

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28
Nov
2020

Day 26 & 27/30 Stuff

Did a wander through the house and came up with 53 things from kitchen cupboards, drawers and closets.

I do feel good about getting rid of things but I know I have a long way to go…

Time to ponder what the next step in declutter will be.

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27
Nov
2020

Days 24&25/30 Tea Cupboard

I did some research and found that while old tea isn’t harmful it likely doesn’t taste good.

I had a lot of old tea!! And I did try a couple and yes, they were pretty bland.

So into the trash they went…I did consider keeping them for paper dying but was quick to discard that idea as well!

Now I have this lovely, tidy cupboard…is this what I want my entire home to look like? I’m not sure to be honest. I do know I want to keep going on the letting go – but not sure how far.

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23
Nov
2020

Days 22&23/30 Clothing Purge

A day ahead for a change!

I Love the quote!

It was a real motivator for purging 45 pieces of clothing.

It will take some time to want to hang out with all the clothes in my closet.

But I’ve started 🤗

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22
Nov
2020

Days 20 & 21/30 Linens, Frames etc…

Dove into towels, linens and picture frames and found 6 homemade wines as well.

Finding twenty towels and face clothes to purge was pretty easy yesterday.

Items for today we’re old sheets, plastic frames I’m unlikely to use, a couple pieces of clothing and six bottles of wine.

The purging has made me a little more motivated I think, that and the beautiful weather!

After a long walk with Finn I decided it was a good day to clean up the back yard.

An hour and a half later the leaves were picked up, and summer furniture put away.

Spring will be so much easier next year!

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20
Nov
2020

Day 18 & 19/30 Declutter Challenge


External clutter is internal clutter on display…
Yikes! Good thing I’m decluttering 😀


37 items for yesterday and today and since it was a recycle day I got rid of boxes and packaging then tonight I finished the bottom drawer of the filing cabinet, found a bag of old paper decorations, a couple pillows and a backpack.

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18
Nov
2020

Day 17/30 Books

Digging through boxes and files the last couple days meant a lot of bending so something a little easier on the back today.

Went through my books and card decks and was willing to let go of these and a few others I thought I might want to use for mixed media.

Also a pair of shoes and a paper cutter.

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17
Nov
2020

Day 16/30 Clear the Clutter Challenge

There was no counting today – I just flipped through files to make sure there wasn’t anything interesting hiding in them then in the shredder box they went.

Files dating back to 1993 – taxes, medical records/receipts, banking, bills – so much stuff!

The quote fits me well – I do struggle with decision making.

I think it’s why I can get more done when there is a deadline, I have no choice but to make a decision.

I have to say, it feels awesome to get rid of this stuff!

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16
Nov
2020

Day 14 & 15/30 Old Papers

  • Parents belongings
  • Green Box
  • Going to the Shredder!
  • Filing Cabinet of parents OLD files
  • A few less…

I needed to get rid of 29 things for yesterday and today. The green box had some old files and pictures. I took the pictures out and boxed up half a dozen frames for giveaway.

I didn’t do an actual count – but I put a bit of a dent in the filing cabinet. Some easy choices – old electric bills, manuals for appliances and credit card bills.

I’m going to keep plugging away at the files and paperwork for a few days and then send it to a paper shredder in town – just to be on the safe side.

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16
Nov
2020

Day 13/30 Laundry Room

  • 3 pairs of roller blades
  • Garbage!

Change of plans for day 13 – I was doing laundry before heading up to my granddaughters 1st Birthday party and saw an easy collection of stuff to get rid of.

Garbage from the shelves by the washer. Mostly empty cleaning supplies, laundry soap lids and spray bottles that don’t work.

AND I found three pairs of rollerblades and a set of protective gear – wrist, knee, elbow and head protection in the shelf unit.

I toyed with the idea of holding onto a pair of the rollerblades and the gear for my granddaughter but when I actually thought it through I realized it would be another 10 – 12 years before they would get used!

It feels like the voice of reason is getting stronger as the month progresses!

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