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10 Minutes to Declutter: Pens and Pencils.
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Today’s items were gleaned from all over the house over the weekend. I combined the 2 days as we had been out and about. I had intended on concentrating on one room at a time, but as I was up in the loft I found a couple of bits and also some in the spare bedroom that I’m trying to tidy up ready for my 6-month old grandson to stay tomorrow.
From top left:
A giant Nemo balloon that has lost its buoyancy. We bought this for the baby, but the gas has nearly all gone and he doesn’t float any more. This I will have to pop and see if I can use any of the bits in my crafting. If not it will have to go in the rubbish bag.
A black panther soft toy. This I found in a bag in the loft. It’s not needed so I will give it to the charity we support for their soft toy tombola in November.
I also found the other soft toy with it, so that will also go to the charity.
A metal tin. Useful to put things in, but I have hundreds of such receptacles! My mum will have this, she’s always after more storage containers.
A babies’ names book. My daughter had this before she had the baby, and we don’t need it now. I will take this along to Oxfam.
A ‘chick novel’ – this has been read by me and my daughter, so we don’t want to hang on to it. I will take this along to Oxfam too.
A lavender bag that has lost its smell. It is made really nicely, but as it has no smell it isn’t much use. I will put this in the textile recycling bag.
A sympathy card with CD. I bought this earlier in the year as an emergency card, but I managed to make one so I don’t need this one any more. I will take this to Oxfam.
A velvet type scarf. This was a birthday present from someone a few years ago. I have never worn it as I don’t really wear scarves, so I’ll take it along to Oxfam as well.
A fun bag. I bought this in Marbella, Spain, as I needed something on the spur of the moment. Used it for one week then it got relegated into the loft. I will put this on Freecycle.
That concludes the weekend’s finds. A few more unwanted things gone from the house and it is beginning to look a bit tidier!
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I got back from our cabin and received all these wonderful gifts...been crazy busy, daughter just returned after being away for three weeks...think I have been doing laundry for a week straight :)
I will thank you all personally just wanted to give everyone a quick thank you now!!
I am
Still working on everyone's gift that I haven't sent out yet, so sorry I am so delinquent I usually never fall behind...I need to destress, declutter and get better organized ( i used to be soo good, but I haven't had a two year old in a while lol)
So I don't really know much of anything about sergers. But now I have one, thanks to the desire to declutter that a fellow non-sewing crafty friend had as she came across this serger sitting in the back of her closet for several years had. She'd talked to me a couple of years about sergers and I'd talked about how I thought it would be easier to do linings on a serger but I wasn't sure that I wanted to invest in one. She said "I've got one I'm not using. I'll look for it and give you a call." And she did when she finally came across it yesterday. So it's used, but it's only been used a few times and it hasn't been used in years. So a nice cleaning and maybe an oiling and a test run on scrap fabric. But I'm excited. I think this will make working with ripstop easier so I may actually be able to turn some of the ripstop I purchased into reusable shopping totes like I planned. And after looking at a quilt recently on MovingHands Flickr stream with seams exposed, I've got an idea for the flap of a messenger bag that I think will be easier to make with a serger. Now if only I had time to sit down and play with it for a week to really get to know it.
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This is a very thrifty/upcycled bag. The only new material used was some thread. The hedgehog was from a pattern that I found in a thrift store magazine. The doily it is stitched on was given to me by a friend, who got it from the thrift store they volunteer at. The buttons were from another friend. The yellow and red fabric was from a friend of a friend, who was moving and had to declutter their craft supplies. I'm very proud of how it turned out.
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How to Save and Make Money When Decluttering?
People embark on a decluttering enterprise together with all the excitement and the efficacy of an expert. Whether they believe it is time for a significant spring cleaning or they've eventually come to a stage where start the so much expected renovation job can't be postponed, all of a sudden, eliminating unwanted stuff becomes crucial, but not when you decide to hire a trusted junk removal Sydney firm.
There are several methods and avenues that you can take to be able to discard bulky household things in Sydney, from applying for a jump, which the local council finally delivers for you personally, to hiring an expert junk removal Sydney service supplier to eliminate your weary furniture, where you'd pay just for the specific number of rubbish that's eliminated. There's also the self-disposal of waste choice, also, but having said that, you want to get a trailer or even a van to carry your crap into a local waste transport center.
