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Decluttering

16 years ago

Just had to share my progress:

1. Went thru my kitchen closets, pulled out all my Tupperware tops and bottoms. Matched up tops with bottoms. Anything left over went out with plastic recycling-no matter how long I've been holding onto it.

2. Got out all my flower and veggie seeds. set aside those I'll definitely plant this year. The rest are up for grabs on the Seed Exchange here at Garden web.

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patti43
16 years ago
Doesn't it feel great? I have to tackle our clothes closet--ick!
marlingardener
16 years ago
Jannie,
Will you come to my house, pretty please? I have the worst time tossing stuff. I'm sure I'll find a use for it (in the next 20 years or so).
I must say you have inspired me. I think I'll tackle my catch-all drawer in the kitchen. If you hear tiny little whimpers, it is me getting rid of that tangle of string that I've been saving since Moses was a pup.
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Jasdip
16 years ago
Good for you Jannie!
I got some Rubbermaid storage containers with the lids that snap together. What a breeze! I hated fighting for containers and matching lids.

I have far too many margarine containers that I use when I freeze spaghetti sauces, soups etc. I hate to get rid of them because I know I'll eventually need them.
OklaMoni
16 years ago
I just moved, about 1 1/2 years ago, and purged then. Last move before that, was 4 years prior.

You sure purge a lot, if you move often. :)

Moni
carol_in_california
16 years ago
DH is in a decluttering mood....first time since I can remember and we have been married over 47 years.
I have been cleaning kitchen cupboards and dresser drawers today.
wantoretire_did
16 years ago
These people will put you on the right track to organizing/purging. They are the best!!

Here is a link that might be useful: GW Organizing Forum
alexis717_df
16 years ago
Have you ever noticed that that item you hung on to for the last 15 years because you just 'knew' it would come in handy someday only came in handy about two weeks after you got rid of it? :0

Good for you Jannie. Doesn't it make you feel good ;)

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