I started December 1st and am sending these 6 Christmas napkins to my DIL who does entertain over the holidays and said she would like them. They will make good padding in the box of presents I need to mail LOL. My Mom made them many, many years ago and I am glad they are going to a family member.
Next week is to continue on to deciding what to do with placemats that aren't used. I think then I will be able to move the remaining tablecloths, placemats and napkins to an empty shelf in the linen closet in the bathroom rather than having them stuffed in a kitchen cabinet. That will enable me to move some other kitchen things around to make them easier to access.
What one thing would make a noticeable difference in your home if your reduced the amount you own?
- Glassware
- Cookbooks
- Kitchen gadgets
- Kitchen appliances
- Pots / pans
- Mixing bowls
- Tupperware
- Water pitchers
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Books
- Over-the-counter medicine
- Make-up
- Barretts / hair clips / ponytail holders
- Cleaning supplies
- Personal beauty appliances (hair dryer/curlers, electric razors)
- Bottles of shampoo/conditioner
- Photos
- Photography supplies
- Sewing supplies
- Craft supplies
- Scrap-booking supplies
- CD’s
- DVD’s
- Decorative items
- Candles
- Figurines
- Crystal
- Vases
- Audio/visual components
- Audio/visual cables
- Computer equipment
- MP3 players
- Furniture
- Video game systems
- Video games
- Video game accessories
- Shirts / shorts
- Pants
- Coats
- Dresses
- Hats
- Clothes hangers
- Shoes
- Winter gear
- Jewelry
- Purses
- Coins
- Pillows
- Towels
- Linen sets
- Candle Holders
- Televisions
- Items on your bulletin board
- Magnets
- Artwork
- Mirrors
- Home office supplies
- Pens/pencils
- Old batteries
- Tools
- Hardware
- Rolls of duct tape
- Coolers
- Manuals
- Phone books
- Coupons
- Sporting good supplies
- Sports memorabilia
- Aluminum cans
- Glass bottles
- Automobile fluids
- Automobiles
- Scrap pieces of lumber
- Brooms
- Rakes
- Shovels
- Garden tools
- Plant containers
- Empty cardboard boxes
- Board games
- Puzzles
- Decks of cards
- Unused wedding gifts
- Baby clothes
- Baby supplies
- Old schoolbooks/papers
- Army men
- Bath toys
- Toy balls
- Toy cars/trucks
- Toy musical instruments
- Stuffed animals
- Plastic toys
- Childrens’ old school papers
- Suitcases
- Soda
- Alcohol
- Processed foods
- Christmas / seasonal decorations
- Cable channels
I just did the minimalist game, which each day you decluttered an item. I got to day 25(twenty five items) and then couldn't go to much further. I got rid of a lot old pens etc. they just started a new one for December , if you're interested , check it out.
ReplyDeleteI'd run into the same problem if I tried to do one a day! I'm liking this approach as I am trying to do some deep cleaning around the house slowly and this gets me looking for things we don't use. I still put away more cloth napkins than we will probably use but next time around they may go too.
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