All of the aforementioned junk clearance choices don't come loose, so before you settle what is the finest and also the cheapest waste removal alternative for you, here's what you could do in order to save or even make some cash in the procedure.
Scrap Your Metal
You've updated your transport means a almost year before, but still can't give up your old automobile. An automobile moving service won't just eliminate your unused car at no cost, however you'll get paid in money simultaneously. Use the money to finance the crap clearance venture farther on or spend it in whatever priority job you've got in your mind. In addition, you will spare some space in your garage by means of your old vehicle. Dig around in the exact same garage and you may well find additional metallic artifacts, rusting from the corner.
Rather than leaving everything to the last minute in effort to declutter your house in 1 afternoon, which will inevitably cost you a buck or 2, be prudent and plan ahead. Give yourself a brief time period and market a few of your furniture, electronics and sports equipment on the internet or at the local newspaper. Hopefully, some of it's going to sell. There are loads of people watching out for secondhand furniture and employed stuff.
Again, decluttering your house in a wise and affordable manner necessitates preparation. Anything you can't market, simply give to friends or to people in need.
In case you've got the handyman soul or even the smallest flair for the arts, then why not have a go at producing something special, aesthetic and helpful at precisely the exact same moment. This may be a few ottoman seats, made from a knackered tires or some unique book shelf, awakened by changing an old ladder - the net is offering various craft ideas and interesting resources to find some inspiration out of.
Boost your Craft
You may brave it and create further the aforementioned tip by attempting to sell your revamped crap. This manner, you aren't just eradicating unsightly old things out of your house in a green and environmentally friendly manner, but in exactly the exact same time, you're improving your financial circumstance. As we've already said, the recently acquired funds could go towards the refurbishment of the obsolete home inside.
My final bit of advice might not even reflect or have an immediate influence on the procedure for creating more space on your home by decluttering, but it pertains to making the ideal option, as it pertains to being not just eco-amicable, but in addition money-smart. Simply create the custom of composting almost all of your green waste, like grass clippings, tree trimmings, twigs and tiny branches by simply mixing it together with another organic household garbage (spoiled fruit and veg, peels and inedible food) and utilize it in order to fertilize your vegetable patch. Well, nothing new there, however, there are lots of individuals amassing unnecessarily mounds of green waste and filling out their prepaid green waste bins up with fresh garden issue, that's, clearly, obviously prone to decomposition.
When you've sorted, recycled, re-purposed and marketed anything you can, you can, then, choose the ideal solution that you eliminate any unwanted crap that you couldn't figure out how to discard.
This set of Bitty Twins is actually my childhood set. I don't remember getting these dolls because I was so little (and I have a horrible memory.) I was always kind to my dolls though, I never played rough with them so all my childhood dolls including these ones are actually in pretty good shape. There were no scuffs or marks on them and all their paint is still intact. They were very dusty though, to the point where the dust had formed dark splotches I was afraid I couldn't get out. Luckily it came off with some baking soda. When I outgrew baby dolls these guys pretty much just lived in their crib at my grandparent's house. I was recently over there helping them declutter and organize when I came across these two in the back of the closet in the guest room. The moment I saw them I knew I had to save them. It's so much fun having my Bitty Twins back in my life. I named them Alex and Annie partly after a favorite jewelry brand and partly because no other names seemed to suit them. I'm excited to have these two back in my life and I'm excited to start collecting their collection.
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At one time I knew the history behind this smokestack, but I've forgotten it at this point. Needless to say, this is a landmark in our small town. They decorate the top of it for various holidays with lights; it hasn't been decorated for Halloween yet but soon they will be adding the outline of a pumpkin to the top of this and light it up.
I have been slowly reading through the beginning of "Within the Frame", and as I was out there shooting today, I tried to apply what I was learning. I moved around to several different places until I got the perspective I wanted. Then, when I got home, I was reading some more in the book and he was talking about excluding things from the frame and trying color, monochrome and duo tones to see which one draws you into the picture. So, I decided to try it with this shot. I used Lighroom 3 to adjust lighting, clarity and a few other things that I can't remember right at this point, then took it into Photoshop Elements 8 and played with the lighting a bit more, isolating the door to the smokestack to lighten it and make it stand out, lightened the smokestack itself, darkened the sky a bit more, removed a few distracting objects, removed a cable that was coming into the shot, and removed a distracting stick "thing" from the corner of the shot. Took it back to Lightroom and made a couple more adjustments and then uploaded it.
