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Nifty Thrifty:  Decluttering  |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Rae
MN
1509 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 26 2011 : 2:22:58 PM
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Well I have decided to declutter for the new year. Not only physical stuff but mentally as well. My plan is to 1.Clear the garbage out of of my head, work on my relationship with God. 2. Go through things and get rid of what is not needed. 3. Buy only what is a true need, not a want.
That is the start. Anyone interested in going on the journey with me is welcome, could certainly use support along the way.
Would like to see where I am in 3, 6, etc months from now.
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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jessabelluh
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Jessica
South Dakota
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2011 : 3:19:20 PM
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This site http://www.mysimplerlife.com/2012.htm has a calendar with small decluttering and organizing tasks every day for the year. I'm thinking about giving it a try.
~jess |
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ruthie218
True Blue Farmgirl
1445 Posts
Ruthie Ann
Indiana
USA
1445 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2011 : 4:33:08 PM
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Thanks for the site. I love it and am going to try to use it.
Ruthie218 |
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PawPawGirl
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Shellee
Thornville
Ohio
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2011 : 4:41:37 PM
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Thank you for the site Jessica! Signed up for email updates too. Wishing all much success in the coming (uncluttered) new year. :)
Embrace Simplicity~Celebrate Comfort~Seek Connectedness
Farmgirl Sister #87
Shellee Rae |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2011 : 6:47:57 PM
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I am with you. =)
Do what you love, love what you do. |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2011 : 8:40:37 PM
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I've printed off the full calander and I will be addin Flylady to it. I also printed off a few of her daily organizer pages to try. I'm determined to get control of my house and my life.
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Rae
MN
1509 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 04:29:35 AM
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Thanks for the tip Jessica, will check out the site. I know a lot of people are doing this now and it is good to know others are in the same boat.
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6815 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6815 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 05:27:14 AM
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Thanks for this link as it is just what I need because I had already commited this week to working on it as I am off work. These are just terrific ideas!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 05:44:37 AM
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I can not stand clutter---am so much happier with less. What did I get for Christmas????? NOTHING..........my son knows me and knows I am not into material things.
Wishing you the very best.......I have 2 tips that I learned recently------to organize your sheets------put each set inside the pillowcase that it belongs with and store in linen closet.
2nd is get the hanger that has the pull outs for slacks and store your
spools of ribbon on each pull out....so much neater.
Beverly Gill
There's no place like home |
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jessabelluh
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Jessica
South Dakota
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 07:00:40 AM
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I'm so glad the link is useful to so many of you! Knowing that others will be using it, just may be the motivation that I need! lol
~jess |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 08:48:16 AM
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This is on my list for the year too - last year I resolved to do this so when garden time came around I could just garden, not move piles of stuff around the house. I was less than successful due to a new job, son starting college and a bunch of other stuff - this year I have to do it though. I'm going to have a garage sale and get rid of all the stuff I've been holding on to for years.....I should say I think the mental decluttering is vital as well, but for me that will be more of an ongoing process:)
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 08:58:26 AM
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This is on my list, too. I've already purged a lot of toys of Violet's to take to charity (to be replaced with the crazy amount of loot from Santa and his elves) and now I'm working on the clothing, too.
I'm also ridding myself of decorative stuff that I no longer use, but seem to keep for some reason, and even though it's a bit early, I feel like the Christmas tree needs to come down in my house tonight. I love it, but we're not home that much and I feel like it's suddenly intrusive with all the presents gone and no space to put anything.
I plan on refining space in a huge way this year in my house--my husband has inadvertenly claimed the study as "his" space" so I'm fixing up the bedroom to house a sewing/crafting table that is MY space, and the first time I see him load clothes up on it like a laundry basket, one of his hobby WWII aircrafts gets the knife...;) (kidding. sort of.)
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 2:29:14 PM
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This is great! I am printing off that calendar and getting motivated to clean!!! Thanks ladies!
~April
Playing in the Sonshine
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 8:33:21 PM
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Great calendar! And think, even if I'm not able to keep up with it every day I'll be soooo much better off just getting a few things done! Every little bit helps and who knows, once I'm able to see progress in one area it might spur me on to get even more done! I just need to remember to be ruthless!
Audrey
.jpg) Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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jessabelluh
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Jessica
South Dakota
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2011 : 05:05:50 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by acairnsmom
Every little bit helps and who knows, once I'm able to see progress in one area it might spur me on to get even more done! I just need to remember to be ruthless!
This was worth quoting just to reinforce it. I think you hit the nail on the head there, every little bit Does help.
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Rae
MN
1509 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2011 : 11:38:48 AM
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Went throught magazines, I will share with some others, and one dresser already. Things are getting lighter!!
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
1168 Posts |
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2011 : 1:58:21 PM
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| Have joined the "movement" too. You might say I'm OCD with this sort of thing, but can always use more help - especially when it comes to DH getting with the plan. He did good tho the past two weeks - purged a ton of old pics from a gazzilion photo albums he had packed from when we moved from Minnepolis to here - eight years ago. So he's on a good track. Really good calender - doing a little bit each day is great way to get things done and not feel overwhelmed about it. Think I'll make a copy for one of my DIL's who really needs some help in this direction. |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Rae
MN
1509 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2011 : 2:27:11 PM
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Hey Annie good to see you here!!  I am excited about it and the need only shopping as well.
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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Kim L.
True Blue Farmgirl
162 Posts
Kimberly
Knoxville
TN
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2011 : 3:46:28 PM
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Count me in! I am going to try the Simpler Life also, FlyLady is great but gets a little overwhelming. I have to remember "one step at a time."
~Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.~
Mother Teresa
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jessabelluh
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Jessica
South Dakota
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2011 : 5:05:37 PM
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If so many of us are going to try to use the My Simpler Life calendar, maybe we should start a thread specifically for it, so we can discuss daily tasks and how we are doing with them?
~jess |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Rae
MN
1509 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2011 : 5:13:06 PM
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That may be a good idea! I am not going with it as it isn't quite what I have planned for my journey but those that are the best of luck.
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
756 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2011 : 11:40:46 AM
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Howdy, Rae. Glad to see you on here too. Will have a letter off to you soon.
I am so proud of myself - finally !!!!! cleaned out the fridge and am now cleaning out the oven. After all the baking I did for the holiday it sure needed it. It actually needed it before today, but I just kept putting it off. Slowly but surely all my sticky notes are coming off the fridge door as I get things done.
Great idea, Jessica. I know too that I probably won't be able to do everything everday on the calendar, but it will give me a good start and it's a good road map for everyone and a great incentive. Let's go with it. |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Rae
MN
1509 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2011 : 12:56:28 PM
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Ok today went through a lot of papers and threw away most!!! Just throw them in a pile for later, well enough of that, now will continue to deal with and get rid of. Went through one dresser and one to go. Also did desk drawers so feeling good.
Getting my mind set, need only when buying, not WANT.
Rae
Farm Girl #647
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
1168 Posts |
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2011 : 3:34:15 PM
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Rae - great idea - count me in
Jessica - thanks for the link. I already downloaded the calendar.
This was on my list as well - certain areas are worse than others (my office - ugh...). Also, as I buy new clothes, I'm not always quick about getting rid of the old ones... Anyway, its good to post it and make the commitment. Thanks.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
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