All of this decluttering has taught me a few things. Either I need to move more often (which I don’t want to do) or I need to pretend I’m moving every 6 months to get rid of things. As far as clothes go, I think I need to evaluate every 3 months, because I just keep finding things.
13 things from mine and hubby’s closet.
9 things from Emilee and I know there’s still more of hers I can get rid of.
8 things from Ammon. Emilee is the last girl and Ammon is the last boy, so I don’t save their things. I usually donate them, but they’re going in the yard sale pile this time.
Oh look! I found more clothing and accessory items. 5 more things. I just have to say something about those ugly white shoes. We went down to St. George last Summer and hubby forgot his athletic shoes. He ran to Wal-Mart and came back with these. He said they were the cheapest. Really, I wonder why! He hasn’t worn them since (not that I’d let him) and they’re not going to be taking up anymore space in the closet.
4 table linens.
Some old bedding.
5 household items.
3 games.
And a whole tote full of videos. 76 of them.
I took this much to the trash. Yes, those are Science Project boards in the back. Don’t think I’m a horrible mom, but I am not keeping all of those. I did take pictures of them though, just in case the kids ask.
And I have 4 bags of things going to D.I. For those of you who don’t know what D.I. is, it’s short for Deseret Industries and is a thrift store similar to Goodwill. I donate to and buy from D.I. It’s a non-profit, vocational rehabilitation facility and a thrift store sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons). You can find out more about it here.
That’s 124+ items this time and a grand total of 523 items so far. I can’t even describe to you how freeing this feels. Try it, you might like it!
Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend! Valentine’s Day is coming fast. Are you ready?
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WOW! I am a terrible organizer! I get a whim when the wind moves me but it never stays that way! What an inspiration!
Leanne- you are totally inspiring me! I so want to get rid of all our junk! I keep hanging on to it- in case I might need/want it “someday” but I think it’s time to just let some/most of it go and free up our space. Thanks for all the tips and encouragement.
xoxo,
Amy
You are doing great!! I am looking at those table linens wishing I could come to your yard sale!
Great job! Doesn’t it feel great. Every time I get another bag of stuff out my home it makes feel like a won the lottery (well if I played) lol.
Looks like you will have a great garage sale when you are all finished.
Have a great weekend!
I have been doing the same! Yes,it feels wonderful! More to go!!!!
Ok, when you have the yard sale, you have to take pictures of all the stuff, and let us know how you did!
What month are you thinking about ?
You are so motivating! Keeping count is a great idea. I just keep taking bags to Goodwill. I think I will start counting also. How fast can I hit 500?