I think that, for my first attempt at trying to "declutter" a shot and achieve what I had in mind, I'm happy with this. I will upload and attach the original in the comments section.
Day 17: Set a specific bed time and stick to it.
I've had this rule for myself for who knows how long: I try to be in bed by 10 p.m. and I really have to be in bed by 10:30 p.m. - no exceptions! My son wakes up around 5 a.m. and we have a looong day ahead, especially if I'm too tired. I'm doing this for both of us. He takes a good nap around noon and lately I've been so tired I sometimes take a short nap, too.
Day 18: Read FlyLady's Eleven Commandments
You'll find them here.
Top row:
I was putting out one of our Hot Spots for a couple of minutes. After - before. I just recently washed the tablecloth and it still needs to be ironed. I don't like it too much, but I want to keep the new table from getting damaged and that will do when it's just the three of us here.
Middle row:
Keeping the sink shiny. After - before.
Bottom row:
The plates I just washed. We have these over the sink dish-drying cabinets.
My alarm clock for Day 17. I really don't need an alarm clock, but I keep that close at hand at nights to see the time, when needed.
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"you don't need two to tango at all, simply
allow the music to flow through your veins, it's
energy, after all, sing out loud if you must and
take a step forward, followed by two steps back
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much like life at large, stay on your toes and
sway with the waves, what others think of
your moves, is irrelevant at best, do you in
everything you do and pour your heart out
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don't let anyone put you in a corner, in fact,
always stay out of the box, you did not come
here to play by others' rules, make your own
and those willing to play will come along
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blending in is never the answer, stand out,
break out of the mold, twist and shake
and feel the life force from above, release
the tension and simply flow as you go
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and by now you know that your body is a
temple for your soul, so treat it well, declutter
as often as you can, listen to the music playing
within and every chance you get, dance!" sth
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he had very brotherly energy … I don’t know why I just kept giggling, I couldn’t help but not too … we were watching football and he kept saying – ‘concentrate, stay with me’ … he was snapping his fingers to keep my attention … ‘look me in the eye and follow’ … he made me loosen up, like shake off any other energy and align to the music … my hubby brought in ice cream and he was ‘o’k, I’ll just wait‘ ... he jumped on a ledge, propped his arms by his side and started swinging his legs … as soon as I put my empty bowl down, he jumped off ‘o’k, let’s go’ … he was like a little league coach, go, go, go .. very fast on his feet, almost floating on his toes
Iater I mentioned to my hubby, that I felt his left leg was shorter than his right, he walked with a skip and sort of led on with his left shoulder, almost rolling it forward … he said, that doesn’t sound right, he looked it up online and it turns out, he had a freak accident playing football and had a surgery on his left foot that almost ended his dancing carrier
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My shinning Knight !! He came to rescue me with a drill machine in one hand and a hammer in the other !!
These have been placed recently on the west wall so that we can start storing " Vertically " now.
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Decluttered computer cabinet and cleared up the cables. Attached two blocks to the back for easy plugging in of power-supplies.
I have been married to my husband for 14 years, and we have three children: two girls and a boy. My son has a disability, and it’s been difficult for him and our family. I had always worked full time in order to help provide for my kids and to contribute financially to our household.
A few years ago, my son started having problems at school, and I was having to leave work on a regular basis. My husband and I decided it would be best if I quit my job and stayed home full time with my son. So, for a year and a half I did just that. It wasn’t easy. I became depressed. Even though I was helping my son, I felt worthless. We struggled financially living off of my husband’s income. He did seasonal work in the construction field, so work wasn’t always guaranteed for him.
I was at home watching the news one evening when a story about Goodwill Industries Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa’s Customer Connect program aired. It was a six-month program that taught individuals customer service training. It sparked my interest. I thought to myself, “This may be just what I need.”
I called the number several days later. Unfortunately, the program was full by the time I called. Why didn’t I call sooner? Even though I was disappointed, I was motivated to do something with myself. So I enrolled in a local college to start taking some classes. Several months had passed and I was about ready to begin my classes when I received a call from Goodwill’s Customer Connect. She called to inform me that they had a spot for me in their next cohort. I was so excited I didn’t hesitate and immediately went down to their main office to fill out paper work.
