30 bags in 30 days decluttering method

We moved house in March and did a cull. This week we've tackled the boxes and bags where the contents haven't found a home. 6 boxes so far for the charity shops and two bin bags for the dump. Why did we bring two boxes of wine/beer glasses with us? They're going!. The bill from two house moves ago. Do I need to keep the receipt for my wedding and engagement rings?
About 60 very nice books and no room for a book case.
The decisions are quite difficult at times.
We have been quite determined, me more so than dh.

I watched the Stacey Solomon programme last night. Does anyone, except for those who are on social media, actually live with everything in neatly labelled boxes?

Sadly to succeed at this, the first thing I would have to get rid of would be my DH!

Well done ..what a good idea !

Pittcity

I watched the Stacey Solomon programme last night. Does anyone, except for those who are on social media, actually live with everything in neatly labelled boxes?

Oh, in my wildest dreams I live like that, Pittcity. Sadly, that reality is still out of reach.

But I’m plodding along. Day 3 today - another bag of books almost ready for the charity shop.

Gwenisgreat1

Sadly to succeed at this, the first thing I would have to get rid of would be my DH!

I would be the same BUT why? Do they not take any notice of the house are we all wasting the time? I'm afraid I lost it today and said it would be more company and easier to live with an Alexa.

"My tip is to keep a shopping trolley in the hall, put items in there which you are not sure about and leave it there for a few days"
I do this, but only with stuff I know I'm going to get rid of. I take my trolley every time I go out, and there's always at least one charity shop I pass where I can leave stuff.

Not sure if it has been mentioned up thread, but some 'Warm Hubs' are looking for donations of books and games, for the folk to enjoy while they are staying safe and warm.

You can sell all sorts on Face marketplace and Vinted. Bear in mind with Vinted people never want to pay full price and make offers do dont start too low. Get yourself some posting bags and sticky window envelopes (big time savers). Use Yodel if you dont have a printer and have a close enough place to drop off. You’ll need a PC to start with on Vinted so you can add your post preferences, then use your phone to accept offers etc. I have made £400 in the past week selling old bits on Vinted. Very cathartic.

I'll do this (slowly as disabled) it's really not fair for our children (bereaved) to have to do this when we're gone.

Dear Gingster, If your husband sees you creating more space he may do it without being asked (or just keep his closet door closed lol).
Great topic and I like everyone’s ideas!

I've already done this. Bag after bag to charity shop, sold stuff on Facebook (needs to be cheap but it works), and a box to Vintage Cash Cow - quite a low payout but at least it's gone. We do not need paperback books for a start. Prior to this, I had 14 vases! Be ruthless.

I am a hoarder-or I would be if I didn’t declutter several times a year! I took two refuse bags full to the charity shop just after Christmas and a declutter I do every March is around the corner. I go through all my clothes twice a year when I swap over Winter/Summer clothes (though some stay out all year!). Mini chucking out in between. I also do my other stuff like bric a brac at the same time. Books are an occasional chore but I have been through them so often the ones I have left I really want to keep, even though I have far too many! I just keep on always being mindful of any unneeded things I have and my favourite local charity shop has the benefit. A win win situation! (Although the other day I nearly bought back a pair of smart trousers that I had donated recently. Didn’t though!)

It is difficult sometimes to find places where they will take stuff.If you use Facebook you can advertise in a local group for things you want to give away or sell. There is also an app called olio where you can pass on food items, toiletries stuff

Well done. I find it difficult to part with things. Especially now that everything is so expensive. So in case these things are needed again, I always find room in my cupboards or even the garage.

If you have lots of books you hate the idea of pulping, try the dreaded Amazon. You can SELL them online and it's very easy. You don't even have to take pictures, it's all on there. The boring bit comes when you get an order and you have to pack them up and send off. You can judge the price to ask by what others offer (some are for 1p and I don't know how they do that!) If anyone wants more details, please let me know.

I’d recommend Vinted for selling decent stuff; it’s better than eBay because you actually keep the full price of the item. The buyer pays the fees. Also it’s quicker as there’s no waiting for the auction to end.
I’ve found that many charity shops are full to bursting after Christmas! (A good reason to cut back on presents🙄!)

Sawsage2. In regards to your comment about leaving it to others to sort when you are not here I have a book which I put things in that my family say they like or want along with their name so that when I am not here they have already been lumbered with said item(s). On a different note now retired I sew a lot if “things” and recently a daughter said to the other family members to be careful of what you admire as you could end up getting it for Christmas 😂😂.
Happy decluttering everyone. You will find it so rewarding. I do 💐 x

ZifFit buy books
You just have to scan the barcode and the offer price comes up 💐

If you need any encouragement to declutter you will find reading anything written on the subject by The Tidy Coo Rosie Barron a real inspiration . Trained by Marie Kondo but very practical and realistic

Think I’m up to date with physical clutter although always room for improvement! However it’s my online photos that really need sorting. Bought an app to delete ‘copies’ but still have 32,000 & over 800 mini videos.

Often asked by DC for a photo of when we ….. & it takes me ages to find some with different searches on dates/places
Etc.
So not how many ‘virtual photos’ are a bags worth? but if I’m allowed to join then I’m in!! Will start after lunch!

Im in too..yes cant always make time to get on here to report in but if not ill still do a bag.or if ive to miss a day (appts etc) then ill do 2 following day.ill start today and ill freecycle a lovely dressing table i dont really use.

This is just the encouragement I need. Surely I can manage to fill a carrier bag every day

It's getting a start that defeats me. My junk room overfaces me every time I look in there. I will go right now with my one bag (12.55pm Thursday 26th Jan 2023) and report back! I'm on my way!

We selected table lamps that need new shades. Now, find new shades and bag the older ones. Lamps are difficult.