I completed the program six months later. It wasn’t easy. My son’s disability and the issues that come with it were still there. I had to leave class early a few times to be with my son, but Goodwill understood and allowed me to do so. With the help of Goodwill, I was able to secure an internship with Charles Drew Health Center. That lasted 12 weeks and eventually turned into full-time employment.
Today I am a WIC Clerk in the WIC Center at Charles Drew. I enroll individuals into the program. I really love my job. I enjoy my coworkers and am so blessed to be working. I am so happy I am able to contribute to my family’s needs financially. The lights stay on. We are able to do things like go to the movies. My son is doing better. My oldest daughter is in college. Life is good for us.
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it experiences a lot of foot traffic. With three meals a day and so many items to store, this space can quickly become disorganized. However, it’s important to keep your kitchen organized because this will streamline your daily routines.
From Tupperware, to pots and pans, to the pile of cleaning supplies under the sink, it is hard to know where to start. So let our recipe for decluttering your kitchen guide you.
Cabinets and Drawers
Without organized cabinets, it can be difficult to meal prep. Also, if your kitchen is crowded with unnecessary items, it’s tough to cook and clean.
Start by clearing out your cabinets. When you have everything out, decide what to keep, donate, sell, or toss. Discard anything overused, chipped, or expired. Overused items could include: an old non-stick pan, chipped glassware, or a scratched pot. This could also include expired snacks or spices that you no longer use. Do you have Tupperware containers that are missing a lid? Do you have a mug collection that has gotten out of control? Then it’s time to toss or donate these items.
Once you’ve narrowed down what is reentering your cabinets, create labels and sections based on frequency of use. Labels allow easier access and serve as a reminder when you’re running low on ingredients. This could also help your kids unload the dishwasher. Sections allow for better organization. Add risers to stack plates and use clear containers. When you use clear containers, it’s easier to find what you need.
Declutter Tip: Add removable, non-adhesive water-resistant liners to your cabinets to prevent water damage and to help make cleaning easier.
You can repeat these steps for your drawers and pantry. Add drawer organizers and you’ll have a well-organized miscellaneous drawer everyone is sure to envy. For your pantry, add a Lazy Susan so you can easily access your spices. Use clear containers to hold grab-and-go snacks and granola bars. This will make it easier to write your grocery list, as you can see what you have in your drawers and pantry.
Refrigerator
The refrigerator is one of the most forgotten areas of the kitchen, but it can also be home to some of the most harmful bacteria in your house. To better your health and the quality of your food, start by creating a schedule to regularly clear, clean, and organize your refrigerator.
Clear out any unused or expired food. Check for any expired products or spills you may not have noticed. Be sure to discard of these items properly, as some states require you to leave meat in the packaging to better prevent any spread of harmful bacteria. Check out your state’s rules for proper disposal of these items.
Clean your refrigerator, the drawers, the shelves, and any additional containers you may have for organization. If your refrigerator allows, adjust your shelving for optimal use of your space, making it convenient for your daily use. If possible, add liners to your drawers and shelves.
Declutter Tip: Be sure to use hot water, soap, and a new sponge when cleaning your refrigerator. Some disinfectant products can be toxic and should not be used around food.
Organize your items. The top of your refrigerator should be home to drinks, quick grab-and-go snacks, and any leftovers. Lower shelves should contain any ingredients slated for cooking. Your refrigerator door has less opportunity to remain cold, so this is a great place to store condiments. Any dairy or eggs should always be placed in the coldest area of your refrigerator, so try to place these products toward the back of the top shelf. For more organization tips, check out this link.
Don’t forget to take a picture of your newly organized kitchen and share with us here for a chance to win one of our weekly prizes and an entry for the Grand Prize!
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www.organizingbuddy.com -- i made these boxes for the top of my cupboard. my other cupboard is purple so this is where the colour-choice is coming from. i had 90 cm (3 ft) space at the top of my cupboard, and i really wanted to use that space up. this is my own design, and i printed the papers out.
i would like to connect with people to organize our home together. sometimes i could use some motivation or encouragement.
if you would like to have the template for this or to know how i made it you can contact me by clicking here: www.organizingbuddy.com/feedback.html
i also made a little video about it, and i will post it on youtube and on my site, when i will have the time.
If I knew how to do serious post-processing, I bet could declutter the background so that the sight of these birds, coming straight for our heads, was somehow more impressive.
The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it experiences a lot of foot traffic. With three meals a day and so many items to store, this space can quickly become disorganized. However, it’s important to keep your kitchen organized because this will streamline your daily routines.
From Tupperware, to pots and pans, to the pile of cleaning supplies under the sink, it is hard to know where to start. So let our recipe for decluttering your kitchen guide you.
Cabinets and Drawers
Without organized cabinets, it can be difficult to meal prep. Also, if your kitchen is crowded with unnecessary items, it’s tough to cook and clean.
Start by clearing out your cabinets. When you have everything out, decide what to keep, donate, sell, or toss. Discard anything overused, chipped, or expired. Overused items could include: an old non-stick pan, chipped glassware, or a scratched pot. This could also include expired snacks or spices that you no longer use. Do you have Tupperware containers that are missing a lid? Do you have a mug collection that has gotten out of control? Then it’s time to toss or donate these items.
Once you’ve narrowed down what is reentering your cabinets, create labels and sections based on frequency of use. Labels allow easier access and serve as a reminder when you’re running low on ingredients. This could also help your kids unload the dishwasher. Sections allow for better organization. Add risers to stack plates and use clear containers. When you use clear containers, it’s easier to find what you need.
Declutter Tip: Add removable, non-adhesive water-resistant liners to your cabinets to prevent water damage and to help make cleaning easier.
You can repeat these steps for your drawers and pantry. Add drawer organizers and you’ll have a well-organized miscellaneous drawer everyone is sure to envy. For your pantry, add a Lazy Susan so you can easily access your spices. Use clear containers to hold grab-and-go snacks and granola bars. This will make it easier to write your grocery list, as you can see what you have in your drawers and pantry.
Refrigerator
The refrigerator is one of the most forgotten areas of the kitchen, but it can also be home to some of the most harmful bacteria in your house. To better your health and the quality of your food, start by creating a schedule to regularly clear, clean, and organize your refrigerator.
Clear out any unused or expired food. Check for any expired products or spills you may not have noticed. Be sure to discard of these items properly, as some states require you to leave meat in the packaging to better prevent any spread of harmful bacteria. Check out your state’s rules for proper disposal of these items.
Clean your refrigerator, the drawers, the shelves, and any additional containers you may have for organization. If your refrigerator allows, adjust your shelving for optimal use of your space, making it convenient for your daily use. If possible, add liners to your drawers and shelves.
Declutter Tip: Be sure to use hot water, soap, and a new sponge when cleaning your refrigerator. Some disinfectant products can be toxic and should not be used around food.
Organize your items. The top of your refrigerator should be home to drinks, quick grab-and-go snacks, and any leftovers. Lower shelves should contain any ingredients slated for cooking. Your refrigerator door has less opportunity to remain cold, so this is a great place to store condiments. Any dairy or eggs should always be placed in the coldest area of your refrigerator, so try to place these products toward the back of the top shelf. For more organization tips, check out this link.
Don’t forget to take a picture of your newly organized kitchen and share with us here for a chance to win one of our weekly prizes and an entry for the Grand Prize!
Visit Here: www.invitationhomes.com/blog/clear-the-clutter-challenge-...
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As a Washington Real Estate Estate Agent, I always advise my clients to declutter their house before inviting buyers into the house. In no way, you can display your house in a clumsy way because this can affect the price value of your property. Organise every possible thing in the right place, if necessary. Color the doors, windows, gateways and also trim the trees, so that light can flow inside the house. For more details on listing your house, contact a dedicated Wenatchee Real Estate Agent. Follow this link to know more about Pamela Cooke: classifieds.ivarta.com/Seattle-Land-for-Sale-Wenatchee-WA...
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Day 9. FlyLady says: "Today we are going to learn how to declutter our homes a few minutes at a time with some fun tools. Making it fun will get the job done! Add a 5 minute room rescue to your Morning Routine."
There are some great tips! This one is my favorite: "Start at the entrance to the room: Then, work your way around the room clockwise. Do not skip a spot. Whatever happens to be next, just do it."
So, this pile was in my craft room (where we both have our own desks and laptops), the first thing on the left after the entrance. I had five minutes to fix it!
What do we have here? A huge bag, which has been there since we came home from Oulu a month ago. Time to finish unpacking it, don't you think? On the bag there was my hubby's camera bag and a pair of dirty socks (his). A piece of cardboard, I don't know where that had come from. Some pieces of paper. Done!
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